Production assistance comes from former Test Icicles member Dev Hynes, AKA Lightspeed Champion, who produced the sparse Unravel. Welsh has also worked beside Rhye’s Robin Hannibal, on Cold Front, released on July 15th through Polydor/Outsiders.
The debut album,'Soft Control, was released on January 19th, 2015 through Outsiders/ Polydor Records. It includes the singles Break The Fall, Undiscovered and Ghosts.
Welsh collaborated with Jonathan Lipsey, Greg Kurstin, Emile Haynie, Babydaddy and Amanda Ghost to write and produce the album, which also includes an duet with John Legend, Hardest Part.
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Ghosts
Laura Welsh Lyrics
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Footsteps, echo, glimmers of hate
Howling candles are blowing a sound
Why can't I tell you it's all going down?
And there's a sadness deep down in my soul
Hard times just won't let me go
I need you to help me through
Though I'm scared, and it's gone
Oh, I know we tore the fence that faces
And they're strong, I got them staring back at me
But my will is still strong, I won't let them take me in
I won't let them take me in
I won't let them take me in
Angels crying, lost in shame
Demons laughing, ain't a game
And there's a sadness deep down in my soul
Hard times just won't let me go
I need you to help me through
I can't lay these ghosts to rest
Don't run scared, and it's gone
Oh, I know we tore the fence that faces
And they're strong, I got them staring back at me
But my will is still strong, I won't let them take me in
Days roll on from dusk to dawn for all time, all time
My faith is grown, seeds we've sown, alright, alright
There's a sadness deep down in my soul
I need you to help me through
I can't lay these ghosts to rest
Though I'm scared, and it's gone
Oh, I know we tore the fence that faces
And they're strong, I got them staring back at me
But my will is still strong, I won't let them take me in
I won't let them take me in
I won't let them take me in
The lyrics of Laura Welsh's song Ghosts portray the inner turmoil of an individual who is haunted by her own past. The opening lines, "Bones shake, it's lonely, it's late/Footsteps, echo, glimmers of hate," depict the person's state of mind, which is full of anxiety and despair. She tries to find solace but is unable to escape the past. The "howling candles" can be interpreted as representing the tormented soul of the person, who is struggling to find redemption. She reveals that there is a feeling of sadness that is deep within her soul, and she feels trapped in her own struggles.
However, the chorus of the song declares that the person is not ready to give up. She needs someone to help her through her pain, and she is determined not to surrender to the "ghosts" that haunt her. The line "I won't let them take me in" is repeated throughout the song, depicting the person's resilience and fighting spirit. She acknowledges that the struggle is ongoing, and the days roll on, but she keeps her faith strong, hoping to overcome the pain.
Overall, the lyrics of Ghosts are an emotional portrayal of the inner struggles that people face when dealing with their past trauma. The song depicts the importance of having a support system to help one through such difficult times. Through the lyrics, Laura Welsh conveys the message of resilience and hope, inspiring the listener to keep their faith strong and fight their inner "ghosts."
Line by Line Meaning
Bones shake, it's lonely, it's late
I am feeling uneasy, isolated, and it's late at night
Footsteps, echo, glimmers of hate
I can hear footsteps echoing and I feel threatened, as if someone may hate me
Howling candles are blowing a sound
I hear the sound of flickering candles, which intensifies my feeling of uneasiness
Why can't I tell you it's all going down?
Why can't I explain to you that everything in my life is just falling apart?
And there's a sadness deep down in my soul
I am experiencing a profound sadness that seems to come from the very depths of my being
Hard times just won't let me go
I feel like I am trapped in a cycle of difficult times that just won't let me escape
I need you to help me through
I need someone to be there for me and help me get past these tough times
I can't lay these ghosts to rest
There are issues in my past that continue to haunt me, and I can't seem to move on from them
Though I'm scared, and it's gone
Despite feeling afraid and thinking that things are over, there is a glimmer of hope
Oh, I know we tore the fence that faces
I am aware that we have broken down barriers that were once in place
And they're strong, I got them staring back at me
Despite our efforts to move forward, there are still strong barriers that stand in our way
But my will is still strong, I won't let them take me in
Despite these obstacles, I am determined to stay strong and not let them defeat me
Angels crying, lost in shame
I imagine that the forces of good are weeping due to the hardships and troubles that I am facing
Demons laughing, ain't a game
It feels like the forces of evil are celebrating all the pain and difficulties in my life
Days roll on from dusk to dawn for all time, all time
Time continues to pass and I am still facing these difficulties
My faith is grown, seeds we've sown, alright, alright
Despite facing numerous challenges, my faith has only grown stronger
I won't let them take me in
No matter what happens, I refuse to let the difficulties and obstacles in my life defeat me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: LAURA WELSH, JONY LIPSY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Bones shake
It's lonely, it's late
Footsteps echo
Glimmers of hate
Howling candles
Are blowing us out
What can I tell you?
It's all going down
And there's a sadness
Deep down in my soul
Hard times
Just won't let me go
And I need you to help me through
I can't lay these ghosts to rest
And though I'm scared and it's dark
Oh, I know it's all a mess
They're faceless, and headstrong
I got them staring back at me
But my will is still strong
I won't let them take me in
I won't let them take me in
Angels crying
Lost in shame
Demons laughing
Playing the game
And there's a sadness
Deep down in my soul
Hard times
Just won't let me go
And I need you to help me through
I can't lay these ghosts to rest
And though I'm scared and it's dark
Oh, I know it's all a mess
They're faceless, and headstrong
I got them staring back at me
But my will is still strong
I won't let them take me in
The days roll on from dusk till dawn
For all time, all time
My faith is grown, the seeds we've sown
I'll be alright, alright
And there's a sadness
Deep down in my soul
And I need you to help me through
I can't lay these ghosts to rest
And though I'm scared and it's dark
Oh, I know it's all a mess
They're faceless, and headstrong
I got them staring back at me
But my will is still strong
I won't let them take me in
@adehudson
I'm here for PLL and I love the song
@irripichxadze49
Me too. I do love this tv serieeeeeeeeeees
@sarahribeiro8180
me too 😍😍😍😍
@beingCosy
She's so beautiful, her face is perfection...
@jannysims6689
I was watching pretty little liars when i heard it and shazam didnt work, im spanish so i repeat the same part of the episode again and again till i could understand something of the song to find it. Amazing song ♥️
@lissy9185
I'm german! I replait it 100 times like you too😂
@sophiamoore7154
My good taste in music brought me here
@videlos
Me too...I'm from Mexico and all those tv shows people mention on Laura's videos are not even aired here
@pazzmatt
When I heard this on Being Mary Jane, I set up and paused the TV. Then unpaused it to see if it was going to still hit me the same way. I stopped watching the show for about 30 minutes just listening to this song on repeat. It's beautiful.
@kinghenryofhighbury
pazzmatt BMJ brought me here too. Had to shazam the song