Ghosts
John R. Miller and the Wolves Lyrics
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Breaking the lines and bury what's coming
This common sense you're ignoring
'Cause you're next up to fall out with not dealing
With all the doubt you still are not facing
Forget the world's reaction to this
Always known but never could savor
Press play repeat then start the cycle
That's been feeding on me
Everyday I keep digging a deeper grave
In God we
Mistrusted
The truth left
All of us disgusted
A toast to the ghosts in our home
Still alive
Gave all they had for a flag
But the dream has died
But the dream has died
I think that you've said enough
No thank you for warning us
So obvious my mistake
You think that I won't give up
I've gone and I've had enough
So what I've left miles away
In God we
Mistrusted
The truth left
All of us disgusted
A toast to the ghosts in our home
Still alive
Gave all they had for a flag
But the dream has died
But the dream has died
But the dream has died
In God we
Mistrusted
In God we
Mistrusted
The lyrics to Ghosts by John R. Miller and the Wolves delve into themes of denial, doubt, disappointment, and loss of faith. The first few lines of the song speak to the avoidance of a looming problem, where the singer chooses to bury the issue instead of dealing with it. The chorus, "In God we mistrusted, the truth left all of us disgusted," suggests a loss of faith in a higher power or authority figure. The ghosts mentioned in the song are likely symbols for the memory of those who have fallen or died for a cause, with the dream (potentially the American Dream) represented by the flag now deceased.
The line "Chemical attraction that I've always known but never could savor" could be a metaphor for a desire that the singer recognizes but is unable to fulfill. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the sense of disillusionment and frustration, questioning the very foundations on which the singer's beliefs were built. Despite this, there is a hint of admiration or respect for the ghosts, who gave all they had for something bigger than themselves and their sacrifice should not be forgotten. The final repetition of "In God we mistrusted" could also signify a final abandonment of faith or hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Down!
We're about to face a challenging situation.
Breaking the lines and bury what's coming
We're trying to hide the upcoming issues by pretending they don't exist.
This common sense you're ignoring
You're ignoring the obvious signs and not using your common sense.
'Cause you're next up to fall out with not dealing
If we don't deal with this issue urgently, bad things will happen to us.
With all the doubt you still are not facing
You're not facing your doubts and uncertainties, which is making the problem worse.
Forget the world's reaction to this
We shouldn't care about how others perceive our actions or decisions.
Chemical attraction that I've
I'm attracted to something that's not good for me despite knowing it.
Always known but never could savor
I've always known what I want, but I can't have it.
Press play repeat then start the cycle
We keep repeating our mistakes and continue the vicious cycle.
That's been feeding on me
This cycle is draining my energy and causing me harm.
Everyday I keep digging a deeper grave
Every day, we're getting ourselves in deeper trouble by not taking action.
In God we
We're losing our trust in God and religion.
Mistrusted
We've lost faith and trust in everything.
The truth left
The truth has abandoned us, and we're left in darkness.
All of us disgusted
We're all feeling disgusted and disillusioned with the world.
A toast to the ghosts in our home
Let's honor and remember those who have passed in our lives.
Still alive
Even though they're gone, their memories still live on.
Gave all they had for a flag
Our loved ones sacrificed everything for something they believed in.
But the dream has died
Sadly, that dream has now perished.
I think that you've said enough
I don't need your advice or opinions anymore.
No thank you for warning us
I don't appreciate your attempts to warn us because it's too late now.
So obvious my mistake
I now realize my error, and it's apparent.
You think that I won't give up
You underestimate my determination to let go.
I've gone and I've had enough
I've moved on and reached my limit with this situation.
So what I've left miles away
I've put this behind me, and it's nowhere near me anymore.
In God we
We're still losing our faith in God and religion.
Mistrusted
We're questioning everything and trusting no one.
In God we
We're still struggling with our faith and beliefs.
Mistrusted
We've lost faith in ourselves and others.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: John Arnold Boecklin, Max Karon, Tommy Vext
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GospelHym20488
My husband and I lost our 23 yr old son 6 days ago when this came out, it showed up on his Facebook feed. Believe what you may but this song was given to us. My husband and I are not doing well and we needed this song! Thank you!
@wesadams1774
Sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family 🙏 💐
@danieldoucet1617
So sorry to hear. That’s a tough pill to swallow. Celebrate his life everyday. I wish you both some sense of peace.
@tysonrunningrabbit9113
Dam I lost two uncle's this year they where Cowboys... They would give advice that they never sugarcoat anything . They were street fighters , fighting Other Blackfeet cowboys violent men. They loved this kind of songs . Still have smart violent strong hearted men in my family. We was born Blackfoot 1st cowboy comes 2 nd our ancestors were warriors and war chiefs on the back of horses.
@yoitsdaman
I don’t know you but I love you and my thoughts are with you and your husband. Please enjoy your Sunday.
@MonicaLee929
I can tell you that he may not physically be with you but spiritually he's even closer and when you ache the most he comforts you. The love y'all share is eternal and nothing can take that ever. Talk to him cuz he's listening.
@towndrunkjr.5420
Tyler doesnt know what to do with his hands without his guitar. I feel this....
@keithwaynejones
can’t beat the ol hands behind the back like liam
@bryantsmead4787
Agree! Good tunes! Might have been better if they would have let Tyler play! May never know!
@wutm8565
I love how Tyler doesn't ever try to out sing or make a song another's song his own. He just adds some of him to it. Fuckin hell man