The first EP from Spookyghostboy, "The Forest Summer EP", was released on July 21st, 2012. Critical reception was largely positive, with one such reviewer calling the newly-minted "ghost-pop" genre "really, really cool."
Following the both commercial and critical success of "Forest Summer", Thomas released a new EP in October of 2012. "XVII", a noticeably darker and more cohesive release, saw Thomas exploring the inherent melancholy of the fall and winter seasons. This, along with up-tempo single "rad cats", made "XVII" a much more successful release from Spookyghostboy.
Hall of Fame
Spookyghostboy Lyrics
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God knows I've been trying everything
Tell me what you want, tell me what I want
I know that I'm always lost
Did you know that I would sink just like you wanted me to
Or was it convenient?
And now I'm slipping in a forest fire trying to save what is left of me.
Did you know from the start, I'll fall for almost anything?
And everything.
I will open up the door, and tell you all my favorite things
And how I thought I broke my arm in the middle of last Spring
And you won't really care at all, a smile fixed until I'm dead
And I will play you all the songs, that I have stuck inside my head
A waste of space and air and time, please make me think that you are mine
You can ignore me everyday, I'm in the rebel hall of fame
And I am sorry.
In “Hall of Fame,” Spookyghostboy sings about trying to understand a relationship that has gone sour. He asks for the meaning behind the actions of his partner and ponders if she had a plan all along, and questions if it was what she truly wanted. He wonders if she knew he would sink, as if it was all part of a plan. Spookyghostboy acknowledges that he falls for almost anything and may not be the best at reading situations. He talks about how he opens up to her about his life experiences, but it seems she doesn’t care.
The chorus highlights the disconnect between two people who are not on the same page. Spookyghostboy sings, “I will open up the door, and tell you all my favorite things / And how I thought I broke my arm in the middle of last Spring / And you won't really care at all, a smile fixed until I'm dead / And I will play you all the songs, that I have stuck inside my head.” He acknowledges that she may not care but he still holds onto hope, simply wanting to believe that she is his. He recognizes that he is being ignored but he is still present in her mind, as she has metaphorically inducted him into the “rebel hall of fame” – a place for people who don’t follow the rules. The ending line “And I am sorry” signifies the realization that the relationship isn’t working, and perhaps it is Spookyghostboy's fault for trying everything to make it work despite the red flags.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what it means, tell me what it means
I'm struggling to understand something, I need you to help me make sense of it
God knows I've been trying everything
I've put in a lot of effort, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for
Tell me what you want, tell me what I want
I need clarity on what we both want in this situation
I know that I'm always lost
I'm aware that I don't have a clear sense of direction
Did you know that I would sink just like you wanted me to
Were you intentionally trying to bring me down and make me fail?
Or was it convenient?
Did my downfall serve some kind of purpose for you?
I'm sure you put a lot of thought into both of those words.
I suspect that your words were carefully calculated for a specific effect
And now I'm slipping in a forest fire trying to save what is left of me.
I'm in a dangerous situation and struggling to protect myself
Did you know from the start, I'll fall for almost anything?
Were you aware that I'm gullible and easily fooled?
And everything.
I'm not just easily fooled, I'm willing to believe almost anything
I will open up the door, and tell you all my favorite things
I'm willing to be vulnerable and share personal information with you
And how I thought I broke my arm in the middle of last Spring
I'm willing to share even embarrassing or less-important details about myself
And you won't really care at all, a smile fixed until I'm dead
You're not really invested in our interaction and are just going through the motions
And I will play you all the songs, that I have stuck inside my head
I'm hoping to connect with you through shared interests, even if it's only music
A waste of space and air and time, please make me think that you are mine
I feel worthless and am desperate for your attention and affection
You can ignore me everyday, I'm in the rebel hall of fame
You can treat me poorly, but at least that means I'm something memorable to you
And I am sorry.
Despite everything, I regret the way this has all turned out
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jacquelineroland4691
This is so beautiful ❤️
@hythapea13
I love Conor Lynch
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love u too blake