Woke up in a strange
Jeff Buckley Lyrics

Ghost calls to visit
Memories of the past come back to haunt and disturb the present

With my keys in his pocket
The ghostly presence seems to have control over tangible objects

Kisses in my mouth with his
The ghostly presence is not just a visual manifestation, but also an experiential one

Eyes hanging out of his sockets
The ghostly presence is in a state of decay, emphasizing the fleeting and unstable nature of existence

My memories crumble
The artist's sense of self and identity is breaking down

Under still resistance
Despite the chaos and dissolution, there remains a sense of stubborn and defiant resilience

I was torn out like pages
The singer's identity feels fragmented and incomplete, like pieces of a book

From the book of existence
Alluding to the cyclical and fleeting nature of life

I woke up in a strange place
The artist is disoriented and uncertain about their surroundings and circumstances

My mind a blur and some blood on my chin
The artist is physically and mentally battered, adding to the sense of dislocation and vulnerability

I made a call for a blackened cab
The singer is seeking some kind of escape, but it seems dark and ominous

Some destination was moving on in
The artist doesn't know where they're going, but they feel compelled to move forward anyway

I remember the words that you told me
Alluding to an absent lover or confidant, indicating a sense of betrayal or loss

How they come down so hard, so plain
The words had a profound impact on the singer, perhaps implying some harsh truth or judgment

Fate is going to find your love in a
Implying that love or fortune is unpredictable and often found in unexpected places

Glass of champagne
The image of expensive celebratory drink suggests that fortune or love often come in moments of indulgence or extravagance

I lied to my host I told him
The artist is dishonest or deceitful, either out of necessity or habit

I knew how far I could go
Feigning confidence or control, despite feeling lost or directionless

When I emptied my guts out
The singer is prone to physical and emotional vulnerability, despite putting up a facade of toughness

On his brand new stereo
The artist's actions have unintentionally caused damage or harm to someone else

Well he paid me to go upstairs
The artist is in a precarious economic or social situation, relying on the whims and generosity of others

And spend a night with his friend
The artist is willing to perform intimate or compromising acts for money

I never want to see my face
The singer is disgusted or ashamed with themselves, potentially due to their own actions or circumstances beyond their control

In the mirror again
Reflecting on one's own reflection, with all its inherent complexities and ambiguities

Music so loud that I spilled all my beer
The singer is once again disoriented and overwhelmed, caught up in the chaos and excess of their surroundings

I met a ride in that blackened cab
The singer is relying on the whims and impulses of others, surrendering control and autonomy

Some destination was all that he had
The singer's journey is uncertain and ambiguous, potentially leading to more dislocation and uncertainty

Easy now, this car is speeding up
The journey is becoming more tumultuous and unstable, with danger and unpredictability looming

For my last chance, crashing to freedom
The artist is grappling with the possibility of danger or even death, but sees it as a possible escape from their current predicament

Sweat pours down
Physical sensation reinforces the sense of fear, anxiety, and urgency

You're in the back seat sleeping
The singer is not alone, but feels like their companions are distant or disconnected

And she waits by the window
Alluding to an absent or distant lover, adding to the sense of longing and isolation

On an empty bed, weeping
The image of a crying lover in an empty bed further emphasizes the sense of loss and loneliness

The ghost guns the motor
The supernatural or unseen force is taking charge, potentially leading to more chaos and danger

To the land that he promised me
Alluding to the possibility of redemption or salvation, but with a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty

I guess this is the time when your
The artist is accepting or bracing themselves for some kind of reckoning or culmination

Best intentions become facts again
Despite one's hopes or aspirations, reality often asserts itself in unexpected and disappoint ways

This is no song for the dislocated
The singer is aware of their own sense of dislocation and disorientation, but still attempting to make sense of it

The one you loved but it turned to be hated
Alluding to a relationship or connection that is now strained or damaged, adding to the sense of loss and regret

Because the lies of the spirit possessed you
Alluding to the idea that one's own emotions or conflicted desires can lead to self-deception or manipulation

Because the eyes of your lover resist you
Alluding to a strained or failed relationship, with one's own desires or intentions rebuffed or ignored

Listen now, you keep your aim steady
The singer is trying to steel themselves for some kind of confrontation or challenge

As your temple turns to kiss the pistol
Alluding to the idea of one's own body or psyche betraying them, potentially leading to harm or danger

Fate is going to find your love
The sense of inevitability and unpredictability that underscore much of the song, with love or fortune arriving in unexpected ways or places

In a glass of champagne
The image of expensive celebratory drink suggests that fortune or love often come in moments of indulgence or extravagance