His debut EP, Youth II EP, was released October 17 2011 by Merok Records. His debut album, Life After Defo, followed two years later, on March 18 2013.
Code
Deptford Goth Lyrics
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See lights from under the ground
Don't understand it
Let it take over in time
Hold me I'm a ghost
Hold me I'm a ghost
She saw inside the fall
She saw it topple and fall
All of my body
All of my life
Reasons for fight or flight
All of your body
All of your life
Reasons for fight or flight
Goodbye to a demon
Leaving with the dead of the night
Last one for sorrow
This one for being alright
Hold me I'm a ghost
(I'm sayin')
Hold me I'm a ghost
She saw inside the fall
She saw it topple and fall
All of my body
All of my life
Reasons for fight or flight
All of your body
All of your life
Reasons for fight or flight
All of my body
All of my life
Reasons for fight or flight
All of your body
All of your life
Reasons for fight or flight
End
The lyrics in "Code" by Deptford Goth are open to interpretation and can be perceived in different ways. However, the overarching theme seems to be one of surrendering to an unknown force, possibly death or change, and accepting it. The lines "See fall from the heavens, See lights from under the ground" could represent a shift in perspective, seeing something new and unfamiliar. The phrase "let it take over in time" suggests a willingness to let go and let fate take its course.
The repetition of "Hold me I'm a ghost" can imply a feeling of being lost or disconnected from reality. The lines "All of my body, All of my life, Reasons for fight or flight" suggest a struggle with existential questions and the fear of the unknown. The reference to a demon and leaving with the dead of the night could symbolize leaving behind negative emotions or experiences.
Overall, the song presents a contemplative and introspective mood, with an emphasis on accepting the challenges and mysteries of life.
Line by Line Meaning
See fall from the heavens
Observing something celestial descend from the sky
See lights from under the ground
Perceiving illumination originating from below the surface
Don't understand it
Lacking comprehension or explanation for the aforementioned events
Let it take over in time
Allowing oneself to succumb to the inexplicable forces at play
Hold me I'm a ghost
Requesting emotional support from a state of lingering after-death existence
Hold me I'm a ghost
Repeating the aforementioned plea for emotional comfort
She saw inside the fall
She perceived something deeper within the descent
She saw it topple and fall
Continuing to perceive the aforementioned celestial descent
All of my body
Every part of my physical self
All of my life
The entirety of my existence
Reasons for fight or flight
Motives to either confront or flee from danger
All of your body
Every part of your physical self
All of your life
The entirety of your existence
Reasons for fight or flight
Motives to either confront or flee from danger
Goodbye to a demon
Saying farewell to a malevolent presence or influence
Leaving with the dead of the night
Departing and disappearing under cover of darkness
Last one for sorrow
Final gesture to mournful sentiments
This one for being alright
Present moment reserved for feelings of being okay
All of my body
Every part of my physical self
All of my life
The entirety of my existence
Reasons for fight or flight
Motives to either confront or flee from danger
All of your body
Every part of your physical self
All of your life
The entirety of your existence
Reasons for fight or flight
Motives to either confront or flee from danger
Writer(s): DANIEL JAMES WOOLHOUSE
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.