“Backbone” is a single by Dutch DJ duo DROELOE released on San Holo’s label “bitbird.” It features the vocals of Keeley Bumford of another duo, Nevve.
“Backbone” is about being let down from life through things like greed.
[Verse: Nevve]
Flat on the floor of my life
The world just leaves me behind
I wanted more at this point
But I keep losing my voice
[Chorus 1: Nevve]
I don't wanna be like that though
Better grow a fucking backbone
I don't wanna be like that though
Better grow a fucking backbone
[Post-Chorus: Nevve]
Hit me like a train
Novocaine to the face all day
Lock it like a chain in my brain
Lace it in my veins
[Verse: Nevve]
Flat on the floor of my life
The world just leaves me behind
I wanted more at this point
But I keep losing my voice
[Chorus 2: Nevve]
I don't wanna be like that though
Better grow a fucking backbone
Better grow a fucking backbone
Better grow a fucking backbone
[Bridge: Nevve]
Backbone, backbone, backbone, backbone
Backbone, backbone, backbone, backbone
Backbone, backbone, backbone, backbone
Backbone, backbone, backbone, backbone
Backbone, backbone, backbone, backbone
Backbone, backbone, backbone, backbone
Better grow a fucking back-
[Post-Chorus: Nevve]
Hit me like a train
Novocaine to the face all day
Lock it like a chain in my brain
Lace it in my veins