Discover the story of the song > Appaloosa Bones – Gregory Alan Isakov

The protagonist is reflecting on how his partner's voice and unique characteristics, like her Appaloosa bones, brought him back home. They acknowledge that the world has gone crazy, but with her, he feels like he has lost his mind too. The protagonist is grateful that his partner found him when he was lost. They talk about how there is no work and only birds in Pennsylvania, and how the TV plays in the background while they watch the evenings pass by. They mention having a window sill and how there is no pill to help them get through the winter. They mark time by watching the shadows fall on the walls and slowly flipping through pages. In this emotional song, the protagonist expresses their love and gratitude for their partner.