Please note that from November 2023's Hindsight is 50/50 onwards, Uschenko started using Ghostwoman as the preferred spelling for the project. The albums are now listed on streaming platforms under that slightly altered moniker, which means that most scrobbles will now go to Ghostwoman instead.
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Ghost Woman Lyrics
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Could i turn you over / Try to turn it off Left behind, i wonder
Can you turn me over / And I'll turn you off Leave me behind, i wonder
I found you / Time won't undo / Left behind again Black water / Daddies father / She didn't want to I thrill you / i kill you / tired around the neck No water / Blackbook daughter / They sit and wait
In these lyrics, it seems that Ghost Woman is addressing someone whom they deem to be constantly present in their life. The repetition of "You always, you only" suggests that this person is a constant presence or influence. However, Ghost Woman expresses weariness and exhaustion, feeling "tired of feeling pale behind you." This could indicate that this person's presence has overshadowed Ghost Woman and made them feel insignificant.
The line "Will it be true in a long black veil" suggests that Ghost Woman is questioning if this person's intentions are genuine or if they are hiding something behind a façade. The image of a "long black veil" evokes a sense of secrecy or concealment. Perhaps Ghost Woman is longing for honesty and authenticity in their relationship and wondering if this person is capable of that.
The following lines introduce a desire to change the dynamic of the relationship. Ghost Woman wonders if they could "turn you over, try to turn it off." This could imply a desire to reverse the roles and regain a sense of control or agency in the relationship. They also express curiosity about what would happen if they were to be left behind, pondering "Left behind, I wonder." This could suggest a yearning for independence or a desire to break free from the hold this person has over them.
In the next paragraph, Ghost Woman proposes a role reversal and asks, "Can you turn me over, and I'll turn you off?" This line indicates a desire to switch places and have the other person experience what Ghost Woman has been feeling. They continue to wonder what would happen if they were to be left behind, once again expressing curiosity and perhaps a longing for a sense of liberation.
The final set of lyrics introduces some contrasting imagery. Ghost Woman mentions being "found" by someone, implying that they have been discovered or encountered by someone new. However, they express the belief that time won't undo the past. This line suggests a pessimistic outlook, indicating that past experiences and wounds are not easily healed or forgotten. The line "Black water, daddies father, she didn't want to" is cryptic and open to interpretation. It could imply a complex family dynamic or a reference to personal histories. As the lyrics progress, Ghost Woman talks about thrilling and killing, suggesting a desire to escape from the monotony they feel. They mention a "blackbook daughter" and "they sit and wait," which hints at a mysterious waiting or anticipation that surrounds them.
Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of weariness, longing for change, and a search for authenticity in a relationship. Ghost Woman seems dissatisfied with their current situation and yearns for liberation and a deeper connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You always
You are always
You only
You are only
Tired of feeling pale
Exhausted from feeling unimportant
Behind you
Following closely
Will it be true
Will it be genuine
In a long black veil
Under a mysterious demeanor
Could i turn you over
Can I change your perspective
Try to turn it off
Attempt to ignore it
Left behind, i wonder
Left alone, I contemplate
Can you turn me over
Are you able to change me
And I'll turn you off
And I will make you disinterested
Leave me behind, i wonder
Abandon me, I contemplate
I found you
I discovered you
Time won't undo
Time cannot reverse
Left behind again
Abandoned once more
Black water
Darkness and mystery
Daddies father
An ancestral figure
She didn't want to
She had no desire to
I thrill you
I excite you
I kill you
I bring you to the brink of death
Tired around the neck
Exhausted and burdened
No water
Lack of emotional nourishment
Blackbook daughter
Mysterious girl with a dark past
They sit and wait
They patiently anticipate
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: E. Uschenko, I. van Dessel
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