Apparitions
Seabird Lyrics
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The notion to move your head doesn't work when you're stuck to the bed
No, doesn't work when you're stuck to the bed
And they all knew that I bought this house
I paid with my own blood and sweat
And who's gonna drive me out?
Those apparitions in the corner, I'll bet
So, bring it on. And, bring it on
So, bring it on. BRING IT ON
And don't you think you can bring those kids in this house
Don't walk away from me, don't put words in my mouth
If you use that kind of language in here, out you go
If you smoke that cigarette in here, out you go
Well, you thought you could get away with it this time around
Thought you could walk in at 4 A.M. without making a sound
Well, we don't really care what they think about our stupid songs
We just hope by the end that you'll all be singing along
The lyrics to Seabird's song "Apparitions" speak of the presence of ghosts or "apparitions" haunting the singer in his own house. He acknowledges their existence and the ways in which they try to scare him, but remains defiant in the face of their attempts to drive him out. The singer feels a deep sense of ownership of his home, having paid for it with his "own blood and sweat", and refuses to be intimidated by the apparitions that lurk in the corner. The chorus, with its repeated exhortation to "bring it on", expresses the singer's determination to face and overcome the spectral threats that confront him.
The song's second verse takes a sudden turn, addressing an unnamed antagonist who may be human rather than ghostly. The singer warns this person not to bring any children into the house, and threatens to throw them out if they use inappropriate language or smoke cigarettes indoors. The exact nature of this conflict is left unclear, but the tone suggests that the singer is fiercely protective of his home and unwilling to tolerate any disrespect or disruption. In the final lines, the singer reflects on his band's music and the joy it brings them, despite any criticisms or dismissals they may face from others.
Overall, "Apparitions" is a song about standing firm in the face of fear and opposition, whether from supernatural beings or human intruders. It speaks to the deep sense of pride and ownership we feel over the spaces we inhabit, and the lengths we will go to defend them.
Line by Line Meaning
The ghosts in my room wanted to scare me so badly
I feel terrified by the ghosts inhabiting my room who want to scare me.
The notion to move your head doesn't work when you're stuck to the bed
I am so afraid that I can't move or even turn my head while lying in bed.
No, doesn't work when you're stuck to the bed
My fear is so overwhelming that I can't break free from it.
And they all knew that I bought this house
The ghosts are aware that I am the owner of this house.
I paid with my own blood and sweat
I put in a lot of effort and hard work to buy this house.
And who's gonna drive me out?
I refuse to let the ghosts or anyone else force me out of my own home.
Those apparitions in the corner, I'll bet
I am certain that the ghosts are standing in the corner of my room.
So, bring it on. And, bring it on
I am challenging the ghosts to try and scare me even more.
So, bring it on. BRING IT ON
I am daring the ghosts to give me their worst and show me what they're made of.
And don't you think you can bring those kids in this house
I won't allow anyone to bring children into my home with the ghosts.
Don't walk away from me, don't put words in my mouth
I want to communicate clearly and assert myself so that no one misunderstands me or tries to manipulate me.
If you use that kind of language in here, out you go
I am setting clear rules and boundaries about what behavior is acceptable in my house.
If you smoke that cigarette in here, out you go
I won't tolerate smoking inside my house, and I am willing to enforce this rule.
Well, you thought you could get away with it this time around
Someone has tried to do something wrong or illegal and thought they could escape without consequences.
Thought you could walk in at 4 A.M. without making a sound
This person attempted to sneak into my house unnoticed in the middle of the night.
Well, we don't really care what they think about our stupid songs
I don't care if others don't appreciate or respect the music I make.
We just hope by the end that you'll all be singing along
Despite the criticism, I hope that my music will connect with people and bring them joy.
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.