Ghost Story
Radiator Hospital Lyrics
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I ain′t a monster, I ain't a vampire, so why won′t you let me in?
Do you think that you can go back to the haunted room where I loved you?
You wear a mask around the people that you are hiding from.
Taking candy from strangers never solved any problem.
Do you think that there's a reason to be afraid of the plans we made?
Are you listening when they whisper?
Are you afraid of the ghost?
The lyrics to Radiator Hospital's "Ghost Story" explore the fear and uncertainty that can come with love and relationships. The first two lines create a spooky atmosphere, questioning whether the unsettling presence outside the window is truly a ghost or just a tree rustling in the wind. The next line exclaims that the singer is not a monster or vampire, rejecting the idea of being something to fear. Rather, they want to be let in and loved, but the fear of rejection and vulnerability stands in the way.
The lines "You wear a mask around the people that you are hiding from. Taking candy from strangers never solved any problem" suggest that the person the singer is addressing is hiding something from the world, perhaps even from themselves. They are reminded that taking the easy way out, or engaging in fleeting pleasures, will not solve their issues. The final lines ask if the person is afraid of the plans they made together, hinting at a shared past or a future that was once envisioned. Yet the question remains whether the person is truly listening, or if they are too afraid of the "ghost" - the haunting memories or potential pain that comes with love.
Overall, "Ghost Story" is a haunting yet relatable exploration of the emotions that come with love and the fear of vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it the ghost outside your window, or is it the trees in the wind?
Do you find comfort in blaming your fears on the supernatural or do you realize that even ordinary things can be terrifying?
I ain't a monster, I ain't a vampire, so why won't you let me in?
I'm not someone or something that's going to cause you harm, so why won't you let me into your heart?
Do you think that you can go back to the haunted room where I loved you?
Do you think it's possible to revisit a place where our love existed but where now only pain and sadness remains?
You wear a mask around the people that you are hiding from.
You pretend to be someone you're not around those you're afraid of, trying to maintain your façade to avoid any confrontation.
Taking candy from strangers never solved any problem.
Accepting something from someone unknown and potentially dangerous will never resolve any issue, and instead, may even compound the problem.
Do you think that there's a reason to be afraid of the plans we made?
Is there any reason to be scared of the promises we made to each other? Are they worth doubting?
Are you listening when they whisper?
Can you hear the quiet and secret things others are saying behind your back?
Are you afraid of the ghost?
Are you fearful of the past that haunts you?
I'm not afraid of the ghost.
I'm not scared of the memories that linger in me.
Contributed by Thomas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.