Ghosts
Dan Navarro Lyrics
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Shadows fall on our bed
You are lying here next to me
But she keeps flying through my head
It's such a mystery
I'm haunted by the memory
Of mistakes and misery
Gotta leave them behind
The ghosts are dancing in my mind
I don't wish things had gone differently
I did the best that I could
I let fear get the best of me
When it got too good
It was a sudden wind
That let the doubts creep in
Now I'm confessing my sins
For forgiveness this time
But the ghosts are dancing in my mind
The ghosts are dancing in my mind
The ghosts are dancing
In my mind
History repeats
In my mind
Yeah that drum still beats
In my mind
Swirling and twirling
And it's all my mind
All in my mind yeah
And when the morning comes
Let there be a warming sun
Shining in the sky
Cuz I've only begun
To leave them behind
All these ghosts dancing in my mind
The ghosts are dancing in my mind
For all these ghosts dancing in my mind
The ghosts are dancing in my mind
I've got to let them go this time
In "Ghosts," Dan Navarro describes a sleepless night where the shadows cast on the bed are a metaphor for the regret and guilt he feels when he thinks about a previous relationship. Although he is lying next to someone new, he cannot stop thinking about his past. He acknowledges that he did the best he could but let fear get in the way. The doubts led to mistakes and misery, which still haunt him. Navarro repeats the chorus multiple times, emphasizing the presence of ghosts dancing in his mind.
The lyrics reveal a common human experience of carrying our past mistakes and regrets with us, as if ghosts have taken up permanent residence in our minds. Even when we make progress and find new opportunities for happiness, the past can creep in and hold us back. Navarro recognizes this internal struggle and seeks forgiveness for what he has done. He hopes for a warming sunrise and a fresh start in the morning.
Overall, "Ghosts" is a powerful reflection on the human condition, where we must reconcile with our past to truly move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon is up on a sleepless night
It's nighttime and I can't sleep
Shadows fall on our bed
There are shadows on the bed due to the moonlight
You are lying here next to me
You are in bed with me
But she keeps flying through my head
But I keep thinking about someone else
It's such a mystery
I don't understand why I keep thinking about her
I'm haunted by the memory
I can't stop thinking about what happened
Of mistakes and misery
I'm thinking about all the bad things that happened
Gotta leave them behind
I need to move on from the past
But the ghosts are dancing in my mind
But I can't stop thinking about the past
I don't wish things had gone differently
I don't regret what happened
I did the best that I could
I tried my hardest
I let fear get the best of me
I was too scared to do what I wanted
When it got too good
When things were going well
It was a sudden wind
Something unexpected happened
That let the doubts creep in
That made me start to doubt myself
Now I'm confessing my sins
Now I'm admitting my mistakes
For forgiveness this time
I hope to be forgiven for what I've done
In my mind
In my thoughts
History repeats
The same things keep happening
Yeah that drum still beats
I can't stop thinking about it
Swirling and twirling
My thoughts are spinning around
And it's all my mind
It's all in my head
And when the morning comes
When it's morning
Let there be a warming sun
I hope for a bright, warm day
Cuz I've only begun
Because I've just started
To leave them behind
To move on from the past
All these ghosts dancing in my mind
All these memories are still bothering me
The ghosts are dancing in my mind
The past is still on my mind
I've got to let them go this time
I need to move on from the past
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Dan Navarro, Matt Nakoa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Barbara Hammerman
Such talent and heart. Thank you.