Ghosttrain
Gorillaz Lyrics


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Here they come to steal my soul
Ghost train
Wait it out until I know
Ghost train
Trying not to feel like,
Ghost train
Moving up until I go go
Ghost train
She was not,
Ghost train
Trying to hear in my heart
Ghost train
Trying not to feel like,
Ghost train
Moving up until I'm taught to your side
Ghost train

Yeah yeah yeah
Ghost train

Got suicide for my baby
Ghost train
Living up until I'm,
Ghost train
Seeing like I'm,
Ghost train
Moving up and taught I'm a weapon
Ghost train
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ghost train
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ghost train
I see myself pretend how to get there
Ghost train
Down a poisoned,
Ghost train

Come on come on come on!
Ghost train!
Come on come on come on!
Ghost train train train

Got suicide for my baby
Ghost train
Living up until I,
Ghost train
Seeing like I'm,
Ghost train
Moving up and taught I'm a weapon
Ghost train
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ghost train
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Ghost train
I see myself pretend how to get there
Ghost train
Down a poisoned,
Ghost train

(middle bit)

Come on come on come on!
Ghost train!




Come on come on come on!
Ghost train!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gorillaz's song "Ghosttrain" seem to describe a sense of detachment and the struggle to feel emotions. The repetitive phrase "Ghost train" could represent this feeling of being stuck in a cycle of numbness, with the train representing a vehicle for escape or freedom. The singer seems to be waiting for something to happen and trying to find a way to feel alive again. The line "trying not to feel like ghost train" suggests that the feeling is a familiar one and one that the singer is trying to overcome.


The line "Got suicide for my baby" is a poignant and potentially controversial line that could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could mean that the singer is willing to take extreme measures for the sake of someone they care about, or it could represent a feeling of hopelessness and despair that can lead to thoughts of suicide. The line "I see myself pretend how to get there" could refer to the struggle to find a way out of this cycle and the difficulty of being authentic in a time of detachment.


Overall, "Ghosttrain" is a haunting and introspective song that explores the human experience of emotional detachment and the struggle to find a way back to feeling again.


Line by Line Meaning

Here they come to steal my soul
Unexpected changes or events in life which pose as a serious threat to one's existence


Wait it out until I know
To hold back from taking any actions until the situation becomes clear


Trying not to feel like
Struggling to come to terms with or understand a situation that feels overwhelming or surreal


Moving up until I go go
Taking strides to progress, even though it may be difficult to do so


She was not
Someone or something that was once present is now gone


Trying to hear in my heart
Attempting to understand one's emotions and feelings about a complex situation


Moving up until I'm taught to your side
Continuing to pursue or achieve a goal, even if it means following in someone else's footsteps


Got suicide for my baby
Without regard for one's own well-being or safety, sacrificing oneself for a loved one


Living up until I'm
Striving to meet expectations or performance standards despite obstacles or challenges


Seeing like I'm
Perceiving the world in a certain way due to existing biases, emotions, or past experiences


Moving up and taught I'm a weapon
Developing skills or expertise that can be used to conquer challenges or opponents


I see myself pretend how to get there
Visualizing or mentally practicing how to reach a goal or achieve a certain outcome


Down a poisoned
Going down a path or making a decision that has negative or destructive consequences


Come on come on come on!
Urging oneself or others to overcome obstacles, move forward, or push through adversity


Ghost train!
A metaphorical representation of life's challenges and obstacles, which are unpredictable and often overwhelming




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