Geary has since released two other albums: 33 1/3 Grand Street in 2003 on sonaBLAST! Records and Ghosts in 2004 on Signature Sounds. Ghosts has turned gold and received critical acclaim in Ireland and the USA.He is best experienced live.
Mark Geary is released a new album, Opium, on 11th April 2008 on Independent Records.
Ghosts
Mark Geary Lyrics
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When you laid in the sand you said you saw
I don't know how much time we're given
Am I fighting for your fight to fail?
And then after you'd left the dream was broken
Just your shape in the sand
No words were needed
Fighting for your fight to fail
When you're driving your boats
And you're waving me in
Run around with your ghosts
Who're perpetually grinning
No, god only knows if you're calling me home
And I played in a band
And I thought about you
You said you'd lend me a hand
When you felt you could
I don't know how much time we're given
Fighting fire right to fill?
You're just a nail on a cross
With a call coming in now
Dividing your highs and your lows
But you won't let me in
You know god only knows if you're calling me home
When you're driving your boats
And you're waving me in
Run around with your ghosts
Who're perpetually sinning
God only knows if you're calling me home
The lyrics of Mark Geary's song "Ghosts" are somewhat enigmatic, involving themes of longing, loss, and the uncertainty of human relationships. Throughout the song, Geary ponders the meaning of life, love, and death, suggesting that these themes are interconnected and that our experiences are fleeting and often transitory. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as Geary muses on the ephemeral nature of existence: "When I laid in the sand I thought about you/ When you laid in the sand you said you saw/ I don't know how much time we're given/ Am I fighting for your fight to fail?"
Here, Geary seems to be questioning the purpose of his own existence, wondering if he is fighting for a cause that is ultimately doomed to failure. The lines "No words were needed/ I don't know how much time we're given/ Fighting for your fight to fail" suggest a sense of futility or despair, as if Geary's efforts are in vain or misguided. Yet, the refrain "God only knows if you're calling me home" suggests that he is still searching for a sense of purpose or meaning in his life, even as he confronts his own mortality and the inevitability of death.
The song also features several striking images, such as the lines "When you're driving your boats/ And you're waving me in/ Run around with your ghosts/ Who're perpetually grinning." Here, Geary seems to be describing a sense of isolation or disconnection from others, as if he is watching from afar as people around him live their lives. The idea of "ghosts" who are "perpetually grinning" suggests that these people are not truly happy or fulfilled, but are simply going through the motions of living without any real sense of purpose or direction.
Overall, "Ghosts" is a haunting and introspective song that touches on some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. Geary's lyrics are open to interpretation, yet they offer a poignant and insightful look at the fleeting nature of life and the search for meaning in an uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
When I laid in the sand I thought about you
As I lay on the beach, I couldn't help but think of you and wonder what you might be doing at that exact moment.
When you laid in the sand you said you saw
When you lay in the sand, you told me you could see something or someone that I couldn't see - perhaps the future or the past.
I don't know how much time we're given
I am uncertain about how much time we have in this world and in our relationship.
Am I fighting for your fight to fail?
I'm beginning to question whether all the effort I'm putting in to our relationship is even worth it if you're not willing to put in the same amount of effort.
And then after you'd left the dream was broken
Once you were gone, the fantasy or illusion of our relationship was shattered and I was left with reality.
Just your shape in the sand
All that was left of you was the imprint you left in the sand, a physical memory that will soon be washed away by the tide.
No words were needed
There were no words left to be said, our silence speaking volumes about the state of our relationship.
When you're driving your boats
As you go about your life and navigate through it, I can only watch from a distance and wonder what you're up to.
And you're waving me in
Despite being so far away from you, I still feel like you're beckoning me to come closer and be a part of your life once again.
Run around with your ghosts
You seem to be preoccupied with ghosts from your past and the memories they bring up, constantly running around with them and not able to fully move on.
Who're perpetually grinning
These ghosts that haunt you seem to be eternally joyful, as though they represent a happier time in your life that you are nostalgic for.
No, god only knows if you're calling me home
Despite my desire to reconnect with you, I'm unsure if you even want me to come back into your life or if I'm just imagining things.
And I played in a band
At some point in my life, I was part of a musical group.
And I thought about you
Even then, you were on my mind and I was reminiscing about our past together.
You said you'd lend me a hand
You promised to help me out when I needed it, and I believed you would follow through on that.
When you felt you could
However, it seems like that offer of help was contingent upon your own availability and willingness to help at the time.
Fighting fire right to fill?
I'm struggling to understand if I should keep putting out the fires in our relationship or if it's just going to create more problems in the future.
You're just a nail on a cross
In a cruel twist, it seems like you're the one who is causing me pain and suffering in this relationship, just like a nail on a cross.
With a call coming in now
Despite everything, I still hold out hope that you will reach out to me and try to make things right.
Dividing your highs and your lows
You seem to be caught between two extremes in your life - the highs of happiness and the lows of despair - and I'm not sure where I fit into that spectrum anymore.
But you won't let me in
No matter how much I try, you seem to be keeping me at a distance and not allowing me to fully be a part of your life.
Who're perpetually sinning
It's possible that the ghosts from your past are not always joyful, but that they keep popping up to remind you of your mistakes and regrets.
God only knows if you're calling me home
Despite my doubts and fears about our relationship, I still hold out hope that you will invite me back into your life and that we can make things work once again.
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Written by: GABRIELLE APLIN
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