Ghosts
M. Shinoda Lyrics

She said
The singer introduces a conversation they had about something mysterious.

This is not about a poltergeist
The subject being discussed is not related to a ghostly presence that moves objects.

Not about a phantom that glows at night
The conversation is not regarding a ghostly being that emits light in the dark.

But there are things we don't know and I
However, there are still unexplainable things, and the artist is willing to keep an open mind about them.

Don't have another choice but an open mind, oh
The artist feels compelled to approach these mysteries with an open mind, despite the skepticism of others.

And I know what they'll say
The singer is aware of the doubts and criticism that others will express.

I'm trying to make sense of what no one can explain
The singer is attempting to understand something that cannot be rationalized or understood by others.

But I've been having dreams that after I'm awake
The artist has had dreams that seem to manifest themselves the very next day after waking up.

Play out in reality the very next day
These dreams seem to come true, implying a deeper meaning or explanation that cannot be fully explained.

So I play along
The artist indulges others by pretending not to believe in the mysterious events taking place.

I nod my head when they say I'm wrong
The singer agrees with others when they dismiss the possibility of supernatural occurrences.

But each night falls and away I run
The artist seeks understanding by exploring the supernatural in secret, away from the criticism of others.

On the other side till the daylight comes
The singer explores the supernatural until morning, when the rational world intervenes.

And when the lights go down
When night falls and the ordinary world fades away.

I see things I can't explain
The singer witnesses unexplainable phenomena, beyond scientific or rational comprehension.

Calling out my name
The supernatural entities seem to call out to the artist in a personal way.

Holding every memory close
The artist cherishes the memories of these supernatural encounters, even if they are inexplicable.

Tonight is for our ghosts
This particular night is for acknowledging the existence of spirits and supernatural entities.

This is not about you and me
The singer insists that this subject matter does not involve the relationship between two people.

I can't bring back how it used to be
The artist cannot restore a previous state of normalcy before the supernatural events began to occur.

And I know what I do believe
The artist has faith in the existence of supernatural entities, even if others do not.

But I've already seen what I couldn't see, oh
The artist has already witnessed supernatural events that were previously beyond their understanding.

Is there something in the air
The singer feels a strange presence in their surroundings.

There but never there
The supernatural presence seems to be both ephemeral and persistent.

Ghosts
The singer is referring to the supernatural entities.

Tonight is for our ghosts
This night is a time to contemplate and acknowledge the presence of supernatural entities.