After their first two record deals, the band eventually had an identity crisis, “We had bad promotion, a bad record release—bad everything,” recalls Congé. And without ever really taking off, they crashed—and out of those ashes rose the band Savages, which was the brainchild of guitarist Gemma Thompson, who played with John and Jehn. Jehnny became their lead singer, and Johnny stayed on as their producer; with his darkly quiet sound as a solo artist was integral to the band’s development.
Although still together, and not officially defunct as John & Jehn, both spend most of their current time on their other projects.
Ghosts
John & Jehn Lyrics
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Ghost writer
I don't want to be a
Ghost
I could tell you why I miss you so much
But it's not enough
'Cause I can't get close to you
I don't want to be your
You don't even hear my voice
I can touch you but it doesn't even matter
'Cause I'm not enough
And I never had a choice
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
Oh we sing as we're dancing around for the last time
You make me feel like I'm a superstition
It's like you've always been afraid
But now I morph into a silent apparition
And I fade to black
'Cause there's nothing left to say
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
Oh we sing as we're dancing around for the last time
I'm falling far away
Fading every day
I feel it in my bones
I'm in this all alone
Falling far away
Fading every day
I feel it in my bones
It's written down in stone
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
Oh we sing as we're dancing around for the last time
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
Oh we sing as we're dancing around for the last time
Oh we sing as we're dancing around and around
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
Oh we sing as we're dancing around for the last time
The lyrics of "Ghosts" by John & Jehn depict a sense of longing and frustration in a relationship where the singer feels unseen and unheard. In the opening lines, the singer declares that they don't want to be a "ghost writer" or a "ghost," implying that they don't want to be an invisible presence in this person's life. They yearn to express why they miss the person so much, but feel that it won't make a difference because they can't get close to them emotionally.
The lyrics then reveal the singer's struggle to be heard and acknowledged by the person they're addressing. They mention that the person doesn't hear their voice, even though they can physically touch them. This emphasizes the emotional distance between them. The singer feels inadequate and lacking, as if their presence isn't enough for the person they desire.
The repetition of the line "And we sing as we're dancing around and around" suggests a bittersweet irony. While they may be physically together, there is a sense of emptiness and lack of true connection. The act of singing and dancing becomes a metaphor for trying to find joy and fulfillment in a relationship that is ultimately doomed.
The lyrics take a darker turn as the singer compares their feelings to being a superstition and morphing into a silent apparition. The person they desire seems to have always been afraid, and now the singer feels invisible, fading away without a voice. There is a realization that there is nothing left to say, as if all efforts to be seen and heard have been fruitless.
The final verse brings a sense of isolation and despair. The repetition of "falling far away, fading every day" reflects the singer's diminishing hope and fading presence in the relationship. They feel alone, sensing the weight of their emotional state in their bones and acknowledging that their fate is written in stone.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ghosts" convey the yearning to be seen and heard in a relationship, only to be met with emotional distance and indifference. The repeated chorus of singing and dancing encapsulates the futile attempts to find connection and fulfillment, while the fading presence and isolation reflect the disintegration of a once-cherished bond.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to be your
I don't want to be the one who writes for you, who expresses your thoughts and emotions
Ghost writer
Someone who writes on behalf of another person, without receiving credit
I don't want to be a
I don't want to be an entity without substance or presence
Ghost
An apparition or spirit of someone who has died, representing their presence without physical form
I could tell you why I miss you so much
I could explain the reasons for this intense feeling of longing for your presence
But it's not enough
However, mere words are insufficient to convey the depth of my emotions
'Cause I can't get close to you
Because I am unable to establish a close connection or bond with you
You don't even hear my voice
You don't pay attention to or acknowledge my existence or what I have to say
I can touch you but it doesn't even matter
I can physically reach out to you, but it holds no significance or impact
'Cause I'm not enough
Because I am not sufficient or satisfactory in fulfilling your needs or desires
And I never had a choice
I was never given the opportunity to choose or decide my role in this relationship
And we sing as we're dancing around and around
We express ourselves through our actions and movements, circling each other in a repetitive pattern
Oh we sing as we're dancing around for the last time
We use our voices while we engage in our final dance together
You make me feel like I'm a superstition
Your actions or treatment towards me make me feel like an unfounded belief or myth
It's like you've always been afraid
It seems as though you have constantly carried a sense of fear or apprehension
But now I morph into a silent apparition
In this moment, I transform into a quiet and intangible presence
And I fade to black
I gradually disappear or become invisible, resembling the darkness of the unknown
'Cause there's nothing left to say
Because there are no more words or conversations that can alter the current situation
I'm falling far away
I am drifting further and further away from you
Fading every day
Dissipating or becoming less noticeable with each passing day
I feel it in my bones
I sense it deeply within myself, in the core of my being
I'm in this all alone
I am going through this experience completely by myself, without support or companionship
It's written down in stone
It is permanently recorded and unchangeable, set in stone
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Annalise Curtin, John Faye
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ratigan
the animation in this video is GREAT! excellent work.
usedfuzzbox
Love this, love them, and she looks great in this :D
Seb S.
Hummm... j'aime bien la tournure que prend votre musique, faut toujours un batteur dans un groupe ;-) Au plaisir de vous croiser à la Nef ou ailleurs
WiLLoRDrum
Le clip est vraiment sympa, sobre animé, la musique aussi :p
James Watts
This was really good last night good job guys
Humbert96
Ça sent le Jefferson Airplane par ici.
Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole
ringer !
J u L & M a T
yeah good video music ! see u les amis !
walendxweg
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