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, "Itβs 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
Pretty People Never Lie Vampires Never Really Die
I Am Ghost Lyrics
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Where spirits make love and pretty corpses hold their brides?
Do you know I'd never hurt you??So taste it and we'll never be alone?I'll take the first bite, yeah, I am ghost?Say goodnight to you,
My darlin', my darlin'?
Few words can kill me, they inspire in your hands?The sun outside their glass-shaped walls will burn the flesh off paper dolls?My lips and tongue, they bleed...
?We won't fall, we'll be together, just the two of us?That's hollow and breathless?It kills me slowly, lost and lonely?
Do you know I'd never hurt you??Taste it and we'll never be alone?I'll take the first bite, yeah, I am ghost?Say goodnight to you,
My darlin', my darlin'
So take this rose?And break this bottle of aged pills?Taste the blue ones, we'll sleep through December.?
Awake to the birth of an Angel, she has your eyes?And I will hide from them, don't worry?Soon she will grow, I can't believe this is all my fault?Yeah, soon she will grow.?Unbury me and put me back together again.?
Taste it!?Taste it!?Sad rose for life because I'm already dead!?
Taste it and we'll never be alone?I'll take the first bite, yeah, I am ghost?Say goodnight to you,
My darlin', my darlin'
Taste it and we'll never be alone?I'll take the first bite, yeah, I am ghost?Say goodnight to you...
The lyrics of "Pretty People Never Lie Vampires Never Really Die" by I Am Ghost are quite cryptic and can be open to various interpretations. One possible interpretation is that the song is about a vampire and a mortal falling in love. The vampire is trying to convince the mortal that being with them would never harm the mortal and they could share an eternal life together. The line, "That's hollow and breathless," could represent the idea that immortality may feel hollow and unfulfilling, as the vampire has seen many people die while they continue to live on.
The lines, "Awake to the birth of an Angel, she has your eyes," could represent the idea that the vampire has impregnated the mortal and is now worried about the future of their child. The line, "Unbury me and put me back together again," could represent the idea that the vampire wants to be human so that they can give their child a normal life.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle between life and death, with the vampire offering eternal life while feeling the weight of immortality, and the mortal being tempted by immortality but ultimately choosing the finite life they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Look how you've grown, it's etched in skin and bone?
You've changed physically and emotionally over time and it's evident in your appearance and demeanor.
Dressed in make-up and bleached out in the roses?
You've put on a facade with makeup and clothing, but it's not authentic or meaningful.
That's hollow and tasteless
Your superficial appearance lacks depth and meaning.
Where spirits make love and pretty corpses hold their brides?
The place we're in is eerie and unsettling, full of ghosts and death.
Do you know I'd never hurt you?
I want to assure you that I would never intentionally cause you harm.
So taste it and we'll never be alone?
Let's share this experience together and feel connected.
I'll take the first bite, yeah, I am ghost?
I'll lead the way and showcase my power and dominance in this situation.
Say goodnight to you,
My darlin', my darlin'?
I'm bidding you farewell for the night, my dear.
Few words can kill me, they inspire in your hands?
Your words have a powerful impact, they can either hurt or inspire me.
The sun outside their glass-shaped walls will burn the flesh off paper dolls?
The harsh reality outside of our bubble will damage and destroy us.
My lips and tongue, they bleed...
I'm suffering and in pain, both physically and emotionally.
We won't fall, we'll be together, just the two of us?
We can rely on each other and stay strong in this challenging situation.
That's hollow and breathless?
Our situation is empty and lifeless.
It kills me slowly, lost and lonely?
This situation is slowly taking a toll on me, leaving me feeling lost and alone.
Take this rose
And break this bottle of aged pills?
Taste the blue ones, we'll sleep through December.
Let's take drugs and escape from reality, ignoring our problems and responsibilities for a while.
Awake to the birth of an Angel, she has your eyes?
A new life is entering the world and it reminds me of you.
And I will hide from them, don't worry?
I'll protect you and keep you safe from harm.
Soon she will grow, I can't believe this is all my fault?
The child will grow and I feel guilty for the situation we've brought her into.
Unbury me and put me back together again.?
Please help me recover and heal from whatever damage has been done.
Sad rose for life because I'm already dead!
I feel like I'm not truly alive, even if I'm physically here.
Taste it and we'll never be alone?
I'll take the first bite, yeah, I am ghost?
Say goodnight to you,
My darlin', my darlin'
Let's share this experience and feel closer to each other, while I take charge and establish my power over you.
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Walle C
Heard their music at a haunted house festival and this is the song that made me really like their music.
Hunter Jaquard
This gem for a song came up on songs you may like on Spotify a year or two ago.. so good !
Victor Lupo
A emo song... Perfect to play in suicide mountain drift
Jessica Wooldridge
Great song. Used to be my fav. song ever. I had forgotten about it till now!
Jeri T
I used to listen to this band in like 2006. I randomly remembered them and had to look them up!
Vanessa Blanchard
adorei essa musica *O*
Rylee MacLean
This song is awesome!
dylan parrott
2022 and this shit still SLAPS
The Colorful Salad
i luv this song soooooo much!, i listen to it every night to go to sleep
Jessica Barr
I haven't heard this song in FOREVER.. and I still know every word haha