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 "

Out in the Fields
Ghost Machinery Lyrics

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It doesn't matter
If you're wrong or if you're right
It makes no difference
If you're black or if you're white

All men are equal
Till the victory is won
No colour or religion

Ever stopped the bullet from a gun

Out in the fields
The fighting has begun
Out on the streets
They're falling one by one
Out from the skies
A thousand more will die each day
Death is just a heartbeat away

It doesn't matter
If you're left or to the right
Don't try to hide behind the cause
They want to fight

There'll be no prisoners taken
When the day is done
No flag, no uniform
Ever stopped the bullet from a gun

Out in the fields
The fighting has begun
Out on the streets
They're falling one by one
Out from the skies
A thousand more will die each day
Death is just a heartbeat away

There's no communication
No one to take the blame
The cries of every nation
They're falling on deaf ears again

Out in the fields
Out in the fields
They're falling one by one
Out in the fields
No flag has ever stopped
The bullet from a gun

Death is just a heartbeat away
Out in the fields
A heartbeat away
Out in the fields
Death is just a heartbeat away
Out in the fields
A heartbeat away
Out in the fields

In the fields
The fighting has begun
Out on the streets
They're falling one by one
Out from the skies
A thousand more will die each day

OUT!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ghost Machinery's song Out in the Fields describe the horrors of war and how it doesn't discriminate based on race, religion, or political alignment. The song begins by stating that it ultimately doesn't matter if one is right or wrong, black or white, because in war, all men are equal until the victory is won. The second verse warns against trying to hide behind a cause, as there will be no prisoners taken and no flag or uniform will be able to protect against the bullet. The song continues to express the senselessness of war and the lack of communication and responsibility taken by those in power. The chorus repeats that death is just a heartbeat away, emphasizing the danger and sense of urgency in the situation.

Overall, Out in the Fields is a powerful anti-war song that encourages listeners to consider the toll and devastation of conflict. It highlights the universal impact of war and speaks to the need for understanding and peace.

Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't matter
It doesn't hold any significance

If you're wrong or if you're right
Whether you're correct or not

It makes no difference
It bears no effect

If you're black or if you're white
Regardless of your race

All men are equal
Everyone is treated fairly

Till the victory is won
Until the battle is over

No colour or religion
Not influenced by any skin tone or faith

Ever stopped the bullet from a gun
Prevented a fatal gunshot

Out in the fields
On the battlefield

The fighting has begun
The conflict has started

Out on the streets
In the public places