I Am Ghost self-recorded a demo a few months after forming in 2004, for the sole purpose of booking shows locally. Prior to being signed the band gave away copies of their 6 track demo free of charge. Even before the band had played a single show, I Am Ghost had given away thousands of copies of their demo We Are Always Searching. Later, when I Am Ghost signed to Epitaph Records, they added 3 new tracks, artwork and, on October 25, 2005, re-released it as an EP.
I Am Ghost's first full length album Lovers' Requiem was released on October 10, 2006. Lead vocalist Steven Juliano explains, "It’s essentially a rock opera, but for hardcore or goth kids."
I Am Ghost has also had several media mentions in alternative magazines, including a Metal Hammer Interview. They also have been interviewed for several websites, and had their EP reviewed in several UK music magazines. Not only have they had their EP reviewed in Metal Hammer, they've also been included in the publications's Dead Hot 50 Band's of 2006 List.
Final Line-up:
* Ron Ficarro - Bass/Vocals
* Timoteo Rosales III - Lead Guitar
* Justin McCarthy- Drums
* Chadd Kulengosky- Rhythm Guitar/Back up Vocals
Former members:
* Steve Juliano - Lead Vocals
* Brian Telestai - Bass, Keys, Vocals
* Kerith Telestai - Violin, Vocals
* Victor Angel Camarena - Drums (Tracks 2-9 on We Are Always Searching)
* Ryan Seaman- Drums (Tracks 2-12 on Lovers' Requiem)
* Gabe Iraheta- Guitar
Lovers' Requiem
I Am Ghost Lyrics
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It's a beating heart I made for you
Ten razors buried bones
And a kiss that tastes like violence
Blue sand shadows look from above, yeah
We're not alone
The dead will rise again
This is our lovers' requiem
As wings unfold, just breathe for me...
(just breathe, just breathe, just breathe for me)
In freaks below, a savage plot of golden dust
And chariots of liars, a course of waiting
For existence
Sin's bleeding cast has struck a nerve
Sin's bleeding hand has filled the lakes
For you and me a war has just begun
A sharpened sword, ice and cuts
And laughing dolls, tonight they live again
Show me why we won't let go and why we still must pray
This is our lovers' requiem
As wings unfold, just breathe for me...
Oh heaven's gate will cast a shadow
Truth, forgiveness still and cold
A secret little garden
She built
Sold for beauty in disguise,
Sweet hideaway from never,
From the never, never
Now... the devil has stolen the key
It tastes like skin and bone, fire
Show me why we won't let go and why we still must pray
This is our lovers' requiem
As wings unfold, just breathe for me...
(just breathe, just breathe, just breathe for me)
Show me why we won't let go and why we still must pray
This is our lovers' requiem
As wings unfold, just breathe for me...
(just breathe, just breathe, just breathe for me)
The lyrics to I Am Ghost’s song “Lovers’ Requiem” depict a tragically romantic scene, encapsulating a sense of eternal love and passion between two individuals. The first stanza describes a book of love as a final gift, given in virtue to express the extent of the love shared by the writer and the recipient. It represents a beating heart created by the writer, meant for the lover. The imagery of ten razors, buried bones, and violence insinuate a sense of mystery and danger surrounding the relationship. The blue sand shadows and the line “we’re not alone, the dead will rise again” suggests a supernatural and gothic element that adds a darker layer to the love story.
The second verse delves deeper into the intrigue, presenting savage, freakish creatures who carry a plot of golden dust and chariots of liars. Sin’s bleeding cast and hand have filled the lakes, and a war has just begun. The sharpened sword cuts, ice and laughing dolls lead into a make-believe, almost fantastical world. Even with all the fantastical elements, the chorus is still repeated throughout, with the singer asking to show why they can’t let go and still must pray. The bridge describes a secret little garden, sold for beauty in disguise, and a devil who has stolen the key that tastes like fire, bone, and skin. The chorus repeats twice again, making it almost a plea to understand the unspoken pain, conflicts, and mysteries of the two lovers united in death.
Line by Line Meaning
This book of love is a final gift, dramatic in its virtue
The singer is talking about the gift of love, which is the ultimate gift. It's a dramatic act, beyond ordinary actions.
It's a beating heart I made for you
The singer is expressing love for their significant other. They made their heart beat for their loved one.
Ten razors buried bones
This is a metaphor for the singer's pain. The pain stabs and cuts them to the bone, leaving them feeling wounded.
And a kiss that tastes like violence
The kiss may be passionate and intense like the aftermath of violence. It could also be seen as a metaphor for the pain of love.
Blue sand shadows look from above, yeah
This is a figurative description of the sky during dusk or dawn. The phrase 'blue sand shadows' sounds poetic and dreamy.
We're not alone
The singer is addressing their lover, telling them they are not alone.
The dead will rise again
This phrase could mean different things. Perhaps it's a reference to the undead or zombies coming back to haunt the living. It could also mean that past relationships or moments are coming back.
In freaks below, a savage plot of golden dust
The phrase 'freaks below' could refer to the dark side of humanity. 'A savage plot of golden dust' sounds like something that is broken, but beautiful.
And chariots of liars, a course of waiting
This line may describe frustrating situations where one's destiny is in the hands of liars and traitors.
For existence
This is an expression of longing for meaning or purpose in life.
Sin's bleeding cast has struck a nerve
The singer is talking about the consequences of sin. It has caused physical pain, and it resonates with them.
Sin's bleeding hand has filled the lakes
The lakes could be a metaphor for the emotional and mental pain that sin has caused. The phrase 'Sin's bleeding hand' sounds pretty poetic and metaphorical.
For you and me a war has just begun
The singer is acknowledging that being in a relationship comes with its own set of problems. They are saying that the war of love between them has just begun.
A sharpened sword, ice and cuts
This is an expression of pain and hurt, perhaps from broken promises or from betrayl.
And laughing dolls, tonight they live again
This is a pretty grim and haunting image of dolls coming to life. It could represent the joy of life that seems fake, hollow or meaningless.
Oh heaven's gate will cast a shadow
This may refer to the fear of the afterlife, or it could signify fear of change and the unknown.
Truth, forgiveness still and cold
This phrase signifies a sense of logic and rationality. It sounds like the artist somehow desires a sense of detachment and intellectualization in their struggle.
A secret little garden
This phrase sounds like a place of solace, an intimate spot that is hidden from the rest of the world.
She built
It is possible that the feminine 'she' refers to the lover, suggesting that the secret little garden is something she created.
Sold for beauty in disguise,
The lover seems to have lost something precious, possibly to archetypal forces that don't care about the beauty or authenticity of the things they take.
Sweet hideaway from never,
This sounds like a safe haven from the things that are unbearable or surreal. It could be seen as a magical place where the impossible reigns free.
From the never, never
This is a poetic flourish that emphasizes the sense of make-belief and escape.
Now... the devil has stolen the key
This is an expression of feeling trapped and helpless, forced to endure a situation that's beyond one's control.
It tastes like skin and bone, fire
This line sounds mysterious, and could be interpreted in many ways. It might signify the agony of something that hurts you from within, or it could refer to the arduous nature of love itself.
As wings unfold, just breathe for me...
The singer is asking their significant other to relax and to trust them to guide them through hard times.
Show me why we won't let go and why we still must pray
This phrase is a plea for an explanation of why the two lovers should stay together despite everything. It could be seen as a quest for meaning and purpose.
This is our lovers' requiem
This refers to the death or ending of the relationship. The lovers' requiem is an elegy for the love that has passed.
(just breathe, just breathe, just breathe for me)
This phrase is a reassuring mantra, meant to help the listener relax and find peace.
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