Their album "Guided by Fire", released in September 2007, consists of dark, intelligent music that hasn't given up the ghost on being a metal band. Their second album "Isolation Songs", to be released in August 2009, continues in this line.
For their debut album, Aleksi Munter of Swallow The Sun played keyboards as a session member for the band. Fredrik Nordin of the stoner rock band Dozer also did guest backing vocals on a track for their debut album.
In 2015 the band released a statement that they would put the band on hiatus for a indefinite period of time.
On August 20th, 2020, the band announced their breakup.
Band members
Manne Ikonen - Vocals, Live Guitar
Tommi Kiviniemi - Guitar
Wille Naukkarinen - Guitar
Janne Julin - Bass
Veli-Matti Suihkonen - Drums
Departures
Ghost Brigade Lyrics
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Across the ocean
I am sorry I couldn't stay
How does it feel to own what you are
To unstitch your heart without causing a flood
To fall but never ceasing to believe
In light taking over darkness
If only I knew how to forgive
If only I knew how to let go
If only I knew how to own what I am
Galaxies away
I am riding the waves of the lost
Lead this ship astray
Make me hate you again
Fear, trust, guilt, love
In the grip of a coming storm
I am sinking under the weight of a troubled sun
When bitterness conquered the heart
And left us crawling in the cold
Screaming worth a lifetime
With a voice of a follower
Always too soon
Always too late
Screaming worth a lifetime
With a voice of a follower
Always too soon
Always too late
Always in between
If only I knew how to forgive
If only I knew how to let go
If only I knew how to own what I am
If only I knew how to forgive
If only I knew how to let go
If only I knew how to own what I am
The lyrics of Ghost Brigade’s song Departures are introspective and melancholic. The opening verse speaks of colours bleeding across the ocean, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for emotions running high and causing turmoil. The singer expresses sorrow for not being able to stay, possibly referring to a relationship or a situation that he had to walk away from. The following lines are about self-realization and introspection. The singer asks, “How does it feel to own what you are?” and talks about learning to forgive, let go, and take control of oneself. The last lines of the verse express a desire for serenity.
The chorus repeats the phrase “If only I knew how to forgive, if only I knew how to let go, if only I knew how to own what I am”. This repetition highlights the theme of self-discovery and learning to make peace with oneself. The second verse speaks of being lost and sinking under the weight of a troubled sun, further emphasizing a struggle with one’s self. The bridge has a sense of desperation, with the singer screaming about being too soon or too late.
Overall, the song Departures speaks of battling inner demons and coming to terms with oneself. It talks about the pain of self-realization and the difficulty of forgiving others and oneself. The melancholic tone of the song gives the listener a sense of sadness and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Today all colours are bleeding
Across the ocean
I am sorry I couldn't stay
The singer feels a sense of loss and sadness as they watch their world fall apart and they are unable to prevent it from happening. They feel remorse for not being able to stay and make a difference.
How does it feel to own what you are
To unstitch your heart without causing a flood
To fall but never ceasing to believe
In light taking over darkness
To breathe life in serenity
The singer reflects on the difficulty of confronting one's true identity and emotions. They acknowledge the effort it takes to heal and find hope in the midst of chaos.
Galaxies away
I am riding the waves of the lost
Lead this ship astray
Make me hate you again
Fear, trust, guilt, love
In the grip of a coming storm
I am sinking under the weight of a troubled sun
The singer feels lost and adrift in their current situation. They express their desire to escape and seek refuge but their emotions are overwhelming them.
When bitterness conquered the heart
And left us crawling in the cold
The artist remembers a time when they were consumed by bitterness and left feeling vulnerable and alone.
Screaming worth a lifetime
With a voice of a follower
Always too soon
Always too late
The artist feels stuck and disconnected from themselves. They struggle to find their voice and often feel like they are either too early or too late in their actions or decisions.
If only I knew how to forgive
If only I knew how to let go
If only I knew how to own what I am
The singer recognizes their flaws and limitations and desires to overcome them. They seek the ability to forgive, let go, and accept themselves fully.
If only I knew how to forgive
If only I knew how to let go
If only I knew how to own what I am
The singer repeats their desire to change and better themselves in order to move on from their past and grow as a person.
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Suicidal Mind
Lyrics
Departures
Today all colors are bleeding.
Across the ocean.
I am sorry I couldn't stay.
How does it feel to own what you are.
To unstitch your heart without causing a flood.
To fall but never ceasing to believe.
In light taking over darkness.
To breathe life in serenity.
If only I knew how to forgive.
If only I knew how to let go.
If only I knew how to own what I am.
Galaxies away.
I am riding the waves of the lost.
Lead this ship astray.
Make me hate you again.
Fear, trust, guilt, love.
In the grip of a coming storm.
I am sinking under the weight of a troubled sun.
When bitterness conquered the heart.
And left us crawling in the cold.
Screaming worth a lifetime with a voice of a follower.
Always too soon. Always too late. Always in between.
If only I knew how to forgive.
If only I knew how to let go.
If only I knew how to own what I am.
Ádám Morzál
One of the most underrated metal band.
Nymik
Had the pleasure of seeing this band a few times live, including a headline show in london and their set at 2am at the end of Summer Breeze... little did we know just a few days later they would announce their hiatus and disappear from our lives forever... RIP Ghost Brigade, one of the greats 😢 at least I have all 4 of your albums on vinyl now
That Shِiُt Goood
The music GHOST BRIGADE made was not a generic sad boy music, the were the sound of solitude and gloom getting narratived by anger and melody...you know the kind of music you would listen on repeat on a lonely cloudy day on while getting smothered and drown in your own thoughs.
they were honestly best ever happened to modern metal yet they remained truly the most criminally underrated band of all time.
Thanos Sgouros
I love the fact that some people can appreciate their music
Nymik
Couldn't agree more! RIP Ghost Brigade 😢
HorstFuchs 3000
I saw them live five times.
Four times at a festival and once at a headliner show. The headliner show was close to perfect! Small venue, small audience(about 50 people), perfect sound, front row, even a beer and a short talk with Manne (who was a little drunk, but absolutelly NAILED it during the show!) at the merchandise(where I spent almost all my money! :-D) before the gig.
They never disappointed, never on record and absolutelly amazing live!
Please come back after Corona!!!
The Suicidal Mind
Lyrics
Departures
Today all colors are bleeding.
Across the ocean.
I am sorry I couldn't stay.
How does it feel to own what you are.
To unstitch your heart without causing a flood.
To fall but never ceasing to believe.
In light taking over darkness.
To breathe life in serenity.
If only I knew how to forgive.
If only I knew how to let go.
If only I knew how to own what I am.
Galaxies away.
I am riding the waves of the lost.
Lead this ship astray.
Make me hate you again.
Fear, trust, guilt, love.
In the grip of a coming storm.
I am sinking under the weight of a troubled sun.
When bitterness conquered the heart.
And left us crawling in the cold.
Screaming worth a lifetime with a voice of a follower.
Always too soon. Always too late. Always in between.
If only I knew how to forgive.
If only I knew how to let go.
If only I knew how to own what I am.
Kirana S
Found this on spotify. Can’t stop listening to this!
That Shِiُt Goood
Just criminally underrated band... criminally.
Diêmison Moreira
Essa Musica É Uma Obra Prima, Leva-me Para Longe Por Um Breve Momento Em Um Mundo Onde Minha Alma Descansa, Onde Perco A Noção De Mim Mesmo. Amo De Coração Essa Canção E Este Grupo.