In 2004 Millhouse Records released an EP of Carlton’s material entitled “Blame it on the Blues”. His follow up album, "Just This Side of the Blues", showcases 10 of his original songs and was given 3 stars by "All Media Guide" (AMG). His highly acclaimed third album, “Somebody Get Me My Guitar”, also given 3 stars by (AMG), was submitted to the Recording Academy for Grammy Award consideration. "The Way My Daddy Done" was the first single to come off the album reaching #1 on the Cashbox Indie Country Charts in January of 2008. A compilation album of his work was released in 2008 entitled "The Best of Buzz Carlton". In 2022, "Ultimate" surfaced, including the tracks "The Star-Spangled Banner", and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen".
Buzz Carlton's songs are receiving digital airplay on internet radio and can be downloaded at digital music sites world wide. Buzz's discography is available at on-line outlets, as well as traditional retailers throughout the U.S. His biographical profile is published in "Who's Who in America", and "Who's Who in the World".
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Already a Ghost
Buzz Carlton Lyrics
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From where I stand I can clearly see
And now I know what it truly means
To lose the only life - Ive ever known
Im already a ghost Ive lost the life I had
Im no longer around the ones that I - love the most
From a distance I see a life that doesnt include me
No matter how hard I try - I cant get back inside
Im already a ghost
Honey from where I stand I can clearly see
You know I watched all the dreams we had slowly die away
And now I know what it truly means
To lose the only life Ive ever known
(Repeat Chorus) (Tag)
* Mechanical licensing for this song can be obtained through the Harry Fox Agency, Inc.
Copyright 2007 Buzz Carlton LLC
The song "Already a Ghost" by Buzz Carlton is about losing the life that someone has known and feeling disconnected from the ones they love the most. The opening lines of the song set the somber tone with a clear description of the situation the singer finds themselves in, as they watch their dreams slowly die away. The verse also suggests that the singer has reached a moment of realization, finally understanding what it means to lose everything important in their life. This is then repeated in the chorus, with the line "I'm already a ghost" representing the feeling of being isolated and disconnected from the world around them. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song adds to the haunting, somber tone of the lyrics.
The song speaks of a life that no longer includes the singer, and their futile attempts to try and get back inside it. The idea of being a "ghost" is a powerful metaphor, symbolizing how it feels to be a spectre, an insubstantial memory of what once was alive. The sense of loss and detachment is palpable throughout the song, and the last line of the chorus, "I can't get back inside," sums up the feeling of a life lost.
Overall, "Already a Ghost" is a deeply emotional song, which communicates the immense pain of losing everything the singer has ever known. The use of the word "ghost" creates a haunting, mournful quality to the lyrics, while the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the sense of finality and the idea of being eternally detached from a life that once was cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
From where I stand I can clearly see
I have a clear view of the situation.
I watch the dreams we had die away
I witnessed the end of our shared aspirations.
And now I know what it truly means
I have gained true understanding from my experience.
To lose the only life - Ive ever known
I have lost the only reality I ever knew.
Im already a ghost Ive lost the life I had
I feel like I am already gone, having lost the life I once had.
Im no longer around the ones that I - love the most
I am separated from the people I cares about the most.
From a distance I see a life that doesnt include me
I observe a life that I'm no longer part of.
No matter how hard I try - I cant get back inside
Despite my efforts, I cannot return to where I used to be.
Honey from where I stand I can clearly see
My perspective on our situation is clear, dear.
You know I watched all the dreams we had slowly die away
I witnessed our shared dreams slowly fade.
And now I know what it truly means
I have gained true understanding from my experience.
To lose the only life Ive ever known
I have lost the only reality I ever knew.
Im already a ghost
I feel like I am already gone.
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