The idea of forming my ”own” band started somewhere
in Spring `02. I was… Read Full Bio ↴The idea of forming my ”own” band started somewhere
in Spring `02. I was helping one of my friend to get
his musical career back to its course and I offered him
a song I made to the Burning Point ( but I guess that
the other guys in BP didn`t share my enthusiasm towards
that song so it was kind of “left“ over...).
Back then I was in the middle of the Feeding the Flames
recording sessions so I kind of “forgot “ the whole thing
and the next time I saw my friend he told that they had
enough songs of their own already so...
the song was “left” over again...
that poor thing was Temples of Gold.

Then it hit me , there was not going to be the third time...
I contacted one my friend who was the guitar player in
one of my hometown bands and we started demoing couple of
my songs…But suddenly he had his handfull of other “projects”
so that one died right there...

Totally frustrated of that situation I finally called
Tapsa and Jussi in the end of the year `02.
After about 5 rehearsals we had something like
12 “new “ songs...
The word new is used very cautiously here because few of
these songs I`ve made years ago...
But I have “modernized” or “ up to date”
them a little bit so they sound very new,
even to me! Finally in Spring `03 we had our first
demo cd ready ( called , Ghosts in the Castle)
and I started sending it all over the world.
After a few negotiations of some of the record labels
we decided to make a record deal with Sound Riot Records,
I guess that mainly because they share the
same enthusiasm towards our music as we did...

So here we are!!!

" Pete Ahonen - Ghost Machinery "

Guilty
Ghost Machinery Lyrics

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So sick and tired of your accusations
No matter how, where or when
Week after week, day in day out in ovation
Just waiting for you to send

One-way ticket to my hell
Hands out, kneel down and repent

Sacrificed for the times that I lived
Crucified for those times
Guilty!
Accused by you unknown fool, throw the stone
No need to hide, I make the rules
Guilty!

Your speak in silence stops the world from turning
No matter who, what or why
Your lame excuses won't stop my soul from burning
What justifies your wicked lies

One-way ticket to my hell
Hands out, kneel down and repent

Sacrificed for the times that I lived
Crucified for those times
Guilty!
Accused by you unknown fool, throw the stone
No need to hide, I make the rules
Guilty!

Sacrificed for the times that I lived
Crucified for those times
Guilty!
Accused by you unknown fool, throw the stone
No need to hide, I make the rules
Guilty!

[Solo]

One-way ticket to my hell
Hands out, kneel down and repent

Sacrificed for the times that I lived
Crucified for those times
Guilty!
Accused by you unknown fool, throw the stone
No need to hide, I make the rules
Guilty!

Sacrificed for the times that I lived
Crucified for those times
Guilty!
Accused by you unknown fool, throw the stone

No need to hide, I make the rules
Guilty!

Overall Meaning

The song "Guilty" by Ghost Machinery is about the frustration and anger of being accused falsely by someone. Throughout the song, the lead singer expresses his exasperation at being continuously accused of something he did not do. He talks about feeling like he is going to hell, and the accused person or people should repent. The chorus of the song is "Guilty! Accused by you unknown fool, throw the stone. No need to hide, I make the rules. Guilty!" The artist accuses the unknown person of being a fool and not being able to hide whatever they did. The lyrics describe the pain and frustration that comes with false accusations without a justified reason.

The second verse talks about how the person's lies prevent things from turning back to a peaceful rhythm, and no matter how much they create excuses, it won't stop the lead singer's soul from burning with anger at their accusations. The artist expresses that they will not let the perpetrator get away as he insists that he is the person in charge and will make the rules. The song sends a message that one doesn't need to stay quiet and endure slander or false accusations.

Line by Line Meaning

So sick and tired of your accusations
I am extremely exhausted by your constant blame towards me

No matter how, where or when
Your accusations come regardless of the situation or context

Week after week, day in day out in ovation
I endure your attacks every day, every week, no break in sight

Just waiting for you to send
I am anticipating your next blow

One-way ticket to my hell
Your accusations and blame are leading me towards a miserable existence

Hands out, kneel down and repent
I'm expected to apologize and beg for forgiveness even though I've done nothing wrong

Sacrificed for the times that I lived
I am being punished for living my life the way I choose

Crucified for those times
The punishment for my life decisions is severe and unjust

Guilty!
I am being blamed and convicted for something I did not do

Accused by you unknown fool, throw the stone
You, an unknown and foolish accuser, are aiming unjust blame towards me

No need to hide, I make the rules
I am living my life according to my own rules, and do not have to hide from baseless accusations

Your speak in silence stops the world from turning
Your words, or lack thereof, have a tremendous impact on the world around us

No matter who, what or why
Your words can affect anyone, regardless of their identity or the situation

Your lame excuses won't stop my soul from burning
Despite your weak justifications, I am emotionally distressed by your accusations

What justifies your wicked lies
I am questioning the validity of your untrue claims