In 2012 they released the album Pardon My English and dropped the slash from their name to mark a departure from ironic formalism.
Born With A Nervous Breakdown
Phantom/Ghost Lyrics
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Leads to the palace of wisdom
I still miss them
Their names are legion on my way
Come in and stay all through the night
And hold me tight
It's such a bore
And believe me
You never know when it's enough
Until you know when it's more than enough
Born with a nervous breakdown
Born with a nervous breakdown
Born with a nervous breakdown
Born with a nervous breakdown
In "Born With A Nervous Breakdown," Phantom/Ghost sings of a journey down an old road leading to the palace of wisdom. The singer expresses a sense of loss and loneliness, yearning for the comfort of those he misses on his journey. The line "Their names are legion on my way" suggests that the singer has encountered many people on his journey, but also that he is haunted by memories of those who are gone. The chorus repeats the phrase "Born with a nervous breakdown," emphasizing the singer's sense of internal turmoil and struggle.
The lyrics suggest a deep longing for connection and stability, but also a sense of resignation to the unpredictable nature of life. The line "You never know when it's enough / Until you know when it's more than enough" acknowledges how difficult it can be to recognize when we are reaching our limits, and how we often only realize this once we have already gone too far. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song underscores the singer's feeling of being trapped in this cycle of anxiety and instability.
Overall, "Born With A Nervous Breakdown" offers a poignant and introspective exploration of the human condition, grappling with themes of loss, longing, and the search for meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
This old road
Life's journey that we have been traversing
Leads to the palace of wisdom
Our experiences and struggles lead us to attain knowledge and wisdom
I still miss them
The memories of our past experiences, both good and bad, still linger in our minds
Their names are legion on my way
The people and events that have affected our lives, both positively and negatively, remain with us throughout our journey
Come in and stay all through the night
Sometimes we need someone to be there for us all through the night, to comfort us and give us hope
And hold me tight
To support and keep us from falling apart or giving up in times of trouble
Please do not leave me anymore
We need people to stand by us in difficult times rather than leaving us alone to fend for ourselves
It's such a bore
Living life without meaningful and inspiring connections with others can lead to a lack of fulfillment and boredom
And believe me
An expression of the sincerity of the plea for understanding, support, and encouragement
You never know when it's enough
It is hard to recognize and appreciate what we have until we've gone through challenging times or lost what we hold dear
Until you know when it's more than enough
Only in difficult times can we better appreciate and truly value the things and people that matter most to us
Born with a nervous breakdown
From birth, we are imperfect beings, born with vulnerabilities and susceptibilities to the stresses and difficulties of life
Born with a nervous breakdown
Our imperfections and weaknesses can sometimes manifest as a nervous breakdown, a state in which we feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with life's challenges
Born with a nervous breakdown
Acknowledging that the human condition predisposes us to breakdowns and difficulties, but also acknowledging that we still have the ability to overcome and rise above them
Born with a nervous breakdown
Repetition of the line serves to reinforce the message that we are all imperfect, but also capable of overcoming and learning from our struggles
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DIRK VON LOWTZOW, THIES MUENTHER
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