The First… Read Full Bio ↴There are seven separate bands who go by the name Ghosts.
The First is a two piece production Duo from Tipperary, Ireland, who make Burial inspired, ambient, electronic music. They currently have three Eps; Doxology, NIGHT EP and Judge.
The second are a Hardcore Punk/Thrash band from Sydney. Taking influence from bands like Ceremony and Kirk Van Houten.
The third is a now defunct screamo band from St. Paul, Minnesota. Two of the band's members were previously in An Embrace of Angels. Ghosts broke up in September 2005 and two members continued making music in the band Mr. Sinister!.
The fourth (spelt GHOSTS, all upper-case) is a noise-pop project belonging to Ben Catt (Outside The Museum), who released two collage-like EPs, 'Ghosts' and 'Drum Lakes' through Sheffield's Dear You Records in 2009 and 2010.
The fifth were a highly eclectic post-rock band from the Surrey area, though named Ghosts, their name was always used with a lower case g. Unfortunately, they never got round to recording anything to disc but played some immense live shows - One of which supporting Jenniferever. They disbanded due to continual drummer problems (university, etc.), but are rumoured to be reforming again some time soon under a new name. Members of the band are currently working solo as Quarry Eyes and Echoic.
There is also a sixth one a U.K. based dub group releases include the Album Full Frontal Dublotomy released on the Zander Music Label in 1996.
The seventh were a four-piece melodic rock band from England, formerly known as Polanski. They signed to Atlantic Records in September 2006 and released their debut album "The world is outside" on June 4th, 2007. Ghosts have played in the U.K. at V Festival in Staffordshire and Chelmsford. They were busy writing and recording their second album in a Swedish island of Marstrand however nothing became of it. However on 17th February 2011 they released 2 demos and a press release about their reforming, through myspace (ghostsuk).
Further and Further Away
Ghosts Lyrics
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On the beaten path from me to you
Just coz I'm leaving,
It don't make a difference
I call you at home on the day
You start to listen
We won't turn it round again
Can you feel me touching you?
I'm further and further away
Can you feel me touching you?
I'm further and further away
Can you feel me touching you?
I'm further and further away
I took my chance on a physical attraction
I photographed you in the nude
But the girl in the picture
Is a pure work of fiction
The more that I stare
The less you seem to listen
We won't turn it round again
Coz I'm only losing ground
Can you feel me touching you?
I'm further and further away
Can you feel me touching you?
I'm further and further away
Can you feel me touching you?
I'm further and further away
Coz I'm only losing ground
The lyrics of "Further and Further Away" by Ghosts portray the desperation that comes with breaking up with someone you still have strong feelings for. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship and is trying to hang on by calling the significant other at home. However, despite his attempts to salvage the relationship, he recognizes that their connection is slipping away, and he is only losing ground.
The song's lyrics highlight the idea of being pulled apart and driven to distraction, showing that the pain and the longing are causing the singer to lose focus and get distracted from everything else in life. The line, "I took my chance on a physical attraction, I photographed you in the nude," reveals that the singer's desperation has led him to an act of objectification. He turns to the physical desire he had for his partner as a way to remember the relationship and not forget the feeling of closeness they had.
Overall, "Further and Further Away" expresses the aftermath of a breakup and the inevitable distance between the two partners that follow. The singer is left trying to hold on to the memories and trying to revive the connection, but ultimately it is slipping away, and he can feel himself getting further and further away from his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Pulled apart and driven to distraction
Feeling separated and overwhelmed with confusion
On the beaten path from me to you
Following a well-worn route between us
Just coz I'm leaving,
Despite my departure,
It don't make a difference
It won’t change anything
I call you at home on the day
I try to contact you while you’re at home
You start to listen
You begin to pay attention
We won't turn it round again
We can't reverse what has happened
Coz I'm only losing ground
Because I am not making progress
Can you feel me touching you?
Can you sense my presence?
I'm further and further away
I am becoming more distant
I took my chance on a physical attraction
I pursued you based on physical desire
I photographed you in the nude
I took a picture of you without clothes
But the girl in the picture
However, the woman in the photo
Is a pure work of fiction
Is entirely made up
The more that I stare
The longer I look
The less you seem to listen
The less interested you appear to be
Coz I'm only losing ground
Because I am not making progress
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mitsuko Suki
this is soo amazing!
Arq Box Sé Creativo
En mis tiempos de secundaria solía escuchar mucho la rola de "The World is Outside" pero nunca habría pensado en buscar el álbum completo, es una joya, en especial esta canción.
Gracias!!
Alexis Nava
Hola no se si sepas que pasó con este hermoso grupo no encuentro mas de ellos T.T y se les nota mucho potencial para tener solo un cd
phatato
Love this song
Mark Schellevis
Great, all songs of the album twio are great. Too bad they stopped. Would love to see them in Holland
Lost Gems
I agree man. They just disappeared.
manygate10
Such a shame the band split through lack of record label support!
Lost Gems
still relevant to me