Dead Ghosts were formed in 2007 by longtime friends guitarist Drew Wilkinson and singer/guitarist Bryan Nicol, who first started playing together when they were on the same T-ball team as kids. Years later, they decided to get somewhat serious about playing rock & roll, recruiting Drew's brother Mike Wilkinson to play drums and finding bassist Maurizio "Moe" Chiumento through an online want ad. After establishing themselves as a live act at home, Dead Ghosts released their first single, "What to Do" b/w "God Only Knows," through Milk n' Herpes Records in 2008, becoming a growing attraction in Toronto and launching a few regional tours as they released several more singles through various independent labels.
The year 2010 saw the release of the first full-length album from Dead Ghosts, a self-titled long-player on Florida's Dying Records; another album of concert recordings called Live Tapes, from Psychic Lunch Records, appeared the same year. After more roadwork, the band cut its second album, 2013's Can't Get No, which was released in the United States by the noted indie label Burger Records. While Dead Ghosts intimated that Can't Get No would be their final album, the group found a second wind, and returned in 2015 with Love and Death and All the Rest. In 2020, Dead Ghosts were back with the album Automatic Changer, as the group expanded to a quintet with the addition of Craig Pettman on keyboards.
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I Want Your Love
Dead Ghosts Lyrics
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Darling give me your hand
If I don't walk away
Will you tell me your plan
Because I am a man
Well I don't always understand
I want your love
If you treat me this way
Darling I can't reside
Because I'm not a slave
It's just like doing time
Because I am a man
Well I don't always understand
I want your love
The lyrics of "I Want Your Love" by Dead Ghosts revolve around the desire for love and the struggle to understand it. The opening lines, "I want something to hold, Darling give me your hand," are a plea for physical intimacy and emotional connection. The singer seems uncertain about the relationship and asks, "If I don't walk away, will you tell me your plan?" This suggests not only a level of insecurity but a sense of frustration and confusion about the future of the relationship.
The chorus repeats the line "I want your love," but it is not a simple declaration of affection. Instead, it carries a sense of urgency and desperation. The second verse suggests that the singer is unwilling to tolerate mistreatment and is not interested in being "a slave." There is a sense of detachment in the lyrics, as if the singer is emotionally distant but yearning for connection.
The repeating line "Because I am a man, Well I don't always understand" adds an interesting layer to the song. It suggests that the singer recognizes the difficulties and limitations of his own gender in expressing emotions and understanding relationships. Overall, the song is a lamentation of the complexities of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I want something to hold
I desire emotional connection and fulfillment.
Darling give me your hand
I am requesting your trust and willingness to navigate this journey together.
If I don't walk away
I am acknowledging the possibility of conflict, but expressing my commitment to stay and work through it.
Will you tell me your plan
I am seeking clarity and open communication in order to build trust.
Because I am a man
I am acknowledging that my gender may influence how I perceive situations and express myself.
Well I don't always understand
I recognize that I may not fully comprehend your thoughts and feelings, but I am willing to listen and learn.
I want your love
I desire a deep and meaningful connection with you.
If you treat me this way
I cannot tolerate being mistreated or taken advantage of.
Darling I can't reside
I cannot stay in a toxic or unhealthy relationship.
Because I'm not a slave
I refuse to be controlled or manipulated by anyone.
It's just like doing time
Staying in a negative relationship can feel oppressive and draining.
Contributed by Brooklyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Krystal Esparza
I want something to hold
Darling give me your hand
If I don't walk away
Will you tell me your plan
Because I am a man
Well I don't always understand
I want your love
If you treat me this way
Darling I can't reside
Because I'm not a slave
It's just like doing time
Because I am a man
Well I don't always understand
I want your love
J Martin
Thanks for the words. If anyone is interested in pairing those lyrics with the chords look no further. instead of posting the tab I will just put the notes/chords this i all by ear so you can figure out the strumming pattern by ear by listening to the song!
Intro/Verse
A G B
Chorus/Outro
D E
Add distortion & you're set.
Krystal Esparza
I want something to hold
Darling give me your hand
If I don't walk away
Will you tell me your plan
Because I am a man
Well I don't always understand
I want your love
If you treat me this way
Darling I can't reside
Because I'm not a slave
It's just like doing time
Because I am a man
Well I don't always understand
I want your love
J Martin
Thanks for the words. If anyone is interested in pairing those lyrics with the chords look no further. instead of posting the tab I will just put the notes/chords this i all by ear so you can figure out the strumming pattern by ear by listening to the song!
Intro/Verse
A G B
Chorus/Outro
D E
Add distortion & you're set.
Jay Feelbender
I'm 17 from Toronto Canada, and I dunno what i would call my music, but all my favourite artists are certainly in the "Garage rock" genre. I fuckin love "Dead Ghosts" So if you guys like this shit you should check out my music on my channel under "HeadSpace"
Kids Fun Place
Dead Ghosts are playing a show on February 19th at Scratch with the B-Lines, Timecops, and I think Whitelung if anyone is interested in seeing them live.
farticus1
Okay kids fun place
Johnny Colt
Love it.
Also check out: Samuel Blues - Trip to now-here 2020
great album
lmpwn
beautiful
Drinkclintons
This song reminds me of scotch-whiskey underwear parties on Brooklyn roofs. I miss 2006.
KidOnTheRiot
i want the lyrics alreadyy pls
Philippe Cirse
Au-delà des faux semblants, DG dénoncerait-il l’ordre apparent et les paradoxes d'un monde insensible. Spirituels, sensoriels et rebelles, ces poètes dévoileraient-ils les impostures secrètes, explorant des jouissances sereines, un monde de rêves resurgissants🌺🕊️