The extraordinary young Danish voice artist Gry Bagøien was attending the "… Read Full Bio ↴The extraordinary young Danish voice artist Gry Bagøien was attending the "Academy for Untamed Creativity" in Copenhagen when she met her musical partner FM Einheit, a former member of the german Band Einstürzende Neubauten. They both knew immediately that they want to work together. That was the beginning of the Band called Gry.

They released two albums: Touch of E! (1998) and Public Recording (2000, featuring Pan Sonic and Neubauten's Alexander Hacke)

Ghost
Gry with FM Einheit and his Orchestra Lyrics

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You didn't see me climb through the window
Nobody had to open that door
I just climb right through the wall and
I want you one and all
To stand aside and let me have the floor

Take a look, I'm not such a stranger
Here's a face you cokies all ought to know

You can tell me I'm not wanted
But the joint will still be haunted
'Cause I'm the ghost of Smokey Joe

Remember when I kicked the bucket
In my mansion up on Strivers' Row
When they came and took me off in
A zillion dollar coffin
'Cause I'm the ghost of Smokey Joe

Tell me, do you remember Minnie?
(yeah, we remember Minnie)
That frail I never found
You never recognize your Minnie
(You never recognize your Minnie)
You mean to say that Minnie
Quit kickin' the gong around?

I got a date on my estate down in Hades
Call my chariot so I can go
And should the moocher walk in
Just tell her you've been talkin'
To the ghost of Smokey Joe

Yes, I remember Minnie
She's that frail I never found
You mean to say that Minnie
Quit kickin' the gong around?

I got a date on my estate down in Hades
Call my chariot so I can go
And should the moocher walk in

Just tell her you've been talkin'
To the ghost of Smokey Joe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to FM Einheit and his Orchestra's song "Ghost" convey a sense of longing and unrequited love. The singer expresses his deep love and desire for someone who does not seem to feel the same way about him. He acknowledges that he does not stand a ghost of a chance with her, as she already has other lovers surrounding her. Despite his desperation, he knows that he must accept reality and stop scheming. Ultimately, he feels like he must be dreaming because the reality of the situation seems so far out of reach.

These lyrics resonate with many people who have experienced unrequited love, where they love someone deeply who does not feel the same way about them. The song captures the frustration, sadness and hopelessness of this situation. The singer is aware of the reality of the situation, but still finds it hard to let go of his desire and dreams.

Overall, the song "Ghost" is a compelling portrayal of unrequited love, and the lyrics convey a sense of longing, despair, and resignation. Through emotionally charged lyrics, FM Einheit and his Orchestra create a haunting atmosphere that makes the listener feel as though they are experiencing the same emotions as the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
Expressing the intense desire to be loved and wanting the person dearly.

But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
Feeling hopeless and having no chances of being with the person.

I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
Even though it seemed like it was finally possible to be with the person, they are already surrounded by other lovers.

And 'I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!'
Reiterating the fact that there are no chances of being with the person.

If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
Hoping that the person could give in to their desires for just a kiss or two.

You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
Believing that they are the perfect lover for the person and hoping that they will see that too.

And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
Promising to be true and faithful but realizing that scheming and manipulating is not the way to win them over.

I know I must be dreaming
Realizing that the chances of being with the person are slim to none and feeling hopeless.

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