Our Ghost
Little Red Lung Lyrics


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We soak this dead machine
When heavy handed see
Fire in our feet, push pedals on the reel,
Wish us, winded carry us, drifting deeper water,
Violent chase, so real, will lead back to each other
Tonight, our ghost will come home, woah
We are so young, so cold, so far
You rattle in your sleep,
Dying on your dreams of every heart's disease
You can't ask for what you need
I will shake and slip away, I heard it in your bed
Tonight our ghost will come home
We are so young, so cold, so far
To break these knuckles down
We are so small to beat our chest so loud to lose control
Tonight, our ghost will come home




We are so young, so cold, so far
Tonight, our ghost will come home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Our Ghost" by Little Red Lung speak to the challenging journey of two people trying to navigate through life, and in particular, their relationship. The song starts off with the line "We soak this dead machine," which creates a vivid image of a heavy, lifeless object being drenched in water. This machine is symbolic of their relationship - something that they are trying to revive and keep alive despite its flaws.


As the song moves forward, we hear about their struggles to keep their relationship together. The line "Fire in our feet, push pedals on the reel" suggests that they are actively trying to move forward, but it's not easy. They are often lost, drifting through rough waters, and fighting against their own feelings. At times, they even find themselves in situations that become intense and violent, but they know that they are always drawn back to one another.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and an intense need for connection. The repeated phrase "Tonight our ghost will come home" suggests that they are always searching for something greater than themselves, something that they can't quite grasp. At the same time, they are aware of their own limitations - "We are so young, so cold, so far" - and they struggle to find their place in the world. In the end, however, they remain committed to one another, willing to face whatever challenges come their way in order to keep their relationship alive.


Line by Line Meaning

We soak this dead machine
We pour our hearts into this lifeless contraption


When heavy handed see
When we apply our force with all our might


Fire in our feet, push pedals on the reel,
We feel an intense drive, pushing us to move forward with great speed


Wish us, winded carry us, drifting deeper water,
We hope for a strong gale to sweep us away, drifting us towards deeper experiences


Violent chase, so real, will lead back to each other
This wild pursuit feels so vivid, and will ultimately draw us closer together


Tonight, our ghost will come home, woah
Tonight, our memories and emotions will return to our hearts


We are so young, so cold, so far
We're inexperienced, distant, and emotionally detached


You rattle in your sleep,
You're disturbed and disquieted in your rest


Dying on your dreams of every heart's disease
You're tormented by nightmares of heartbreak and misery


You can't ask for what you need
You're unable to articulate your wants and desires


I will shake and slip away, I heard it in your bed
I'll try to leave behind my feelings, but I hear your troubled sounds in my own bed


To break these knuckles down
We'll work tirelessly to accomplish our dreams, even if it means getting injured


We are so small to beat our chest so loud to lose control
We feel insignificant, but still try to assert ourselves proudly, despite the risks


Tonight, our ghost will come home
Tonight, we'll be visited by our memories and the echoes of our past


We are so young, so cold, so far
We're still inexperienced, detached, and distant


Tonight, our ghost will come home
Tonight, we'll finally face the realities of our past, and confront our emotions head-on




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