Deus in Absentia
Ghost Lyrics


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In this your time of need?
You're turning to the light
You have just begun to explore the dark
In the urban night

The world is on fire
And you are here to stay and burn with me
A funeral pyre
And we are here to revel forevermore (more)

You're so goddamn frail
Failing for a change
You just had to know all about the world
But you will never know
'Cause no one ever told you how

The world is on fire
And you are here to stay and burn with me
A funeral pyre
And we are here to revel forever

The world is on fire
And we are tied as one eternally
A funeral pyre
And we are here to revel forevermore (more)

(Deus, Deus)

All of your imaginations
Are now running down your face
All of your imaginations
Are now running down your face

Oh, you are looking good
Payback in disgrace
And you're doing fine worshipping your lord
Standing in his grace
'Cause no one ever told you how

The world is on fire
And you are here to stay and burn with me
A funeral pyre
And we are here to revel forever

The world is on fire
And we are tied as one eternally
A funeral pyre
And we are here to revel forevermore (more)





(Deus, Deus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deus in Absentia by Ghost can be interpreted in different ways. It seems to be addressing someone who is looking for something to believe in or someone to rely on. The first stanza suggests that the person has just started exploring the darker side of life after having turned to the light. The dark side is referenced as being part of the urban night. The second stanza talks about the person being frail and failing for a change. The change here refers to their exploration of the world. The third stanza appears to be a sarcastic remark about how good the person looks when they are paying for their sins while worshipping their lord.


Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest that the world is on fire, and everyone is here to revel in it. The burning world might symbolize the chaotic state of the world and the people's desire to find comfort in dark or religious beliefs. The song's repeated references to "funeral pyres" suggest death and mourning, possibly referencing the end of the world or an individual's end. In the end, the song suggests that everyone is tied together as one, eternally reveling in their collective misfortune.


Line by Line Meaning

In this your time of need?
Are you seeking help in your time of trouble?


You're turning to the light
You're seeking salvation or hope from a higher power.


You have just begun to explore the dark
You're starting to delve into the unknown, the forbidden, and the dangerous.


In the urban night
In the darkness of the city, where sins and secrets thrive.


The world is on fire
The world is in chaos, crisis, or conflict.


And you are here to stay and burn with me
You're here to join me in my rebellion, heresy, or passion.


A funeral pyre
A symbol of death, destruction, or sacrifice.


And we are here to revel forevermore (more)
We're here to party, celebrate, and indulge in our desires, even if it's against the norms or beliefs of society.


You’re so goddamn frail
You're weak, vulnerable, and easily influenced or tempted.


Failing for a change
You're eager to try something new or daring, but you may not be ready for the consequences.


You just had to know all about the world
You're curious or naive about the mysteries or wonders of life, the universe, and everything.


But you will never know
You will never grasp the full or true meaning of existence, because it's beyond human comprehension or explanation.


'Cause no one ever told you how
Because no one has the answers or the wisdom to guide you, and you're on your own to find your way.


All of your imaginations
All of your fantasies, dreams, or illusions.


Are now running down your face
Are now exposed as illusions or delusions, and you're facing the harsh reality of life.


Oh, you are looking good
You're feeling confident, proud, or defiant about your choices or beliefs.


Payback in disgrace
You're seeking revenge or justice for real or perceived wrongs, but you may end up disgraced, humiliated, or punished yourself.


And you're doing fine worshipping your lord
You're devoted to a deity, a leader, or a cause, and you think it's righteous or rewarding.


Standing in his grace
Enjoying his blessings, his forgiveness, or his protection, and feeling superior or chosen.


And we are tied as one eternally
We're bound together by our shared beliefs, our mutual desires, or our common fate, and we can't escape or change it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tobias Forge, Johan Ingvar Lindstrom, Klas Ahlund

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