Ghost Town
Katie Melua Lyrics
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Is the feeling that I'm living in a ghost town
Barn door bangin' in my face
Like tumbleweed
I'm rolling 'round this place
I see you arriving at the station
But it's only in my imagination
So I'm begging on my knees
Turn around
And save me, baby, please
From this ghost town
I feel like giving in
Since you left I'm living in
An old ghost town
Hey kid, I remember all the laughter
Especially when we woke the morning after
Why did you have to go away?
Leaving me to wander every day
In this ghost town
I feel like giving in
Since you left I'm living in
An old ghost town
We were born to ride
Side by side
We were always reaching for the stars
And they can still be ours
If you free me from this
Ghost town
I feel like giving in
Since you left I'm living in
An old ghost town
I feel like giving in
Since you left I'm living in
An old ghost town
I'm living in an old ghost town
In Katie Melua's song "Ghost Town," she describes the feeling of living in a place with no life, no hope, and no one around. The lyrics depict a sense of loneliness and isolation, with the repetition of "ghost town" adding to the desolate vibe of the song. Melua uses visual metaphors like "Barn door banging in my face like tumbleweed" to describe the emptiness of the town. She also dreams of her lover returning to her, which would bring life back to her world. However, the stark reality of the situation is that she's stuck in this abandoned place, without anyone to turn to. The song ends with the same line that started it: "I'm living in an old ghost town."
The sense of hopelessness in the lyrics of "Ghost Town" is emphasized by the soft and slow melody of the song. The slow tempo and melancholic tone of the music create a somber atmosphere that complements the haunting images in the lyrics. The song is a lament for a love that has been lost, and a plea for someone to save her from the suffocating loneliness that she experiences in the ghost town.
Line by Line Meaning
The thing that makes me feel the most down
What brings me the most sadness
Is the feeling that I'm living in a ghost town
Is the feeling of being alone
Barn door bangin' in my face
Doors slamming in front of me
Like tumbleweed
With nothing to catch on to
I'm rolling 'round this place
Feeling lost in this location
I see you arriving at the station
I imagine you coming to see me
But it's only in my imagination
But I know it's not real
So I'm begging on my knees
So I'm pleading with you
Turn around
Come back to me
And save me, baby, please
And rescue me
From this ghost town
From this lonely place
I feel like giving in
I feel like surrendering
Since you left I'm living in
Because you left me, I'm now residing in
An old ghost town
An abandoned place with no one around
Hey kid, I remember all the laughter
I remember all the good times, my friend
Especially when we woke the morning after
Especially when we woke up the next day after a fun night
Why did you have to go away?
Why did you have to leave me?
Leaving me to wander every day
Causing me to aimlessly wander without purpose
We were born to ride
We were meant to live our lives to the fullest
Side by side
Together, always
We were always reaching for the stars
We always aimed for the highest goals
And they can still be ours
And we can still achieve them
If you free me from this
If you help me escape this situation
I'm living in an old ghost town
I'm dwelling in a deserted and lonely place
I feel like giving in
I feel like giving up
Since you left I'm living in
Because you're gone, I'm living in
An old ghost town
An abandoned place devoid of life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Katie Melua, Mike Batt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ruckizucki13
Lyrics :
The thing that makes me feel the most down,
Is the feeling that I'm living in a ghost town.
Barn door bangin' in my face,
Like tumbleweed,
I'm rolling 'round this place.
I see you arriving at the station,
But it's only my imagination.
So I'm begging on my knees,
Turn around,
And save me, baby, please.
From this ghost town,
I feel like giving in,
Since you left I'm living in,
An old ghost town.
Hey kid, I remember all the laughter,
Especially when we woke the morning after.
Why did you have to go away,
Leaving me to wander every day.
In this ghost town,
I feel like giving in,
Since you left I'm living in,
An old ghost town.
We were born to ride,
Side by side.
We are always reaching for the stars,
And they can still be ours.
(If you free me from this)
Ghost town,
I feel like giving in,
Since you left I'm living in,
An old ghost town.
I feel like giving in.
Since you left I'm living in,
An old ghost town.
I feel like giving in,
Since you left I'm living in,
An old ghost town.
Living in an old ghost town
@spettabilesignor
The thing that makes me feel the most down
Is the feeling that I'm living in a ghost town
Barn door bangin' in my face
Like tumbleweed
I'm rolling 'round this place
I see you arriving at the station
But it's only in my imagination
So I'm begging on my knees
Turn around
And save me, baby, please
From this ghost town
I feel like giving in
Since you left I'm living in
An old ghost town
Hey kid, I remember all the laughter
Especially when we woke the morning after
Why did you have to go away?
Leaving me to wander every day
In this ghost town
I feel like giving in
Since you left I'm living in
An old ghost town
We were born to ride
Side by side
We were always reaching for the stars
And they can still be ours
If you free me from this
Ghost town
I feel like giving in
Since you left I'm living in
An old ghost town
I feel like giving in
Since you left I'm living in
An old ghost town
I'm living in an old ghost town
@xav1952
My morning treat !Such a fine voice, thank you Katie.I can't wait to hear you in concert again !
@jis87BE
One of her best....god, how much I love her.
@alexferry6032
"...and they can still be ours" at 2:29 the way Katie extends and changes note on "ours" is sublime. Love her vocals.
@nicholozzie6148
მიყვარს ძალიან ეს სიმღერა 💚
@alilekabyle7424
Love you Katieeeeeeeeeeeeee
@alessiosantacroce9650
This is a kind of magic
@candidolima662
Excelente ritmo, orquestração, voz (celestial) , apresentação que beleza.
@universal-zy5bh
Katie can sing anything! What a gorgeous talent!
@amedeofilippi6336
Beautiful!
@spettabilesignor
I was humming it tonight and I came here to hear the original!