In the track Harry deals with the changes he and an ex-partner have been through since their break-up, noting that despite appearances, the pair have had some major character development.
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Harry Styles Lyrics
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Same white shirt, couple more tattoos
But it's not you and it's not me
Tastes so sweet, looks so real
Sounds like somethin' that I used to feel
But I can't touch what I see
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts standin' in the place of you and me
Tryin' to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
The fridge light washes this room white
Moon dances over your good side
This was all we used to need
Tongue-tied like we've never known
Tellin' those stories we already told
'Cause we don't say what we really mean
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts standin' in the place of you and me
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts swimmin' in a glass half-empty
Tryin' to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts standin' in the place of you and me
We're not who we used to be
We don't see what we used to see
We're just two ghosts swimmin' in a glass half-empty
Tryin' to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
Tryin' to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
I'm just tryin' to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
In Harry Styles's song "Two Ghosts," he describes two people who were once in a relationship but have now drifted apart, and they are no longer the same people they used to be together. Styles describes the similarities between the two ghosts and how they both have the same physical features but are not the same people he once knew. The lyrics "Tastes so sweet, looks so real, sounds like somethin' that I used to feel, but I can't touch what I see" represent that the ghost's memories of the past relationship seem sweet and real, but they can't be brought back to life.
In the chorus, Styles repeats the line "We're not who we used to be" to emphasize how much the two people have changed since the end of their relationship. The description of them as "two ghosts standing in the place of you and me" implies that they are present in the same physical space, but their emotional distance separates them. They are reminded of their past memories when they were together as the moon danced over their good side when they were lying together.
The song's bittersweet tone describes the desire to recapture the feelings they had while in the past relationship, but it shows the impossibility of doing so. Despite the difficulties, they are still trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat, which refers to the joy of being alive, feeling the emotions, and being present in the moment.
Overall, "Two Ghosts" is a beautiful song about reminiscing a past relationship and realizing how much things have changed. It's an ode to the fleeting nature of love and how one can never truly recapture those special moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Same lips red, same eyes blue
Despite the familiarity in appearance, the person is not the same as before.
Same white shirt, couple more tattoos
The same clothing does not necessarily indicate the same person, as changes can occur.
But it's not you and it's not me
The two people present are not the same as before, and are no longer able to relate to each other.
Tastes so sweet, looks so real
The memory of the past experiences are vivid and pleasurable, although they are no longer realistic or attainable.
Sounds like somethin' that I used to feel
The sounds evoke emotions similar to what was felt in the past, but no longer exist in reality.
But I can't touch what I see
The memories cannot be physically touched or relived fully in the present.
We're not who we used to be
Both individuals have changed and cannot go back to how they used to be.
We're just two ghosts standin' in the place of you and me
The people present now are just remnants of who they used to be, and are unable to fully embody their former selves.
Tryin' to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
Both individuals are struggling to find the passion and drive they once had.
The fridge light washes this room white
The illumination from the refrigerator casts a pale light on the surroundings.
Moon dances over your good side
The moonlight illuminates a certain part of the person's body.
This was all we used to need
In the past, all that was needed was each other, but that is no longer the case.
Tongue-tied like we've never known
The two are unable to communicate with each other despite having known each other in the past, indicating how much they've changed.
Tellin' those stories we already told
Both individuals are reliving memories from the past, since the present isn't as fulfilling.
'Cause we don't say what we really mean
The communication breakdown is caused by the fact that both individuals are hesitant to reveal their true feelings.
We don't see what we used to see
The people present no longer view the world and each other in the same way as before.
We're just two ghosts swimmin' in a glass half-empty
Both individuals are trying to survive in an environment that is not fully satisfying or fulfilling.
I'm just tryin' to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
The person is struggling to reconnect with their passion and love for life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Harry Edward Styles, John Henry Ryan, Julian Collin Bunetta, Mitchell Kristopher Rowland, Tyler Samuel Johnson
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@aurigrangers5679
Lyrics
Same lips red, same eyes blue
Same white shirt, couple more tattoos
But it's not you and it's not me
Tastes so sweet, looks so real
Sounds like something that I used to feel
But I can't touch what I see
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me
Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
The fridge light washes this room white
Moon dances over your good side
And this was all we used to need
Tongue-tied like we've never known
Telling those stories we already told
'Cause we don't say what we really mean
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts swimming in a glass half empty
Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me
We're not who we used to be
We don't see what we used to see
We're just two ghosts swimming in a glass half empty
Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
I'm just trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
@izzythompson2965
lyrics:
Same lips red, same eyes blue
Same white shirt, couple more tattoos
But it's not you and it's not me
Tastes so sweet, looks so real
Sounds like something that I used to feel
But I can't touch what I see
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me
Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
The fridge light washes this room white
Moon dances over your good side
This was all we used to need
Tongue-tied like we've never known
Telling those stories we already told
'Cause we don't say what we really mean
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts swimming in a glass half empty
Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
We're not who we used to be
We're not who we used to be
We're just two ghosts standing in the place of you and me
We're not who we used to be
We don't see what we used to see
We're just two ghosts swimming in a glass half empty
Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
I'm just trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat
@isafrancisco6763
H: “a couple more tattoos”
L: You mean “ta-oos”
@penguinpookizz5085
Mh, we're already at the second love declaration, I think we should marry
@isafrancisco6763
Shireen Moshtagh “write me a ta-oo, maybe a tattoo” lmao
@caitlin7617
Hahah
@thesadgirl2003
JAKSJAKJSAJAJ
@alexadonahue9648
Omg 😭♥️
@rafiak3331
30 mins after studying chemistry.
Me : Trying to remember how it feels to have a heartbeat.
@Hannah-kw9hl
I should be right now but I like reading Larry comments so I'm gonna fail the test and be happy
@jayden8548
i read this comment as he sang those lyrics
@xyz126
😂😂