Ghosts
Ryan McMullan Lyrics

Mary come closer, is that you I see?
The singer is questioning if he really sees Mary standing in the rain. He is unsure whether or not it is actually her.

Why are you standing in the rain?
The singer is confused as to why Mary is standing outside in the rain. He is unaware of the reason behind it.

You look like you've had a few more than you'd care to admit
The singer notices that Mary appears to be intoxicated, but she doesn't want to acknowledge it.

Honey I'm in the same state as you
The singer admits that he is also drunk and shares the same feelings as Mary.

Were you really there with your lipstick smeared and your hair wild in the wind?
The singer is questioning if Mary was actually there or if he's just imagining things due to his intoxicated state.

Or is this one of those nights when I'm seeing things, again?
The singer is not sure if what he's seeing is real or if he's hallucinating again.

I'm reading in the years
The singer is reflecting on their past experiences with Mary and how they used to be.

Do you remember how we were?
The singer is asking Mary if she remembers how they used to be together.

When I couldn't get enough of you, you couldn't get enough of me
The singer and Mary used to be really into each other and could not get enough of each other's company.

We knew it should have been forever
The singer and Mary knew that they had a special relationship and it should have lasted forever.

And Mary we came pretty close
The singer and Mary almost had a perfect relationship, but something went wrong.

Now we are, we are, we are, Ghosts
The singer and Mary's relationship has now ended and they are both like ghosts- they have become strangers to one another.

Mary come closer, is there something wrong?
The singer is worried that Mary may be going through something difficult and wants to help her in any way he can.

Or is there someone that you need me to call?
The singer wants to know if Mary needs him to call someone for her help or assistance.

Cause you know I'd do anything for you
The singer is showing Mary his affection and is willing to do anything to help her in her time of need.

If you would just cross the street and ask me to
The singer wants Mary to come over to him and ask for his help.

Were you really there or is this just the whiskey, making a fool of me?
The singer questions if Mary was actually there, or if his intoxicated state is interfering with his senses and making him hallucinate again.

Mary give me a sign, am I losing my mind like I ought to be?
The singer is asking Mary if he's going crazy and losing his mind due to his current state.

Ghosts of a faded light
The singer and Mary's relationship no longer exists and is a distant memory.

Ghosts of a brighter day
The singer and Mary's relationship used to be great, but now it has become a distant memory of the past.

Oh Mary we were so alive
The singer reminisces on how happy he used to be with Mary and how alive he felt when they were together.

How did we end up this way?
The singer questions how their relationship turned into such a disappointing state.

Oh we are, we are, we are, we are, we are, we are ghosts
The singer and Mary's relationship is over and they are now like ghosts- two strangers who are no longer close to each other.

Ooh ooh ooh
This is simply a vocal riff, without any deeper meaning.