Holy Ghost!’s most recent release, 2015’s remix alum Work for Hire, was a mesmerizing time capsule of remixes that boldly traced the group’s aesthetic from their nascent days dabbling in groove to radical rethinkings of songs. It was, in certain ways, a necessary stepping stone to Crime Cutz. “Work for Hire was a good breather from working on original music,” Alex says. “It was a good way to get back into the studio. There’s a lot of pressure when you’re writing original stuff. We were able to focus more on groove and arrangement, rather than trying to write formative pop songs.”
The objective, Nick says of the forthcoming collection, was singular: “Aesthetically, Alex and I were musically, melodically trying to do so“ Some artists make music really rapidly—they put out mixtapes on SoundCloud, like, every few months,” Alex Frankel ruminates. Of course, Frankel and his Holy Ghost! bandmate Nick Millhiser do not fall into that category. “We’re so envious of that.” They’re again adding to their dance repertoire with the vibrant Crime Cutz EP out later this year on DFA Records.
Okay
Holy Ghost! Lyrics
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Calling me this late
And sure, I have misspoken
Especially as of late
Oh but the ten missed calls
Don't have the ring of last fall
No no no not at all
And the punchline isn't far
Oh you're not gonna take it
No I'm not gonna take it
No we're not gonna take it on the road
Oh I'm not falling over
But I'm not calling sober
And I'm not gonna take this when I'm home
It's okay
It's okay
Surely the credits will note the junior script
And sure it's immature, and lacks a certain wit
Oh the pope has appeal, it doesn't need to feel real
No no no that's his deal
And surely you're joking
And the punchline isn't far
Oh you're not gonna take it
No I'm not gonna take it
No we're not gonna take it on the road
Oh I'm not falling over
But I'm not calling sober
And I'm not gonna take this when I'm home
It's okay
It's okay
Even though I know the blood is fake
The third act starts and it gets hard to take
It isn't over, it isn't, is it?
From here on in, my it's sudden isn't it?
And even though I know the blood is fake
The third act starts and love turns into hate
It isn't over, oh is it
From here on in
The song "Okay" by Holy Ghost! is a reflection on the confusion and turmoil of an individual in a difficult relationship. The lyrics explore a situation where someone is calling the singer late at night, and the singer is suspicious of the motives behind the calls. The verses describe a situation where the singer may have misspoken, while the caller seems to be joking. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship is not okay. The chorus declares that the singer is not going to take this anymore, no matter where they are, but they are also struggling with alcohol and the complications it brings.
The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation, and they suggest a sense of identity crisis in the singer, and a struggle to come to terms with the difficulties in the relationship. At times the lyrics are whimsical and playful, and at other times they are dark and introspective. The song seems to be a commentary on the challenges of modern relationships and the need for personal growth and introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
Surely you're joking
You can't be serious with me right now.
Calling me this late
I can't believe you're calling me so late at night.
And sure, I have misspoken
I admit that I've said things that I shouldn't have.
Especially as of late
I've been making mistakes more often than usual recently.
Oh but the ten missed calls
Your constant calls are starting to become overwhelming.
Don't have the ring of last fall
Your behavior is different from the past.
No no no not at all
It's definitely not the same as it was before.
And the punchline isn't far
I can sense that you're about to reveal something.
Oh you're not gonna take it
I won't let you control me anymore.
No I'm not gonna take it
I won't stand for this anymore.
No we're not gonna take it on the road
We won't let this situation continue to escalate.
Oh I'm not falling over
I won't let you push me around anymore.
But I'm not calling sober
I'm not thinking clearly at the moment.
And I'm not gonna take this when I'm home
I won't let this affect my home life.
It's okay
It will all be alright.
Surely the credits will note the junior script
I know that the work is not of the highest quality.
And sure it's immature, and lacks a certain wit
I know that it's not very clever or sophisticated.
Oh the pope has appeal, it doesn't need to feel real
Sometimes a subject doesn't need to be realistic to be interesting.
No no no that's his deal
That's just how he operates.
Even though I know the blood is fake
I understand that what I'm seeing isn't real.
The third act starts and it gets hard to take
The plot is starting to become difficult to follow.
It isn't over, it isn't, is it?
The story is not finished yet, is it?
From here on in, it's sudden, isn't it?
Things are starting to change quickly and unexpectedly.
And even though I know the blood is fake
I understand that what I'm seeing isn't real.
The third act starts and love turns into hate
The storyline takes on an unexpected twist.
It isn't over, oh is it
The story is not finished yet.
From here on in
Things are changing from this point forward.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex David Frankel, Nicholas Alexander Millhiser
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexia5692
Lyrics:
Surely you're joking
Calling me this late
And sure, I have misspoken
Especially as of late
Oh but the ten missed calls
Don't have the ring of last fall
No no no not at all
And surely you're joking
And the punchline isn't far
Oh you're not gonna take it
No I'm not gonna take it
No we're not gonna take it on the road
Oh I'm not falling over
But I'm not calling sober
And I'm not gonna take this when I'm home
It's okay
It's okay
Surely the credits will note the junior script
And sure it's immature, and lacks a certain wit
Oh the pope has appeal, it doesn't need to feel real
No no no that's his deal
And surely you're joking
And the punchline isn't far
Oh you're not gonna take it
No I'm not gonna take it
No we're not gonna take it on the road
Oh I'm not falling over
But I'm not calling sober
And I'm not gonna take this when I'm home
It's okay
It's okay
Even though I know the blood is fake
The third act starts and it gets hard to take
It isn't over, it isn't, is it?
From here on in, my it's sudden isnt it?
And even though I know the blood is fake
The third act starts and love turns into hate
It isn't over, oh is it
From here on in
@The7alfie
Nov 2020 and im still listen to this underrated song , its fucking great , imagine driving all the way to tje beach or the forest or any adventure with your friends and everything its OKAY !!
@jessejackson7546
2023
@Beltboy
god 2020 was 3 years ago, imagine that
@kissnkill1234
This is a gorgeous song. I still haven't gotten tired of it and I don't think I ever will.
@theneedledrop
smooth.
@natalie-jc5ne
oh shit! how'd i find you here?
@flyingpancake6573
I love you
@TheMegamanhero
nutella&toast thats exactly what i thought!!!!
@goblinoide
@natalie shut up
@edgaradrianfigueroaespinos1118
Esta banda es muy buena. ¡Debería ser reconocida!