Spirits
The Strumbellas Lyrics
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Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't
I been looking at the stars tonight
And I think, oh, how I miss that bright sun
I'll be a dreamer 'til the day I die
But they say, oh, how the good die young
But we're all strange
And maybe we don't wanna change
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I spent a lot of nights on the run
And I think, oh, like I'm lost and can't be found
I'm just waiting for my day to come
And I think, oh, I don't wanna let you down
'Cause something inside has changed
And maybe we don't wanna stay the same
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh
Oh, and I don't want a never-ending life
I just wanna be alive while I'm here
And I don't want a never-ending life
I just wanna be alive while I'm here
And I don't want to see another night
Lost inside a lonely life while I'm here
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh
The Strumbellas' "Spirits" is a song about struggling with one's own dark thoughts and fears. The recurrent theme of "guns in my head" symbolizes the internal battles and the "spirits" represent the constant haunting of these thoughts. Even though the lyrics express a sense of being lost and trapped within oneself, the chorus conveys a desire to overcome this inner turmoil and live a fulfilling life - "I don't want a never-ending life, I just wanna be alive while I'm here." The first verse talks about gazing up at the stars and reminiscing the good times, while the second verse reveals a yearning to be better and not let anyone down despite feeling lost.
The chorus is particularly effective in embodying the song's message of hope amidst despair. The repetition of "spirits in my head and they won't go" conveys the helplessness of these internal struggles, while the lines "But the gun still rattles, oh" suggest the possibility of overcoming these struggles with time and resilience. The song ends with a sense of determination to not let these spirits win and a yearning to find happiness and purpose.
Overall, The Strumbellas' "Spirits" is an introspective and relatable song about the human struggle with mental battles and the quest for inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I got guns in my head and they won't go
I feel like I have unresolved issues and negative thoughts that keep nagging me.
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I feel like there are always dark energies or memories that haunt me and I can't shake them off.
I been looking at the stars tonight
I have been contemplating my place in this vast universe.
And I think, oh, how I miss that bright sun
I long for the good old days when everything felt more hopeful and bright.
I'll be a dreamer 'til the day I die
I will always be someone who doesn't give up on their dreams, even if they seem impossible.
But they say, oh, how the good die young
People often comment on how young people with great potential often die before they can fully realize their potential.
But we're all strange
We are all unique and quirky in our own ways.
And maybe we don't wanna change
Maybe we are all happy being ourselves and don't feel like we need to conform to society's expectations.
But the gun still rattles
Even though I try to ignore the negative thoughts, they still persist and bother me.
I got guns in my head and they won't go
My thoughts and memories keep bothering me and I can't escape them.
I spent a lot of nights on the run
I have had my fair share of difficult times and have often tried to escape my problems.
And I think, oh, like I'm lost and can't be found
I feel like I am wandering aimlessly and can't seem to find my way back to a better place.
I'm just waiting for my day to come
I hope that someday I will achieve my dreams and find peace and happiness.
And I think, oh, I don't wanna let you down
I am worried that I will disappoint the people who care about me, who have stood by me throughout my struggles.
'Cause something inside has changed
I have gone through a lot and have come out a different person on the other side.
And maybe we don't wanna stay the same
Maybe we are all open to change and growth, even if it is scary or uncomfortable.
Oh, and I don't want a never-ending life
I don't want to live a monotonous existence that feels like it will never end.
I just wanna be alive while I'm here
I want to make the most of the time that I have and truly live in the present moment.
And I don't want to see another night
I don't want to go through another lonely or difficult period in my life.
Lost inside a lonely life while I'm here
I don't want to feel like I am all alone in this world, as if nobody truly understands me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Pickett, Darryl James, David Ritter, Isabel Ritchie, Jeremy Drury, Joanne Setterington, Jonathan Hembrey, Simon Ward
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Victoria Miller
Where did you find their bio?
Angela J Szucs-PagliariniVictoria Miller
if you read their bio, Simon Ward their frontman has an unhealthy fear of dying . he says most of the songs are based on that.
Dalton Bacon James
This sounds like it's about PTSD. Just listen to the lyrics and think about it
@thecarnival6316
Best lyrics ❤
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't
I've been lookin' at the stars tonight
And I think, oh, how I miss that bright sun
I'll be a dreamer 'til the day I die
And they say, oh, how the good die young?
But we're all strange
And maybe we don't want to change
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I spend a lot of nights on the run
And I think, oh, like I'm lost and can't be found
I'm just waiting for my day to come
And I think, oh, I don't wanna let you down
'Cause something inside has changed
And maybe we don't wanna stay the same
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh
But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh
And I don't want a never-ending life
I just want to be alive
While I'm here
And I don't want a never-ending life
I just want to be alive
While I'm here
And I don't want to see another night
Lost inside of lonely life
While I'm here
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh
But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh
Love you ❤🖤
@SuperJumper
No it was allready known world wide 5 and 4 years ago
Tik tok gave it a second chance after it kinda died off
One thing of the rare times tiktok is good
Even tho now there are 99% of cringe plp singing this song
@bronk6379
For any of you wondering the meaning, This song is about contemplating suicide and loneliness. When the narrator says I got guns in my head, he's talking about literally having guns in his head and he's thinking of pulling the trigger or just having thoughts of suicide and, he can't shake the thought of doing it. The "spirits" reference could be the voices in his head telling him to kill himself or possibly schizophrenia.
"I been looking at the stars tonight And I think oh, how I miss that bright sun"
This verse speaks to how the narrator is lonely. He's been staring at stars, which could be visions of him being happy or the life he wants, tonight, which is the state of loneliness that he's enduring. He wants the light, or happiness that comes with being surrounded by good people.
"But we're all strange And maybe we don't wanna change"
This part interests me a lot. He just talked about his loneliness but that doesn't necessarily mean he wants to leave that condition. He says that each person is strange in their own way. My take is that this person is very shy and has a very tough time being social and meeting people. While being lonely breaks this person down slowly, he doesn't have the confidence to break out of his shell and put himself out there. So he stays in isolation because it's all he knows and he'd rather be lonely than go to a party or talk to a group of people. It's sort of a vicious cycle that's on repeat.
"I spent a lot of nights on the run And I think oh, like I'm lost and can't be found I'm just waiting for my day to come"
The narrator can't escape loneliness because he can't be social. So when he says I'm lost and can't be found, really the only way to solve this problem is if certain people just meet him by chance and befriend him. Until then, he's just passing the days by and waiting for his time to exit this world.
"And I think oh, I don't wanna let you down Cause something inside has changed And maybe we don't wanna stay the same"
Now he's reaching this point where he can't live this sort of life anymore and he wants to take his life. He's had enough of being comfortable with being alone inside so he doesn't want to stay like this forever. The I don't wanna let you down part indicates that he's talking to someone about this, probably the closest person in his life. He doesn't want to take his life because he knows it will affect those that are closest to him.
"And I don't want a never ending life I just want to be alive while I'm here"
It's pretty straightforward, the narrator does not care about living a long time, but if he's going to be here he wants to live it to the fullest and make the most of it. His desire for a better life is still there but it's fading because he's realized he'll probably never escape his depression. It kind of makes sense too, if you're not going to enjoy life or bring other people joy, what's the point of hanging around? It's in his mind, a rational decision. Also notice in the song when the singer sings "here", his voice cracks and he sounds weak. It shows he's kind of on his last leg and is desperate.
"And I don't want to see another night Lost inside a lonely life while I'm here"
This line pretty much sums up the whole song.
There are many other alternative meanings to this song that make great sense too. Suicide is not the only meaning to it. It's interesting how it's so upbeat and kind of happy but the message is so dark. Hope this helped!
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@cibisaransivaprakasam593
I m leaving this comment so that whenever someone like it I will come here back and listen to this masterpiece again❤