"In a scene bogged down with negativity and hate, we hope that by sharing our own internal struggles and hardships, you aren't forced to be a victim of your circumstance. We aim to create a connection with our fans on a personal level through the songs we write. After the positive response of our first EP "Decisions" released March of 2011, we are pleased to announce that we will released our debut full length "Weight of the World" on 1-3-13 for free! You can download it here: carryyourghosttx.bandcamp.com." -Carry Your Ghost
Members:
Nick Bailey - Guitar
Tommy Wilson - Guitar
Davis Snyder - Bass
Cameron Chapman - Drums
Discography:
(2011) "Decisions"
(2012) "Weight Of The World"
Set In Stone
Carry your ghost Lyrics
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for the sake of moving on
and the bitterness only comes to light
when I let my outlook fade
There are just so many thing I've come to question
over these past few years
that make it hard to put my faith in anything
or maybe that's just selfish taking hold
Life goes on this I know
but still the distance grows
I never knew that holding on
would be just as hard as letting go
Life goes on
That's not to say that I'm ready to run from this
we've only started finding footholds
and all of our efforts will not be in vain
this is the price we pay for not accepting complacency
These words are set in stone
despite my fear I know that I am not alone
The lyrics of Carry Your Ghost's song Set In Stone touches upon the feeling of regret and bitterness, but also about moving on and finding footholds in life. The first verse talks about the singer learning to silence regret for the sake of moving on. It means that sometimes we tend to hold on to regret for a long time, which can hinder us from moving forward. The singer tries to put aside regret and bitterness, but it only resurfaces if they let their perspective fade. It indicates that sometimes our past experiences can shape our outlook and even affect our present lives.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that they are questioning many things in life, which makes it hard for them to trust in anything aside from their way of thinking. It shows how questioning things is a natural part of life, and it can make one feel unsure about anything outside of oneself. They later realize that it might be a selfish notion taking hold of them. The chorus emphasizes the idea that life goes on and even though this may be known, the distance between people can still grow. Holding on can sometimes feel as hard as letting go.
However, the last stanza reveals a more optimistic outlook. The singer acknowledges that they are not ready to run from their current situation, and there are still opportunities to find progress. They recognize that all their efforts will not be in vain, and this is the price they pay for not accepting complacency. The last line of the song, "These words are set in stone, despite my fear, I know that I am not alone," brings forth the idea that even though life can be hard, one must find inner strength to proceed through it.
Line by Line Meaning
Last year I learned to silence regret
I learned to stop dwelling on past mistakes and instead focus on moving forward.
for the sake of moving on
I learned to let go of regret and focus on the present and future.
and the bitterness only comes to light
If I let my negative outlook take over, it causes bitterness and unhappiness.
when I let my outlook fade
When I stop putting effort into having a positive outlook, negativity takes over.
There are just so many things I've come to question
Over time, I've developed doubts about many aspects of life.
over these past few years
These doubts have developed slowly over time.
that make it hard to put my faith in anything
These doubts have made it difficult for me to trust or have faith in anything.
but my own way of thinking
I've come to rely on my own thoughts and beliefs rather than external sources.
or maybe that's just selfish taking hold
I worry that this reliance on my own thoughts is rooted in self-centeredness.
Life goes on this I know
I recognize that life continues even when things get difficult.
but still the distance grows
Despite this, I feel a growing sense of distance from others and life itself.
I never knew that holding on
Staying committed to something can be just as challenging as letting it go.
would be just as hard as letting go
Holding on requires effort and persistence, just like letting go does.
That's not to say that I'm ready to run from this
Despite the challenges, I'm not yet prepared to give up or abandon what I believe in.
we've only started finding footholds
Although we may be struggling, we're beginning to make progress and find small successes.
and all of our efforts will not be in vain
The effort we're putting in will pay off in some way, even if the results aren't immediate or obvious.
this is the price we pay for not accepting complacency
Working to improve ourselves and our lives is challenging but ultimately rewarding.
These words are set in stone
These beliefs and ideas are firm and not easily changed.
despite my fear I know that I am not alone
Even though I may feel scared or uncertain, I have support and companionship in others.
Contributed by Eliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zain Haq
2:47 Kohl walks alone. But he bounces with you guys :]