Band members:
Moschus, drums, percussion
Oliver Philipps, vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards
Schymy, bass
Ulli Hoever, guitars
Ghosts
Everon Lyrics
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If we only do what we are told
And think we know it all, but never really learnt
If we turn the page before the page has turned
If we close doors, we never opened up
If we don't really start a thing before we stop
And never speak the truth although we do not lie
Ghosts we are, made of flesh and bone
With empty minds and hearts of stone
The seed that was not meant to thrive
Existing but not really alive
Ghosts we are, though there's blood in our veins
Born free we chose to live in chains
Thought we were on our way, but in fact we weren't
So we burned out, before we ever burned...
If we take no risk, afraid that we might loose
And neverever make a choice, but let the others choose
If we don't love, afraid we won't be loved
If we long for touch but keep our fingers gloved
If we've got it good but even though feel bad
And should be happy but always feel sad
If we crash down before we tried to fly
Then we are dead so long before we die
Ghosts we are, made of flesh and bone
With empty minds and hearts of stone
The seed that was not meant to thrive
Existing but not really alive
Ghosts we are, though there' blood in our veins
Born free we chose to live in chains
Thought we were on our way, but in fact we weren't
So we burned out before we ever burned...
The lyrics of Everon's "Ghosts" have a haunting and melancholic tone that explores the theme of missed opportunities in life. The first verse describes the ways in which people can give up before trying, only doing what they're told, and never truly learning. The following verse encourages taking risks, making choices, and being open to love, rather than living in fear and isolation. The chorus refers to the idea that we are all like ghosts, with flesh and blood bodies that exist in the world, yet we are empty and unfulfilled inside, never fully living our lives. The last verse emphasizes the importance of taking action and pursuing our dreams before it's too late.
The repetition of the phrase "ghosts we are" throughout the song reinforces the idea that many people live their lives in a passive and unfulfilled way, going through the motions without truly engaging with the world around them. The lyrics suggest that this is a tragedy, as each person has the potential to achieve great things and experience deep joy and fulfillment. However, this requires taking risks, making choices, and being open to both success and failure.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ghosts" are a poignant reminder of the importance of living life to the fullest and not letting fear or passivity hold us back. The song poses important questions about what it means to truly live and encourages listeners to find the courage to pursue their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
If we give up before we ever fought
If we surrender without making any effort
If we only do what we are told
If we obey blindly without questioning
And think we know it all, but never really learnt
If we falsely assume we know everything without actually gaining knowledge
If we turn the page before the page has turned
If we move on to the next chapter of life without completing the current one
If we close doors, we never opened up
If we block opportunities before even considering them
If we don't really start a thing before we stop
If we quit before even giving something a real chance
And never speak the truth although we do not lie
If we avoid expressing our true feelings, even if it means being dishonest with ourselves
If we're full of plans but never dare to try...
If we have ambitions but lack the courage to pursue them
Ghosts we are, made of flesh and bone
We are like apparitions, physically present but mentally absent
With empty minds and hearts of stone
We lack emotions and ideas
The seed that was not meant to thrive
We are like seeds that won't grow into anything significant
Existing but not really alive
We are alive in a physical sense, but lack a sense of purpose or fulfillment
Ghosts we are, though there's blood in our veins
We have life within us, but we're not really living
Born free we chose to live in chains
We restrict ourselves instead of enjoying our freedom
Thought we were on our way, but in fact we weren't
We believe we're making progress, but in reality, we're not going anywhere
So we burned out, before we ever burned...
We exhaust ourselves without ever fully utilizing our potential
If we take no risk, afraid that we might loose
If we avoid taking chances out of fear of failure
And neverever make a choice, but let the others choose
If we let others decide for us without making our own decisions
If we don't love, afraid we won't be loved
If we withhold affection because we fear rejection
If we long for touch but keep our fingers gloved
If we crave intimacy but remain emotionally distant
If we've got it good but even though feel bad
If we have a good life but still feel unhappy
And should be happy but always feel sad
If we should be content, but are consistently discontented
If we crash down before we tried to fly
If we fail before even attempting to succeed
Then we are dead so long before we die
If we don't fully live our lives, we've already died inside
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Fabricio Darkpanzer83
OverviewLyrics
If we give up before we ever fought
If we only do what we are told
And think we know it all, but never really learnt
If we turn the page before the page has turned
If we close doors, we never opened up
If we don't really start a thing before we stop
And never speak the truth although we do not lie
If we're full of plans but never dare to try...
Ghosts we are, made of flesh and bone
With empty minds and hearts of stone
The seed that was not meant to thrive
Existing but not really alive
Ghosts we are, though there's blood in our veins
Born free we chose to live in chains
Thought we were on our way, but in fact we weren't
So we burned out, before we ever burned...
If we take no risk, afraid that we might loose
And neverever make a choice, but let the others choose
If we don't love, afraid we won't be loved
If we long for touch but keep our fingers gloved
If we've got it good but even though feel bad
And should be happy but always feel sad
If we crash down before we tried to fly
Then we are dead so long before we die
Ghosts we are, made of flesh and bone
With empty minds and hearts of stone
The seed that was not meant to thrive
Existing but not really alive
Ghosts we are, though there' blood in our veins
Born free we chose to live in chains
Thought we were on our way, but in fact we weren't
So we burned out before we ever burned...
Helmut Biehl
Wonderful, powerful, thrilling, one of the most underrated bands on this planet - it's a pity....
MariliaFM
This is my favorite band of all times! Regards from Brazil!
Dominik Rygorowicz
I absolutely adore the lyrics. So true, so powerful, so convincing. And the music is simply a killer. Top ten of all times for me.
Mark Baston
Truly amazing band!!
DisconnectedPartII
The best guitar solo ever! Truly a masterpiece. I simply don't get why they are not well known.
alex manso
amazing , the most underrated band in the world
FanManFlo
This masterpiece rightly deserves it's place in an all time (hard) rock hall of fame. Awesome melodies, atmosphere and - taking advantage of this perfect background - a message clad in intriguing words to really follow you through life once you have listened to it. Who can ask for more? Please Olli - don't let Everon come to an end!
xRayx
I love this song :)
Fabricio Darkpanzer83
OverviewLyrics
If we give up before we ever fought
If we only do what we are told
And think we know it all, but never really learnt
If we turn the page before the page has turned
If we close doors, we never opened up
If we don't really start a thing before we stop
And never speak the truth although we do not lie
If we're full of plans but never dare to try...
Ghosts we are, made of flesh and bone
With empty minds and hearts of stone
The seed that was not meant to thrive
Existing but not really alive
Ghosts we are, though there's blood in our veins
Born free we chose to live in chains
Thought we were on our way, but in fact we weren't
So we burned out, before we ever burned...
If we take no risk, afraid that we might loose
And neverever make a choice, but let the others choose
If we don't love, afraid we won't be loved
If we long for touch but keep our fingers gloved
If we've got it good but even though feel bad
And should be happy but always feel sad
If we crash down before we tried to fly
Then we are dead so long before we die
Ghosts we are, made of flesh and bone
With empty minds and hearts of stone
The seed that was not meant to thrive
Existing but not really alive
Ghosts we are, though there' blood in our veins
Born free we chose to live in chains
Thought we were on our way, but in fact we weren't
So we burned out before we ever burned...
Watanabe Justice_Burnheart_
Fantastic!!!