Ghost
Pontus Janninge & Billie The Vision & The Dancers Lyrics
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I don't believe in ghosts but there is a ghost under my bed
He keeps me awake at night and he scares the shit out of me
He said: ""I'm here to keep you worried and I am here to fight you
I'm here to make you cry, I'm a ghost so I got the right to""
He makes my body cold and he makes my body shiver
He demands so much from me and I cannot deliver
""You belong to now Pablo no matter what they say
So don't keep beggin' me to leave you Pablo cause I'm here to stay
And I'm gonna get you Pablo somehow, I'm gonna mess your mind up
I'm gonna pump in death in you and I'm gonna break you slowly""
Once in a while when I fall asleep then he comes to me in nightmares
""You cannot escape from me, I'm a demon you got to deal with""
I don't expect any love from you but could you leave me alone for a while?
Am I the only one around who deserves the presence of demons?
""You belong to now Pablo no matter what they say
So don't keep beggin' me to leave you Pablo cause I'm here to stay
And I'm gonna get you Pablo somehow, I'm gonna mess your mind up
And I'm gonna pump in death in you and I'm gonna break you slowly""
The lyrics of "Ghost" by Pontus Janninge & Billie The Vision & The Dancers delve into the dark and haunting presence of a ghost that the singer feels under their bed. Despite not believing in ghosts, the presence of this spectral figure disrupts their peace and torments them at night. The ghost is depicted as malevolent and menacing, taunting the singer with intentions to cause fear and distress.
The ghost takes on a menacing persona, proclaiming its purpose to keep the singer worried, to fight them, and to make them cry. The ghost's chilling effect on the singer's body is highlighted, conveying a sense of unease and vulnerability. The ghost asserts its authority, claiming the right to instill fear and manipulate the singer's emotions and mental state.
As the ghost continues to assert its dominance over the singer, it emphasizes that the singer belongs to the present moment, and no matter what others say, the ghost is there to stay. The ghost's threats intensify, promising to infiltrate the singer's mind with thoughts of death and to slowly break them down mentally. The relentless presence of the ghost in the singer's life is portrayed as suffocating and inescapable.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of acceptance of one's inner demons and the struggle to coexist with them. The singer questions their worthiness to be haunted by such a malevolent entity, hinting at a deeper exploration of the internal conflicts and struggles they face. The repeated refrain underscores the ghost's relentless pursuit of the singer's mental well-being, illustrating a psychological battle between the singer and the haunting presence that lurks beneath their bed.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe in ghosts but there is a ghost under my bed
I may not believe in supernatural entities, but I feel haunted by a presence that lurks under my bed
He keeps me awake at night and he scares the shit out of me
This ghostly figure causes me sleepless nights and fills me with fear
He said: "I'm here to keep you worried and I am here to fight you
The ghost declares his intention to constantly worry me and engage in battle with me
I'm here to make you cry, I'm a ghost so I got the right to"
Claiming the authority of his ghostly nature, he threatens to make me cry
He makes my body cold and he makes my body shiver
His presence chills me to the bone and sends shivers down my spine
He demands so much from me and I cannot deliver
This ghostly figure places heavy demands upon me that I cannot fulfill
"You belong to now Pablo no matter what they say
"You are now under my control, Pablo, regardless of external influences
So don't keep beggin' me to leave you Pablo cause I'm here to stay
Resisting my pleas for release, the ghost insists on staying by my side
And I'm gonna get you Pablo somehow, I'm gonna mess your mind up
Threatening to disturb my peace of mind, the ghost vows to have a profound impact on me
I'm gonna pump in death in you and I'm gonna break you slowly"
Promising a slow torment, the ghost speaks of instilling a sense of death within me
Once in a while when I fall asleep then he comes to me in nightmares
Even in moments of sleep, this haunting figure appears in my dreams
"You cannot escape from me, I'm a demon you got to deal with"
Conveying that escape is impossible, the ghost indicates that I must confront this demonic force
I don't expect any love from you but could you leave me alone for a while?
While not anticipating kindness from the ghost, I appeal for a brief period of solitude
Am I the only one around who deserves the presence of demons?
Questioning whether I am the sole recipient of these haunting entities' attentions
Lyrics © Mars Music AB
Written by: JOHN DUNSO, LARS ERIC TOMAS LINDQUIST
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