1) Faker were an Aust… Read Full Bio ↴There are two known bands with the name Faker.
1) Faker were an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Sydney in 1996. The band's final line-up consisted of vocalist Nathan Hudson and guitarist Nic Munnings. The band released three studio albums - 2005's Addicted Romantic, 2007's Be the Twilight and 2011's Get Loved. They were best known for the single "This Heart Attack" from the Be The Twilight album. The band split in 2013 following a failed session for a since-scrapped fourth album.
2) Faker is a harsh noise project. http://fakerr.bandcamp.com/
Ghosts
Faker Lyrics
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i can feel the pins and needles up my back
up my back
im consistantly tragic
i can't touch you, if you fade in and out like that
i want you back
like i've been hurt
all the things i
saw from death
all the things i
will not forget
you come home like a landslide
i can feel the pins and needles
sleep turned back, heart turned black
im particularly fragile
if my head exploded, would you put up with that?
dont do that
'cause it brings me down
like you've been hurt
all the things i
saw from death
and the weeks i'll
not forget
and the wheels as they turn
leave my heart and my head
scared red
and the weeks i
saw your death
the things i
saw from death
and the weeks i'll
not forget
and the wheels as they turn
leave my head and my heart
scared red
and the weeks i
saw your death
The lyrics in Faker's song "Ghosts" explore the intense emotions of an addicted romantic who is consistently tragic. The artist expresses the pins and needles up their back, representing anxiety and fear, and how they cannot touch the person they love if they fade in and out like that. The singer's raw vulnerability and fragility are apparent in the second verse, where they ask if their partner would put up with them if their head exploded, showing their concern of being rejected for their mental state.
The chorus talks about how the relationship brings the singer down, just as if they had been hurt. The bridge mentions the impression of a landslide when the person comes home, which is unexpected and overwhelming. The reference to turning the heart and sleep indicates the trouble the artist has to sleep due to chronic anxiety. The repetition of "the things I saw from death" highlight the traumatic experiences from the past that still haunt the artist.
Overall, the song reflects the deeply ingrained emotions of a person struggling with addiction and mental health issues while navigating a difficult relationship. The lyrics speak about struggling with mental illness and the intense emotions that come with love and heartbreak. It portrays the struggles of a person who is delicate but loves intensely and the difficulty of maintaining love while battling internal demons.
Line by Line Meaning
im an addicted romantic
I'm someone who is overly sentimental and addicted to the idea of being in love.
i can feel the pins and needles up my back
I experience a tingling sensation up my spine, which is associated with nervousness or excitement.
im consistently tragic
I continuously find myself in situations that are unfortunate or sorrowful.
i can't touch you, if you fade in and out like that
I cannot connect with you if you keep fluctuating between being present and then disappearing.
i want you back
I long to be with you again and to feel the sense of security that comes with your presence.
'cause it brings me down
like i've been hurt
all the things i
saw from death
all the things i
will not forget
Your behavior and the trauma associated with experiencing the loss of a loved one remind me of my own past hurtful experiences and the emotions that come with them.
you come home like a landslide
You enter back into my life in an abrupt and sudden way, but with a certain force that leaves me feeling overwhelmed.
sleep turned back, heart turned black
As I reflect on the past, my memories have become tainted, making it hard for me to be at peace with them.
im particularly fragile
I am very vulnerable and easily damaged emotionally.
if my head exploded, would you put up with that?
dont do that
I am so emotionally invested in you that if something were to happen to me, I am not sure if you would remain supportive, so I plead with you not to harm me in any way.
and the wheels as they turn
leave my heart and my head
scared red
and the weeks i
saw your death
As time passes, my anxiety continues to grow and the pain from losing you becomes unbearable.
the things i
saw from death
and the weeks i'll
not forget
The experience of losing you has left a profound and lasting impact on me, and I will never forget the pain or the lessons learned.
and the wheels as they turn
leave my head and my heart
scared red
and the weeks i
saw your death
As time continues to pass, my fear and anxiety related to losing you intensifies, and the pain remains just as fresh as the day you left.
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.