Ghost
Despite My Deepest Fear Lyrics


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Insecure and underrated
We are not hopeless, we are just broken
So come back from this nightmare you’re living

And I have seen it before, the reason why you walked out
And I’m led to believe that you’ve seen the worst in me
So save yourself
I’ve seen the lowest point of life
One day you’ll see my ghost
Everything that you have ever said
Makes me wonder was it worth it in the end

But they’re sealing the doors
Now I can’t come home, I can’t show them all
But they’re sealing the doors, I can’t show them all
Who we are meant to be
Let me love again

And I have seen it before, the reason why you walked out
And I’m led to believe that you’ve seen the worst of me
So save yourself

We’re all looking for love in the wrong places
Searching for the one who clearly isn’t there
When you lay in bed at night I hope you dream of me

You said you want it
You said you want it

Insecure and underrated
We are not hopeless, we are just broken
So come back from this nightmare you’re living

Let me love again

And I have seen it before, the reason why you walked out
And I’m led to believe that you’ve seen the worst of me
So save yourself

You said you wanted it all




You said you want it
You said you wanted it all.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Despite My Deepest Fear's song "Ghost" dive deep into themes of insecurity, brokenness, misunderstood intentions, and lost love. The opening lines of the song, "Insecure and underrated, we are not hopeless, we are just broken," lay the foundation of the whole song, addressing the feelings of inadequacy and insecurity that many people face. The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing has walked out before and reveals an underlying belief that the addressee has seen the worst side of them, which brings to light the struggle to keep a relationship afloat once the negative sides of one's character are exposed.


The chorus, "But they’re sealing the doors, now I can’t come home, I can’t show them all, who we are meant to be, let me love again," reveals that the relationship reached a turning point and was cut off, and there is no hope of returning to what was once had. The bridge states, "We’re all looking for love in the wrong places, searching for the one who clearly isn’t there, when you lay in bed at night I hope you dream of me," indicating that the loss of the relationship is not entirely one-sided, and the other party has an equal longing for love.


In conclusion, the lyrics of "Ghost" are representative of the emotions felt when relationships are on the rocks, and the undeniable struggle to keep a relationship afloat despite the parts of our character that we hide. The song is a relatable one for many people who have had to face the realities of love and navigating relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Insecure and underrated
We lack confidence in ourselves and feel undervalued


We are not hopeless, we are just broken
Despite our imperfections and flaws, we can still overcome our struggles and move on


So come back from this nightmare you’re living
Escape from the unpleasant situation you find yourself in


And I have seen it before, the reason why you walked out
I have experienced the same situation that led you to give up and leave


And I’m led to believe that you’ve seen the worst in me
I suspect that you have witnessed my darkest moments and flaws


So save yourself
Take care of yourself and prioritize your own well-being


I’ve seen the lowest point of life
I have been through the worst situations and struggled to overcome them


One day you’ll see my ghost
Someday, you will realize the impact I had on your life, even if I'm no longer around


Everything that you have ever said
All the words you have spoken to me


Makes me wonder was it worth it in the end
I question whether your words had any true value or purpose


But they’re sealing the doors
The way forward is blocked and progress is no longer possible


Now I can’t come home, I can’t show them all
I am unable to return to where I came from or reveal everything to everyone


Who we are meant to be
The people we are supposed to become and what we were meant to do


Let me love again
Give me another chance to love and be loved


We’re all looking for love in the wrong places
We search for love and validation in ways that cannot truly fulfill us


Searching for the one who clearly isn’t there
Looking for someone or something that may not even exist or be possible to attain


When you lay in bed at night I hope you dream of me
I hope I occupy your thoughts and are missed by you


You said you want it
You expressed a desire for something


You said you want it
You expressed a desire for something


Insecure and underrated
We lack confidence in ourselves and feel undervalued


We are not hopeless, we are just broken
Despite our imperfections and flaws, we can still overcome our struggles and move on


So come back from this nightmare you’re living
Escape from the unpleasant situation you find yourself in


Let me love again
Give me another chance to love and be loved


And I have seen it before, the reason why you walked out
I have experienced the same situation that led you to give up and leave


And I’m led to believe that you’ve seen the worst of me
I suspect that you have witnessed my darkest moments and flaws


So save yourself
Take care of yourself and prioritize your own well-being


You said you wanted it all
You expressed a desire for everything


You said you want it
You expressed a desire for something


You said you wanted it all.
You expressed a desire for everything




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