2. Late is also the name of a rapper and record label owner from Wolverhampton, UK.
3. Late is also a rockband from Amersfoort, the Netherlands.
4. Late! a pseudonym used by Dave Grohl. Using this he recorded the Pocketwatch album released on the now defunct indie label, Simple Machines, as part of their Tool Cassette Series. Recorded on December 23, 1990 and July 23 & 27, 1991.
Something To Believe In
Late Lyrics
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Like a shadow in the distance
Cautiously I slowly start to breathe
Slowly taste you in the air
Invisible
You're just a ghost
Stand up, because I'm not alone here
I can feel you floating through me
Should this be a new disease of me
Planning intoxication?
Cautiously I start to lose my feet
As you're breathing down my neck
You're just a ghost
Invisible
You're just a ghost
I feel lost, when you're here
So surprising, how did you find me?
And all I want is the truth
You're just a ghost
Invisible
You're just a ghost
I feel lost, when you're here
So surprising, how did you find me?
And all I want is the truth
But you're just a ghost
But you're just a ghost
Yeah, you're just a ghost
In this song, the singer encounters a mysterious presence that they compare to a ghost. The lyrics convey a sense of the ghostly nature of this presence, emphasizing its invisibility and intangibility. The mention of seeing the presence as a shadow in the distance suggests that it first catches the singer's attention, making them curious about its nature. As they cautiously start to breathe and sense the presence in the air, the lyrics imply that it begins to have an intoxicating effect on them.
The second verse further explores the singer's feelings towards this presence. They express a sense of not being alone, as they can feel the presence floating through them. The mention of it potentially being a "new disease" suggests that it has a profound impact on the singer's emotional state. As they start to lose their footing and feel the presence breathing down their neck, the lyrics convey a feeling of being overwhelmed and unsettled, akin to being haunted by a ghostly entity.
The chorus repeats the notion that the presence is just a ghost, highlighting its insubstantial nature. The singer admits feeling lost and surprised by the presence's ability to find them. They express a desire for truth, suggesting a longing for clarity and understanding in relation to this mysterious presence. The repetition of the phrase "But you're just a ghost" emphasizes the singer's realization that this presence may never offer the truth they seek.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of fascination, unease, and longing in the face of a presence that remains elusive and enigmatic. The ghostly nature of this presence symbolizes its intangibility and the emotional impact it has on the singer, leaving them yearning for answers that may never be found.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand up, I just saw you
Acknowledging the presence of someone who has been noticed
Like a shadow in the distance
Comparing the person to an intangible figure that is far away
Cautiously I slowly start to breathe
Taking in air with caution and apprehension
Slowly taste you in the air
Gradually perceiving the essence of the person in the environment
You're just a ghost
Referring to the person as an ethereal being
Invisible
Unseen or imperceptible
Stand up, because I'm not alone here
Being prompted to rise due to the presence of others
I can feel you floating through me
Sensing the person's presence profoundly
Should this be a new disease of me
Questioning if the intense connection is detrimental
Planning intoxication?
Contemplating the allure of losing oneself in the person
Cautiously I start to lose my feet
Gradually surrendering control and stability
As you're breathing down my neck
Feeling the person's proximity and influence
I feel lost, when you're here
Experiencing disorientation and confusion when the person is present
So surprising, how did you find me?
Expressing astonishment at the person's discovery or connection
And all I want is the truth
Desiring sincerity and honesty
But you're just a ghost
Recognizing that the person remains intangible or elusive
Yeah, you're just a ghost
Reiterating that the person is an incorporeal presence
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