Ghosts
Robben Ford Lyrics


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Ghost Of c Man

1st vs:
Can you hear me calling
Calling as I'm going down
Can't you see me falling
You only got to turn around
1c
I'm here with you today
But I might as well be miles away
It's hard to understand

Chorus:
clone no matter where I am
I'm only the ghost of a man

2nd vs:
Ever seen the bottom
It looks a long way to the top
You get these blues and you got'em
It feels like they'll never stop

Water won't you clean my soul
Wash me down and make me whole




Lift me up this very day
cnd carry me away

Overall Meaning

In "Ghosts of a Man" by Robben Ford, the lyrics depict a sense of isolation and detachment from others. The singer feels as though they are reaching out for help and connection but are met with indifference. The opening lines, "Can you hear me calling, Calling as I'm going down," express a desperate plea for attention and acknowledgement. The singer wants someone to notice their struggle and offer support. However, the following line, "Can't you see me falling, You only got to turn around," suggests that despite their efforts, those around them are oblivious to their pain.


The chorus, "I'm only the ghost of a man," further emphasizes the profound feeling of being invisible and insignificant. The singer feels as though they are barely present, as if they have become a mere apparition. They long for someone to truly see them and recognize their existence.


The second verse introduces the concept of hitting rock bottom and experiencing enduring sadness, as expressed in the lines, "Ever seen the bottom, It looks a long way to the top, You get these blues and you got'em, It feels like they'll never stop." The singer is engulfed in a cycle of despair and it seems like there is no escape.


The final lines of the song, "Water won't you clean my soul, Wash me down and make me whole, Lift me up this very day, And carry me away," resonate with a yearning for redemption and release. The singer seeks purification and salvation from their troubles, asking for a transformative experience that will uplift and free them.


Overall, "Ghosts of a Man" explores themes of loneliness, alienation, and the desire to be seen and understood. It captures the emotional struggle of feeling like an invisible presence in the world, yearning for connection and relief from inner turmoil.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you hear me calling
Do you have the ability to perceive my cry for help?


Calling as I'm going down
Pleading for assistance as I am spiraling into despair


Can't you see me falling
Are you not able to witness my descent into sadness and despair?


You only got to turn around
All it takes is for you to change your perspective and pay attention


I'm here with you today
Physically present in your presence at this moment


But I might as well be miles away
However, emotionally, I feel distant and disconnected


It's hard to understand
Difficult to comprehend and grasp the depth of my struggle


No matter where I am
Regardless of my physical location


I'm only the ghost of a man
I exist as a mere shadow, lacking substance and vitality


Ever seen the bottom
Have you ever experienced the lowest point of existence?


It looks a long way to the top
The journey to recovery and happiness seems arduous and distant


You get these blues and you got'em
These feelings of sadness and melancholy are consuming


It feels like they'll never stop
They seem endless, as if they will persist indefinitely


Water won't you clean my soul
Water symbolizes purification, and I seek cleansing and renewal


Wash me down and make me whole
Through this purification, I hope to regain my sense of completeness and well-being


Lift me up this very day
Elevate me from this state of despair and sadness immediately


And carry me away
Transport me to a place or state of liberation and peace




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