Ghosts
Dag Nasty Lyrics

Swirling all around you
The past is constantly hovering around you, causing confusion and uncertainty.

Now I don't know what to do
The constant presence of the past is causing a sense of helplessness and indecision.

And I don't know how to feel inside
The singer is struggling to understand and process their emotions.

I wish I could get off this ride
The artist wishes they could break free from the cycle of memories and emotions.

Everything I do, everywhere I go
The past is affecting every aspect of the artist's life.

I see a memory of what we used to know
The singer is constantly reminded of the past they shared with someone else.

I'm seeing ghosts everyday
The memories of the past are haunting the singer on a daily basis.

They're no more real than the lies you used to say
The artist realizes that the memories are not entirely accurate and involve untrue things as well.

And I'm not scared for me
The artist is not afraid for themselves, but for the other person involved in the situation.

I'm scared for you
The artist is worried about the impact that the past is having on the other person.

But your ghosts won't let me be
The singer is unable to escape the other person's past and its consequences.

So maybe I'm dead too
The artist feels as if they are also weighed down by the past, unable to escape it completely.

And I tried and tried but I just can't hide
The singer has attempted to bury their emotions and memories, but is unable to do so.

Wish I could sleep tonight
The singer is struggling with insomnia, partly due to the constant reminders of the past.

Can I escape?
The singer wonders if there is any way to avoid being haunted by the past.

Well not today
The artist realizes that they cannot escape the past yet, despite their efforts.

And I still see them even though I moved away
Even after physically distancing themselves from the situation, the memories and emotions still persist.

It's a bitter shade of gray
The situation is complex and emotionally draining, lacking any clear path or solution.

And it leaves a bitter taste
The singer is left feeling unhappy and unfulfilled by the situation.

Everything I do, everywhere I go
Once again, the artist expresses how omnipresent the past is in their life.

I'm seeing ghosts everyday
The artist is haunted by the memories and past events that they can't escape from}

They're no more real than the lies you used to say
The artist acknowledges that the memories they see are often incomplete, distorted, or outright false.

Everything I do, everywhere I go
The past is never far from the singer, tainting everything they say and do.

Everything I do, everywhere I go
The artist reiterates how pervasive the past is in their current state.

Everything I do, everywhere I go
The singer finally drives home the point of how much the past controls their actions and thoughts.

I'm seeing ghosts
The singer is consistently haunted by their past experiences to the point of delusion.