Ridiculously pissed hardcore with elements of melody, thrash, and general p… Read Full Bio ↴Ridiculously pissed hardcore with elements of melody, thrash, and general poor disposition, ghostlimb compile all the rage a minute long song can handle with sprinklings of social critique and dissatisfied sarcasm. This 11-song record clocks in under 15 minutes and is riddled with succinct aesthetics of the fast, heavy, and tolerably informed. 3 piece, mad. Rad.

Incomplete Works
Ghostlimb Lyrics

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If it's not waiting
then it is certainly this
that sits with a crown atop an
ever lengthening list
of things
I can't fucking stand
it's the deficit of time
we never know how much we've got left

so I'm going to take this life and beat it to death
if you count yourself with the bored and barely living then do so
the deepest water in the cistern of self-deception wells up
the fear of communicating exactly what you mean
while some people leave for "heaven" with no warning
and they're filling body bags on every corner on every street
this consumes me

Context:

Incomplete Works
If there is something positive to be said for progress in interpersonal relations, few things are more frustratingly crippling than passive aggression. As we navigate through our lives, credit is due when we are able to communicate with each other with some humility, patience and effort. When people are unwilling to speak their minds, even to their own "friends," it leads to a dissonance that erodes the relationship, sometimes irreparably, and kicks the knees out of any and all collective effort. Ultimately, not only is the situation made more difficult, but the individual is harmed internally by the impossibility of any resolution.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ghostlimb's song Incomplete Works speak to the frustration of being stuck in a cycle of boredom and barely living. The artist reflects on the shortage of time we have in life and the urgency to make the most of it. The phrase "it" can refer to anything that we are waiting for, such as success or redemption. But even if we achieve "it," there will always be something else that we can't stand. This "something" seems to be the never-ending list of tasks and responsibilities that life throws our way.

The artist then talks about the deficit of time and how we never know how much time we have left. This motivates them to grab life by the horns and make the most of every moment. This feeling of urgency is reinforced by the fact that some people leave for "heaven" with no warning, while others are dying on the streets. The fear of not communicating what we mean exactly is also highlighted as a barrier to interpersonal connection.

In essence, the song speaks to the desire to break free from the mundane and strive towards a more meaningful existence. The artist urges the listener to break free from the chains of passive aggression and open up communication channels. By doing so, we can live a fulfilling life and make the most of the time we have on this earth.

Line by Line Meaning

If it's not waiting
If there is no sense of anticipation

then it is certainly this
then it is definitely the current situation

that sits with a crown atop an
that is the most important and pressing challenge

ever lengthening list
that constantly grows longer and more overwhelming

of things
of problems and concerns

I can't fucking stand
I cannot tolerate or endure them any longer

it's the deficit of time
it is the lack of time available

we never know how much we've got left
we are always unsure of how much time we have remaining

so I'm going to take this life and beat it to death
so I am going to live my life to the fullest and make the most of it

if you count yourself with the bored and barely living then do so
if you see yourself as uninspired and unfulfilled, continue to do so

the deepest water in the cistern of self-deception wells up
the greatest danger is lying to yourself and believing it