Ghost
From Indian Lakes Lyrics
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I couldn't take anymore
Could I hold it in my hands?
I can taste it on my tongue
But I couldn't keep it all in my grasp
Too many times I was collapsing
I could only get so far
Who am I to expect anything?
How can I hope to ever find you now?
If I'm gone before I hit the ground
How can I hope to be where you are?
When you're caught inside when the world just passes
It takes too long to slow down
You're barely alive
I used to be you and I can't go back
Now I'm a ghost of what I once was
Now I'm a ghost of what I once was
So I began to hate everything
All at once I was running
But I couldn't fake it anymore
Could you feel me screaming out?
Were you trying to shake me out of my sleep?
And if you never make another sound
How can I hope to ever find you now?
And if I'm gone before I hit the ground
How can I hope to be where you are?
When you're caught inside when the world just passes
It takes too long to slow down
You're barely alive
I used to be you and I can't go back
Now I'm a ghost of what I once was
Now I'm a ghost of what I once was
I could always tell you were getting away from me
But how could I let you see?
It's so hard to love anything
Now I'm a ghost of what I once was
Now I'm a ghost of what I once was
Now I'm a ghost of what I once was
Now I'm a ghost
The song "Ghost" by From Indian Lakes is a poignant reflection on the feelings of confusion and disillusionment that can come with times of change and transition in life. The opening lines of the song set the tone for this exploration of identity, with the singer revealing that they once felt like "everything and all" but then became "nothing". This feeling of losing oneself is a familiar one to many, and it's continued throughout the song as the singer reflects on their inability to hold on to things that once mattered to them, and their fear of never being able to find their way back to the person they once were.
As the song progresses, the sense of disorientation deepens, with the singer feeling trapped and unable to break free from their own thoughts and fears. They question if they'll ever be able to find someone they've lost touch with, or if they'll even be able to survive long enough to try. The chorus is particularly poignant in its depiction of feeling alone and adrift, with the singer describing themselves as barely alive and comparing their current state to that of a ghost.
There's a sense of desperation and sadness throughout the song, but it's also clear that the singer is trying to come to terms with their feelings and figure out a way forward. The final lines of the song acknowledge that it's difficult to love anything when you feel so lost and disconnected from yourself, but there's a glimmer of hope in the sense that the singer is at least trying to reach out and make sense of things.
Overall, "Ghost" is a powerful exploration of identity, loss, and the search for meaning during times of crisis. It's a song that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt adrift or disconnected from themselves, and it offers a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there's a chance to find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I became everything and all at once I was nothing
I felt like I had everything going for me, but suddenly, everything fell apart and I was left with nothing.
I couldn't take anymore
I had reached my limit and couldn't bear any more pain or suffering.
Could I hold it in my hands?
I wondered if I could physically grasp what I was feeling, but it was intangible and elusive.
I can taste it on my tongue
I could feel the emotions and pain so strongly that it was like a physical sensation in my mouth.
But I couldn't keep it all in my grasp
Even when I tried to hold onto my emotions, they slipped away and I couldn't control them.
Too many times I was collapsing
I had experienced too much pain and trauma and it was wearing me down to the point of collapse.
I could only get so far
Despite my best efforts, I felt like I couldn't achieve the things I wanted in life or overcome my struggles.
Who am I to expect anything?
I felt unworthy and didn't believe I deserved to have good things happen to me.
If you never make another sound
How can I hope to ever find you now?
If someone I cared about stopped communicating with me, it would be impossible for me to know where they were or if they were okay.
If I'm gone before I hit the ground
How can I hope to be where you are?
If I died suddenly, I wouldn't be able to reach the same place as someone I cared about who was still alive.
When you're caught inside when the world just passes
It takes too long to slow down
You're barely alive
When life feels overwhelming and chaotic, it's hard to slow down and feel present in the moment, leading to a feeling of barely existing at all.
I used to be you and I can't go back
I used to feel the same way as someone else, but now that I've changed, I can no longer relate or go back to how things used to be.
Now I'm a ghost of what I once was
I've changed so much that I barely recognize myself anymore and feel like a shadow or ghost of my former self.
So I began to hate everything
All at once I was running
But I couldn't fake it anymore
After experiencing so much pain, I grew to despise everything and became restless, but I couldn't pretend anymore that things weren't as bad as they seemed.
Could you feel me screaming out?
Were you trying to shake me out of my sleep?
I wondered if someone else could sense my distress and was trying to help me snap out of my emotional turmoil.
It's so hard to love anything
After experiencing such pain and trauma, it became difficult to feel love or affection for anything or anyone.
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Blindfates
we should all be talking more about the guy mouthing the vocals while getting dirt shoveled in his mouth. thats some dedication!
Snuggleumpakis
SPOILERS..._On par with Willem Defoe in The Lighthouse
Bruhumulous
That other guy continued to sing while on fire!
chelsea branch
Omg right 😂😂
Jon Ritchey
what about the guy mouthing words while being burned alive? lol
Jacob Tucker
for real though!!!
gabriella garay
The metaphor in the video gives me absolute chills! Poor Tohm though, that's a lot of dirt lol But so happy that these guys are becoming more popular and growing as a band in general :)
ethan miles
this is so rad. great work guys.
i didn't realize until like a minute in that each person's perspective was their own story of how they died.
keep up the work, and i know you guys are gonna get like some insane recognition!
Iyan Diaz
I don't like labeling bands but for me this sounds like a combination of Postrock, indie,emo and mathrock. ..amazing
DJ Ikari
@Gabriel Giron Math Rock is basically a mix of Progressive and Indie Rock. Odd time signatures, tapping leads with open guitar tunings such as DAEAC#E or FACGBE