1) Ghost, also … Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists sharing the moniker Ghost;
1) Ghost, also formerly known as Ghost B.C. in the United States, is a Swedish hard rock band that was formed in LinkΓΆping in 2006. In 2010, they released a three-track demo followed by a 7-inch vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous. The song "Ritual" was chosen by Kerrang! as one of "The 50 Most Evil Songs Ever." The Grammis-nominated album was widely praised and significantly increased their popularity. Their second album and major label debut, Infestissumam, was released in 2013, debuted at number one in Sweden, and won the Grammis Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album. The band released their third studio album, Meliora, in 2015 to much critical acclaim and high record sales, reaching number one in their home country of Sweden, and number eight in the United States. Its lead single, "Cirice", earned them the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. The band released their fourth studio album, Prequelle, in 2018. The band released their fifth studio album, Impera, in 2022.
Ghost is easily recognizable owing greatly to its eccentric on-stage presence. Seven of the group's eight members, its 'Nameless Ghouls', wear virtually identical, face-concealing costumes. Prior to a 2017 lawsuit filed by former members of the band, lead singer Tobias Forge obscured his identity behind the character "Papa Emeritus". The character, which consists of Forge in a prosthetic mask and makeup, can be best described as a 'demonic anti-pope'. The Papa Emeritus Character has gone through five incarnations - I, II, III, Nihil, and IV. From the release of the 2018 album Prequelle and subsequent world tour, Forge portrayed a character known as "Cardinal Copia", who is described as being unrelated to any of the Papa Emeritus characters and whose costume consists of either Cardinal vestments or a black or white tuxedo alongside a prosthetic mask with black eye makeup and the multi-colored eyes which had been present in each Papa character. In March 2020, at the final show of A Pale Tour Named Death, Forge once again assumed the mantle of Papa Emeritus.
Ghost's music has been categorized in many genres, critics have classified them as hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal, pop rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, occult rock, and arena rock. Adrien Begrand of PopMatters stated that Ghost recalls "the early sounds of Black Sabbath, Pentagram, and Judas Priest, as well as the progressive and psychedelic rock of the late '60s." Speaking to Noisey.com, a Nameless Ghoul described Ghost as a black metal band in the traditional sense, but said that they probably do not fit into the norms of the current black metal scene. This Nameless Ghoul described Ghost's music as a mix between pop music and death metal.
In an interview, a Nameless Ghoul said they are influenced by "everything ranging from classic rock to the extreme underground metal bands of the '80s to film scores to the grandeur of emotional harmonic music." A member of the band said the Swedish and Scandinavian black metal movement of the early '90s plays a major role in their act, and said that each member has come from a metal background. However, the band has stated several times that they do not aim to be a metal band. For their second album, Ghost chose a more diverse songwriting style; a member said, "we tried to deliberately have every song have its own signature."
Only a few members actually write songs. The writers compose an acoustic outline of songs before other instrumentation is added so it sounds like a group, rather than being dominated by guitar. In 2017, Forge claimed that he was the main author of every song except "Year Zero" and "Zenith", which were Persner's ideas. Asked how he keeps Ghost's sound intact despite large lineup changes, Forge said he has to teach them to play like he does; explaining that while he is a good guitar player, he is only an "okay" drummer, bassist and keyboardist. So it is a matter of getting them to "underperform [laughs] together."
2) Ghost is an experimental rock group formed in Tokyo, Japan, in 1984.
Core-member Masaki Batoh grew up in Kyoto, Japan where he attended a private school. During this time, he became interested in American and British rock music ranging from Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd to the Velvet Underground and Japanese rock bands such as the Taj Mahal Travellers and the Flower Travellin' Band.
Later, Batoh formed Ghost with a large and often varying lineup. According to reports posted on Allmusic, the group lived a nomadic existence, drifting from ruins of ancient temples to disused subway stations around the Tokyo area.
The band began releasing their work with the albums Ghost and Second Time Around, which were released, respectively, in 1991 and 1992. The American independent label Drag City licensed each of the albums for distribution, and the Los Angeles The Now Sound label picked up two of Batoh's solo albums, released together as well under the title Collected Works. Two albums, Tune In, Turn On, Free Tibet and Snuffbox Immanence, were released simultaneously in 1999.
As well as their own work, Ghost have recorded and performed with the ex-Galaxie 500 duo Damon and Naomi. Five years after releasing both Snuffbox Immanence and Tune In, Turn On, Free Tibet, Ghost returned with Hypnotic Underworld, and there were some changes in the band. Cellist Hiromichi Sakamoto and percussionist Setsuko Furuya left and were replaced by a rhythm section of Takuyuki Moriya (electric bass guitar, double bass, and cello) and Junzo Tateiwa (drums, tabla, and percussion). In January 2007, Ghost released its latest studio album titled In Stormy Nights.
3) A British hip hop/trip hop/electronic producer on the Breakin Bread label who has an impressive discography dating back to 2003. Their body of work includes three solo albums, a collaborative group album, a dynamic mix CD, a series of 12-inch vinyl releases, captivating EPs, and two digital download albums filled with remixes and unreleased tracks. Ghost has left an indelible mark on the music scene through extensive touring, while also maintaining a strong presence as a skillful DJ and a regular radio performer.
Initially rooted in the world of Hip Hop as a dedicated enthusiast (a passion that endures), Ghost's artistic evolution over the past eight years has been noteworthy. This period has seen a deliberate expansion of musical horizons, embracing genres beyond Hip Hop. Notably, Ghost has delved into the realms of Wonky, Electronic beats, Future Beats, and Bass, demonstrating an impressive versatility that resonates with diverse audiences.
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4) The collaboration between one of Dubstep's forefathers El-B and J Da Flex, they created a darker, rawer offshoot of UK Garage on a label of the same name, that would ultimately pave the way for the sound of Dubstep. Blackdown is due to pay homage that early sound on his sequel to 'The Roots of Dubstep', with a collection of rare El-B and Ghost cuts on the new album 'The Roots of El-B'.
5) Jamaican Reggae artist Carlton Hylton.
6) A visual kei indie band (see οΌ§οΌ¨οΌ―οΌ³οΌ΄ for more info)
7) A Death Metal group from Poland (GdaΕsk).
The Lost of Mercy
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8) Ghost is an electronic music producer and member of Cambridge based life4land crew.
9) A One-man band played Experimental Black / Doom Metal from France.
10 Rashard "Ghost" Acuna was born and raised in East Oakland,California. He discovered his urge to make music while freestyling in the back of car to the Hot Boys' Guerilla Warfare. The group "Y.B.G" was formed with longtime friends Birch Boy Barie amd Murda Boy D. Since then he has been recording, battling, producing and performing whenever possible. Catapulted by the popularity of a rap beef, he went on to make a solo mixtape which established him as a Bay Area native to pay attention too.
Mixing lyricism with the East Oakland swagger and adding some bass, his style was born. "Bwaaaaaaa" is a phrase often heard when mentioning Ghost's name. Since the start of his career, he had been a part many songs, instrumentals, performances, collaborations, contests, and is in completion of his 2nd underground mixtape.
11 Ghost is an English Melodic/Progressive Rock band.
12) Ghost is an Italian pop-rock band formed in Rome in end of the year 2001. The founding members are Alex Magistri and Enrico Magistri.
13) Ghost was a Swedish Rock / Powerpop band located in FinspΓ₯ng, Sweden.
Members:
Anders MΓ₯reby (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard)
Dag "Tom Nouga" SwanΓΆ (Guitar)
Per Runesson (Bass)
14) Ghost and Pals, an experimental and electronic musician from the Midwestern United States. They primarily write music that features VOCALOIDs, which are singing vocal synthesizers. If you listen to a song by Ghost you might contract rubella or maybe get a headache so listen with caution.
Bodyguard
Ghost Lyrics
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He says "Why am I soft in the middle now?
Why am I soft in the middle?
The rest of my life is so hard
I need a photo-opportunity
I want a shot at redemption
Don't want to end up a cartoon
In a cartoon graveyard
Dogs in the moonlight
Far away from my well-lit door
Mr. Beerbelly, Beerbelly
Get these mutts away from me
You know I don't find this stuff amusing anymore
If you'll be my bodyguard
I can be your long lost pal, hey pal
I can call you Betty
And Betty when you call me
You can call me Al
Yeah
A man walks down the street
He says, "Why am I short of attention?
Got a short little span of attention
And, whoa, my nights are so long
Where's my wife and family?
What if I die here?
Who'll be my role-model
Now that my role-model is
Gone, gone
He ducked back down the alley
With some roly-poly little bat-faced girl
All along, along
There were incidents and accidents
There were hints and allegations
If you'll be my bodyguard
I can be your long lost pal
I can call you Betty
And Betty when you call me
You can call me Al
Call me
Na na na na, na na na na...
A man walks down the street
It's a street in a strange world
Maybe it's the third world
Maybe it's his first time around
Doesn't speak the language
He holds no currency
He is a foreign man
He is surrounded by the sound, sound
Cattle in the marketplace
Scatterings and orphanages
He looks around, around
He sees angels in the architecture
Spinning and spinning
He says, "Amen and Hallelujah!"
The song "Bodyguard" by Ghost is a cover of Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al" and maintains similar lyrics and themes. The lyrics of the first verse reflect the struggles of middle-age and the desire for a second chance at life. The singer wishes for an opportunity to redeem himself and avoid fading into obscurity. The mention of a "cartoon graveyard" further emphasizes the fear of becoming irrelevant and forgotten. The chorus then introduces the idea of finding a bodyguard, someone to protect and guide him as he navigates life's challenges. The verses that follow delve deeper into the singer's insecurities and personal struggles, addressing themes of mortality, family, and the search for a role model. The final verse portrays a foreigner in an unfamiliar land, surrounded by unfamiliar sounds and sights. Despite this, he discovers beauty in the architecture and the world around him and finds solace in the phrase "Amen and Hallelujah!".
Line by Line Meaning
A man walks down the street
The story starts with a man walking down a street.
He says "Why am I soft in the middle now?
He's wondering why he has a beer belly.
Why am I soft in the middle?
He repeats his question.
The rest of my life is so hard
He compares the difficulty of his life to his flabby midsection.
I need a photo-opportunity
He wants to be in the spotlight and have his picture taken.
I want a shot at redemption
He desires the chance to make things right.
Don't want to end up a cartoon
He doesnβt want to become a caricature of himself.
In a cartoon graveyard
This is where he fears he'll end up.
Bonedigger, Bonedigger
He's disturbed by the sight of what appears to be a grave robber.
Dogs in the moonlight
He sees dogs under the moonlight.
Far away from my well-lit door
This is where he is, far from the safety of his home.
Mr. Beerbelly, Beerbelly
He's talking about himself again.
Get these mutts away from me
He's afraid of the dogs and wants to be protected from them.
You know I don't find this stuff amusing anymore
He's fed up with his situation and wants things to change.
If you'll be my bodyguard
Here the man is asking someone to be his protector.
I can be your long lost pal, hey pal
In exchange, he'll be their friend and loyal companion.
I can call you Betty
He's giving his protector a nickname.
And Betty when you call me
She can call him by another name.
You can call me Al
This is his other name.
A man walks down the street
The story resumes with the same man walking down the street.
He says, "Why am I short of attention?
He is feeling neglected and ignored.
Got a short little span of attention
He has a short attention span.
And, whoa, my nights are so long
He's lonely and his nights seem never-ending.
Where's my wife and family?
He misses his loved ones.
What if I die here?
He fears he might not survive.
Who'll be my role-model
He's lost a role model and needs a new one.
Now that my role-model is
He doesnβt finish his sentence, indicating his inability to find a suitable replacement for his old role model.
Gone, gone
His role model is gone.
He ducked back down the alley
He quickly turns down an alley.
With some roly-poly little bat-faced girl
He meets a strange girl in the alley.
All along, along
This refers to things that have been happening in the background all along.
There were incidents and accidents
These are the events that have been happening all this time.
There were hints and allegations
These events were implied or hinted at, but not made overtly clear.
If you'll be my bodyguard
He's making the same request again.
I can be your long lost pal
He offers the same deal as before.
I can call you Betty
He repeats the nickname he has for his protector.
And Betty when you call me
He suggests what she should call him.
You can call me Al
He repeats his second name.
Call me
He repeats his name again.
Na na na na, na na na na...
This is the refrain that comes after the repeated names.
A man walks down the street
The narrative returns to the man on the street.
It's a street in a strange world
He's in a place that's unfamiliar to him.
Maybe it's the third world
He thinks that he might be in a developing country.
Maybe it's his first time around
He might be traveling for the first time.
Doesn't speak the language
He can't communicate with the locals.
He holds no currency
He has no money on him.
He is a foreign man
He's an outsider in this place.
He is surrounded by the sound, sound
He hears many loud and unfamiliar sounds.
Cattle in the marketplace
He sees cows in a busy area.
Scatterings and orphanages
There are things in the street that shouldn't be there like groups of people and orphans.
He looks around, around
He's trying to take in everything he sees.
He sees angels in the architecture
He notices significant beauty in unfamiliar places.
Spinning and spinning
The beauty he sees is overwhelming.
He says, "Amen and Hallelujah!"
He is moved to praise God for allowing him to experience this beauty.
Writer(s): David Robert Hinds
Contributed by Gabriel O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lifeofdejonaye9544
2023 and still love this song it never gets old
@Ogaramun
The song, the voice are all amazing but the beat bwoy the beat πΆπ₯
@cantstoplovingulav
I dont care if Ghost always a sing over ppl song.. i love his work and this is my favourite
@jeaninjules867
Very nice indeed
@Balla4ever
He be killin em though...so you overlook that...at times i think he even does a better job than the original.Β
@sweetiepiebritt3130
+Rob Jones yes he does you can say that again
@momodoudanso8375
nice
@almightty1746
Lashawna Talaya in fact he sings it better
@inkabybianca1161
reminds me of when I was younger
@MrSniperific13
You still are β€