Misguided Ghosts
Paramore Lyrics
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But I'll be back, don't try and follow me
Cause I'll return as soon as possible
See I'm trying to find my place
But it might not be here where I feel safe
We all learn to make mistakes
And run
From them, from them
With no direction
We'll run from them, from them
With no conviction
Cause I'm just one of those ghosts
Traveling endlessly
Don't need no roads
In fact they follow me
And we just go in circles
Well now I'm told that this is life
And pain is just a simple compromise
So we can get what we want out of it
Would someone care to classify,
Our broken hearts and twisted minds
So I can find someone to rely on
And run
To them, to them
Full speed ahead
Oh you are not, useless
We are just
Misguided ghosts
Traveling endlessly
The ones we trusted the most
Pushed us far away
And there's no one road
And we should not be the same
But I'm just a ghost
And still they echo me
They echo me in circles
The song Misguided Ghosts by Paramore is a ballad about the feeling of being lost and trying to find one's place in the world. It starts with the singer stating that they need to take a break and figure things out for themselves, while also acknowledging that they might be making mistakes along the way. They also seem to be running away from something or someone, but without a clear destination or plan. The chorus of the song serves as a metaphor for their current state, as they describe themselves as a ghost traveling without a purpose or direction, endlessly roaming in circles. The second verse dives deeper into their struggles, as they reflect on the challenges of life and the compromises we have to make to achieve our goals. They ask for somebody to understand their pain and twisted thoughts, someone they could rely on. The chorus repeats, emphasizing their feeling of aimlessness and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going away for a while
I'm taking time away for myself
But I'll be back, don't try and follow me
I'll return soon enough, no need to chase me
Cause I'll return as soon as possible
I won't be gone for too long
See I'm trying to find my place
I'm searching for where I belong
But it might not be here where I feel safe
This place may not be where I find my comfort
We all learn to make mistakes
Everyone makes errors and it's part of learning
And run
Fleeing
From them, from them
Escaping our faults
With no direction
Without any set path
Cause I'm just one of those ghosts
I am merely an aimless wanderer
Traveling endlessly
Roaming without stop
Don't need no roads
Not restricted by any route
In fact they follow me
Instead, the way finds me
And we just go in circles
We repeat our journey repeatedly
Well now I'm told that this is life
I've learned that life is this way
And pain is just a simple compromise
Enduring agony is necessary to obtain what we desire
So we can get what we want out of it
Suffering is a means to obtain what we seek
Would someone care to classify,
Could someone help us categorize?
Our broken hearts and twisted minds
Our emotional and mental turmoil
So I can find someone to rely on
So I can find a person I can count on
And run
Escape
To them, to them
Towards those people
Full speed ahead
With full momentum
Oh you are not, useless
You have value
We are just
We are all
Misguided ghosts
Lost spirits
The ones we trusted the most
Those we believed in the most
Pushed us far away
Pushed us away from them
And there's no one road
There's no specific path
And we should not be the same
We should not conform to the norm
But I'm just a ghost
I'm just a lost soul
And still they echo me
And yet they still mirror my journey
They echo me in circles
They repeat my expedition just like me
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Joshua Neil Farro, Taylor Benjamin York
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
George Campos Júnior
it's not fair for you to blame yourself
shit happens
and people don't just kill themselves
there are always many reasons
you weren't the one that put him where he was
there is no use blaming yourself
an it's not even slightly fair
you didn't know, you couldn't know
in fact
that made you think, which means you cared
you are someone who cares
so then
just take it as a lesson
to be more of a listener
I know it's not easy
but you can do it
and if you ever want to talk to someone
I may be just a stranger, but I'm always glad to help
Veronica
I'm going away for a while
But I'll be back, don't try and follow me
Cause I'll return as soon as possible
See I'm trying to find my place
But it might not be here where I feel safe
We all learn to make mistakes
And run
From them, from them
With no direction
We'll run from them, from them
With no conviction
Cause I'm just one of those ghosts
Traveling endlessly
Don't need no roads
In fact they follow me
And we just go in circles
Well now I'm told that this is life
And pain is just a simple compromise
So we can get what we want out of it
Would someone care to classify,
Our broken hearts and twisted minds
So I can find someone to rely on
And run
To them, to them
Full speed ahead
Oh you are not, useless
We are just
Misguided ghosts
Traveling endlessly
The ones we trusted the most
Pushed us far away
And there's no one road
And we should not be the same
But I'm just a ghost
And still they echo me
They echo me in circles
CZsWorld
The good old days of Paramore.
thetechdude1
amazing band
Matt Ryan
They’re still good
David Grousseau
@Matt Ryan yes they are but to much different for me now :/
YungBuck_LabRat
My favourite paramore song
Michael Hernandez
This song lowkey just hits different
Johnny Law
They don't usually write slow songs, but when they do, it can always dig up your feelings...
gabby_not_gabby
N Lin I could say they are a big part of my heart
Loki Laufeyson
@Sewpungyow I see what you did there. Took me three years but I got it.
raudha
Even in their latest album, 26 and tell me how hits so much harder