Ghosts
McMorrow James Vincent Lyrics
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And the moon's this spinning globe
Shedding light upon the road
The bird won't fly
And a bird without its wings is a low and tragic thing
We are ghosts
We are ghosts amongst these hills
To the ground beneath our feet
We are ghosts
We are ghosts amongst these hills
Pressing out along the shore
Pressing out along the shore
The mountain song
That is now the thoughts of thirds
And it's only to be heard
And though I'm gone
I will come again in spring
When the harvest can begin
We are ghosts
We are ghosts amongst these hills
From the trees of velvet green
To the ground beneath our feet
We are ghosts
We are ghosts amongst these hills
Pressing out along the shore
Pressing out along the shore
In James Vincent McMorrow's song "Ghosts," the lyrics speak to the ephemeral and transient nature of life. The first two lines create an image of the moon, which is often seen as a symbol of change and transformation in many cultures. The moon's light illuminates the path, but it also spins and moves, suggesting that nothing in life is permanent or fixed. The next line refers to a bird that won't fly, emphasizing the idea of something being unable to fulfill its purpose or potential. The line "And a bird without its wings is a low and tragic thing" is the most emotionally impactful and is a metaphor for the feeling of being trapped or helpless in life.
The chorus "We are ghosts amongst these hills" speaks to the idea of people being insignificant and fleeting in the larger scheme of things. The image of "trees of velvet green" and "the ground beneath our feet" are both examples of the beauty and constancy of nature, which serves to contrast with the transience of human life. The second verse continues this theme with the description of the "mountain song," which is heard but not seen. McMorrow suggests that though he is gone, he will return in the spring when new life is emerging, and the harvest can begin. This further emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and the idea of rebirth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
The moon holds the light
The moon illuminates the darkness of the night
And the moon's this spinning globe
The moon rotates around the earth in its orbit
Shedding light upon the road
The moon's light shows the way in the darkness
The bird won't fly
The bird cannot take flight
And a bird without its wings is a low and tragic thing
A bird that cannot fly is pitiful and sad
We are ghosts
We are beings that are no longer alive
We are ghosts amongst these hills
We are present in spirit among these hills
From the trees of velvet green
The lush green trees
To the ground beneath our feet
The very earth beneath us
Pressing out along the shore
Moving forward along the coastline
The mountain song
The sounds of the mountains
That is now the thoughts of thirds
The echoes and vibrations of the mountains
And it's only to be heard
It can only be listened to
And though I'm gone
Even though I am no longer here
I will come again in spring
I will return when the spring season comes
When the harvest can begin
When it's time to start gathering crops
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES MCMORROW
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Ghost Lyrics ;
The moon holds the light
And the moon's this spinning globe
Shedding light upon the road
The bird won't fly
And a bird without its wings
is a low and tragic thing,We are ghosts
We are ghosts amongst these hills
From the trees of velvet green
To the ground beneath our feet
We are ghosts
We are ghosts amongst these hills
Pressing out along the shore
Pressing out along the shore,The mountain song
That is now the thoughts of thirds
And it's only to be heard
And though I'm gone
I will come again in spring
When the harvest can begin,We are ghosts
We are ghosts amongst these hills
From the trees of velvet green
To the ground beneath our feet
We are ghosts
We are ghosts amongst these hills
Pressing out along the shore
Pressing out along the shore.
@pieckfinger7169
I was 12 when I first heard this song. And in what seemed like a very dark year and my obsession with twilight, this music felt like a light solace, melancholic in a way that's related to a yearning of home, like homesickness and being desolate. I have grown accustomed to it, which is quite suffocating because all I wanted actually is to be with someone who cares for me. I dont know what Im saying, but I hope to listen to this again someday. With a different sentiment.
@erickmachadoo
I live for reading these testimonies
@andyy41
i feel you...
@smnewport71
“For we know if our earthly house, this tent (the body), is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven…”. 2 Corinthians 5:1-2 “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ (Yeshua).” Philippians 3:20 “And not only this, but we also ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, we even ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons (and daughters) the redemption of our body.” Romans 8:23 ❤ Christ is returning soon to make right all the things that are wrong in this fallen world. ❤
@androidedoidao
i've never been a twilight fan, but damn, they got some cool songs
@wildwitchwest
that's absolutely a vibe. they went hard on those soundtracks and musical scores
@MiguelGustavoBonilla
The entire soundtrack is incredible...and the saga too....but we are not ready to discuss this...we just have to enjoy the good
@Zincwolf
This is the kind of music I love listening to when sitting in the passenger seat at night on a country lane or some other long lonely road with only the moonlight or the occassional lamppost to light the surroundings, besides the headlights
@hanstonra
❤
@suzystanek
Zincwolf Totally agree with that!! ❤