UNIVERSE
Ghost Town Lyrics


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I'm not in this universe my body's stuck in reverse.
My lungs are always short of breath,
you see these tracks you know the rest.
My face is scuffed my eyes are black...
Where's the point where I turn back.

And I can't help but think that this isn't me...
But maybe they're right... Maybe this is all a lie...
And I followed a sign that brought me to my life as I know it...
and I can't find myself 'cause

You've taken control
of my heart and my soul
Tried to call but your phones disconnected
Girl you know that I can not accept this

Now I'm stuck in my head
While you lie in your bed
Tryin' to sleep just to forget my name
Tryin' to sleep just to block out the pain

Born to believe what the world gave to me was everything that I'd ever be...
As we're lifted up high. These thoughts have arrived
to bring back some sense to our dwindling minds...
And so it goes the years fly by..
The more regrets the less I try. I just might die.

And I can't help but think that this isn't me...
But maybe they're right... Maybe this is all a lie...

You've taken control
of my heart and my soul
Tried to call but your phones disconnected
Girl you know that I can not accept this

Now I'm stuck in my head
While you lie in your bed
Tryin' to sleep just to forget my name
Tryin' to sleep just to block out the pain

Don't wanna feel this pain anymore...

I'm not in this universe my body's stuck in reverse.
My lungs are always short of breath,
you see these tracks you know the rest.
My face is scuffed my eyes are black...
Where's the point where I turn back.

You've taken control
of my heart and my soul
Tried to call but your phones disconnected
Girl you know that I can not accept this

Now I'm stuck in my head
While you lie in your bed




Tryin' to sleep just to forget my name
Tryin' to sleep just to block out the pain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ghost Town's song "Universe" touch upon themes of feeling lost and disconnected from oneself, potentially due to the control and influence of outside forces. The opening lines illustrate a feeling of being out of place, with the singer feeling like they are not truly a part of the universe they find themselves in. They are physically stuck in reverse, indicating a difficulty in moving forward, while their physical appearance reflects their internal struggle. The mention of tracks hints at the idea of being on a predetermined path that the singer struggles to break free from.


The chorus highlights the idea of someone else having control over their heart and soul, and the attempt to contact this person being met with disconnection, showing a lack of communication and a sense of isolation. The singer struggles to accept this control, leading to feelings of being stuck in their own head and unable to escape the pain caused by this person. The lyrics seem to question the singer's sense of self and whether they are truly being themselves or conforming to expectations placed on them by society or the person who holds such control over them.


Overall, "Universe" is a song about feeling lost and disconnected, struggling to find oneself and break free from outside control. The lyrics highlight the difficult journey of self-discovery and the pain that comes with it, while also questioning the nature of identity and the impact of outside influences on our sense of self.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not in this universe my body's stuck in reverse.
I don't belong in this world and everything around me feels off.


My lungs are always short of breath,
I feel suffocated and overwhelmed constantly.


you see these tracks you know the rest.
My life is on a predetermined path and I feel trapped by it.


My face is scuffed my eyes are black...
My physical appearance reflects the pain and turmoil inside me.


Where's the point where I turn back.
I wish I could find a way to go back and change things that led me to this point.


And I can't help but think that this isn't me...
I feel disconnected from myself and wonder if this is really who I am.


But maybe they're right... Maybe this is all a lie...
I question whether everything I've been told and believed is true.


And I followed a sign that brought me to my life as I know it...
I made choices that led me to where I am now.


and I can't find myself 'cause
I'm lost and don't know who I am anymore.


You've taken control of my heart and my soul
Someone else has power over my emotions and decisions.


Tried to call but your phone's disconnected
I can't reach the person who has this control over me.


Girl you know that I can not accept this
I refuse to accept this situation and want to break free from it.


Now I'm stuck in my head while you lie in your bed
I'm trapped overthinking, while the person who has control over me is seemingly unaffected.


Tryin' to sleep just to forget my name
I'm trying to escape my painful reality by sleeping and avoiding everything that reminds me of my current situation.


Tryin' to sleep just to block out the pain
Sleep is my only escape from the constant emotional pain I feel.


Born to believe what the world gave to me was everything that I'd ever be...
I believed that the world had already predetermined my life and I couldn't deviate from it.


As we're lifted up high. These thoughts have arrived to bring back some sense to our dwindling minds...
When we feel like we're at our lowest, certain thoughts come to help us gain clarity and strength to face our struggles.


And so it goes the years fly by... The more regrets the less I try. I just might die.
Time keeps moving, but regrets weigh heavily and make me feel like giving up.


Don't wanna feel this pain anymore...
I'm tired of feeling this emotional pain and want it to end.




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I'm not in this universe my body's stuck in reverse.
My lungs are always short of breath,
you see these tracks you know the rest.
My face is skuffed my eyes are black...
Where's the point where I turn back.

And I can't help but think that this isn't me...
But maybe they're right... Maybe this is all a lie...
And I followed a sign that brought me to my life as I know it...
and I can't find myself cuz....

You've taken control
of my heart and my soul
Tried to call but your phones disconnected
Girl you know that I can not accept this

Now I'm stuck in my head
While you lie in your bed
Tryin to sleep just to forget my name
Tryin to sleep just to block out the pain

Born to believe what the world gave to me was everything that I'd ever be...
As we're lifted up high. These thoughts have arrived
to bring back some sense to our dwindling minds...
And so it goes the years fly by..
The more regrets the less I try. I just might die.

And I can't help but think that this isn't me...
But maybe they're right... Maybe this is all a lie...

You've taken control
of my heart and my soul
Tried to call but your phones disconnected
Girl you know that I can not accept this

Now I'm stuck in my head
While you lie in your bed
Tryin to sleep just to forget my name
Tryin to sleep just to block out the pain

Don't wanna feel this pain anymore...

I'm not in this universe my body's stuck in reverse.
My lungs are always short of breath,
you see these tracks you know the rest.
My face is skuffed my eyes are black...
Where's the point where I turn back.

You've taken control
of my heart and my soul
Tried to call but your phones disconnected
Girl you know that I can not accept this

Now I'm stuck in my head
While you lie in your bed
Tryin to sleep just to forget my name
Tryin to sleep just to block out the pain



All comments from YouTube:

Sumi Masen

years later, i still come back to these guys. Their music got me through highschool and feeling different from everyone. This band will always be close to my heart.

wxstednxghts

Same🥺🥺🖤

Mary Brooks

Got the deer tattoo on me when i was 15 still loving it at 22

GokuMarii

FACTS!!!! 🙌🏼💯

cosmicmattie ø

Felt this

NekoBunnyBaby

The best for high school and even better in adult years!!! Bless you ghost town 😍😍😍😍😍

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Lisa Lilac

Ghost town is so underrated.

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Tessa Curley

I’m saaaaayimg

Strides Tiger

You're so underrated 😂

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