Ghost Town
Egypt Central Lyrics


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I'll let out the broken hearts down union avenue
Let the streets run red with my revenge
You can't fake apologies for everything you do
You can't repay the price that's on your head
The price that's on your head

When the sky comes down
Over this ghost town
You'll be first against the wall
With our guns held high
In the dead of night
You'll be first against the wall
Come on test me
You'll be first to take the fall
When the sky comes down
Over this ghost town
You'll be first against the wall

Scatter like the roach like the insect that you are
Cowards always try to get away
No matter where you run no matter where you hide
I will hunt you down you can't escape
You can't escape

When the sky comes down
Over this ghost town
You'll be first against the wall
With our guns held high
In the dead of night
You'll be first against the wall
Come on test me
You'll be first to take the fall
When the sky comes down
Over this ghost town
You'll be first against the wall

Test me and you'll be shot down
Test me and you'll be shot down
Shot down

When the sky comes down
Over this ghost town
You'll be first against the wall
With our guns held high
In the dead of night
You'll be first against the wall
Come on test me
You'll be first to take the fall
When the sky comes down
Over this ghost town




You'll be first against the wall
First against the wall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Egypt Central's song Ghost Town depict a feeling of anger and the desire for revenge towards someone who has caused broken hearts and pain. The singer expresses that apologies cannot fix everything, and the offender cannot repay the price that is on their head. The lyrics mention Union Avenue, which is a historic street in Memphis, Tennessee, known for its blues and rock music scene. The singer threatens the offender by saying that when the sky comes down over this ghost town, they will be the first against the wall with guns held high. The singer challenges the offender to test them and warns that they will be shot down.


The song's lyrics portray a sense of desperation and the need for retribution. The singer's anger towards the offender is shown through the use of aggressive and violent language. The repeated use of "you'll be first against the wall" emphasizes the singer's willingness to take revenge and inflict punishment. The song's title, Ghost Town, also adds to the eerie and hostile atmosphere of the lyrics. It creates a sense of isolation and emptiness, suggesting that the offender has caused significant harm and damage.


Overall, Ghost Town by Egypt Central is an emotionally charged song that expresses the singer's anger and desire for revenge against an unnamed offender. The lyrics' aggressive tone and violent language create a sense of danger and hostility, making it a powerful and impactful song.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll let out the broken hearts down union avenue
I will take action to help those who have been hurt and broken on Union Avenue.


Let the streets run red with my revenge
I will seek revenge and make those who have caused harm to others pay for their actions.


You can't fake apologies for everything you do
It is not enough to simply apologize for every bad thing you have done.


You can't repay the price that's on your head
The harm you have caused cannot be undone or paid back.


The price that's on your head
The cost of your wrongdoing is significant and cannot be ignored.


When the sky comes down
When disaster strikes


Over this ghost town
Over this abandoned and broken place


You'll be first against the wall
You will be the first to face the consequences of your actions.


With our guns held high
We will not back down or hesitate to take action.


In the dead of night
Under cover of darkness


Come on test me
Do not underestimate me or my strength.


You'll be first to take the fall
You will be the first to suffer the consequences of your actions.


Scatter like the roach like the insect that you are
You are a coward and you will flee like a bug when the lights come on.


Cowards always try to get away
Those who are afraid of facing consequences will try to escape.


No matter where you run no matter where you hide
You cannot escape from the harm you have caused forever.


I will hunt you down you can't escape
I will not rest until you face the consequences of what you have done.


When the sky comes down
When disaster strikes


Over this ghost town
Over this abandoned and broken place


You'll be first against the wall
You will be the first to face the consequences of your actions.


Test me and you'll be shot down
Challenging me will only lead to your demise.


Shot down
Violently killed


First against the wall
The first to face the consequences of their actions.




Lyrics © DEVOUR THE DAY LLC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SKIDD MILLS, JOSEPH DAVID WALSER, JOHN THOMAS FALLS, BLAKE CARNEY ALLISON, JEFFRY PAUL JAMES, JASEN RYAN RAUCH

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