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).
Wrapped Up In Little Stars
Ghosts Lyrics
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But you've got that look in your eye
You gave me your word but I heard I'll find
It's coated in sugar and lies
The songs on the radio don't apply
Hollywood still leaves me cold
It's all happy endings and tragic lives
She says
"Stay overnight,stay right by my side"
But there's truth wrapped up in little stars
And it's calling time
Well turn off the tears turn on the light
I know what you're doing and why
You're stoking the fire of my desire
While sowing the seeds of goodbye
She says
"Stay overnight,stay right by my side"
But there's truth wrapped up in little stars
And it's calling time
Is your head in the clouds?
We are dead in the ground
Too close to shout but too far to be heard
Well I've figured it out
So just say it aloud
We're over and out because
There's not enough to hold on
There's not enough to hold on
In "Wrapped Up In Little Stars," Ghosts explores the intricacies of a dysfunctional relationship. The singer is hesitant to engage in an argument with their partner, who appears to be hiding the truth with pleasant-sounding lies. The singer reflects on their disillusionment with traditionally happy endings in media and entertainment, as it doesn't match their current reality. The partner then pleads with the singer to stay overnight, but they know that there is an underlying issue that has yet to be addressed. The phrase "truth wrapped up in little stars" suggests that the singer knows that their partner is not being entirely truthful in their pleas.
In the chorus, the singer realizes that their relationship is over. They understand that their partner is merely stoking the fire of desire while simultaneously planting the seeds of a goodbye. In the last verse, the singer comes to terms with the situation and acknowledges that they are better off ending it. The final lines, "there's not enough to hold on" suggest that the relationship lacked substance and was never meant to last.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always unwilling to start to a fight
I don't want to argue, but I know something is bothering you.
But you've got that look in your eye
I can see that something is not right with you.
You gave me your word but I heard I'll find
I don't trust what you said because it's full of lies.
It's coated in sugar and lies
You're trying to cover up what's really going on with sweet talk and lies.
The songs on the radio don't apply
The popular music of today doesn't speak to me.
Hollywood still leaves me cold
I don't find entertainment in the shallow and unrealistic storytelling of movies.
It's all happy endings and tragic lives
Most stories have either overly optimistic or pessimistic conclusions, without a balanced portrayal of real life.
This ain't what they had in mind
The creators of entertainment likely didn't intend for their works to be interpreted this way.
She says
"Stay overnight,stay right by my side"
She wants me to spend the night with her and be close.
But there's truth wrapped up in little stars
In reality, there is a hidden, hard-to-see truth.
And it's calling time
This truth is making it obvious that the relationship should come to an end.
Well turn off the tears turn on the light
Stop crying and let's deal with this honestly.
I know what you're doing and why
I am aware of your manipulative behavior and intentions.
You're stoking the fire of my desire
You are trying to bring back old feelings of passion.
While sowing the seeds of goodbye
However, you are also causing this to be the end of our relationship.
Is your head in the clouds?
Are you too disconnected from reality to see what's happening?
We are dead in the ground
Our relationship is as good as dead and buried.
Too close to shout but too far to be heard
We are in a situation where everything is so tense that we can't communicate.
Well I've figured it out
I've come to an understanding of what's happening.
So just say it aloud
Now you need to speak up and say what you're thinking.
We're over and out because
Our relationship is ending right now and forever.
There's not enough to hold on
There's nothing worth fighting for to keep us together.
There's not enough to hold on
There's nothing that will make it worth it to hold on to this relationship.
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jan İzmir
Wow!
I just love this song, and I enjoyed watching those images while listening. Thank you very much for sharing what really is good music. Congrats!
James Keey
One of my favourite albums growing up, still holds up great
Lost Gems
I miss this band and this album
Mark Schellevis
Amazing!!
monkeywaster
Why can’t I find this song anywhere else?!