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 Linköping 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 ＧＨＯＳＴ for more info)
7) A Death Metal group from Poland (Gdańsk).
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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 Finspång, Sweden.
Members:
Anders Måreby (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard)
Dag "Tom Nouga" Swanö (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.
I Want To Know
Ghost Lyrics
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I’m never coming round again
Because I know what you want from me
I know what you want from me
Get a real job
Get a God
Get a nice boy to marry you
Watch my friends getting married don’t worry I’ll MC your wedding
And then I’ll sit down again
We can all pretend that these men aren’t trying to kill us
They’re trying to kill us
Pretend that my love looks just like the other ones
Just like the boys and the girls on the TV
That I’m free to kiss in the street
In the rain, in the dark
While the taxi waits for me
My friends they talk to one another
‘Bout how I go from lover to lover
Because we all saw the look of our mothers’
When we told them we’d never be marrying boys
Now we’re waiting for the same look to cross
The face of the girls that we hold in the nighttime
And we try but we never connect
We never connect
We never connect
We never connect
(We) I know what you want from me
I know what you want from me
I know what you want from me
I know what you want from me
I know what you want from me
I know what you want from me
Watch my friends getting married (I know what you want from me)
Don’t worry I’ll MC your wedding (I know what you want from me)
And then I’ll sit down again (I know what you want from me)
We can all pretend that these men aren’t trying to kill us
They’re trying to kill us
Pretend that my love (I know what you want from me)
Looks just like the other one
Just like the other one (I know what you want from me)
Just like the other one (I know what you want from me)
What’s it like to kiss in the street
In the rain, In the dark
While the taxi waits
My friends they talk to one another (I know what you want from me)
‘Bout how I go from lover to lover (I know what you want from me)
Because we all saw the look of our mothers’ (I know what you want from me)
When we told them we’d never be marrying boys
(I know what you want from me)
We’ll never be marrying boys (I know what you want from me)
(I know what you want from me) We’ll never be marrying boys
(I know what you want from me) We’ll never be marrying boys
But I don’t behave myself
I won’t behave myself
I won’t behave myself
I won’t behave myself
And I won’t hate myself
I won’t hate myself
I won’t hate myself
I won’t hate myself
The lyrics of Ghost's song "I Want To Know" touch on themes of societal expectations, personal freedom, and the struggle for self-acceptance. The artist expresses a sense of defiance and rebellion against the pressure to conform and fulfill certain roles and expectations.
The lyrics start with the declaration of falling to one's own demise in a conversation, symbolizing the feeling of being isolated and detached from societal norms. The singer acknowledges the knowledge of what others want from them, possibly referring to the pressure to conform to societal norms like having a "real job" or getting married to a man. This pressure is portrayed as suffocating and restrictive.
The second verse delves into the idea of trying to fit in, pretending to be like everyone else and conforming to a predetermined idea of love and relationships. The singer admits to witnessing their friends getting married, but asserts that they will never conform to society's expectations of marrying boys. They are aware of the disapproval that may come from others, as they reference the look of disbelief and disappointment on their mothers' faces when they declared they would not marry boys.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of yearning for personal freedom and the ability to express love openly. The mention of kissing in the street, in the rain, in the dark, while the taxi waits, highlights the desire for authenticity and the ability to express love without fear or judgment.
In the final repetition of the chorus, the artist affirms their refusal to conform and their determination to not hate themselves for deviating from societal expectations. This can be interpreted as a powerful statement of self-acceptance and embracing one's true identity.
Overall, "I Want To Know" explores themes of societal pressures, personal freedom, and the struggle to defy expectations and find acceptance for one's true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall to my death in this conversation
I am willing to be vulnerable and open up about my true feelings, even if it may lead to discomfort and potential emotional harm.
I’m never coming round again
I have no intention of conforming or changing myself to fit societal expectations or norms.
Because I know what you want from me
I am aware of the expectations you have for me and the desires you hold, and I refuse to meet them.
Get a real job
Society often devalues certain professions or passions, suggesting that they are not 'real' jobs worthy of respect.
Get a God
The notion of having faith or belief in a higher power as a means to find purpose and guidance in life.
Get a nice boy to marry you
The pressure to conform to traditional gender roles and expectations by finding a male partner for marriage.
Oh yeah, I know what you want from me
I am fully aware of the societal pressures and expectations placed upon me, and I refuse to conform to them.
Watch my friends getting married don’t worry I’ll MC your wedding
I observe my friends entering into traditional, heterosexual marriages, but I am willing to play a role in their celebrations while remaining true to myself.
And then I’ll sit down again
After my temporary involvement in conforming events, I will return to my authentic self and continue resisting societal expectations.
We can all pretend that these men aren’t trying to kill us
We engage in a collective act of deception, choosing to ignore the underlying oppressive actions and behaviors of men towards women.
They’re trying to kill us
The metaphorical 'killing' refers to the harm inflicted upon women by the oppressive norms and expectations perpetuated by men.
Pretend that my love looks just like the other ones
We pretend that my expression of love is indistinguishable from heterosexual relationships, conforming to societal norms to avoid judgment and prejudice.
Just like the boys and the girls on the TV
We mimic the romanticized relationships portrayed in media, conforming to the idealized norms of love and romance.
That I’m free to kiss in the street
We desire the freedom to publicly express affection and love for our partners in the same way heterosexual couples can without fear of discrimination or violence.
In the rain, in the dark
We want to experience the romantic moments traditionally associated with love, regardless of societal restrictions or expectations.
While the taxi waits for me
Even in the midst of societal constraints, we seek moments of privacy and intimacy to share with our partners.
My friends they talk to one another
My friends engage in conversations about me, discussing my choices and experiences with different partners.
‘Bout how I go from lover to lover
They discuss the fact that I frequently change partners, exploring different relationships and experiences without committing to a long-term commitment.
Because we all saw the look of our mothers’
We witnessed the disappointment and disapproval in our mothers' faces when we expressed that we would not conform to societal expectations regarding relationships and marriage.
When we told them we’d never be marrying boys
We conveyed to our mothers that we would not be entering into heterosexual marriages and conforming to traditional gender roles.
Now we’re waiting for the same look to cross
We anticipate the same expression of disappointment and disapproval from society as we openly embrace relationships that deviate from societal norms.
The face of the girls that we hold in the nighttime
We expect judgment and rejection from those who hold traditional values regarding relationships and gender roles when they learn about our same-sex relationships.
And we try but we never connect
Despite our efforts, we struggle to form deep and meaningful connections with others who may not understand or accept our experiences and identities.
We never connect
We consistently face barriers in forming genuine connections due to societal biases and prejudices.
(We) I know what you want from me
We acknowledge that society has certain expectations and desires for us, but we remain firm in our refusal to meet those expectations.
But I don’t behave myself
I defy societal norms and expectations by refusing to conform or adhere to prescribed behaviors and roles.
And I won’t hate myself
Despite the pressures and judgment from society, I refuse to internalize self-hatred and shame for being true to myself.
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Jeni Jen
Listening to this song in 2019 with the biggest grin on my face. In the 80's, when this man was pursuing me, the lyrics he used "I wanna' know what is ..." I told him to go listen to Ghost song. He won me over eventually. What happened? It was good while it lasted. I'm 60 yrs young now, aged quite gracefully- now he's singing "I've been working my way back to you, babe" Mr. Man, let me enjoy my twilight years in peace 😈
Lushous
Love the way Ghost took this to another level. It's the beginning that I can't get enough of💥💥💥🎤🎤🎤 an yes I got Ghost on my fb, met him in Jamaica 9 years ago❤️
camvibrance
His voice sooo good!!!!!!!!
Locks_Life_Lessons
My FAVORITE version of this song ... by a Mile.
Ruby Walcott
love his voice
NoOneHereAnymore
better than the original! damn beautiful voice!
Paulette Gunter
❤❤❤❤I just love me some ghost he remakes these song and they sound better than the originals ❤❤❤❤
Diana Cano
i bet that one dislike was an accident cuase this cover is so beautiful and sweet
royalforce 1
love this song
Kareena May
just in awe........wow just tripped over trying to get to p.c to save this playlist ......wow wow wow loving it and himself Ghost thank you for showing yourself ...... REAGGAE SHOULD HAVE ITS VERY OWN TOP OF THE POP'S TIME AGO....I GUESS THE ONLY ONE GOOD REASON THEY DIDN'T WAS BECOZ THER WAS AND IS AND WILL BE TO MANY NO..1's......how could you choose from the very best...xxx