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.
Just fine
Spookyghostboy Lyrics
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i called yr number on my phone
and asked you for directions in my car
and i can't sleep, i'm up at night
yr in my ear and i'm alright
i'm trying not to put it on the line
and i am so tired of losing sleep
i just want to keep you around
you make me feel alright
you make me feel like everything is gonna be just fine
well, i remember vividly
i can't believe it's happening
the perfect picture burning to the ground
then suddenly, it all makes sense
i push the sigh of my own regrets
and focus on the constant ringing sound
and i am so tired of losing sleep
i just want to keep you around
you make me feel alright
you make me feel alright
you make me feel like everything is gonna be just fine
The lyrics of Spookyghostboy's song "Just Fine" are introspective and deal with themes of insecurity and uncertainty in a relationship. The first paragraph talks about the songwriter's struggle with finding his way back home and how he seeks directions from his partner. The words "trying not to put it on the line" suggest that he wants to take things slow and not push the other person away. The phrase "you're in my ear and I'm alright" could metaphorically mean that the person's voice is comforting and provides some stability. The singer is also struggling with sleeplessness, indicating a sense of unrest and anxiety.
In the second paragraph, the singer references a "perfect picture burning to the ground", which indicates some kind of catastrophic failure in the relationship. However, there is a sense of reconciliation with the line "suddenly, it all makes sense". The singer seems to accept that this failure was perhaps necessary for growth and development. The "constant ringing sound" could be a metaphor for the persistence of the other person's love, and the singer recognizes the importance of holding onto it. The repetitive line "you make me feel alright" reinforces the idea of the other person's supportive influence.
Overall, the song is an ode to the importance of love and support in one's life, even during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
well, i forgot the way back home
I am lost and do not know where to go because I cannot remember how to get home.
i called yr number on my phone
I called your phone number for help.
and asked you for directions in my car
I asked you for directions while driving my car.
and i can't sleep, i'm up at night
I am unable to sleep and I stay awake at night.
yr in my ear and i'm alright
Your presence comforts me and makes me feel okay.
i'm trying not to put it on the line
I am trying not to be too direct or vulnerable in expressing my feelings.
and i am so tired of losing sleep
I am exhausted from staying awake and losing sleep.
i just want to keep you around
I want to have you close to me and not lose you.
you make me feel alright
Your presence and actions make me feel okay.
you make me feel like everything is gonna be just fine
You give me a sense of reassurance that everything will work out in the end.
well, i remember vividly
I have a clear recollection of what happened.
i can't believe it's happening
I cannot accept or process the fact that something is occurring.
the perfect picture burning to the ground
An ideal situation or scenario is falling apart or being destroyed.
then suddenly, it all makes sense
Suddenly everything becomes clear and understandable.
i push the sigh of my own regrets
I try to move on and not dwell on my own feelings of regret and disappointment.
and focus on the constant ringing sound
I turn my attention to the persistent and distracting noise around me.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.