Ghost Town
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Suffocate the voices in doubt
Nothing here is falling in place
A map that points to all our mistakes
Too much to handle too much to take
This is a ghost town
Too far to go to get to here
I need a light, I need to know when I can break out
Tell me it's safe now
Tell me it's safe now
Spiders crawling down from the walls
They might be listening to this call
Are you even all that you say?
The chemicals, they make me this way
Too much to handle, much too late
This is a ghost town
Too far to go to get to hear too much of this sound
I need a sign I need to know when I can break out
Tell me it's safe now
Tell me it's safe now
When everybody acts like a game
Are we really just filling space
But all the pieces, they don't add up to none
Too much to handle, much to take
This is a ghost town
Too far to go to get to here too much of this sound
I need a light, I need to know when I can break out
Tell me it's safe now
Tell me it's safe now
Light a match and burn this all down
In the song "Ghost Town" by ------------, the lyrics contain themes of isolation, confusion, and a desire for safety. The opening lines, "Light a match and burn this all down / Suffocate the voices in doubt," suggest a desire to escape a negative or confusing situation. The lines "Nothing here is falling in place / A map that points to all our mistakes" reinforce this idea that the environment around the singer is not conducive to their well-being.
The chorus repeats the phrase "This is a ghost town," further emphasizing the sense of isolation and emptiness. The lines "Too far to go to get to here / Too much of this sound" suggest that the singer may feel emotionally or physically distant from their surroundings. They need a sign or light to indicate when they can escape and feel safe once again.
The second verse contains images of spiders and chemicals, which add to the sense of unease and discomfort. The lines "They might be listening to this call / Are you even all that you say?" suggest that the singer may not fully trust those around them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Ghost Town" convey a sense of longing for safety and freedom from a negative environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Light a match and burn this all down
Let's destroy everything that has led us to this point
Suffocate the voices in doubt
Silence the doubts and second-guessing that confuse and hold us back
Nothing here is falling in place
Things aren't going as planned, nothing is coming together
A map that points to all our mistakes
We are constantly reminded of all the errors we've made with the visual representation that is the map
Too much to handle too much to take
The situation is overwhelming and difficult to bear
This is a ghost town
This place is abandoned and lifeless, full of haunting memories
Too far to go to get to here
It took us a lot to get here and now we realize it was an unnecessary distance
Too much of this sound
The noise around us is too loud or too much to tolerate
I need a light, I need to know when I can break out
I need guidance to show me the way out of this situation
Tell me it's safe now
Assure me that everything is okay, that I am out of danger
Spiders crawling down from the walls
The feeling of being trapped and helpless, as if spiders are about to attack
They might be listening to this call
It feels like someone or something might be overhearing our conversations or plans
Are you even all that you say?
Are you really who and what you claim to be?
The chemicals, they make me this way
I am dealing with a state of mind or emotions that are caused by chemicals, either external or internal
When everybody acts like a game
When everything feels like a facade or an insincere play
Are we really just filling space
Are we simply taking up room and serving no real purpose?
But all the pieces, they don't add up to none
All the elements are present, but they still don't make a whole or provide a solution
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Isaac Hudson
0:31: 🎧 The video is about transforming a hunter cabin into a recording studio.
4:08: 🌲 The Pacific Northwest was known for its massive trees and beautiful forests, but the logging industry boomed during the gold rush and led to concerns about deforestation.
8:03: 🌲 The video is about harvesting Western red cedar wood in the Pacific Northwest.
11:07: 🌳 A 131-year-old tree's life story is revealed through its rings.
15:19: ! The video discusses the process of skidding trees and the experience of witnessing a tree falling in the forest.
18:29: 🌲 The video discusses an amazing setup in Bellingham for learning about logging and lumber, and the hope for fostering a creative community.
22:14: ✨ The video showcases the process of milling wood and transforming it into furniture for a studio at Cerro Gordo.
25:39: 🔨 The video shows the progress of milling cedar and Doug Fir for flooring in a construction project.
29:30: 🚚 The wood from Washington State is being transported to a remote location in California.
Recap by Tammy AI
spottedquolloz
Verse 1:
We're driving down a bad road
In search of hidden gold
The desert is so dry and hot
But the views are all we've got
Chorus:
Cero Gordo mining bad road
Amazing views, the beauty glows
Bret owned this land where we roam
A burnt down hotel, now a ghostly home
Verse 2:
We see the ruins from afar
Thinking back to days of olden stars
The miners worked hard every day
Their dreams of riches never far away
Chorus:
Cero Gordo mining bad road
Amazing views, the beauty glows
Bret owned this land where we roam
A burnt down hotel, now a ghostly home
Bridge:
The wind whispers tales of old
Of ghosts and treasures yet untold
The stars above, they shine so bright
They guide us through the darkest night
Chorus:
Cero Gordo mining bad road
Amazing views, the beauty glows
Bret owned this land where we roam
A burnt down hotel, now a ghostly home
Outro:
Cero Gordo, our journey ends
But we'll come back, with new friends
To see the views, to walk this road
In search of treasures yet untold.
Ghost Town Living
If you're interested in helping with the studio project, feel free to reach out! studio@cerrogordomines.com
kelvin bell
Hi there , why not consider turning some of those scrap pieces into sound diffuser panels for the studio.
dasfoot
Do you have to let the wood dry before you use it?
Urbx Raccoon
Would love to find and donate an acoustic drumset to the studio ! Couple guitars and a harmonica or two and you could recreate the music played in the 1890s!
tarpgormer
Unfortunately, and I say this because I'm a building contractor in Northern California, since Cerro Gordo is in California, all that lumber will have to be graded by a certified lumber grader before you can use it in any building or structure. Finding one close to your location may, or not be, as difficult as it is in Northern California, but either way, your building may be delayed because of his or her schedule. It is just another California regulation that seems to me as an overreaching government bureaucracy. Not to mention frustrating as heck. They may cull some of your lumber I'd it doesn't meet their requirements so be prepared to lose some of you lumber. I hope it works out for you in the end because you are a good guy and U really enjoy your videos.
Jay B
@dasfootIt will split and shrink in low humidity environments.
Michael Paulus
You are truly the embodiment of the old adage that, a journey of a thousand miles, starts with a single step. Thank you for taking all of us along with you. These videos are truly inspiring, and they are building a community. One can not do better than that. Until the next time, may the fates smile on Cerro Gordo, and her group of dedicated caretakers.
Ghost Town Living
Thank you so much. I really appreciate notes like that!
Perün of Da'Arya Hyperborea
@Ghost Town Living you sir are well worth all of it and then some.
You're a good dedicated man to that beautiful lil town
jeremyxman
Hey wood worker/carpenter here. Make sure you sticker all your boards. Meaning, put small pieces of scrap wood in between every layer of boards. This lets the air get in and the boards dry out equally which stops the boards warping. Even if your wood is dry this is a good practice.