The name ‘Ghostly Kisses’ was inspired from reading William Faulkner’s poem ‘Une ballade des dames perdues’ and seemed like the perfect reflection of her ethereal voice.
Empty Note
Ghostly Kisses Lyrics
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When everything lies in disguise
How could I ever forget?
Those eyes looking for my weal
How could I ever know more?
When everything is held by threat
How could I ever feel you?
Oh empty note
Shadows of my past
Made it to the end
How could I ever know you?
When you are miles and miles away
How could I forgive myself?
How blind and scared I was
Oh empty note
Shadows of my past
Made it to the end
Oh empty note
Shadows of my past
Made it to the end
The lyrics to Ghostly Kisses's song "Empty Note" center around the themes of distance, disguise, and self-forgiveness. The singer is grappling with the difficulty of truly knowing someone when so much is hidden and disguised from them. The use of the phrase "eyes looking for my weal" suggests that the singer has relied on this person for emotional support or healing, but still struggles to fully understand them. The line "How could I ever know more? / When everything is held by threat" implies that there are external factors at play, beyond just the difficulties of understanding another person, that prevent the singer from truly feeling connected.
The chorus of the song, with the repeated phrase "Oh empty note / Shadows of my past / Made it to the end", suggests that the singer is reflecting on a past relationship or experience that ultimately did not work out. The "empty note" can be interpreted as a symbol of the lack of communication or understanding in the relationship, while the "shadows of my past" may refer to the lingering feelings of regret and sadness that haunt the singer in the present. Despite these difficulties, the singer seems to have reached some sort of closure or resolution, as they proclaim that they have "made it to the end" - perhaps suggesting that they have come to terms with what happened and are ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
How could I ever know you?
The singer questions how she can truly understand or know the person addressed in the song.
When everything lies in disguise
The singer explains that despite her best efforts, she can't see through the masks and lies that the other person is presenting to her.
How could I ever forget?
The singer wonders how she'll ever be able to move on from the relationship that she had with the other person.
Those eyes looking for my weal
The songwriter is haunted by the caring, yet illusory expression in the other person's eyes.
How could I ever know more?
The singer questions how she can learn more about the other person when they keep so many secrets or hide so much information.
When everything is held by threat
The other person holds everything important to the singer over her head like a sword, leaving her feeling powerless.
How could I ever feel you?
This line points to the impossibility of truly connecting with the mysterious person the singer is addressing.
Once again, without losing my mind
Despite the impossible distance between the two, the singer wants to reach out again, but this time without emotionally breaking down.
Oh empty note
This line is repeated throughout the song and functions as a refrain. The emptiness of the note suggests the lack of communication and the loneliness felt by the artist.
Shadows of my past
The ghosts of past memories, particularly the memories of this lost relationship, weigh heavily on the singer's mind.
Made it to the end
Despite the turmoil that the singer is going through, she has found a way through it all and is at the end of this emotional journey.
When you are miles and miles away
Here, the singer speaks of her pain and longing due to the physical distance between her and her lover.
How could I forgive myself?
The singer speaks to her own guilt and regrets over things that were said and done in the past.
How blind and scared I was
The lyric admits the singer's vulnerabilities and fears, which may have been an impediment for the relationship.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Margaux Sauvé, Dragos Chiriac
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How could I ever know you?
When everything lies in disguise
How could I ever forget?
Those eyes looking for my weal
How could I ever know more?
When everything is held by threat
How could I ever feel you?
Once again, without losing my mind
Oh empty note
Shadows of my past
Made it to the end
Oh empty note
Shadows of my past
Made it to the end
How could I ever know you?
When you are miles and miles away
How could I forgive myself?
How blind and scared I was
Oh empty note
Shadows of my past
Made it to the end
Oh empty note
Shadows of my past
Made it to the end
Oh empty note
Shadows of my past
Made it to the end
Oh empty note
Shadows of my past
Made it to the end
@user-nm8zt7kl8o
Как я могла узнать тебя?
Когда все прячет свое истинное лицо
Как я могла забыть?
Эти глаза искавшие благо
Как я могла узнать больше?
Когда все излучало угрозу
Как я могла понять тебя?
Еще раз,не теряя рассудка
Ох,пустые записи
Тени моего прошлого
Привели это к концу
Ох,пустые записи
Тени моего прошлого
Привели это к концу
Как я могла узнать тебя?
Когда ты находился за километры
Как я могда простить себя?
Как слепа и испугана я была
Ох,пустые записи
Тени моего прошлого
Привели это к концу (х4)
@user-bj7dt2le5u
How can anyone not fall in love with this voice?
@ak-vk3gd
first time heard it was in video on instagram the execution of john coffey in the green mile it was amazing man and i just got in love with it every time i listen to it just bring down tears through my eyes
@gunel_a
And this music❣
@faheembhat6211
I recommend London Grammar. 👍
@sethmorgan9377
I fully agree
@hamsalomari8999
Serious question..
@GKMS_178
who are still watching this music video in 2024 >>>
@sundusalharthi7308
🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
@ludmilahakobyan2005
❤+
@nsmh6545
Me:))