The group's first album, the self-titled Dirty Vegas, contained a mix of electronic/club instrumentals and similar tracks with vocals by Steve Smith. This album was influenced by The Crystal Method and The Chemical Brothers, but with a slightly more laid-back approach. Songs like Throwing Shapes or The Brazilian would sound at home on an album by either of these two contemporaries.
Their second studio album, One, moved away from club music, and featured a style reminiscent of an adult contemporary album; none of the tracks went on to become hits. Some fans were put off by the drastic departure from their first album, while other fans welcomed the change.
The band reports that their third studio outting should strike a balance between the two, leaning toward the club style again.
Ghosts
Dirty Vegas Lyrics
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To feel the way you feel
All I ever wanted was a chance
To make it real
When I'm alone with you
It feels like I'm bulletproof
All I ever wanted was a place out by the sun
And take each day as it comes
All I ever wanted was a chance to catch my breath
To see the world go by
And lay my ghost's to rest
[Give me a chance to catch my breath]
[So I can lay my ghost's to rest]
Ask me tomorrow
What I thought of yesterday
Ask me tomorrow
All the things I can't explain
When I'm alone with you
It feels like I'm bulletproof
All that I ever wanted
Was to lay my ghost's to rest
All that I ever wanted
Was a chance to catch my breath
All that I ever wanted....
Was to lay my ghost's to rest
The lyrics to Dirty Vegas's song Ghosts convey the desire to escape from the past and to find peace and contentment in the present. The core message of the song is that the singer has been haunted by past experiences and emotions that have weighed heavily on him, and he yearns to put them to rest. The repetition of the phrase "lay my ghosts to rest" highlights the importance of this desire.
The first verse captures the longing to experience the kind of emotional connection and invincibility that one might feel when in love. The second verse shifts towards a desire for inner peace and perspective. The chorus reaffirms that the goal is to overcome past trauma so that the present can be enjoyed without being overshadowed by the past. The repeated refrain "When I'm alone with you, it feels like I'm bulletproof" reinforces that the love that the singer expresses is his source of strength and protection.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a more introspective and philosophical turn. The singer acknowledges that the past is always a part of him, but he wants to be able to move beyond it and enjoy the present. The lines "Ask me tomorrow what I thought of yesterday / Ask me tomorrow all the things I can't explain" suggest that the singer is open to change and ready to let go of the past. The final repetition of "All that I ever wanted was to lay my ghosts to rest" brings the song to a close, emphasizing the central theme.
Line by Line Meaning
All I ever wanted was to feel the way you feel
The singer desires to experience the same emotions that the person they are addressing is experiencing
All I ever wanted was a chance to make it real
The singer wishes for an opportunity to turn the desired emotions into a tangible reality
When I'm alone with you, it feels like I'm bulletproof
The singer feels invincible and protected when they are in the presence of the person they are addressing
All I ever wanted was a place out by the sun to watch the world go by and take each day as it comes
The artist desires a peaceful and sunny setting to simply observe the world and live in the moment
All I ever wanted was a chance to catch my breath, to see the world go by, and lay my ghosts to rest
The artist longs for a break from the struggles of life, a chance to relax and let go of past traumas
Give me a chance to catch my breath, so I can lay my ghosts to rest
The singer pleads for an opportunity to rest and heal from their emotional wounds
Ask me tomorrow what I thought of yesterday, ask me tomorrow all the things I can't explain
The singer is unsure of their current feelings and is open to reflecting on them in the future
All that I ever wanted was to lay my ghosts to rest, all that I ever wanted was a chance to catch my breath
The artist's primary desires are to find inner peace and take a break from the chaos of life
Was to lay my ghosts to rest
The artist wishes to let go of their past traumas and find closure
Lyrics © DistroKid, Ultra Tunes, Songtrust Ave
Written by: EDWARD HARRIS, SIMON MAYNARD PETTIGREW, ROBERT SMITH, MARK TREASURE, ADAM ANDREW ZUK
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@alphacentaury
Love this song!
All I ever wanted was
To feel the way you feel
All I ever wanted was a chance
To make it real
When I'm alone with you
It feels like I'm bulletproof
All I ever wanted was a place out by the sun
To watch the world go by
And take each day as it comes
All I ever wanted was a chance to catch my breath
To see the world go by
And lay my ghost's to rest
[Give me a chance to catch my breath]
[So I can lay my ghost's to rest]
Ask me tomorrow
What I thought of yesterday
Ask me tomorrow
All the things I can't explain
When I'm alone with you
It feels like I'm bulletproof
All that I ever wanted
Was to lay my ghost's to rest
All that I ever wanted
Was a chance to catch my breath
All that I ever wanted....
Was to lay my ghost's to rest
@HeyItsTra
One of my life-time favorite songs. <3 Thank you Dirty Vegas! I miss you!
@DJSkyhawk85
I bought this CD back in 2002 and would have it playing in the CD deck of my car as I drove to high school....... So many memories!
@saywhen2383
I remember this song from when I was younger. I remember the smell of the grass, the trees, and how the sun felt. This song is definitely one of my top without a doubt.
@sebastianberguzt7061
2002 or 2003...i remember as a dj used to play this song warming up the early night..its a gem...love dirty vegas..very emotive songs...route sunsets and melancholy pils
@myspacewaskooler
This song is soothing. It helps me see life in a calm way.
@FrancesKay1
this song is cool af ... surprised it doesn't have more views
@QuantumMind88
A lot of people probably don't know about it.
@yamilassanie5304
Es música para buenos oídos
@shanegriffin8682
I remember watching the video for this song on MTV in the wee small hours of summer 2002. Life was so much simpler and better back then. The mid 80's to the mid 00's, is by far favourite time span in terms of pretty much everything, music, sport and life in general. The world was a better place before the internet and things like instagram and tiktok took over! My life went downhill after the mid 00's, and i totally lost interest in modern pop music some time in the early 2010's, but as soon as i hear this song and see this video, i'm back to those carefree days of summer 2002 again.
@JC-ql3ld
This song is LIFE! Can't believe its been 17 yrs since this song was released.