Basement Ghost Singing
Armor for Sleep Lyrics
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Laying low to keep out of your way
I hear your footsteps
Move the floorboards above my head
I have my own routine now
I'm keeping busy in my own way
I'm learning ways to not feel
Like I'm down here forever
I hear your footsteps
Move the floorboards above my head
I hope you know that I'm down here
Just for you
I sang a song to you through the floor
To reach you upstairs
I thought I heard you call out for more
I know that's crazy
I'm pretty sure that I'm lost again
It won't get through to you
I won't get through
I think I won't get through
I'm gonna close my mouth now
You don't need more noise in your life
I miss you more than you know
But I know time makes you move on
I hear your footsteps
Move the floorboards above my head
I hope you know that I'm down here
Just for you
I sang a song to you through the floor
To reach you upstairs
I thought I heard you call out for more
I know that's crazy
I'm pretty sure that I'm lost again
It won't get through to you
I won't get through
I think I won't get through
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Close your eyes
The lyrics of Armor for Sleep's song "Basement Ghost Singing" describe a person who is hiding in someone's basement and trying to keep out of their way. They are feeling trapped and alone, but are trying to find ways to pass the time and not feel like they will be stuck down there forever. They hear the footsteps of the person walking above them and sings a song through the floorboards in hopes of reaching them.
The song touches on themes of loneliness, isolation, and the longing for love and connection. The person in the basement feels like they are invisible and that no one is aware of their presence, leading to a sense of desperation to be heard and seen. The lyrics also suggest that the person in the basement may be dealing with mental health issues, as they describe their need to learn ways to not feel stuck and their fear that they may be lost again.
Overall, "Basement Ghost Singing" is a poignant and emotional song about the struggles of feeling invisible and the desire for connection in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I'm in your basement
I am hiding in your basement to avoid you
Laying low to keep out of your way
I am trying to avoid being noticed so that you do not find me
I hear your footsteps
Move the floorboards above my head
I hear you walking on the floor above and it feels like it's right above me
I have my own routine now
I'm keeping busy in my own way
I have made a new routine for myself to keep occupied while I'm hiding here
I'm learning ways to not feel
Like I'm down here forever
I am trying to find ways to distract myself from the feeling of being stuck here forever
I hope you know that I'm down here
Just for you
I am hiding here because I have feelings for you and I hope you know that
I sang a song to you through the floor
To reach you upstairs
I sang a song for you hoping it will reach you upstairs and you'll hear it
I thought I heard you call out for more
I know that's crazy
I thought I heard you respond to me but I know it's not possible
I'm pretty sure that I'm lost again
It won't get through to you
I won't get through
I think I won't get through
I am feeling lost and disconnected and I know that my song won't reach you
I'm gonna close my mouth now
You don't need more noise in your life
I am going to stop singing because I don't want to add more noise to your life
I miss you more than you know
But I know time makes you move on
I miss you a lot and wish you knew how much, but I know time will make you forget about me
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Relax your eyes
And I'm lost again
Every time you close your eyes and relax, I feel more lost and disconnected from you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY DIIONNO, BEN JORGENSEN, NASH BREEN, PETER JAMES DECICCO
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Now I'm in your basement
I'm laying low to keep out of your way
I hear your footsteps
Move the floorboards above my head
I have my own routine now
I'm keeping busy in my own way
I'm learning ways to not feel
Like I'm down here forever
I hear your footsteps
Move the floorboards above my head
I hope you know that I'm down here
Just for you
I sang a song to you through the floor
To reach you upstairs
I thought I heard you call out for more
I know that's crazy
I'm pretty sure that I'm lost again
It won't get through to you
I won't get through
I think I won't get through
I'm gonna close my mouth now
You don't need more noise in your life
I miss you more than you know
But I know time makes you move on
I hear your footsteps
Move the floorboards above my head
I hope you know that I'm down here
Just for you
I sang a song to you through the floor
To reach you upstairs
I thought I heard you call out for more
I know that's crazy
I'm pretty sure that I'm lost again
It won't get through to you
I won't get through
I think I won't get through
The lights are off
And I'm lost again
[x6]
The Lights are off
Megan Stott
I feel like their so underrated..... I listened to them when I was in high school and I’m 33 years old now and still listening ... their music never gets old.
Rayn Billson
Same, this was one of my favorite bands through high school. This album alone still thumps at 34.
Liquid
Haha I'm 31 yes I feel exactly the same
POOLBOY Willis
Same 33 and returned to this song
Joe mama
They are so underrated I'm 15 and I put them on what little friends I have they are one of those bands that actually stand out and ate original so it sucks seeing how underrated they are especially in the current scene
Robin Menard
Same only 29 now though.. their old stuff is amazing
themorbidsymphony
One of the best songs a ever written in this life
Anthony._.87
Amen lol
Daniel Figueroa
Was gonna see them live last year but covid fucked it up.its literally one of my top bands .
Thrice
This whole albums still a gem in my book