Ghosts And Demons
Lips Lyrics


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Ghosts and Demons in my hair
I tell them leave but they don't care
Twisted moon and circling sun
Wind wails, a storm has come
Knife cuts across the land
Mother Nature's heavy hand

And the world could crumble round me
I'm so lonely, I'm so lonely
Your clothes stay plastered to me
I'm so lonely, I'm so lonely

Night like this there will be no sleep
Sandman leaves me without a peep
My eyes are itching, my throat burns
Fever watches, awaits his turn
Ghosts and Demons fuss and fret
They'll be around for sometime yet





And I have reached the point of no return and that's a fact
I need a voice, a hand, a friend, something to pull me back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lips's song "Ghosts and Demons" depict a sense of isolation and vulnerability. The singer expresses feeling haunted by intangible forces, represented figuratively as ghosts and demons, which linger relentlessly. Despite the singer's attempts to dismiss them and ask them to leave, these forces remain indifferent to their pleas. The imagery of a twisted moon and circling sun suggests a sense of chaos and uncertainty in the world, while the wind's wailing and the impending storm symbolize the emotional turmoil within.


In the chorus, the singer expresses the deep loneliness they feel, as if the world is crumbling around them. The mention of clothes staying plastered suggests a physical and emotional clinging, perhaps symbolizing a desperate desire for comfort and connection. The second verse continues to describe the nightmarish state, with the absence of sleep and the physical discomfort of itching eyes and a burning throat. The fever is personified as an entity that watches and waits, adding to the sense of impending doom.


The bridge brings forth a sense of desperation as the singer acknowledges reaching a point of no return. They express a need for a voice, a hand, or a friend to pull them back from this despair. It portrays a longing for support and understanding, as well as a desire for someone or something to help them find their way out of this dark and lonely place.


Overall, "Ghosts and Demons" explores themes of isolation, vulnerability, and the search for connection in the face of internal struggles and external despair.


Line by Line Meaning

Ghosts and Demons in my hair
I am plagued by haunting thoughts and feelings


I tell them leave but they don't care
I try to push away these thoughts, but they persist


Twisted moon and circling sun
The world feels chaotic and uncertain


Wind wails, a storm has come
There is a sense of impending danger and turmoil


Knife cuts across the land
There is destruction and suffering all around


Mother Nature's heavy hand
The forces of nature are overwhelming and powerful


And the world could crumble round me
I feel like everything is falling apart


I'm so lonely, I'm so lonely
I feel deeply isolated and alone


Your clothes stay plastered to me
Your presence lingers with me, but it cannot fill the void


I'm so lonely, I'm so lonely
My loneliness intensifies


Night like this there will be no sleep
In nights like this, I cannot find rest or peace


Sandman leaves me without a peep
Even the Sandman cannot bring me sleep or dreams


My eyes are itching, my throat burns
I am consumed by discomfort and unease


Fever watches, awaits his turn
Illness and suffering are patiently waiting to take hold


Ghosts and Demons fuss and fret
The haunting thoughts and feelings continue to disturb and worry me


They'll be around for sometime yet
I know that these thoughts will persist for a while longer


And I have reached the point of no return and that's a fact
I have reached a moment where there is no going back, a turning point in my life


I need a voice, a hand, a friend, something to pull me back
I desperately need support and someone to help me find my way out of this dark place




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Stephanie Kate Brown

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