EASTGHOST maintains an ethereal, ambient flow reminiscent of Catching Flies or Clams Casino while blending high energy beat music that follow in the footsteps of artists such as Mr. Carmack or King Henry.
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EASTGHOST Lyrics
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Lies the reflex to tear you apart
I'm drawn to exile myself from hatred
But I always give in
But I always give in
On the premise that we're so far off
Lies the reflex to tear you apart
But I always give in
But I always give in
On the premise that we're so far off
Lies the reflex to tear you apart
I'm drawn to exile myself from hatred
But I always give in
But I always give in
But I always give in
Save me
The lyrics of EASTGHOST's song "Exile" are both haunting and relatable. The song expresses the struggle we often face when we feel disconnected from others and ourselves, leading to a reflex to lash out and tear others down. The artist acknowledges this tendency within himself, recognizing that he is drawn to distance himself from feelings of hatred but ultimately gives in. The repetition of this line drives home the feeling of helplessness and the cycle of negative emotions that can consume us.
The idea of being in exile from oneself is also explored in this song. The isolation and detachment we feel when we are consumed by negative emotions can be overwhelming, and EASTGHOST captures this emotion beautifully. The plea to be saved at the end of the song is a cry for help and a desire to break free from this cycle of self-imposed exile.
Overall, "Exile" is a powerful portrayal of the human experience and the emotions we all grapple with. The honesty and vulnerability expressed by EASTGHOST is what makes this song so impactful and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
On the premise that we're so far off
Since we've grown so distant, it's natural for me to want to attack you.
Lies the reflex to tear you apart
My instinctual response is to harm you and break you down.
I'm drawn to exile myself from hatred
I feel the need to remove myself from hateful thoughts and emotions.
But I always give in
Unfortunately, I often succumb to those negative feelings.
But I always give in
Despite my efforts to resist, I continue to let myself be consumed by anger and hate.
But I always give in
Despite my best intentions, I constantly fail to overcome my negative tendencies.
Save me
I'm in need of rescue from my own destructive impulses and emotions.
Writer(s): Ryan J Akeley
Contributed by Nolan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@serpentblack7056
On the premise that we're so far off
Lies the reflex to tear you apart
I'm drawn to exile myself from hatred
But I always give in
But I always give in
On the premise that we're so far off
Lies the reflex to tear you apart
I'm drawn to exile myself from hatred
But I always give in
But I always give in
On the premise that we're so far off
Lies the reflex to tear you apart
I'm drawn to exile myself from hatred
But I always give in
But I always give in
But I always give in
Save me
@randallaskew7649
This song is perfect for what I'm going thru because I'm going through a lot of shit right now. Building my life up again from the very bottom. No one cares about a broke, car-less, homeless (currently staying at a rescue mission), 31 yr old man. I feel exactly like the title of this song, an exile in the world...no comfort, no affection givin, no fucks given about..but this song, this song is power for me, I love artist like this. I can tell he's been thru some painful times... When I do get back on my feet, which isn't far at all from now, I will remember who was there and who wasn't. I'll remember the fakeness of this world and how if you don't have nothing, you're treated as a lesser human. When I rise again, I'll be a dangerous individual...
@mrnoid9949
Just remember: we're allways getting what we expect, so in order to achieve whatever you're looking to achieve, picture yourself as the person who allready has what he wants. One shall find whatever one's looking for, wherever one's looking for it.
@benkse2010
This is literally one of my favorite songs of 2020, just discovered EastGhost and this! I'm OBSESSED!
@MagklJellyBeanPastelLucidDream
EastGhost D'Vocean is a good song.
@meya3521
check his ENTIRE CATALOG
@kylecollins7467
Eastghost is slept on... Check em all out 🙏
@ragenationapparel
God bless this track, and visual production
@MrCdub003
I still stand by the fact that this is undoubtedly one of my favorite pieces of artwork of all time.... just revisited this after it was almost forgotten for several years, and god damn there's truly something so special and beautiful about not only this track but the insane mandelbulb visuals that correlate so perfectly with it. Hot damn I'm caught in some deep feels again
@KM-uq7px
I can't stop figuring out, how could someone combine all of this sounds in to such incredible music 💓
@AshaHay
these visuals are out of control. I feel like I've smoked dimmy and entered a new dimension