They have released one studio album: Devil on the Loose (2016).
The band formed in 2014 when Erik N and Pontus were living in Malmö. They invited Erik J, who was living in Stockholm, to come visit them in Malmö for some jam sessions. Soon after, the trio borrowed some microphones, went back to their hometown and spent the summer in a wooden cabin, writing and recording what would be their debut album, Devil on the Loose.
The bands raw blues rock sound draws from classic blues legends like Robert Johnson, the raw style of R. L. Burnside and modern artists as The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr. and BRMC
Ghost
Black River Delta Lyrics
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this aint no place for the weary kind
this aint no place for you girl
just try to leave it all behind
it's to late for you to try now
I bring my gun and I make you fly
ah ah ah ah ah…
this aint no place
this aint no place for you wandering souls
this aint no place for you girl
don't you come around no more
accumulate the places you've been to
and go home to rest your soul
this aint no place
this aint no place for your ragged bones
you have your ways
you have your ways for drinking alone
I see you in my mirror at nighttime
and at the cemetery where you are born
ah ah ah ah ah….
The song "Ghost" by Black River Delta depicts a dark and eerie atmosphere, where the singer warns a girl that the place they are in is not suitable for her. He repeatedly says, "This ain't no place for the weary kind," suggesting that she is not strong enough to handle the darkness that surrounds them. He goes on to say that she should leave it all behind as it is too late for her to try now. He even threatens her by saying he will bring his gun and make her fly, indicating that there is danger lurking in the shadows.
The singer then addresses wandering souls, and tells them not to come around this place anymore. He suggests that the accumulation of the places they have been to will help them rest their soul, indicating that this place is not where they will find solace. The lyrics also suggest that there are ragged bones in this place and people who drink alone. The singer sees the girl in his mirror at night-time and at the cemetery where she was born. The haunting imagery and repetitive chorus create a sense of fear and foreboding throughout the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ghost" by Black River Delta depict a place where darkness reigns, and where only the strong can survive. The imagery used creates a sense of unease and danger, making the song eerie and atmospheric.
Line by Line Meaning
this aint no place
The location being referred to here is not suitable or welcoming
this aint no place for the weary kind
Only the strong and determined can survive and thrive in this environment
this aint no place for you girl
The singer is warning a specific girl to stay away from this place
just try to leave it all behind
Forget about this place and move on with your life
it's too late for you to try now
The girl has missed her chance to escape this place
I bring my gun and I make you fly
The singer is threatening violence against the girl if she doesn't stay away from this place
this aint no place for you wandering souls
Even for those who feel lost and aimless, this place is not suitable
don't you come around no more
The artist is warning someone to never return to this place
accumulate the places you've been to
Travel and explore different places to avoid getting stuck in one unsuitable location
and go home to rest your soul
Returning to a familiar and comfortable place can rejuvenate and heal one's spirit
this aint no place for your ragged bones
This place is not suitable for those who are physically or emotionally worn down
you have your ways
The artist acknowledges that the person being addressed has their own habits and behaviors
you have your ways for drinking alone
The person being addressed has a tendency to drink alone
I see you in my mirror at nighttime
The singer has observed the person being addressed, likely at night
and at the cemetery where you are born
The singer has possibly seen the person being addressed at a cemetery, implying that they may be haunted by past trauma or memories
ah ah ah ah ah…
A repeated sound effect that may be symbolic of a haunting or ominous presence
Contributed by Henry B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.