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Blood
Ghost World Lyrics

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I WATCH THOSE ROCK'N'ROLLERS
FROM MY ROOM
IT'S ONLY NATURAL FOR ME TO BE ALONE
I WATCH THOSE LOVERS FROM MY ROOM
HOW CAN YOU WIN SOMEONE OVER LIKE THAT
I WOULDN'T KNOW
WHEN YOU HELD ME I
I FELL APART

AND I HAVEN'T BEEN THAT GOOD OLD ME
EVER SINCE
YOU ASKED ME, WHAT'S THAT?,
IT'S JUST MY GUTS ON THE FLOOR
AND THERE'S LADDERS GOING
UP AND DOWN IN MY CEILING
COULD YOU
SHOW ME, SHOW ME BLOOD
I WATCH THE WORLD GO BY
FROM MY ROOM
IT'S ONLY NATURAL FOR ME
TO BE UNKNOWN
I WATCH THOSE LOVERS FROM MY ROOM
HOW CAN YOU WIN SOMEONE OVER LIKE THAT
I WOULDN'T KNOW
NOW I'M DEPRESSED CAUSE YOU WOULDN'T STAY
I WON'T MAKE YOU
NO, I WON'T MAKE YOU
NOW LOOK WHO'S DEPRESSED CAUSE
YOU WOULDN'T STAY
BABY I WON'T MAKE YOU
YOU COULDN'T
SHOW ME, SHOW ME BLOOD
I NEVER COMPETE CAUSE I ALWAYS

LOSE MY MIND
AND THEN I'M BACK IN MY OLD ROOM

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Blood" by Ghost World describe a sense of loneliness and isolation, as the singer observes the world from their room. They watch "rock'n'rollers" and "lovers" from a distance, feeling like they don't know how to truly connect with others. There is a sense of longing and desperation in the lyrics, as the singer asks for someone to "show me blood" and feels like they are losing their mind. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling to find their place in the world and feels like an outsider.

Throughout the song, there are references to physical manifestations of the singer's emotional state - their "guts on the floor" and the "ladders going up and down in my ceiling". These images convey a sense of chaos and turmoil within the singer, which is further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "I wouldn't know" in the chorus. It's as if the singer feels like they are missing out on something essential that everyone else knows how to do.

Overall, the lyrics of "Blood" convey a sense of alienation and disconnection from the world. The singer longs for connection but feels like they don't know how to achieve it, which leads to a sense of despair and sadness.

Line by Line Meaning

I WATCH THOSE ROCK'N'ROLLERS FROM MY ROOM
The singer observes rock musicians from their room, implying that they are kept from taking part in the excitement of youth culture.

IT'S ONLY NATURAL FOR ME TO BE ALONE
The singer feeling isolated and disconnected from others is seen as natural.

I WATCH THOSE LOVERS FROM MY ROOM HOW CAN YOU WIN SOMEONE OVER LIKE THAT I WOULDN'T KNOW
The singer watches couples from afar and wonders how they connect and fall in love, as they themselves do not know how that feels.

WHEN YOU HELD ME I I FELL APART AND I HAVEN'T BEEN THAT GOOD OLD ME EVER SINCE
The artist has had a profound experience that has changed them, likely in a negative way.

YOU ASKED ME, WHAT'S THAT?, IT'S JUST MY GUTS ON THE FLOOR AND THERE'S LADDERS GOING UP AND DOWN IN MY CEILING
The artist is feeling low and scattered, and is using a grotesque metaphor to express their distress.

COULD YOU SHOW ME, SHOW ME BLOOD
The singer is asking for someone to help them feel a sense of intensity and aliveness.

I WATCH THE WORLD GO BY FROM MY ROOM IT'S ONLY NATURAL FOR ME TO BE UNKNOWN
The singer is feeling alienated and is an observer, rather than an active participant, in life.

NOW I'M DEPRESSED CAUSE YOU WOULDN'T STAY I WON'T MAKE YOU NO, I WON'T MAKE YOU NOW LOOK WHO'S DEPRESSED CAUSE YOU WOULDN'T STAY BABY I WON'T MAKE YOU
The artist is rebuffing someone's attempts to help them, having been hurt before and not wanting to go through that again.

YOU COULDN'T SHOW ME, SHOW ME BLOOD
The song ends on a somber note, with the artist still feeling isolated and disconnected, and seeking a deeper emotional experience that seems out of reach.

I NEVER COMPETE CAUSE I ALWAYS LOSE MY MIND AND THEN I'M BACK IN MY OLD ROOM
The artist describes feeling overwhelmed and incapable of succeeding, leading to a return to isolation in their room.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Liisa Tani

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