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Ghosts
Lonesome Leash Lyrics
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and an anchor's all i need to stay, to stay
look down my horizon when it calls to me it calls to me
and that question of where we end, it falls to me, it falls to me
sometimes we choose what lives inside us and wht does die
someteims we choose now a when we smile and when we cry
those are good days oh this i know, oh this i mean
coz there are ghosts, well i heard them say
that there are ghosts between us
i heard them say that there are ghosts between us
well i heard them say that there are ghosts between us
as we lay y'i hear them say there are ghosts between us
well as we lay, i heard them say...
i heard them say...
The song "Ghosts" by Lonesome Leash is a hauntingly beautiful representation of the feelings of nostalgia, loneliness, and longing for a connection that once was but has since faded away. The opening line "got an anchor in my suitcase today" suggests that the singer is on the move, but is carrying with them something that is grounding and has the power to keep them in one place. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the anchor is a symbol of a relationship or a past event that has left a deep impression on them. They look out onto the horizon, questioning where it all ends, knowing that the answer falls solely on them.
The chorus of the song speaks to a feeling that many people can relate to, the idea that there are ghosts that exist between us, the remnants of the past that we cannot escape. The use of the word 'ghosts' implies that these are intangible things that are felt but not seen, and that they have the power to haunt us even when we are trying to move on. The line "as we lay, I hear them say" suggests that the ghosts are present even in moments of intimacy, a reminder of what once was and the knowledge that it can never be again.
Overall, “Ghosts” is a poignant portrayal of the things that we hold onto as we move through life, and the way that those things can shape us and stay with us even as time goes on.
Line by Line Meaning
got an anchor in my suitcase today
I have found something that keeps me grounded and secure, like an anchor in my suitcase.
and an anchor's all i need to stay, to stay
I feel as though I only need this anchor to stay where I am, to keep myself grounded and not drift away.
look down my horizon when it calls to me it calls to me
When I see something on the horizon, I feel compelled to investigate it, to see what it has in store for me.
and that question of where we end, it falls to me, it falls to me
The question of where things will end up ultimately falls on me, and I feel the weight of that responsibility.
sometimes we choose what lives inside us and wht does die
We have the ability to choose what stays with us and what we let go of, what we nourish and what we allow to wither away.
sometimes we choose now a when we smile and when we cry
We can determine our own emotions, deciding when to be happy or sad, and what we should be feeling at any given moment.
those are good days oh this i know, oh this i mean
When we have control over our emotions and our choices, those are the good days, and I am confident that this is true.
cause now i lay awak i hope my thoughts dont pierce your dreams
I am lying awake at night, and I worry that my own thoughts and concerns might interrupt the peaceful dreams of those around me.
coz there are ghosts, well i heard them say
There is something haunting and ethereal in the air, and I can almost hear the whispers of the ghosts that inhabit this space.
that there are ghosts between us
These ghosts seem to be something that exists between us, something intangible that we cannot escape.
i heard them say that there are ghosts between us
The ghosts are not just in my own mind; others can sense them as well.
well i heard them say that there are ghosts between us
The thought of these ghosts is pervasive, and it seems that everyone is talking about them.
as we lay y'i hear them say there are ghosts between us
Even when we are lying down and trying to rest, the ghosts continue to make themselves known, haunting our every moment.
well as we lay, i heard them say...
Even in the silence, the whispers of the ghosts can be heard, reminding us that they are always there, lurking just beneath the surface.
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexb6433
I've got an anchor in my suitcase today,
and an anchor's all I need, to stay
Look out that horizon, it calls to me, it calls to me
and this question of where we end, it falls to me
Sometimes we choose what lives inside us and what does die
Sometimes we choose when we smile and when we cry
Those are good days, this I know, and this I mean
Now I lay awake, I hope my thoughts don't pierce your dreams
There are ghosts between us as we lay
I heard them say
that there are ghosts between us as we lay
@PhishinTesuque
I was lucky enogh to catch him in Santa Fe on Oct 5. Amazing performer and songwriter. Ghosts is my new favorite song.Thank you Walt
@dr.charleswatson8989
One of the best musicians I have ever seen live. Walt was playing with, Why Are We Building Such A Big Ship. They opened for O'death; even joining in and playing with them for their finale. Between the two bands, it was one of the best live performances I have ever had the pleasure of seeing.
@lecargo.webzine
Incredible artist and such a nice guy
@SillyBilly22
not nearly enough recognition for this man
@lecargo.webzine
You're so right !
@michaelhartharthart
Just so good.
@lecargo.webzine
You're right, let's check the other vidéos from this session ;-)
@StartTheEngine
I keep coming back to this. Merci Cargovideo!!
@breanimal618
amazing performance artist. he completely held everyone's attention at the show i was at in new Orleans. so happy I found you again
@lecargo.webzine
He is just increidble on stage (and so nice)