Chasing Ghosts
Collin Mcloughlin Lyrics

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Singing we are, we are, we are
we are, we are, we are
we are, we are, the broken ones, chasing ghosts, here tonight

when I was younger, they told me I would find it someday
but now its an echo, a voice that I can barely hear
it left us here in darkness, left us here and haunts our dreams
all we find are shreds of love, but still we search, keep on hoping

Singing we are, we are, we are
we are, we are, we are
we are, we are, the broken ones, chasing ghosts, here tonight

Singing we are, we are, we are
we are, we are, we are
we are, we are, the broken ones, chasing ghosts, here tonight

Feel this shadow
Watchin' over everything,
over everything,
Watchin' over everything,
Make this shadow
Up so we can finally see
Finally believe it's real now

Singing we are, we are, we are
Woooah
We are, we are, we are
(We are the broken ones)
We are, we are
The broken ones
Chasing ghosts
Here tonight
We are, we are, we are
Woooah
We are, we are, we are
(We are the broken ones)
We are, we are
The broken ones
Chasing ghosts
Here tonight
(here tonight)

Singing we are, we are, we are
Woooah
We are, we are, we are
(We are the broken ones)
We are, we are
The broken ones
Chasing ghosts
Here tonight
(here tonight)
Singing we are, we are, we are
Woooah
We are, we are, we are
(We are the broken ones)
We are, we are
The broken ones
Chasing ghosts

Here tonight
(here tonight)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Chasing Ghosts" by Collin Mcloughlin speak to the human condition of longing and searching for something that we were promised, but may not ever find. The song begins with the haunting repetition of "we are, we are, we are," emphasizing the idea that we are a collective group of people who are all searching for something. The phrase "the broken ones" further emphasizes the universal struggle we all face, as we are all broken in one way or another. The idea of "chasing ghosts" is a metaphor for pursuing something that may not exist, but we still continue to search for it.

The lyrics also suggest that the thing we are chasing, whether it be love or happiness or meaning, once seemed reachable but has since become an "echo" or a distant memory. The darkness that we find ourselves in is a result of this unfulfilled promise, and it haunts us in our dreams. However, despite all of this, we continue to search and hope for something better. The chorus acts as an anthem for all those who are searching, reminding us that we are not alone in our pursuit.

Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the human condition and the struggle we all face while trying to find meaning in our lives. It speaks to the universal desire for happiness and love, while acknowledging the pain and hardships that come with the search.

Line by Line Meaning

Singing we are, we are, we are
Emphasizing that they are present and vocalizing their status as broken ones

we are, we are, we are
Repeating that they are broken ones in the group

we are, we are, the broken ones, chasing ghosts, here tonight
Identifying themselves as the broken ones who are pursuing creatures that don't exist with everyone here tonight

when I was younger, they told me I would find it someday
Reminiscing that he was assured he would obtain something significant when he was a child

but now its an echo, a voice that I can barely hear
However, the promise has been degraded to a faint sound

it left us here in darkness, left us here and haunts our dreams
The assurance abandoned them in the dark, where it still torments their subconscious.

all we find are shreds of love, but still we search, keep on hoping
Despite only encountering bits of love, they still quest and sustain optimism.

Feel this shadow
Encouraging someone to sense an obscure premonition

Watchin' over everything, over everything, Watchin' over everything,
It's safeguarding everything it overlooks

Make this shadow
Manipulating the shadow

Up so we can finally see
Heightening it so that it's detectable

Finally believe it's real now
And believe that it's actually there.

We are, we are, we are, Woooah We are, we are, we are
Reiterating that they are deficient, emphasizing it much more musically.

(We are the broken ones) We are, we are The broken ones Chasing ghosts Here tonight
Identifying themselves as the broken ones, hunting apparitions among those present tonight

(here tonight)
Highlighting that they are in the moment

Singing we are, we are, we are Woooah We are, we are, we are
Vocally saying they are inadequate, again with more passion.

(We are the broken ones) We are, we are The broken ones Chasing ghosts Here tonight
Confirming that they are indeed the broken ones going after ghosts among the ones present.

(here tonight)
Reminding everyone that they are all in this together, in the present moment.

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