Members:
Guitar/Vocals/Bass - Jesse Cash
Drums - Alex Ballew
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Joseph McQueen at Echelon Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
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Vértigo
Ghost Atlas Lyrics
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This is where your home is
Where's your line between an adolescent dream and reality?
Take my hand so you can drag me under
Drain my time so I can always wonder
Which direction to have followed
Take a breath, turn blue and swallow (swallow)
Are there ghosts that we conjure in our unconscious minds
I won't fall to my knees and beg to be placed where I had imagined
I have trekked a long road only to turn around and discover a shortcut
Take my hand so you can drag me under
Drain my time so I can always wonder
Which direction to have followed
Take a breath, turn blue and swallow (swallow)
Which direction should you follow?
Which direction should you follow?
Kick it!
Take my hand so you can drag me under
Drain my time so I can always wonder
Which direction to have followed
Take a breath, turn blue and swallow (swallow)
The lyrics of Ghost Atlas's song "Vertigo" explore the idea of searching for and defining one's place in the world, while reconciling the divide between imagination and reality. The line "no secrets kept, this is where your home is" suggests that the singer is encouraging someone to be open and honest about who they are and where they come from. However, they then ask "where's your line between an adolescent dream and reality?", questioning the validity of our childhood dreams and how they fit into the real world.
The chorus, "take my hand so you can drag me under, drain my time so I can always wonder, which direction to have followed, take a breath, turn blue and swallow" poses the idea that someone else may need to take control and lead the way, as the singer doesn't know which direction to follow. The line "are there ghosts that we conjure in our unconscious minds" brings up the idea of the ghosts of our past and how they can haunt us even in our dreams.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find purpose and direction in life, and the fear of making the wrong choices. The repeated refrain of "which direction to have followed" emphasizes this point, suggesting that the singer is plagued by indecision and unsure of where they should go next.
Line by Line Meaning
No secrets kept
There are no secrets being hidden.
This is where your home is
The place where you are now is where you belong.
Where's your line between an adolescent dream and reality?
Do you know where the boundary is between your childhood dreams and real life?
Take my hand so you can drag me under
Lead me to a place where I can explore deeper and darker parts of myself.
Drain my time so I can always wonder
Let me let go of the constraints of time and explore new possibilities and ideas.
Which direction to have followed
Which path should I have taken?
Take a breath, turn blue and swallow (swallow)
Sometimes we need to face the consequences of our choices and actions.
Are there ghosts that we conjure in our unconscious minds
Do we create our own demons and fears in our own minds without realization?
I won't fall to my knees and beg to be placed where I had imagined
I won't give in to the temptation of living in a fantasy rather than accepting reality as it is.
I have trekked a long road only to turn around and discover a shortcut
I have taken the long way around and ended up finding an easier path.
Which direction should you follow?
Which direction is the right one for you to go in?
Kick it!
Make a bold move and don't be afraid to take risks.
Contributed by Parker V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gian Maduro
I just found this band, it was one of my best discovery last years. Please don't ever stop this project. The songs are amazing.
Paz
Absolutely fucking incredible, as always.
The Biggest Comeback Official
Please don't stop this music any time soon.
Levi Oliveira
I love this, still listening until today and forever
KAIDO
Masterpiece.
Disobey Caligula
The solo from 2:15-2:28 was just fantastic I wish it Where longer
Billy Bobber
The modern soul and reflection of kurt cobain, a inspirational wonder and legend. One of my biggest inspirations and favorite musicians that touches my soul deep.
Mohamed Elsherif
Amazing!
charlie
By far my #1 artist
Jake Zee
Best track on the album