Ghostie
Punchline Lyrics


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I am
I am more than you see
My confidence is buried deep beneath
It comes out once a week
(Or sometimes less)
I know
I know
I know what I said
Don't act like you didn't push me to the edge
We'll be back maybe

Actually, I'll only be gone for a few days
And then I'll be back with a new face
Maybe I made a mistake
Based on my skin, looks like I'm the snake

Who needs sleep when you can sing to your feet?

I've made a huge mistake or free at last, but either way
You won't forget those pictures, even if you burn the hard copies
You have a million names and one of them explains it all to me
Why do you think I call you 'Ghostie'?
Mostly because you're impossible to see

The sun leaks down to a spot on this block
Where we met in the winter wearing two pairs of socks
The cold was forgotten
I saw your smile open
Fell in love
And then out
There's no doubt
You're still a spider
And a liar
You've taken everything
You're still a spider
And a liar
You've taken everything

I've made a huge mistake or free at last, but either way
You won't forget those pictures, even if you burn the hard copies
You have a million names, and one of them explains it all to me
Why do you think I call you 'Ghostie'?
Why do you think I call you 'Ghostie'?
Why do you think I call you... anything

Maybe you've made a huge mistake
Or free at last back in PA
You won't forget those pictures
I'll bet you a million dollars
We've made a huge mistake
Or free at last
We'll find out in a few days, a few days, a few days
Singing hope is just this thing that holds us down (down)
Singing hope is just this thing that holds us down (down)





Hope is just this thing that holds us down (down...)

Overall Meaning

Punchline's song Ghostie presents the struggle of fighting one's inner demons and the turmoil caused by deceitful actions of others. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer feels misunderstood by others and hides their true self by burying their confidence deep inside. Only occasionally does the singer feel strong enough to reveal their true self, which may be indicative of social anxiety.


Moving forward, the second verse brings in another character called 'Ghostie.' It is not clear who this character is or what they represent exactly, but they seem to be a constant reminder of the singer's mistakes. The reference to 'pictures' suggests that Ghostie could be a representation of a past event or relationship that still haunts them. Ghostie is also described as someone who is impossible to see, which further adds to the ambiguity of this character.


The chorus implies that the singer may have made a 'huge mistake' in their actions or decisions concerning Ghostie, but regardless, they will be back in a few days with a new face. The final lines of the song suggest that hope, which can be seen as a positive force, can also hold one down and prevent them from moving forward.


Overall, the lyrics of Ghostie are enigmatic, and the meanings behind them are open to interpretation. Nevertheless, the song aptly captures the emotions of feeling lost, anxious, and haunted by past events or relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I am
I exist, I am alive


I am more than you see
I am deeper than just what you see on the surface


My confidence is buried deep beneath
My self-assurance is suppressed, hidden below my surface


It comes out once a week (Or sometimes less)
I only express my self-confidence sporadically


I know
I am aware


I know what I said
I am aware of the words I spoke


Don't act like you didn't push me to the edge
You contributed to pushing me to my limit, so don't pretend otherwise


We'll be back maybe
We might return later


Actually, I'll only be gone for a few days
In reality, I will only be absent temporarily


And then I'll be back with a new face
When I return, I will have a different appearance


Maybe I made a mistake
It is possible that I erred


Based on my skin, looks like I'm the snake
Because of my skin tone, it seems as though I am deceitful


Who needs sleep when you can sing to your feet?
Sleep is unnecessary when you can sing and dance instead


You won't forget those pictures, even if you burn the hard copies
You will still remember what those photos depict, even if you destroy the physical copies


You have a million names and one of them explains it all to me
You go by many names, and one of them holds all the answers I seek


Why do you think I call you 'Ghostie'? Mostly because you're impossible to see
I refer to you as 'Ghostie' because you are hard to find, both literally and figuratively


The sun leaks down to a spot on this block
The sunlight seeps through and illuminates a specific location in this neighborhood


Where we met in the winter wearing two pairs of socks
We encountered each other during the wintertime, bundled up with two layers of socks


The cold was forgotten
The low temperature was no longer a thought in our minds


I saw your smile open
I witnessed your mouth widen into a smile


Fell in love
I developed romantic feelings for you


And then out
But those feelings quickly dissipated


There's no doubt
I am not uncertain


You're still a spider and a liar
You are still a cunning, deceitful individual


You've taken everything
You have absconded with and stolen all of my possessions or emotions


Maybe you've made a huge mistake or free at last back in PA
You might have made a grave error, or perhaps you have finally found freedom back in Pennsylvania


I'll bet you a million dollars
I am willing to wager a substantial sum of money


We've made a huge mistake or free at last
We either made a significant error or finally escaped from something


We'll find out in a few days, a few days, a few days
We will discover the truth in a matter of days


Singing hope is just this thing that holds us down (down)
Discharging optimistic vibes can actually bring us down


Hope is just this thing that holds us down (down...)
Believing in better things can weigh us down




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