Mother
Former Ghosts Lyrics
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and so much has changed since you've been gone
there are a million things I wish I could tell you
like I've met a girl whose eyes draw me in
to a world where my heart beats faster
and if only I could convince her of everything
and Grayson is doing just fine
he is starting to pull himself together
and last time I spoke to your sister
she said she is thinking about going back to medical school
but I'm not sure I'm convinced
still nowhere feels like home
and dad is doing just fine
he has a girlfriend that cares a lot about him
but I'm not sure he is really in love
and really mom I'm doing just fine
I've put a lot of those old demons behind me
and I've got something in my heart called hope
The lyrics to "Mother" by Former Ghosts are a poignant and emotional reflection on the changes that have occurred in the life of the singer since the death of their mother five years ago. The song begins with a statement of disbelief that so much time has passed since the mother's passing, and goes on to express a longing to share all the significant events of those five years with her. The singer has met someone special whose eyes enrapture them, and their brother Grayson appears to have pulled himself together, able to see the ocean from his bedroom window. The singer also provides an update on their mother's sister, who is contemplating going back to pursue medical studies, but the singer is not entirely sold on the idea.
The singer opens up about their own life as well, saying that while their father has a girlfriend who cares about him, they are unsure if he is truly in love. However, the singer has managed to move past their "old demons" and feels a sense of hope. Overall, the song highlights the bittersweet nature of time passing, and the ways in which life continues even after significant loss. The singer's longing for connection with their mother is palpable, but they have moved forward in their own life, while still acknowledging the profound absence of their mother.
Overall, "Mother" is a beautifully written song that touches on the many emotions that come with loss, grief, and moving forward. The singer's honesty and vulnerability, combined with the simple melody and instrumentation, make for a haunting and powerful listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe it is almost five years
I am in disbelief that it has been almost five years since you've been gone
and so much has changed since you've been gone
A lot has changed in my life since you've been gone
there are a million things I wish I could tell you
I have so many things that I wish I could tell you
like I've met a girl whose eyes draw me in
I have met a girl whose eyes captivate me
to a world where my heart beats faster
Being with her makes my heart beat faster, like I'm in a different world
and if only I could convince her of everything
I wish I could make her believe everything I feel for her
and Grayson is doing just fine
Grayson is doing good
he is starting to pull himself together
He is starting to get himself in order
you can see the ocean from his bedroom window
He has an ocean view from his bedroom
and last time I spoke to your sister
The last time I spoke to your sister
she said she is thinking about going back to medical school
She mentioned considering going back to medical school
but I'm not sure I'm convinced
I'm not entirely convinced that she will actually do it
still nowhere feels like home
I still don't feel at home anywhere
and dad is doing just fine
Dad is doing okay
he has a girlfriend that cares a lot about him
He has a girlfriend who cares for him deeply
but I'm not sure he is really in love
I don't think he's truly in love with her
and really mom I'm doing just fine
I'm doing okay, Mom
I've put a lot of those old demons behind me
I have been able to let go of many of my past struggles
and I've got something in my heart called hope
I have a feeling of hope in my heart
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