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.
Sound
Spookyghostboy Lyrics
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Or are we just waiting?
I'll be fine on my own
And I'm tired of saying
We made up a world of our own
No bruises, cuts, or broken bones
We made up a world of our own
Time is frozen in a mold
The above lyrics from Spookyghostboy's song 'Sound' convey the feeling of being in a state of wistful contemplation, perhaps waiting for something to happen, but also feeling okay with being alone. The first line, "are we ready to start or are we just waiting?" suggests that the singer is questioning whether they should take action or wait for something to happen. The following line, "I'll be fine on my own/and I'm tired of saying" implies that the singer is fully capable of being alone, but may have been asked or pressured to wait for others.
The second half of the verse contains a hopeful message about how the singer and their partner have created a safe and happy place together. They've built their own world, free of the physical pain (bruises, cuts, or broken bones) that can come from the real one. The final line, "time is frozen in a mold," conveys that this special place they've created is timeless, and that they're trying to hold onto it as long as they can.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Sound' highlight the themes of waiting and creating one's own safe place.
Line by Line Meaning
Are we ready to start
Are we mentally and emotionally prepared to begin?
Or are we just waiting?
Or are we hesitating and procrastinating?
I'll be fine on my own
I am self-sufficient and don't need anyone else's help.
And I'm tired of saying
I am exhausted from constantly articulating the same thing.
We made up a world of our own
We created a unique reality just for ourselves.
No bruises, cuts, or broken bones
There is no physical pain in our imaginary world.
We made up a world of our own
We fabricated a universe exclusively for us.
Time is frozen in a mold
Time appears to be stationary and immobile in our self-made realm.
Contributed by Eva M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.