There are seven separate bands who go by the name Ghosts.

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).

Mind Games
Ghosts Lyrics

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I don't have a game to give away
I'd take you home but the lock's been changed
Let me take you in my arms tonight
My hands are tied but we can improvise

I've broken promises I've never made
And ruined plans that I've never laid
But I will be there if you need my help

And tell you things I don't tell no one else

No you don't need those spies of yours
That is what your eyes are for
I hit my head but you're kissing it better now

I've made up my mind
I've made up my mind
But I'm still confined
By these knots that I have tied

Can I come undone with you?

No you don't need those spies of yours
That is what your eyes are for
I hit my head but you're kissing it better now

I've made up my mind
I've made up my mind
But I'm still confined
By these knots that I have tied

Can I come undone with you?

Overall Meaning

In "Mind Games," Ghosts sings about being trapped in a situation that they cannot easily get out of. The song begins with the singer admitting that they have nothing to offer, and that they can't even take the person they're singing to home because of locked doors. However, they suggest that they can still find a way around the obstacles and be close to the person, even if only for one night.

The next lines of the song are about the singer's flaws and weaknesses. They've made false promises and haven't followed through on plans they never even made in the first place. However, they assure the listener that they will always be there for them, and will share secrets with them that they haven't told anyone else.

The chorus of the song repeats a few lines that were introduced in the verses. The singer tells the listener that their eyes are all they need to see the truth, and that even though they've hit their head and made mistakes, they're being comforted and fixed up by the person they're singing to. They then repeat the lines about being confined, but making up their mind. There's a feeling of being stuck in the situation, but also a sense of determination to figure it out. The song ends with a question: "Can I come undone with you?"

Overall, "Mind Games" is a beautiful and heartfelt song about the struggles of human connection and relating to others. It's about wanting to be close to someone but feeling like there are obstacles in the way, and about being flawed but still finding ways to connect with others.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't have a game to give away
I don't have anything to offer you

I'd take you home but the lock's been changed
I want to take you home, but I can't because the lock has been changed

Let me take you in my arms tonight
I want to hold you close tonight

My hands are tied but we can improvise
I am limited, but we can still find a way to be together

I've broken promises I've never made
I have failed to meet expectations that were never established

And ruined plans that I've never laid
I have messed up plans that were never made in the first place

But I will be there if you need my help
I will support you if you need me

And tell you things I don't tell no one else
I will share my secrets with only you

No you don't need those spies of yours
You don't need to keep secrets from me

That is what your eyes are for
Your eyes can tell me everything I need to know about you

I hit my head but you're kissing it better now
I am hurt, but you are making me feel better with your love