Ghosts
Ciele Lyrics
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It's familiar like a dream, just out of sight.
I've been screaming at these walls tonight.
The shadows dance like echoes.
Echoing around this house,
this empty room,
this empty head,
my empty heart.
this empty room,
this empty head,
my empty heart.
Give up the Ghosts.
They know not of love,
the fragments of a memory that love knows not of.
Give up the Ghosts.
They know not of love.
I've been dancing alone all this time.
Give it up.
Give up the Ghosts. x4
Yeah, the stress is coming out the walls
and down the halls,
through the chambers of this heart.
Fill the empty with the sands of time
and leave it all behind.
Echoing around this house,
this empty room,
this empty head,
my empty heart.
Echoing around this house,
this empty room,
this empty head,
my empty heart.
Give up the Ghosts.
They know not of love,
the fragments of a memory that love knows not of.
Give up the Ghosts.
They know not of love.
I've been dancing alone all this time.
Give it up.
Give up the Ghosts. x4
I've dancing alone.
I've been holding my own.
I've been thinking out loud,
feelin' a bit proud.
I've been makin' changes.
I've been makin' choices.
I've been rearranging,
crying out of this noise.
(Overlapping)
Gotta let it go.
Let it out.
The lyrics of Ciele's song "Ghosts" explores the themes of loneliness, isolation, and self-reflection. The song starts off with the singer admitting to talking to herself at night, which indicates that she is feeling lonely and there is no one she can share her thoughts with. The line "It's familiar like a dream, just out of sight" indicates that she is struggling to come to terms with the reality of her situation. She then goes on to scream at the walls, which highlights the intensity of her emotions. The shadows dancing like echoes indicate a reflection or haunting of past memories, and the inability to move on.
The chorus "Give up the Ghosts. They know not of love" indicates that the singer is facing a difficult reality of letting go of past experiences or people who left their mark but no longer serve a positive purpose in her life. She then admits to dancing alone all this time, which highlights her isolation, and the frustration of not being able to connect with others. The stress which comes out of the walls, creating an overwhelming sense of emptiness or abandonment, is a common theme throughout the song.
As the song progresses, the singer admits to making changes, choices and rearranging her life while dealing with the noise of her emotions. The lines "I've been holding my own. I've been thinking out loud" indicate that she has been working on herself and trying to find her voice. The repetition of "give up the ghosts" and "echoing around this house, this empty room, this empty head, my empty heart" emphasizes the internal struggle the singer is facing, and the need to let go of past ghosts and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been talking to myself at night.
I've been having deep conversations with myself in silence during the night.
It's familiar like a dream, just out of sight.
The feeling is similar to that of a dream, recognizable but not quite within reach.
I've been screaming at these walls tonight.
I've been letting out my frustration towards my environment.
The shadows dance like echoes.
The shadows create an illusion of sound within themselves.
Echoing around this house, this empty room, this empty head, my empty heart.
The echoes of my thoughts, feelings, and surroundings resonate throughout my being.
Give up the Ghosts. They know not of love, the fragments of a memory that love knows not of.
Releasing the negative energy and memories that hold no love will provide a way to move forward towards healing and growth.
I've been dancing alone all this time.
I have been living my life without the support of others.
The stress is coming out the walls and down the halls, through the chambers of this heart.
The stress from the environment and within myself is spreading throughout my entire being.
Fill the empty with the sands of time and leave it all behind.
Replace the emptiness with the experiences and growth from the past, and move on from the negativity.
I've been holding my own. I've been thinking out loud, feelin' a bit proud. I've been makin' changes. I've been makin' choices. I've been rearranging, crying out of this noise.
I have been taking control of my life, reflecting on my decisions, making changes and facing the struggles that come with progress.
Gotta let it go. Let it out.
It is crucial to release the negativity and stress to experience growth and progression.
Contributed by Kaelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Blind Ninja
Found you after listening to you on xKito, you have a great voice and I'd love to see you do more stuff with electronic music, your voice fits perfectly. Really your one of the best I've heard in a while and wouldn't mind listening over and over...
Leanne Sevigny
phenomenal singer Ciele does it again. can't say enough about this amazing woman's voice and talent
Ciele
+Leanne Sevigny <3
Harry Nguyen
It's on repeat on my Spotify... lol. I love the lyrics, and everything about it.
Danial Sherazi
This is amazing!
milai h-a
This is my favourite song!! You have an amazing voice!! Its such a cool song!!! ;D
Ciele
Thank you so much <3
milai h-a
Thankyou so much for replying! :D Was so happy you did :)
mrSilkie
Hey stranger. I like your music and more specifically, your voice. I hope that you can find success with youre music because you definitely deserve it
Vanessa Normore
Whattababe!! This fine human is incredibly phenomenally fantastically talented, and I adore her.
#1 fan