Discover the story of the song > Sixteen – BONES

The song describes the protagonist's teenage years when he and his friends used to steal and scrap copper to make money. They would hide from their parents and drink and smoke, but they never sold drugs. The protagonist admits he did some regrettable things but also has some good memories. The chorus repeats that he was just a bad kid who did things he wishes he hadn't, but also has things he's proud of. In the second verse, he references some pop culture figures and reflects on how quickly things changed for them. He wishes he could stop time and live in the moment.