Ghost
Slash Lyrics

the ghost in Slash's song "Ghost" urges listeners to confront the inner demons that haunt them and to do so with the rebellious spirit of rock and roll. The lyrics describe wiping away the false sense of purity that people cling to ("Wipe the blood from your Halo") and facing the darkness within one's self ("Exterminate the future"). The repeated refrain of "Rock 'n' Roll" serves as a call to action, a rallying cry to face one's fears head-on and to use the power of music and self-expression to overcome them.

The second stanza continues the theme of inner turmoil, depicting the fractured psyche and shattered dreams of those who try to hide from their fears. The "whispers of the future" may represent the fears and doubts that gnaw at the mind, while "broken ?? in your skull" suggests the fragmented nature of one's thoughts and emotions. The song ends with a cautionary reminder that it is impossible to outrun one's problems or to change the past. The only way to truly live is to face one's demons and take control of one's destiny.

Slash himself has described "Ghost" as a song about "confronting your own mortality and your own fears." The song's heavy riff and driving beat reflect the urgency of this message, while Myles Kennedy's powerful vocals lend a sense of defiance and determination. The song's black-and-white music video, directed by Dan Sturgess, features a powerful performance by the band that captures the intensity and energy of the song.