Ghosts
Mercurial Lyrics


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One million reasons for feeling empty
these new gods rise and they're growing weary
the ghosts of lust and the ghosts of leaving
the sacred lie that you keep believing

Leave you here in January
fear this life of ordinary
kill your reasons for seeking shelter
leave you here in January

So unsure digging down
I hate the way you tip this crown
no one here leaves alive
another reason to feed this fire

Oldest news of the latest tyrant
the paths we choose to appease desire
to spread our roots and begin to flower
a shameless love and a heart divided

Leave you here in January
fear this life of ordinary
kill your reasons for seeking shelter
leave you here in January
leave you here in January
leave you here in January





And now your is your chance
to be the liar you are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mercurial's song Ghosts speak to the feeling of being empty and lost, with no clear path forward. The lyrics suggest that there are many reasons for feeling this way, but despite this, people continue to cling to lies and illusions in order to avoid confronting the truth. The line "the ghosts of lust and the ghosts of leaving" suggests that these illusions are related to the desire for passion and excitement, but also the fear of losing that excitement. The lies we tell ourselves become "the sacred lie that you keep believing", allowing us to continue living in a comfortable but ultimately unfulfilling state.


The chorus of the song "leave you here in January, fear this life of ordinary, kill your reasons for seeking shelter" speaks to the fear of living an ordinary life, and the idea that we need to let go of our fears and illusions in order to truly live. The verse "so unsure digging down, I hate the way you tip this crown, no one here leaves alive, another reason to feed this fire" suggests the idea that we are all digging down deep within ourselves to confront our fears and desires, but that this process can be dangerous and even deadly.


The song also touches on themes of tyranny and shame, with the line "oldest news of the latest tyrant" suggesting that we are constantly facing new oppressors or challenges. The line "a shameless love and a heart divided" speaks to the idea of being torn between conflicting desires and beliefs.


Overall, the lyrics to Ghosts suggest a deep longing for something more meaningful in life, and a reluctance to let go of the illusions that keep us feeling safe and at ease. The song encourages listeners to confront their fears and live authentically, rather than clinging to comfortable lies.


Line by Line Meaning

One million reasons for feeling empty
There is an overwhelming number of reasons for feeling unfulfilled


these new gods rise and they're growing weary
Contemporary ideals are emerging and becoming tiresome


the ghosts of lust and the ghosts of leaving
The remnants of past romantic experiences linger


the sacred lie that you keep believing
You continue to hold on to a cherished falsehood


Leave you here in January
You are being stranded in the cold and desolate month of January


fear this life of ordinary
You are afraid of having an unremarkable existence


kill your reasons for seeking shelter
You must eliminate the excuses that hold you back from venturing out


So unsure digging down
You are uncertain and hesitant about your endeavors


I hate the way you tip this crown
Your arrogance is off-putting


no one here leaves alive
Everyone eventually succumbs to the inevitability of death


another reason to feed this fire
This realization sparks a desire to live life to the fullest


Oldest news of the latest tyrant
The enduring motif of tyrants throughout history is still relevant today


the paths we choose to appease desire
We make decisions based on our yearnings


to spread our roots and begin to flower
We strive to grow and thrive


a shameless love and a heart divided
Our love is uncompromising, but our loyalties are divided


And now your is your chance
You have an opportunity right now


to be the liar you are
To fully embrace your deceitful tendencies




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