Chasing Ghosts
Eden Project Lyrics
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I just want you
The words i never said
But wanted to
Im losing you
Im losing you
But these thoughts wont let you go
They keep running back to you
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you
And now im bleeding words
They escape me the recoil it hurts
And i cant look the other way
Im chasing starlight to find its died away.
Breathe it in
Its just snow
Were just falling
And we wont always free fall
Back to nothing
Cause im just starting to learn
Ive always been chasing ghosts
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you
(Chasing ghosts)
The lyrics of Eden Project's song "Chasing Ghosts" is an emotional expression of a lost love that the singer yearns for. The phrase "I just want you" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the desperation in the singer's voice. The lyrics suggest that there are words that were left unsaid, and although the singer is losing the one they love, they cannot let go of the thoughts and memories of the past. The phrase "chasing ghosts" further explains the feeling of trying to grasp something that is no longer there.
The second half of the song explores the idea that the singer is trying to move on, but is struggling to do so. The phrase "I'm chasing starlight to find it's died away" illustrates the singer's attempts to hold on to something that has faded, like a star that has already burned out. The lyrics describe the experience of falling, which suggests that the singer is trying to let go and move on, but does not want to return to nothingness. The final repetition of "I just want you" emphasizes the singer's overwhelming desire to have their love back, despite the struggles and pain they have endured.
Overall, "Chasing Ghosts" is a powerful song that explores the complexities of love and loss. The lyrics convey the emotions of someone struggling to move on, while also trying to hold on to memories and love of the past. The repetition of phrases like "I just want you" and "chasing ghosts" create a sense of desperation and frustration that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I just want you
The singer yearns for the person addressed in the song.
The words I never said
The singer never expressed their love to the person they desire.
But wanted to
The singer's feelings towards the person are strong and genuine.
I'm losing you
The artist feels as though the person they desire is slipping away from them.
But these thoughts won't let you go
The artist's thoughts and feelings towards the person they desire are persistent and continue to haunt them.
They keep running back to you
Despite the singer's efforts to move on, their thoughts and feelings for the person they desire keep coming back.
(Chasing ghosts)
The singer is pursuing something unattainable or non-existent (the ghost) in their quest for the person they desire.
And now I'm bleeding words
The artist is expressing their feelings openly and honestly, but the process is painful.
They escape me, the recoil it hurts
The artist is struggling to convey their emotions, and the effort is taking a toll on them emotionally.
And I can't look the other way
The artist cannot ignore their feelings for the person they desire.
I'm chasing starlight to find it's died away
The singer is pursuing something that no longer exists or is unattainable (starlight), just like their pursuit of the person they desire.
Breathe it in, it's just snow
The artist is encouraging the person they desire to appreciate the present moment (snowfall) and not get caught up in the past or future.
We're just falling
Both the singer and the person they desire are losing themselves in their emotions.
And we won't always free fall back to nothing
The singer is hopeful that their pursuit of the person they desire won't always end in disappointment or heartbreak.
'Cause I'm just starting to learn
The singer is gaining wisdom from their experiences and is gradually coming to terms with their emotions.
I've always been chasing ghosts
The artist has been pursuing something unattainable or non-existent in their romantic pursuits.
Contributed by Hudson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS
I just want you, (x2)
The words I never said,
But wanted to,
I’m losing you, (x2)
But these thoughts won’t let you go,
They keep running back to you,
(Chasing ghosts) (x8)
I just want you (x3)
And I’m bleeding words,
They escape me, the recoil, it hurts.
And I can’t look the other way,
I’m chasing starlight to find its died away,
Breathe it in,
It's just snow,
We're just falling,
And we won't always,
Free fall back to nothing,
'Cause I’m just starting to learn,
I've always been chasing ghosts!
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@gothemcloud
Lyrics : I just want you I just want you.
The words I never said but wanted to.
I'm losing you I'm losing you.
But these thoughts won't let you go they keep running back to you.
(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing ghosts)I just want you(Chasing ghosts)I just want you(Chasing ghosts)I just want you(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing chasing).
And I'm bleeding words they escape me the recoil it hurts.
And I can't look the other way I'm chasing starlight to find it's died away.
Breathe it in It's just snow.
We're just falling And we won't always Freefall back to nothing.
'Cause I'm just starting to learn I've always been chasing ghosts.
I just want you I just want you I just want you I just want you I just want you I just want you(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing ghosts)(Chasing chasing).
I think this song is beautiful.
The first half of the song in my eyes represents someone who is shy who can’t get the confidence to ask him/her out.
I just want youI just want you(obvious).
The words I never said But wanted to (Refers to asking out or saying "I love you").
I'm losing you I'm losing you(She could have gotten a bf/gf in the time they wasted).
But these thoughts won't let you go They keep running back to you(You just can’t let go of him/her).
The second half I think relates to break up .
And I'm bleeding words They escape me the recoil it hurts(Arguing, or even just insulting does hurt and has "recoil").
I'm chasing starlight to find it's died away( Starlight in this case refers to love, and how you have been so lost in love that you can’t see that it has died).
Breathe it in It's just snow(Theory: Snow relates to death, so she could have died in the time hes been waiting [Thanks to David for the insight] ).
And we won't always Free fall back to nothing(We wont always make up in the end).
'Cause I'm just starting to learn I've always been chasing ghosts(He/she has started to learn that they have been chasing impossible things, EX:Relationships Love. He/she realizes that All the past relationships have never been there. And that this one is just the same.).
I hope people see this and maybe get more meaning out of this already beautiful song.
@winsantury
The Eden Project – Chasing Ghosts Lyrics
I just want you I just want you
The words I never said But wanted too
I’m losing you I’m losing you
But there thoughts won’t let you go
They keep running back to you
(Chasing ghost) (Chasing ghost) (Chasing ghost) (Chasing ghost)
I just want you (Chasing ghost) I just want you (Chasing ghost) I just want you (Chasing ghost) (Chasing chasing)
And I’m bleeding words They escape me the recoil it hurts And I can’t look the other way
I’m chasing starlight to find its died away Breathe it in It’s just snow We’re just falling
And we won’t always Free fall back to nothing ‘Cause
I’m just starting to learn I’ve always been Chasing Ghost
I Just Want U
@hubertcumbertdale2085
I just want you, (x2)
The words I never said,
But wanted to,
I’m losing you, (x2)
But these thoughts won’t let you go,
They keep running back to you,
(Chasing ghosts) (x8)
I just want you (x3)
And I’m bleeding words,
They escape me, the recoil, it hurts.
And I can’t look the other way,
I’m chasing starlight to find its died away,
Breathe it in,
It's just snow,
We're just falling,
And we won't always,
Free fall back to nothing,
'Cause I’m just starting to learn,
I've always been chasing ghosts!
@NoCopyrightSounds
I cannot explain what I am feeling right now. 0:59
Happy, Sad and Angry. There are not many tracks that can make you feel so much emotion. Take it in and admire.
@NatsuSekai
AWESOME
@PhixFantDK
Woow! This song is just sooo amazing! I can't describe my feelings right now!
@TheSaschaminecraft
it sums up my feelings right now. better then even I can do
@SubSIL3NTPodcast
#thefeelsarereal
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@Hazardous
Blown away by another amazing track! <3 Congrats on 600k NCS! :)
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Didn't know you are subbed to them :)
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Now he has 17 million 😀