There is another artist with the same name:
2. Soviet is also a band from Dallas, Texas that was founded in 2010 by guitarist/vocalist John Spies and drummer Andrew Weir. After trying out several bassists, the duo finally stuck with Richy Brown. Their first EP, "Forever Today," was released online in January of 2011. Available for download at sovietmusic.bandcamp.com
"With nods to Japandroids, the Black Lips and others of that ilk, and a boasting a flair not unlike longtime DC9 favorites Teenage Cool Kids out of Denton, the young group's early output is an impressive one. Forever Today is an impressive collection of pop-indebted, jangly garage rock, filled with all the angst (and apathy) that you'd expect from college dropout Spies and his young collaborators." - Pete Freedman of the Dallas Observer
Ghosts
Soviet Lyrics
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Come and show us a sign, I need to know its true
Such a longing space I was drawn into
Caught up in its design, the ghosts keep haunting you
I listen for the sound thats coming through
We can never go back to a point of view
We can never go back the ghosts keep haunting you
Caught in the state of
A forgotten mess
Running in stages time will surely crash
With the passing of seasons
Can make the feelings last
All my sentiments remain
Dancing on to break these chains
No one ever is to blame
Moving through the astral plane
The time we knew just keeps passing through
Come and show us a sign i need to know what's true
Such a longing space i was drawn into
Caught up in its design, the ghosts keep haunting you
I listen for the sound that's coming through
We can never go back to a point of view
I've gone off track while slipping through the cracks
It's getting harder to let go and let the memories back
Everybody dies as we fade to black
It's getting harder to really know what keeps me holding back
Discontents they fall like rain
Dancing on to break these chains
No one ever is to blame
Hearts can never be constrained
(Change:)
Falls like rain
Falls like rain
Falls like rain
Falls like rain
Falls like rain
Hearts can never be constrained
(Outro)
The time we knew just keep passing through
Come and show us a sign, I need to know its true
Such a longing space I was drawn into
Caught up in its design, the ghosts keep haunting you
I listen for the sound thats coming through
We can never go back to a point of view
We can never go back the ghosts keep haunting you
The lyrics of "Ghosts" by Soviet speak of the passing of time and how the ghosts of the past continue to haunt us. The song starts with a sense of longing for something that is true and real, yet seems elusive, as the ghosts of the past keep coming back to haunt the singer. The melody is haunting and it captures the feeling of being trapped in a state of limbo, unable to move forward.
The second verse talks about the history that we are caught up in, and how it can feel like a forgotten mess. It speaks of how time runs in stages and how the passing of seasons can make our feelings last. The third verse talks about the struggle of holding onto memories and how they can hold us back from moving forward. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that we can never go back to a point of view and that the ghosts of the past will always keep haunting us.
One interesting fact about the song "Ghosts" by Soviet is that it was released as the third single from their album "We Are Eyes, We Are Builders" in 2008. The album was well received by critics and fans alike and was labelled as one of the best albums of the year by various publications.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it has been covered by various artists, including Lisa Mitchell and Josh Pyke. The song has also been featured in various television shows, including "Grey's Anatomy" and "The L Word".
The chords of the song are as follows:
Verse: Am, F, C, G
Chorus: C, G, Am, F
In the outro, the chords are played as:
Am, F, C, G, C, G, Am, F, C.
Line by Line Meaning
The time we knew just keep passing through
The present moves on and time never stops
Come and show us a sign, I need to know its true
I need a sign to confirm my beliefs
Such a longing space I was drawn into
I was captivated by a feeling of yearning
Caught up in its design, the ghosts keep haunting you
I'm trapped and haunted by past memories
I listen for the sound thats coming through
I am trying to stay aware and conscious
We can never go back to a point of view
We can never return to the way things were
Our history is a chrysalis
Our past is a cocoon that holds and shapes us
Caught in the state of
Stuck between
A forgotten mess
A mess that's now forgotten by most
Running in stages time will surely crash
Time moves in phases and is bound to collide
With the passing of seasons
As time goes by
Can make the feelings last
Memories can endure as time passes
All my sentiments remain
All my emotions live on
Dancing on to break these chains
Dancing to break free from restrictions
No one ever is to blame
No one can be held accountable
Moving through the astral plane
Traversing through the spiritual realm
I've gone off track while slipping through the cracks
I've lost my way as I try to navigate through the cracks
It's getting harder to let go and let the memories back
It's becoming difficult to forget and remember at the same time
Everybody dies as we fade to black
As we near the end, our breaths fade and our vision darkens
It's getting harder to really know what keeps me holding back
I'm struggling to identify what's preventing my progress
Discontents they fall like rain
Frustrations fall like raindrops
Hearts can never be constrained
Emotions can't be controlled or limited
Falls like rain
Like raindrops
Hearts can never be constrained
Emotions can't be controlled or limited
The time we knew just keep passing through
The present moves on and time never stops
Come and show us a sign, I need to know its true
I need a sign to confirm my beliefs
Such a longing space I was drawn into
I was captivated by a feeling of yearning
Caught up in its design, the ghosts keep haunting you
I'm trapped and haunted by past memories
I listen for the sound thats coming through
I am trying to stay aware and conscious
We can never go back to a point of view
We can never return to the way things were
We can never go back the ghosts keep haunting you
We can't escape from the past memories that haunt us
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mrki Mrkic
GHOSTS LYRICS
(Chorus:)
The time we knew just keep passing through
Come and show us a sign, I need to know its true
Such a longing space I was drawn into
Caught up in its design, the ghosts keep haunting you
I listen for the sound thats coming through
We can never go back to a point of view
We can never go back the ghosts keep haunting you
(Verse:)
Our history is a chrysalis
Caught in the state of
A forgotten mess
Running in stages time will surely crash
With the passing of seasons
Can make the feelings last
(Pre Chorus:)
All my sentiments remain
Dancing on to break these chains
No one ever is to blame
Moving through the astral plane
(Chorus:)
The time we knew just keeps passing through
Come and show us a sign i need to know what's true
Such a longing space i was drawn into
Caught up in its design, the ghosts keep haunting you
I listen for the sound that's coming through
We can never go back to a point of view
MT
Sometimes you randomly look up songs on YouTube and end up finding this masterpiece, absolutely love it!!!
Damian Starks
Yes exactly that is why I subscribed to this channel !
Tom Taplin
One of the most undiscovered and underrated tunes in recent memory.
Mrki Mrkic
GHOSTS LYRICS
(Chorus:)
The time we knew just keep passing through
Come and show us a sign, I need to know its true
Such a longing space I was drawn into
Caught up in its design, the ghosts keep haunting you
I listen for the sound thats coming through
We can never go back to a point of view
We can never go back the ghosts keep haunting you
(Verse:)
Our history is a chrysalis
Caught in the state of
A forgotten mess
Running in stages time will surely crash
With the passing of seasons
Can make the feelings last
(Pre Chorus:)
All my sentiments remain
Dancing on to break these chains
No one ever is to blame
Moving through the astral plane
(Chorus:)
The time we knew just keeps passing through
Come and show us a sign i need to know what's true
Such a longing space i was drawn into
Caught up in its design, the ghosts keep haunting you
I listen for the sound that's coming through
We can never go back to a point of view
Damian Starks
Thanks for laying out the words for us.
Marvel83'
This is amazing, I'm not a big fan of remixes, I preffer original tracks. But honestly this is truly brilliant. Silent Gloves nailed it again like each of his remixes..
Jose Mateo
A truly masterpiece in this channel. Great song. Very good lyrics.
Ouranos
Masterpiece I found accidentally. Thank for putting out this love.
Silent Gloves
Welcome. :)
B Gábor
one of the best music of the 80s!!!