Ghosts
Front Line Assembly Lyrics


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I'm all alone in my mind
This wretched corpse
Which is blind
This final state
Oppressive views
Fighting depression
What to do
Too small to die
Cowards lie
Never see eye to eye

CHORUS:
Wasted nights
Deep trauma sounds
This certain moment
Of death around
Nothing to lose
Tired of it all
Where do I fall? (x2)

I climb the stairs
Wearing my best
Don't want to make
A blood filled mess
My list is clear
I have no fear
Don't bother shedding
A final tear

CHORUS x2

Paranoid delusion
Lost my mind
Frittered seclusion





CHORUS x2

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Front Line Assembly's song "Ghosts" depict a sense of hopelessness and despair. The opening lines, "I'm all alone in my mind, This wretched corpse, Which is blind, This final state, Oppressive views," show the singer feeling isolated and trapped in their own mind. They express frustration with fighting depression, and feeling as though they are too small to die despite feeling like a coward. The line "Never see eye to eye" suggests a sense of disconnect and loneliness, even in relationships with others.


The chorus of the song, "Wasted nights, Deep trauma sounds, This certain moment, Of death around, Nothing to lose, Tired of it all, Where do I fall?" emphasizes the singer's lack of hope and willingness to move forward. The repeated line "Where do I fall?" suggests a desire to let go and give into death.


The second verse shows the singer preparing for suicide, "I climb the stairs, Wearing my best, Don't want to make, A blood filled mess, My list is clear, I have no fear, Don't bother shedding, A final tear." The line "I have no fear" could be interpreted as the singer feeling as though they have nothing left to lose and have accepted their decision.


Overall, the lyrics to "Ghosts" depict a bleak and despairing outlook on life, with the singer feeling isolated and hopeless, and ultimately choosing to end their life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm all alone in my mind
Feeling isolated and disconnected from the world.


This wretched corpse
Referring to oneself as a lifeless, miserable being.


Which is blind
Unable to see the good in the world and trapped in a negative state of mind.


This final state
Feeling as though there is no hope for improvement.


Oppressive views
Suffering from a mental burden and a sense of constriction.


Fighting depression
Struggling to overcome a deep sadness and sense of hopelessness.


What to do
Feeling lost and without direction.


Too small to die
Feeling insignificant and unimportant.


Cowards lie
People who are dishonest and untruthful are weak.


Never see eye to eye
People often have different opinions or perspectives that cannot be reconciled.


Wasted nights
Time spent inefficiently or in a state of stagnation.


Deep trauma sounds
Emotional pain and suffering that seems to linger.


This certain moment
A particular point in time that is significant.


Of death around
Feeling as though death or the end is near.


Nothing to lose
Having nothing left to lose, often leading to a reckless or desperate mindset.


Tired of it all
Worn out and fed up with the harsh realities of life.


Where do I fall? (x2)
Wondering where one's place in the world is and what their purpose is.


I climb the stairs
Physically ascending upward, indicating a negative intention.


Wearing my best
Putting on one's finest clothing, possibly as a form of finality.


Don't want to make
Hoping not to cause a violent or destructive scene.


A blood filled mess
A graphic and disturbing image of a violent physical altercation.


My list is clear
Referring to a mental checklist of things that need to be done before the act.


I have no fear
Being unafraid of the consequences, possibly as a result of feeling hopeless.


Don't bother shedding
Asking others not to mourn or feel sad about the situation.


Paranoid delusion
A mentally unstable state of fear and suspicion.


Lost my mind
Experiencing a complete mental breakdown.


Frittered seclusion
Withdrawal or isolation from society, often leading to further disconnection and despair.




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Michael Sean O'Connor

What music would I buy without this band ? This band gave us so much good music since the 90's and they still never stop giving me so much pleasure , this is so deep and profound that they seem connected to the other world ! And they fucking are ! Thank you , they inspire so much !

MultiBalalayka

Браво!!!!!!!!! Я в восторге!!!! Так держать!!!!!! FLA как всегда выше всех на голову!!! Билл - гений!

zackFanatic

Oh my god. This is beautiful. Front Line Assembly does nothing but get better, and better, and better for me as time goes by. Just incredible, excuse me everyone while I rush out and buy this album right now!

MagnitudePerson

Impressive. I didn't like the others, but this is VERY great. You can feel lyrics, the sorrow, the emotion. The song is really good produced too. This will probably make me get the album, just for this song alone.

Wakken Lifted

Remedying the fact that I have barely listened to any Front Line Assembly, despite having bought my first Skinny Puppy album in the early 2000s. Maybe was a bit too infatuated with them, KMFDM, and Ministry. Heck, I've been on Litany since I think 2006. I hope no one actually commits suicide because they share feelings expressed in this song. It seems to me a way to get them out there, so they are less likely to be acted upon. The more we know the darkest things others feel, the less alone we are, and we can lift each other up. Litany has lost two people to suicide, one before my time and one who was my friend. The former has a parent who comes and posts in a memorial thread every year. Even if you are currently having a difficult time valuing yourself, make place for the thought that there are people you might not even remember who still feel things for you, believe in you, and want you to have a fulfilling life. Or they could be beings you have never even met, but send love to you as part of their cosmic existence. There have been times when I might have done things to irreparably damage myself if not for being able to grasp that there were deep-thinking and -feeling individuals like me who wanted me to make the most of myself, stop living in denial, and start living like an artist, among other things. And this is despite having a loving and supportive family. Peace, everyone, whatever that means to you.

Jennifer Brezler

Wakken Lifted thank you 😊

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WhatnotSoforth

I may be the only 25 year old who doesn't know wtf dubstep is, but as a long time fan it sounds just as nice as their 80's albums. Same atmosphere, same message.

werftenklang

This album sound to me as a step on borderline between the early songs like "iceolate" or "threshold" and the newer works. Great! Hope Bill will continue working with FLA.

Olivia Buff

How could you not love this?

Sergei K.

Sounds stellar. So hyped for this new album...

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