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Ghosts
Anti Matter Lyrics
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To not confuse it all, the names remain the same
Should I wait or let the past just fall?
The whispers are veiled
Should you try to realign some day
You may find that there was nothing anyway
Playing the game
Playing the game
I'm peering through the holes
Been digging through the dirt
Trying to save the small yesterdays
The opening lines of Anti Matter's "Ghosts" describe the common phenomenon of poring through old photographs and nostalgically reflecting on the past. The faces in the pictures have changed over time, but we still recognize the names associated with them. The lyrics then pose a question: should we hold onto the past in the hopes of restoring it, or should we let it go and move on? The whispers in the song are veiled, suggesting that the answer is not clear-cut.
The second verse of the song suggests that perhaps we only remember the good parts of the past, and that the reality may have been less than perfect. The line "Is it me or did we all get bored insane?" suggests that the repetition of everyday life wore us down and made us desperate for some kind of escape. The repetition of the line "Playing the game" drives home this point, emphasizing that our lives were structured and controlled by external forces.
The final lines of "Ghosts" suggest that the singer has been trying to hold onto the past and preserve "small yesterdays," but that the effort has been fruitless. The image of "peering through the holes" and "digging through the dirt" evokes a sense of futility and frustration. Overall, the song posits that our memories of the past can be both beautiful and painful, and that sometimes it's hard to know how to reconcile the two.
Line by Line Meaning
All the faces on the photographs have changed
People change over time, even the ones we used to know and cherish as seen in the pictures.
To not confuse it all, the names remain the same
To avoid confusion, we use the same names even when the faces in the pictures have changed.
Should I wait or let the past just fall?
It is not always easy to decide between holding on to the past and letting it go.
The whispers are veiled
The secrets people whisper are hidden and concealed from others.
Should you try to realign some day
If you try to re-evaluate your life someday.
You may find that there was nothing anyway
You may come to realize that the things that seemed important to you were not as important as you thought they were.
Is it me or did we all get bored insane?
Has life become mundane and repetitive for everyone, or is it just me?
Playing the game
The act of going through the motions of life, even if it feels pointless or unfulfilling.
I'm peering through the holes
Trying to gain a deeper understanding of the world and the people around me by looking for the truth beyond the surface.
Been digging through the dirt
Putting in the effort to uncover the unpleasant and uncomfortable parts of life, even if it is not an enjoyable experience.
Trying to save the small yesterdays
Attempting to preserve and hang onto the memories and moments from the past, even if they seem insignificant or small compared to the present.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID MORLEY
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@Mary-Pap
All the faces on the photographs have changed
To not confuse it all, the names remain the same
Should I wait or let the past just fall?
The whispers are veiled
Should you try to realign some day
You may find that there was nothing anyway
Is it me or did we all get bored insane?
Playing the game
Playing the game
I'm peering through the holes
Been digging through the dirt
Trying to save the small yesterdays!
@kimia1664
To everyone who’s here: I congratulate you on your amazing taste in music.
@l.lawliet1786
Thank ;)
@faridbah
I immigrated to another country several years ago. In the early years, there were time that I missed my family. These days, I don't miss them, but they are in my dreams at least 3-4 nights every week. They are becoming "Ghosts" deep down in my psyche and I am desperately trying to "save the small yesterdays" that I have had with them.
By the way, the solo scratches my soul, in a good way.
@edyboyaca1153
These guys are amazing, phenomenal, poetic, emotional, euphoric, orgasmic, off the fucking charts awesome...
@IvanLozanoGuitar
This song absolutely belongs to the soundtrack of my entire life. It's a brutal explosion of all the emotions I can think about.
@farsea1542
+Iván Lozano that's a neat statement mate
@IvanLozanoGuitar
@@farsea1542 It's 2021 and I stand by it.
@farsea1542
@@IvanLozanoGuitar I, on the other hand, completely grew out of it.
@queenmisery85
This is so damn true...
@Mary-Pap
All the faces on the photographs have changed
To not confuse it all, the names remain the same
Should I wait or let the past just fall?
The whispers are veiled
Should you try to realign some day
You may find that there was nothing anyway
Is it me or did we all get bored insane?
Playing the game
Playing the game
I'm peering through the holes
Been digging through the dirt
Trying to save the small yesterdays!