After a few late night studio sessions, Ivan and Stevens realized they had something special. They soon began assembling the musical ensemble that would help make their vision become to reality.
The two visionaries did not have to look far to find Chris “Crispy” Binns of Motograter to handle the precision drumming requirements for the project. Being a seasoned veteran, Crispy brings an infectious drive to the material along with an impeccable meter.
Soon after, the band enlisted, Brett “Wingnut” Davis to take on the electronics, programming and keyboards. Wingnut was a natural choice and immediate fit with his prior experience, musical sense and his use of cutting edge technology.
The final addition was Mike “Mikey” McLaughlin on bass and bass synth detail. Along with his unique use of effects on bass, Mikey also brought his years of touring and business sense to help round out the project.
The band recently completed its first self-titled CD, which was engineered and co-produced by Pete Murray (Lo-Pro/Ultraspank).
“This is the most positive musical experience I have ever been a part of,” says Ivan. ”There is so much excitement about what we are creating. I can’t wait for everyone else to hear this…”
While being influenced by sounds of NINE INCH NAILS, THE CURE, PINK FLOYD, ALICE IN CHAINS, TOOL and MINISTRY, Ghost Machine has managed to paint its own portrait of an electronic emotionally rich landscape while still capturing the edge and raw energy that is heavy rock.
Burning Bridges
Ghost Machine Lyrics
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It's been a long dark day and a cold black night and it still gets hard to see
'Cause they don't know me and they never will
It's been a long dark road I still remember why it took so much out of me
It's a shallow pond we're swimming in and it makes it hard to breath
'Cause they don't know me and they never will
No they don't know why or how it feels to live
It's been a long dark road and I remember skies that weren't so a hard to see
It's been a long dark day and I remember nights that made me, me
'Cause they don't know me and they never will
And they don't know why or how it feels to live
These lyrics from Ghost Machine's song Burning Bridges convey a sense of despair and isolation. The singer reflects on a long and difficult journey, one that has taken a lot out of them. They remember a time when the world seemed more vibrant and alive, but now they find themselves struggling to even see through the darkness. The repeated line "they don't know me and they never will" indicates a sense of alienation from others, possibly due to feeling misunderstood or judged.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of identity and the struggle to maintain it in the face of adversity. The line "It's a shallow pond we're swimming in and it makes it hard to breathe" suggests that the singer and those around them are not living genuine lives, but rather are trapped in a superficial and suffocating environment. Despite this, the singer asserts that no one else can truly know or understand their experience, further emphasizing their sense of isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long dark road but I remember when it meant the world ot me
Despite the obstacles faced, I recall when the journey was of utmost importance
It's been a long dark day and a cold black night and it still gets hard to see
The struggles persist and visibility in this bleakness is scarce
'Cause they don't know me and they never will
The lack of understanding and connection from others is palpable and permanent
It's been a long dark road I still remember why it took so much out of me
The difficulties faced are unforgettable and have left a lasting impact
It's a shallow pond we're swimming in and it makes it hard to breath
The situation we are in offers little depth and makes it difficult to thrive
'Cause they don't know me and they never will
The lack of understanding and connection from others is palpable and permanent
No they don't know why or how it feels to live
Others cannot comprehend the experience of existence and all it entails
It's been a long dark road and I remember skies that weren't so a hard to see
Despite the hardships, I recall when the horizon was clear and hopeful
It's been a long dark day and I remember nights that made me, me
The challenges faced have played a role in shaping who I am as a person
'Cause they don't know me and they never will
The lack of understanding and connection from others is palpable and permanent
And they don't know why or how it feels to live
Others cannot comprehend the experience of existence and all it entails
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ivan Lewis Greening
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LSB Comics
It's been a long dark road
But I remember when
It meant the world to me
It's been a long dark day
And a cold black night
And it still gets hard to see
Cause they don't know me
And they never will
It's been a long dark road
I still remember why
It took so much out of me
It's a shallow pond
We're swimming in
And it makes it hard to breath
Cause they don't know me
And they never will
No they don't know why
Or how it feels to live
Its been a long dark road
And I remember skies
That weren't so a hard to see
It's been a long dark day
And I remember nights that made me, me
Cause they don't know me
And they never will
And they don't know why
Or how it feels to live
k s
2020 and 10 years on from first hearing this song for the first time. How it still only has 250k views, people need to have this song in their lives.
matt clark
One of the best songs in the world. Sung by one of the very best singers.
LSB Comics
It's been a long dark road
But I remember when
It meant the world to me
It's been a long dark day
And a cold black night
And it still gets hard to see
Cause they don't know me
And they never will
It's been a long dark road
I still remember why
It took so much out of me
It's a shallow pond
We're swimming in
And it makes it hard to breath
Cause they don't know me
And they never will
No they don't know why
Or how it feels to live
Its been a long dark road
And I remember skies
That weren't so a hard to see
It's been a long dark day
And I remember nights that made me, me
Cause they don't know me
And they never will
And they don't know why
Or how it feels to live
x-GRIM-x
2023 still listening from time to time
LSB Comics
@x-GRIM-x Rock on bro!
Bryce
Damn same
James D. Bailey
Ivan is just fucking brilliant. Outstanding voice, vicious screams and relateable lyrics. Probably my biggest inspiration without a doubt.
Bahnzai
Coming into 2022 this song, i've realized that the older I get the harder this hits. I've gotten rougher around the edges 12 years later and this song feels like a hug from me now to my younger self.
Hope you're all well out there.
The Man
I cry every time I hear this song. So honest, so hard-hitting, so straight from the heart...
L.R. Perez
WOW!!! So......deep.......i'm speechless. Ivan totally kicks ass on vocals wether on FFDP or GHOSTMACHINE or his now broken band MOTOGRATER. I have to get this song. So powerful, Ivan has got to be the best vocalist out there today. You ROCK IVAN!!!