Ghosts
Run Dorothy Lyrics


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Walked straight with whispers and shivers, heading nowhere.
Maybe I've lost what I don't know.
Maybe I was lost all along.
The cool blue breeze of the night is piercing through my sleeves and it's tearing through my skin
Should I keep silent or let it peel this heavy disguise that braces me.

Held to the memories drifting away
with eyes closed I could still see through everything.

Skimmed through the pages
Tracing the fading lines before it all disappears.

Ran across a darkened hall that lead to this unsettling crash of moments.
With phrases that completely erases the color from these spaces.
A reel that's missing interesting scenes.

Like a spark of light illuminating beating hearts, a ghost that played as the wind,
glided as it embraced me.
Ignite a spark of light, illuminate the hollowed hearts. A ghost that's capturing the shallow sound of your breathing.

Of your breathing.





Maybe I was lost all along.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Run Dorothy's song Ghosts describe the feeling of being lost and uncertain in life. The singer walks with whispers and shivers, directionless and unsure of where they are headed. They question whether they have lost something important, or if they were lost all along. The cool blue breeze of the night represents a piercing force that cuts through their skin, an unsettling metaphor for the harsh realities of life. The singer is torn between keeping silent and maintaining their existing persona, or allowing the wind to peel back their "heavy disguise" and reveal their true self.


The second verse of Ghosts describes the singer holding onto fading memories and tracing the lines before they disappear completely. They run across a darkened hall that leads to unsettling crashes of moments, wherein phrases erase the color from their surroundings. The reel that once played interesting scenes is now missing key moments, highlighting the singer's sense of loss and disorientation. The following lines offer a glimmer of hope, describing a spark of light that illuminates beating hearts and embraces them. The titular ghosts are described as capturing the shallow sound of breathing, likely representing the singer's own anxieties and insecurities.


Overall, the lyrics to Ghosts are deeply introspective and reflective, exploring themes of loss, uncertainty, and the struggle to find one's true self.


Line by Line Meaning

Walked straight with whispers and shivers, heading nowhere.
I felt lost and directionless, and the chilly night air was making me uneasy.


Maybe I've lost what I don't know.
I'm starting to think that I've lost something important, but I can't quite put my finger on it.


Maybe I was lost all along.
It's possible that I've been lost and searching for something my whole life without realizing it.


The cool blue breeze of the night is piercing through my sleeves and it's tearing through my skin
The cold wind is cutting through my clothes and making me feel exposed and vulnerable.


Should I keep silent or let it peel this heavy disguise that braces me.
I'm debating whether to continue hiding my true self or to let this situation expose the real me, despite how uncomfortable and scary it may be.


Held to the memories drifting away
I'm clinging to fading memories that are slipping through my fingers.


with eyes closed I could still see through everything.
Even with my eyes shut, I feel like I can see and understand what's happening around me.


Skimmed through the pages
I quickly looked through some documents or records.


Tracing the fading lines before it all disappears.
I'm trying to remember details that are fading away before they're completely gone.


Ran across a darkened hall that lead to this unsettling crash of moments.
I hurried through a dimly lit hallway, unsure of what to expect, and stumbled upon a chaotic and overwhelming situation.


With phrases that completely erases the color from these spaces.
The words being spoken are so bleak and negative that they drain all the joy and energy from the room.


A reel that's missing interesting scenes.
The story or situation is lacking exciting or captivating moments.


Like a spark of light illuminating beating hearts, a ghost that played as the wind, glided as it embraced me.
In this eerie and unsettling moment, an intangible force passed through me like a gust of wind, making my heart race with fear and excitement.


Ignite a spark of light, illuminate the hollowed hearts. A ghost that's capturing the shallow sound of your breathing.
May the light of hope and inspiration fill those who feel empty and lost. A ghostly presence is watching and listening, perhaps waiting for a chance to connect.


Of your breathing.
Reiterating that the presence is honing in on the sound of the listener's breathing.




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@jeffreyilagan6022

much like! very wow!

@toffeeLAX

I'm already a fan! Gujab guys. Hope I can see you in one of your gigs

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Mga idol! Parang recorded ver lang. Tsk. Husay!

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