Square Hammer
Ghost Lyrics


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Living in the night
'Neath heavens torn asunder
You call on me to solve a crooked rhyme
As I'm closing in
Imposing on your slumber
You call on me as bells begin to chime

Are you on the square?
Are you on the level?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're ready to stand right here, right now
Right here, right now

Hiding from the light
Sacrificing nothing
Still you call on me for entrance to the shrine
Hammering the nails
Into a sacred coffin
You call on me for powers clandestine

Are you on the square?
Are you on the level?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're ready to stand right here, right now
Right here, right now

Are you on the square?
Are you on the level?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're ready to stand right here, right now
Right here, right now

Right here, right now
Right here, right now




Right here, right now
Right here, right now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ghost's song Square Hammer suggest a dark, occult-like scenario where the singer is being called upon to solve a "crooked rhyme" and enter a "shrine". The use of phrases like "living in the night" and "bells begin to chime" give the song an eerie and foreboding tone. The line "Before the devil" implies some sort of Satanic or supernatural elements at play. The repetition of the refrain "Are you on the square? Are you on the level?" could suggest a sort of initiation or test of loyalty to a secret society or cult.


The second verse continues with the theme of secrecy and sacrifice, with the singer being asked to hammer nails into a "sacred coffin" for "powers clandestine". The use of the word "sacrificing" implies a willingness to give up something in exchange for these supernatural powers. The repetition of the refrain adds to the sense of urgency and immediacy, as if the singer is being put on the spot to prove their devotion.


Overall, the lyrics to Square Hammer are open to interpretation, but they create a sense of dark mystery and suggest a world beyond our own. The use of evocative language and repeated refrains adds to the hypnotic and almost ritualistic quality of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Living in the night
Residing in the darkness


'Neath heavens torn asunder
Underneath the split skies


You call on me to solve a crooked rhyme
You request my help to decipher a devious riddle


As I'm closing in
As I am getting nearer


Imposing on your slumber
Disturbing your sleep


You call on me as bells begin to chime
You summon me as the bells start ringing


Are you on the square?
Are you being truthful?


Are you on the level?
Are you being sincere?


Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Are you willing to make an oath at this moment?


Before the devil
In front of the demonic entity


That you're on the square
That you are telling the truth


That you're on the level
That you are being honest


That you're ready to stand right here, right now
That you are prepared to assert yourself in this present situation


Hiding from the light
Evading the brightness


Sacrificing nothing
Offering no sacrifices


Still you call on me for entrance to the shrine
You still implore me to gain entry into the sacred place


Hammering the nails
Pounding the spikes


Into a sacred coffin
Into a holy chest


You call on me for powers clandestine
You need my assistance with secretive abilities


Right here, right now
In this moment, currently


Right here, right now
In this moment, at present


Right here, right now
At this very moment, now


Right here, right now
In the exact point in time and place, straight away




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Written by: A Ghoul Writer

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Living in the night
'Neath devils torn asunder
You call on me to solve a crooked rhyme
As I'm closing in
Imposing on your slumber
You call on me as bells begin to chime

Are you on the square?
Are you on the level?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're ready to stand right here, right now
Right here, right now

Hiding from the light
Sacrificing nothing
Still you call on me for entrance to the shrine
Hammering the nails
Into a sacred coffin
You call on me for powers clandestine

Are you on the square?
Are you on the level?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're…



All comments from YouTube:

@miracleofsound

Who gives a fuck what genre they are or aren't. They rock hard & know how to write great melodies - that's all that matters \m/

@rudelgurkemcsenf8793

any plans for a song in the style of ghost? :)

@sweetwarmth71

That's right.

@nicholash.730

Damn straight

@satan4403

doom metal more than rock, js

@deltasquad62

Ghost is amazing :)

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@the7thbananaking

As a construction worker, it is very important for things to both be on the square, and on the level. Also, walls on are always crooked if the building is old enough

@stuartjenkins3039

the 7thbananaking proffers dodgy handshake how much can you knock off for that cough totally fire-resistant cladding for this tower block, Brother?

@andrewmulkey2115

As a fellow carpenter, thumbs up.

@Tysandifer

Yea pretty sure he was talking about freemasonry man... Same concept in theory but it's what the songs about. And one I approve

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