Ghost Town
First Aid Kit Lyrics

All of these ghost towns
The many failed attempts at love and relationships that the singer has experienced in the past.

I keep traveling through
The singer is moving on from one relationship to another, but they all end up as ghost towns.

All of these traffic signs
The distractions and obstacles that prevent the singer from being fully committed to a relationship.

And lonesome bars
The singer's tendency to seek comfort and solace in the wrong places when feeling lost and alone.

Blindsiding me to you and
The singer's inability to focus on what's important (the person they love) because of their past experiences and distractions.

I swear I can be better
The singer acknowledges their flaws and weaknesses and is willing to improve for the sake of their relationship.

I could be more to you
The singer knows they have the potential to be a better partner and to make their loved one happy.

But there are things
The external factors and circumstances that the singer cannot control or change, despite their efforts to improve.

That lie in my path
The obstacles and challenges that the singer must face in order to grow and better themselves.

That I just have to do
The singer must face these obstacles and overcome them in order to be a better partner and to have a successful relationship.

If you've got visions of the past
The singer is advising their loved one to confront their own demons and past experiences that might affect their relationship.

Let them follow you down
The singer is urging their loved one to face and deal with their past, rather than running from it.

And they'll come back to you someday
Once their loved one has faced and overcome their past, they will be able to move forward with a stronger and healthier relationship.

And I found myself attached
Despite the distractions and obstacles, the singer is still emotionally attached to their loved one.

To this railroad track
The singer might feel stuck or unable to change their path, but they still have hope for their relationship.

But I'll come back to you someday
The singer is determined to find a way to be with their loved one, even if it takes time and effort.

To you, to you, to you someday
The repeated line emphasizes the singer's desire and determination to be with their loved one.

And I remember how you told me
The singer reminisces about a past conversation with their loved one, when things seemed simpler and happier.

All that you wanted to do
The singer remembers their loved one's dreams and aspirations.

The dream of Paris in the morning
One of the dreams that their loved one shared with the singer.

Or a New York window view
Another dream that their loved one shared with the singer.

And I can see it now you're married
The singer imagines a future where their loved one has moved on and started a family.

And your wife is with a child
The singer imagines their loved one being happy with someone else and having a family of their own.

And you're all laughing in the garden
The singer imagines their loved one being surrounded by loved ones and friends, living a peaceful and joyful life.

And I'm lost somewhere in your mind
The singer realizes that they have become a distant memory for their loved one, who has moved on with their life.

Maybe I should just turn around
The singer is considering giving up on their relationship and moving on with their life.

And walk away
The singer is considering leaving their loved one behind and giving up on their dreams of being together.

For no matter how much I really do
Despite their efforts and determination, the singer realizes that their relationship might not work out.

Want to stay
The singer wants to stay with their loved one and make their relationship work.

You know I can't
The external factors and obstacles that prevent the singer from being with their loved one are too strong.

No it's too late
The singer realizes that their relationship might be over and that they might have to move on with their life without their loved one.