Broken Bones

Love Inc's 'Broken Bones' delves into the emotional and psychological struggles of the narrator, who has spent much of their life in a state of escapism. The repeated line, 'I've been high most of my life,' suggests a reliance on substances or other forms of escape to cope with life's challenges. This is further emphasized by the metaphor of taking a ride on a 'purple airplane,' symbolizing a journey into an altered state of consciousness, away from reality.

The song also touches on the theme of emotional pain inflicted by others. The chorus, 'I got broken bones, not from the sticks and stones but from the names that you call me,' highlights the deep impact of verbal abuse. This line flips the common saying 'sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,' to underscore that words can indeed cause significant emotional damage. The narrator's 'broken bones' are a metaphor for the internal scars left by hurtful words and emotional neglect.

Additionally, the song explores the complex dynamics of a toxic relationship. The lines 'I'm the fire baby and you're the gasoline' and 'You like my characteristics, you like my stones, call me all the names you say and break my bones' suggest a relationship where the other person fuels the narrator's self-destructive tendencies. This relationship is marked by a cycle of attraction and harm, where the narrator's unique traits are both admired and used against them, leading to further emotional turmoil.