For the first 5 months, the band devoted their time to writing music. In June of 2014, Speaking With Ghosts traveled to Matt Dalton at 37 Studios in Detroit, Michigan, to record their debut EP, Searching For Direction. Upon returning, they shot a music video for the single off the EP, Enemy, in their hometown. The video can be found on their youtube channel, Youtube.com/speakingwithghosts . Since then, the band has worked non-stop to play shows and sell merchandise, furthering the band’s branding and awareness.
Speaking With Ghosts takes their influences from bands such as The Ghost Inside, Parkway Drive, August Burns Red, and The Color Morale. Like their influences, Speaking With Ghosts strives to maintain an upbeat, crowd-inclusive, exciting show that is both entertaining to watch and fun to listen to. For them, it’s not about money, fame, or being rock stars. It’s about one message and one goal: Shine Light and Inspire.
Enemy
Speaking With Ghosts Lyrics
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Why, why can't the lights just stay out? '
Cause when they're on I am lost.
And I, hate myself.
I know my life can never be the same.
When we were young I had no guilt, I didn't have to hide the shame.
Self loathing is the product of my enemy.
I see him in my reflection staring back at me.
You're the one I always had to run from.
Thought that I could trust you with everything.
Turns out my loved ones only want to hurt me.
Step back and fucking get away from. . .
You're the one I always had to run from.
And I can't believe that after everything I said to you, you still turned a blind…
I remember everything that you did to me as if it was the first time.
Time after time I repeated myself in hopes to get rid of all the nights that brought me here in the first place.
What more could you possibly take given the situation.
I've already given all there was to take.
So stay away from. . .
You're dead to me.
or can't you tell?
You've burned every bridge that you thought you had left.
So stay away from me.
Self loathing is the product of my enemy.
I see him in my reflection staring back at me.
Step back and fucking get away from. . .
You're the one I always had to run from.
Thought that I could trust you with everything.
Turns out my loved ones only want to hurt me.
Step back and fucking get away from. . .
You're the one I always had to run from.
run from.
RUN FROM, you and everything.
You've ever done to me.
I still don't see the point in living day by day.
When I always have to wake.
You see what you've done?
You pushed me to the edge again and now I'm ready to pull the plug.
So I'll take my voice and scream, for the ones who're just like me.
When this is all you hear, remember. . .
FUCK YOUR EVERY THING.
The lyrics of "Enemy" by Speaking With Ghosts seem to revolve around battling inner demons, which stem from a person’s past experiences. The song talks about someone who is haunted by their past and cannot escape it, resulting in a surge of self-loathing. The opening lyrics reveal that the person has recurring bad dreams despite trying to close their eyes and find solace. They feel lost whenever the lights are on and, as a result, hate themselves for being unable to erase the past. The person remembers their life when they were young, without the burden of guilt or shame, and how different things were back then. They now attribute their self-loathing to their "enemy," who they can see staring at them from their reflection in the mirror. This "enemy" is self-hatred or a manifestation of the events that caused them harm in the past.
Throughout the song, the person pleads with the "enemy" to stay away from them. They express their feeling of betrayal by a loved one, who they thought they could trust with everything but turned out to be the one who wanted to hurt them the most. They have given everything they had, and there is nothing left to take, but they're still being chased by their past. The person reaches a breaking point and threatens to "pull the plug," indicating their desperation in finding a way out of their misery. But they also vow to advocate for others going through the same thing, which they do by screaming "FUCK YOUR EVERYTHING" at the end of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night it's all the same, I close my eyes just to wake up to a bad dream.
I experience the same nightmare every night, where I wake up feeling desolate.
Why, why can't the lights just stay out? '
Why do the lights always have to be on, exposing me?
'Cause when they're on I am lost.
I feel completely disoriented when the lights are on.
And I, hate myself.
I despise my existence.
I know my life can never be the same.
My life is forever changed in a negative way.
When we were young I had no guilt, I didn't have to hide the shame.
I didn't experience guilt or shame when I was young, but now I have to hide it.
Self loathing is the product of my enemy.
My enemy is responsible for my self-hatred.
I see him in my reflection staring back at me.
I am reminded of my enemy when I see myself in the mirror.
Step back and fucking get away from. . .
You're the one I always had to run from.
Stay away from me, I have always tried to avoid you.
Thought that I could trust you with everything.
I believed that I could confide in you completely.
Turns out my loved ones only want to hurt me.
My loved ones have betrayed me and caused me pain.
run from.
RUN FROM, you and everything.
I want to escape from everything related to you and your actions.
You've ever done to me.
All the things you did to me in the past still affect me.
I still don't see the point in living day by day.
I don't see the purpose of continuing to exist day after day.
When I always have to wake.
I am constantly faced with the reality of my struggles.
You see what you've done?
Do you comprehend the harm you have caused?
You pushed me to the edge again and now I'm ready to pull the plug.
You have driven me to the brink of despair, and I am ready to end it all.
So I'll take my voice and scream, for the ones who're just like me.
I will speak out for those who are also struggling like me.
When this is all you hear, remember. . .
FUCK YOUR EVERY THING.
When you hear my voice, remember that I reject everything about you and what you have done to me.
Contributed by Charlotte N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nathan_something
Fucking criminally underrated metalcore band. You guys deserve so much more attention and praise. All your work is gold and no one can see.
@kingsizeblues616
True that
@wehrwulf9106
I'm getting some as I lay dying vibes! Awesome song guys!!
@folkmetalwarrior
I cannot BELIEVE that I haven't listened to you guys sooner!!!!! You guys kill it!!!! And your lead screamer has so much energy, I love it!!!!
@andrewtriphahn3716
Killing it Pat
@fadedcrown5566
Jeez does every one here scream? XD
Its awesome
@RancidAlien666
Hometown love!!!
@basedlordjorffy8651
Lit
@joshuadenson1841
I was today years old when I found this. FUCKING EPIC
@stayf0n
amazing