IV
Ghosts I Lyrics
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That I fight for so damn long
It's in my head
It's in my chest
Oh fuck give me some rest
Maybe I think too much
Maybe I care too much
You have to smile
Goddamn keep your smile
I start to suffocate
Between four walls
When I find Myself Alone
I try to overcome my problems
But I break down
Time and time again
And I break down once again
It's in my head
Another false step
I'm about to give up on my last breath
I used to lie on my state
But it's getting hard to fake
I don't want to lie anymore
You have to smile
Goddamn keep your smile
Now I Am suffocating
Between four walls
When i find Myself Alone
I try to overcome my problems
But I break down
Time and time again
And I break down once again
You have to smile
Goddamn keep your smile
Now I Am suffocating
Between four walls
When i find Myself Alone
I try to overcome my problems
But I break down
Time and time again
And I break down once again
The lyrics to Ghosts I's song IV depict a struggle with internal battles that seem to be worsening as time goes on. The first line "I have this struggle that I fight for so damn long" suggests that this is a long-standing issue that the person may have been dealing with for quite some time. The following lines, "It's in my head, it's in my chest, oh fuck give me some rest," reveal the physical and emotional toll that this struggle is taking on the person. They are feeling overwhelmed and perhaps even desperate for some relief.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the root of the problem, which may be rooted in the person's tendency to overthink and care too much about things. "Maybe I think too much, maybe I care too much, but it won't leave my head," suggests that these thoughts and feelings are persistent and difficult to shake. The repeated refrain, "You have to smile, goddamn keep your smile," hints at the pressure that the person may be under to put on a happy face and maintain a façade of happiness despite their inner turmoil.
Finally, the song concludes with a sense of resignation and exhaustion. "I used to lie on my state but it's getting hard to fake," suggests that the person has had to pretend everything is okay in the past but can no longer keep up the act. Despite their efforts to overcome their problems, the person continues to break down time and time again and feels suffocated and trapped within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I have this struggle
I am facing a difficult challenge
That I fight for so damn long
I have been struggling for a long time to overcome this problem
It's in my head
It is bothering me mentally
It's in my chest
It is causing me emotional pain
Oh fuck give me some rest
I am tired and need a break from this struggle
Maybe I think too much
Perhaps I am over-analyzing the situation
Maybe I care too much
Perhaps I am too emotionally invested in the outcome
But it wont leave my head
Despite my efforts, I cannot stop thinking about it
You have to smile
I feel pressure to maintain a positive appearance
Goddamn keep your smile
This pressure is causing me frustration and anger
I start to suffocate
I feel trapped and overwhelmed
Between four walls
I feel isolated and alone
When I find myself alone
When I am left alone with my thoughts
I try to overcome my problems
I make an effort to find a solution to my struggles
But I break down
Despite my best efforts, I cannot handle the stress
Time and time again
Repeatedly
And I break down once again
I cannot cope with the challenge and feel defeated
Another false step
I made a mistake
I'm about to give up on my last breath
I am reaching my limit and feel like I can't continue
I used to lie on my state
I used to avoid facing my challenges honestly
But it's getting hard to fake
It is becoming increasingly difficult to pretend everything is okay
I don't want to lie anymore
I want to face my challenges and be honest with myself
Now I am suffocating
I feel like I am drowning and cannot breathe
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Geoffrey Escaich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mighty1
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planet rock
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James Allen jr.
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Judah Angelo
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Drew Martin
Trent Reznor is criminally underrated period, he needs to be and should be recognized as one of the top musical composers of our time and era. His work is legendary on many accounts, his musical compositions are masterful on every album that bears his name in the credits. Whom else could compose so much intensity and feeling into sounds alone without words, better yet mere breathing? I myself find myself returning over and over again to the intermissions of the earlier albums. some of my favorites can be found on the downward spiral and further down the spiral. Not saying I do not thoroughly enjoy plugging into some ghosts by any means what so ever. I still have fond memories of watching the performance at Woodstock... turned all of my body hair into Nine Inch Nails. I applaud you with standing ovations time and time again, sir. My ear drums are forever yours.
beezzarro
He's pretty widely considered to be one of the greatest musicians of all time. I mean he has plenty of awards and everyone in the industry knows who he is
Mychael Darklighter
I don’t think he’s under-rated, really. He’s won Grammys from early on in his career, he is in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, and these days they are showering him with Oscars and Golden Globes! 😮
planet rock
agreed. when i first became aware of him i thought he just mashed a bunch of samples together with screaming. but the man can play, and compose.
skywardstargaze
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