Phantom
Elle Watson Lyrics


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Hope my best, taste the thin of air
I'm calling out to you
Heat between my lips, two eyes are eclipsed
I'm calling out to you

Oh, the grass out the window has become reflected in the mirror
Oh, and the feet are getting colder, I ain't no close to float like a river
You have been the only one who ever known me, who understands why I'm so bitter
But I'm deep under border, I can't breathe underwater
No, there's something unexplainable, I can't shake off
An energy I'm feeling, I can't get it off
There's something unexplainable, I can't shake off
An energy I'm feeling, I can't get it off

And when it comes to nightfall
I can feel the phantom in my bed
It tells me I should be with someone else instead
Ooh ooh, and when it comes to nightfall
I can feel the phantom in my bed
It tells me I should be with someone else instead

On the edge, too far to look ahead
I thought I needed you
Walked the fog to clear, it's too dark in here
I thought I needed you

Oh, and all the lights along the street they are the same
But it's still mine
And when the walls are getting closer to me
No much left, I am smaller
You would be the only one who ever known me, who understand why I'm so bitter
But I'm deep under border, I can't breathe underwater
There's something unexplainable, I can't shake off
An energy I'm feeling, I can't get it off
There's something unexplainable, I can't shake off
An energy I'm feeling, I can't get it off

And when it comes to nightfall
I can feel the phantom in my bed
It tells me I should be with someone else instead
And when it comes to nightfall




I can feel the phantom in my bed
It tells me I should be with someone else instead

Overall Meaning

Elle Watson's "Phantom" is an emotional and introspective song about feeling lost and disconnected. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and confusion, as the singer grapples with feelings of isolation and an unexplainable energy that they cannot shake off. The song opens with a call for help, as the singer reaches out to someone they trust in the hopes of finding a way out of their current emotional state. The references to the grass and the mirror suggest a sense of disorientation, as the singer struggles to make sense of their surroundings.


The chorus introduces the idea of a phantom, a ghostly presence that haunts the singer and reminds them that they are not where they should be. This phantom is a metaphor for the singer's own doubts and insecurities, which prevent them from fully embracing their own desires and needs. The repeated refrain of "it tells me I should be with someone else instead" suggests that the singer is struggling with a sense of guilt or obligation, perhaps in a romantic relationship.


The second verse continues to explore the singer's sense of displacement, as they feel like they are on the edge and unable to see what lies ahead. The allusion to walking through fog suggests that the path forward is unclear and difficult to navigate. Again, the singer turns to someone they trust for support, but acknowledges that they are ultimately responsible for their own journey.


Overall, "Phantom" is a poignant expression of the human experience, capturing the sense of yearning and uncertainty that many of us feel at different points in our lives. The use of metaphors and vivid imagery makes the song both relatable and emotionally resonant, drawing the listener into the singer's world.


Line by Line Meaning

Hope my best, taste the thin of air
I am trying my best, but things still feel uncertain and unclear.


I'm calling out to you
I am reaching out for help and support.


Heat between my lips, two eyes are eclipsed
I am overwhelmed by strong emotions and am struggling to see clearly.


Oh, the grass out the window has become reflected in the mirror
I am feeling disconnected from reality and my surroundings.


Oh, and the feet are getting colder, I ain't no close to float like a river
I am feeling stuck and unable to move forward.


You have been the only one who ever known me, who understands why I'm so bitter
You are the only one who truly knows me and understands why I am feeling hurt and resentful.


But I'm deep under border, I can't breathe underwater
I feel trapped and suffocated by my emotions.


No, there's something unexplainable, I can't shake off
I have an intense feeling that I cannot fully understand or control.


An energy I'm feeling, I can't get it off
This intense feeling is overwhelming and difficult to shake.


And when it comes to nightfall
As the day comes to an end and darkness falls,


I can feel the phantom in my bed
I am haunted by a feeling of emptiness and loneliness.


It tells me I should be with someone else instead
This feeling makes me believe that I would be happier with someone else.


On the edge, too far to look ahead
I feel like I am on the brink of something, but cannot see what lies ahead.


I thought I needed you
I once believed that you were the only one who could help me through this.


Walked the fog to clear, it's too dark in here
I have tried to find clarity, but am still lost in confusion and uncertainty.


Oh, and all the lights along the street they are the same
Everything around me feels mundane and unexciting.


But it's still mine
Despite this, I still feel a sense of ownership over my life and my experiences.


No much left, I am smaller
I feel like I am running out of options and am becoming more insignificant.


And when it comes to nightfall
As the day comes to an end and darkness falls,


I can feel the phantom in my bed
I am haunted by a feeling of emptiness and loneliness.


It tells me I should be with someone else instead
This feeling makes me believe that I would be happier with someone else.


There's something unexplainable, I can't shake off
I am still grappling with this intense and inexplicable feeling.


An energy I'm feeling, I can't get it off
This overwhelming feeling continues to affect me and I cannot seem to shake it off.


There's something unexplainable, I can't shake off
I am still grappling with this intense and inexplicable feeling.


An energy I'm feeling, I can't get it off
This overwhelming feeling continues to affect me and I cannot seem to shake it off.




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