Ghost
Ascraeus Lyrics

In Ascraeus's song "Ghost," the lyrics speak to the concept of haunting memories that continue to linger and affect an individual. The first verse sets the mood of the song, with the singer calling for the lights to be turned off and speaking about moving with the tears of blind. This can be interpreted as seeing the world through a distorted lens due to past experiences. The singer then states that they have brought back the individual's toys, suggesting a return to childhood innocence, but the broken words wreck sabotages this attempt at comfort. The bridge connects the singer to being the ghost from the individual's past, offering both the options of being killed or kissed once. The chorus suggests that despite the pain and wrong decisions, the singer is willing to help the dying man, encouraging a change of mind and taking their hand.

The second verse continues to explore the impact of haunting memories. Life and thought have gone away, and the singer encourages the listener to ignore what others say and allow themselves to cry like raindrops. Every night, the individual's heart stops, reflecting the damage that past traumas may have inflicted. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the willingness of the singer to help the "dying man," encouraging them to take their hand. The final lines of the song suggest that the individual had dreams that went bad, and that the singer is asking if those dreams were symbolized by red. If they were, the singer asks for an explanation for why the individual kissed them all goodbye.