Fortune Teller
Ghost Machinery Lyrics


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In a far away land beyond light there's a lady in the dark
She's searching the wrong and the right, unaware that she's marked

Selfish and blind, out of time she's the plague from the past
Virgin and w***e, rich to be poor all alone

In a far away land beyond light there's a lady in the dark
She's searching the wrong and the right, unaware that she's marked

Selfish and blind, out of time she's the plague from the past
Virgin and w***e, rich to be poor all alone

As best as you can read the palm of my hand
The future demand, the Fortune Teller
Lay it all down for everyone to see
Passing of years brings out the tears
Surface the fears, the Fortune Teller
Lay it all down for everyone to see

With a slight of your hand you make a slave from the man of your time
The fortune turns sand and gone are the places to hide

Selfish and blind, out of time she's the plague from the past
Virgin and w***e, rich to be poor all alone

As best as you can read the palm of my hand
The future demand, the Fortune Teller
Lay it all down for everyone to see
Passing of years brings out the tears
Surface the fears, the Fortune Teller
Lay it all down for everyone to see

Centuries turning to dust
I'm ageless
Desperate passion turns lust
I'm faithless

[Solo]

As best as you can read the palm of my hand
The future demand, the Fortune Teller
Lay it all down for everyone to see
Passing of years brings out the tears
Surface the fears, the Fortune Teller
Lay it all down for everyone to see

As best as you can read the palm of my hand
The future demand, the Fortune Teller
Lay it all down for everyone to see
Passing of years brings out the tears




Surface the fears, the Fortune Teller
Lay it all down for everyone to see

Overall Meaning

The song Fortune Teller by Ghost Machinery seems to describe a woman who holds supernatural powers of fortune telling. The lyrics depict her as being unaware that she is marked and is searching for the wrong and the right in a far away land beyond light. She is described as being selfish and blind, out of time, and the plague of the past. The lyrics also mention her being both a virgin and a w***e, and rich but poor and alone. The chorus of the song focuses on the Fortune Teller's ability to read the palm of the singer's hand, lay it all down for everyone to see, and predict the future demands, while passing years bring tears and surface fears.


The phrase "searching the wrong and right" can be interpreted as seeking a balance between good and evil. The Fortune Teller's role is to point out the paths that lead to different ends. On the other hand, her inability to recognize that she is marked could signify her lack of self-awareness or an unwillingness to reconcile with the consequences of her actions. The verse "Selfish and blind, out of time she's the plague from the past" could be interpreted as the negative effects of not learning from the past, repeating old mistakes, and infecting others with it.


Overall, the lyrics of Fortune Teller suggest a cautionary tale of those who possess the ability to unveil the hidden future, yet are unable to make amends for their past deeds or consider their current ones.


Line by Line Meaning

In a far away land beyond light there's a lady in the dark
There exists a woman in a distant and obscure place beyond visibility.


She's searching the wrong and the right, unaware that she's marked
She wanders the land, uncertain of what she desires, yet oblivious to the consequences.


Selfish and blind, out of time she's the plague from the past
She is driven only by her own aspirations, unable to see what is in front of her, and out of touch with the present.


Virgin and w***e, rich to be poor all alone
She is both pure and corrupted, wealthy yet destitute, and without companionship.


As best as you can read the palm of my hand
If possible, you must interpret the lines on my hand.


The future demand, the Fortune Teller
My future is required; you must be able to provide prophecy.


Lay it all down for everyone to see
Announce it to all who will listen.


Passing of years brings out the tears
The gradual movement of time will inevitably lead to sadness.


Surface the fears, the Fortune Teller
Outline the deep-seated anxieties I hold within.


With a slight of your hand you make a slave from the man of your time
Through your powers, you dominate those around you without effort.


The fortune turns sand and gone are the places to hide
My fate is uncertain, and my ability to seek refuge will vanish.


Centuries turning to dust
Years turning to powder.


I'm ageless
I am timeless.


Desperate passion turns lust
Intense desire transforms into craving.


I'm faithless
I have no religious convictions.




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