Spirits
OSKAR O. Lyrics

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I dreamt in Bali today
The air this morning tastes like last time i came
Should i′ve gone back to LA?
Fuck with those cross country trains

I saw your spirits at the general store
Say a little' prayer that you don′t buy anymore
I don't need nobody rockin' the boat

I don′t wanna be someone who can′t be alone
Just wanna built a house where i like to go
Close the curtains when i feel like fuckin' with you
I don′t need nobody rockin' the boat already
Six months i′ve been bored at home already
Six months i've been bored at home already
Six months i′ve been bored at home already

Girl playin' some kind of game
Your breath this morning tastes like things we not say
Say you were out with your friends
Well I was with somebody and guess what he said?

I sell you spirits at the general store
Say a little' prayer that you don′t buy any more
I don′t need nobody rockin' the boat
I don′t wanna be someone who can't be alone
Just wanna built a house where i like to go
Close the curtains when i feel like fuckin′ with you
I don't need nobody rockin′ the boat already
Six months i've been bored at home already

Saw you on your way to church
Pack of spirits in your purse
Blew me like a piece of gum
Held me like a loaded gun
Saw you on your way to church
Pack of spirits in your purse
Blew me like a piece of gum
Held me like a loaded gun
(Loaded gun)

I sell you spirits at the general store
Say a little' prayer that you don′t buy anymore
I don′t need nobody rockin' the boat
I don′t wanna be someone who can't be alone, yeah)

Just wanna built a house where i like to go
Close the curtains when i feel like fuckin′ with you
I don't need nobody rockin′ the boat already
Six months i've been bored at home already

I sell you spirits at the general store
Say a little' prayer that you don′t buy anymore
I don′t need nobody rockin' the boat
I don′t wanna be someone who can't be alone
Just wanna built a house where i like to go
Close the curtains when i feel like fuckin′ with you
I don't need nobody rockin′ the boat already
Six months i've been bored at home already

Saw you on your way to church
Pack of spirits in your purse
Blew me like a piece of gum
Held me like a loaded gun
Saw you on your way to church
Pack of spirits in your purse
Blew me like a piece of gum
Held me like a loaded gun
(Loaded gun)

So I watched the road
Longer than I'll ever know

Never wanna watch you go
I′m a fucking ghost

Overall Meaning

The song "Spirits" by Oskar O. is a moody and contemplative track that explores themes of solitude, uncertainty, and regret. The opening verse begins with Oskar musing on a dream he had about Bali, noting that the air "tastes like last time" he was there. He questions whether he should have returned to Los Angeles instead, lamenting the cross country trains he had to endure. The lyrics suggest a sense of restlessness and a desire for change or escape.

The chorus is haunting and repetitive, emphasizing Oskar's desire for solitude and autonomy. He declares that he doesn't want anyone "rockin' the boat" and wants to build a house where he can be alone with his thoughts. The second verse introduces a female character who seems to be involved in some kind of affair, as Oskar references her "breath" and the fact that she was "out with your friends." However, he expresses a sense of detachment from the situation, suggesting that he doesn't want to be "someone who can't be alone."

As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more surreal and abstract. Oskar sees the female character on her way to church with a pack of spirits in her purse, which he likens to a loaded gun. The repeated refrain of "I sell you spirits at the general store" adds to the dreamlike quality of the lyrics, evoking a sense of disconnect from reality.

Overall, "Spirits" is a complex and introspective song that explores themes of isolation, longing, and disillusionment. Its haunting melodies and vivid imagery create a sense of melancholy and introspection that draws the listener in.

Line by Line Meaning

I dreamt in Bali today
The singer dreamt about being in Bali.

The air this morning tastes like last time i came
This particular morning reminded the singer of the air in Bali from their previous visit.

Should i′ve gone back to LA?
The singer is considering whether or not they should have gone back to LA instead of staying in Bali.

Fuck with those cross country trains
The artist is expressing frustration towards dealing with cross country trains.

I saw your spirits at the general store
The artist is referring to seeing the person's alcohol spirits at a store.

Say a little' prayer that you don′t buy anymore
The singer is hoping that the person doesn't continue to buy alcohol.

I don't need nobody rockin' the boat
The singer doesn't want anyone to cause any issues or problems.

I don′t wanna be someone who can′t be alone
The artist doesn't want to be someone who needs constant company and can't be alone.

Just wanna built a house where i like to go
The artist wants to build a house in a location they enjoy being in.

Close the curtains when i feel like fuckin' with you
The artist wants to be able to hide and avoid the person if needed.

Six months i′ve been bored at home already
The singer has been bored at home for six months already.

Girl playin' some kind of game
The artist is referring to the person as a girl who is playing some sort of game.

Your breath this morning tastes like things we not say
The singer can tell by the person's breath that they have been doing or saying things they shouldn't be.

Say you were out with your friends
The person is claiming to have been out with their friends.

Well I was with somebody and guess what he said?
The singer was with someone else and is implying the person's actions have caused jealousy or frustration in the singer.

Saw you on your way to church
The artist saw the person on their way to church.

Pack of spirits in your purse
The person is carrying alcohol in their purse.

Blew me like a piece of gum
The person disregarded the singer, treating them like a piece of gum to be chewed and discarded.

Held me like a loaded gun
The person held onto the singer, potentially causing harm or danger.

So I watched the road
The artist watched the road.

Longer than I'll ever know
The artist watched the road for a long time.

Never wanna watch you go
The artist doesn't want to see the person leave.

I′m a fucking ghost
The singer is expressing feeling invisible or forgotten.

Writer(s): Oskar O.

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