Spirits

Spirits
Strumbellas Lyrics


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I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't

I been looking at the stars tonight
And I think, oh, how I miss that bright sun
I'll be a dreamer 'til the day I die
But they say, oh, how the good die young
But we're all strange
And maybe we don't wanna change

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go

I spent a lot of nights on the run
And I think, oh, like I'm lost and can't be found
I'm just waiting for my day to come
And I think, oh, I don't wanna let you down
'Cause something inside has changed
And maybe we don't wanna stay the same

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh

Oh, and I don't want a never-ending life
I just wanna be alive while I'm here
And I don't want a never-ending life
I just wanna be alive while I'm here
And I don't want to see another night
Lost inside a lonely life while I'm here

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh




But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles, oh

Overall Meaning

The Strumbellas' song "Spirits" is a powerful and emotional track that deals with themes of darkness, inner turmoil, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The song opens with the line "I got guns in my head and they won't go" which represents the feeling of being unable to shake off negative thoughts or emotions. The repetition of the line throughout the song drives home the point that these feelings are persistent and pervasive.


The second verse introduces the concept of dreaming and the idea that even though life can be difficult, it is important to hold on to hope and never stop dreaming. The line "And maybe we don't wanna change" reflects a fear of losing oneself to the darkness, even if it means staying the same. However, the gun still rattles in the background, a reminder of the persistent negative thoughts that continue to plague the singer.


The chorus is a powerful repetition of the main theme of the song, and the final verse introduces a sense of longing for something better. The line "I just wanna be alive while I'm here" indicates a desire to make the most of every moment, while the repeating gunshot sound suggests that the struggle with negative thoughts is ongoing.


Overall, "Spirits" is a deeply introspective song that speaks to the struggle many people face with mental health issues and the pursuit of happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

I got guns in my head and they won't go
I can't stop worrying about my problems and they keep circling in my head


Spirits in my head and they won't go
Negative thoughts and emotions are haunting me and I can't shake them off


I been looking at the stars tonight
I'm reflecting on my life and feeling nostalgic


And I think, oh, how I miss that bright sun
I long for happier times and feel like I'm stuck in a dark place


I'll be a dreamer 'til the day I die
I won't give up on my hopes and aspirations, even if they seem impossible


But they say, oh, how the good die young
People often romanticize those who die before their time, implying that they were too good for this world


But we're all strange
We all have quirks and unique traits that make us different from each other


And maybe we don't wanna change
Perhaps we're content with who we are and don't feel the need to conform to society's expectations


But the gun still rattles
Despite my attempts to ignore my problems, they still persist and affect me


I got guns in my head and they won't go
I can't escape from my negative thoughts or worries


I spent a lot of nights on the run
I've been avoiding my problems and running away from my responsibilities


And I think, oh, like I'm lost and can't be found
I feel like I'm directionless and don't know what to do with my life


I'm just waiting for my day to come
I'm hoping that someday things will get better and I'll be able to find happiness


And I think, oh, I don't wanna let you down
I don't want to disappoint the people who care about me or depend on me


'Cause something inside has changed
I've gone through a transformation or a shift in my mindset that has impacted my life


And maybe we don't wanna stay the same
Perhaps we should embrace change and not be afraid to try new things


Oh, and I don't want a never-ending life
I don't want to feel like I'm stuck in an endless cycle of misery


I just wanna be alive while I'm here
I want to make the most of my life and enjoy it to the fullest


And I don't want to see another night
I don't want to experience more loneliness or despair


Lost inside a lonely life while I'm here
I want to break free from my negative patterns and find fulfillment in my life


But the gun still rattles
My worries and negative thoughts are still present, despite my attempts to move on


The gun still rattles, oh
I can't escape from the problems that are plaguing me




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Pickett, Darryl James, David Ritter, Isabel Ritchie, Jeremy Drury, Joanne Setterington, Jonathan Hembrey, Simon Ward

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@SuperJumper

No it was allready known world wide 5 and 4 years ago

Tik tok gave it a second chance after it kinda died off

One thing of the rare times tiktok is good



Even tho now there are 99% of cringe plp singing this song



@thecarnival6316

Best lyrics ❤
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't

I've been lookin' at the stars tonight
And I think, oh, how I miss that bright sun
I'll be a dreamer 'til the day I die
And they say, oh, how the good die young?

But we're all strange
And maybe we don't want to change

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go

But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go

I spend a lot of nights on the run
And I think, oh, like I'm lost and can't be found
I'm just waiting for my day to come
And I think, oh, I don't wanna let you down

'Cause something inside has changed
And maybe we don't wanna stay the same

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go

But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh
But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh

And I don't want a never-ending life
I just want to be alive
While I'm here

And I don't want a never-ending life
I just want to be alive
While I'm here

And I don't want to see another night
Lost inside of lonely life
While I'm here

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go

But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh
But the gun still rattles, the gun still rattles, oh

Love you ❤🖤



@bronk6379

For any of you wondering the meaning, This song is about contemplating suicide and loneliness. When the narrator says I got guns in my head, he's talking about literally having guns in his head and he's thinking of pulling the trigger or just having thoughts of suicide and, he can't shake the thought of doing it. The "spirits" reference could be the voices in his head telling him to kill himself or possibly schizophrenia.

"I been looking at the stars tonight And I think oh, how I miss that bright sun"

This verse speaks to how the narrator is lonely. He's been staring at stars, which could be visions of him being happy or the life he wants, tonight, which is the state of loneliness that he's enduring. He wants the light, or happiness that comes with being surrounded by good people.

"But we're all strange And maybe we don't wanna change"

This part interests me a lot. He just talked about his loneliness but that doesn't necessarily mean he wants to leave that condition. He says that each person is strange in their own way. My take is that this person is very shy and has a very tough time being social and meeting people. While being lonely breaks this person down slowly, he doesn't have the confidence to break out of his shell and put himself out there. So he stays in isolation because it's all he knows and he'd rather be lonely than go to a party or talk to a group of people. It's sort of a vicious cycle that's on repeat.

"I spent a lot of nights on the run And I think oh, like I'm lost and can't be found I'm just waiting for my day to come"

The narrator can't escape loneliness because he can't be social. So when he says I'm lost and can't be found, really the only way to solve this problem is if certain people just meet him by chance and befriend him. Until then, he's just passing the days by and waiting for his time to exit this world.

"And I think oh, I don't wanna let you down Cause something inside has changed And maybe we don't wanna stay the same"

Now he's reaching this point where he can't live this sort of life anymore and he wants to take his life. He's had enough of being comfortable with being alone inside so he doesn't want to stay like this forever. The I don't wanna let you down part indicates that he's talking to someone about this, probably the closest person in his life. He doesn't want to take his life because he knows it will affect those that are closest to him.

"And I don't want a never ending life I just want to be alive while I'm here"

It's pretty straightforward, the narrator does not care about living a long time, but if he's going to be here he wants to live it to the fullest and make the most of it. His desire for a better life is still there but it's fading because he's realized he'll probably never escape his depression. It kind of makes sense too, if you're not going to enjoy life or bring other people joy, what's the point of hanging around? It's in his mind, a rational decision. Also notice in the song when the singer sings "here", his voice cracks and he sounds weak. It shows he's kind of on his last leg and is desperate.

"And I don't want to see another night Lost inside a lonely life while I'm here"

This line pretty much sums up the whole song.

There are many other alternative meanings to this song that make great sense too. Suicide is not the only meaning to it. It's interesting how it's so upbeat and kind of happy but the message is so dark. Hope this helped!



@The_A1206

Lyrics:
I got guns in my head but they won't go
Spirits in my head but they won't go

I've been looking at the stars tonight
And I think oh how I miss that bright sun
I'll be a dreamer till the day I die
But They say oh how the good die young

But we're all strange
And maybe we don't want to change

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles oh-oh
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won’t go

I spent a lot of nights on the run
And I think oh like I'm lost and can't be found
I'm just waiting for my day to come
And I think oh cause I don't want to let you down

Cause something inside has changed
And maybe we don't want to stay the same

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles oh-oh
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles oh-oh

Oh and I don't want a never ending life
I just want to be alive
While I'm here
And I don't want a never ending life
I just want to be alive while I'm here
And I don't want to see another night
Lost inside a lonely life
While I'm here

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits my head and they won't go
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits my head and they won't go

But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles oh-oh
But the gun still rattles
The gun still rattles oh-oh



@NAVI05

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I got this tune in my head & it wont go
All the time it repeats & it wont go

I got this tune in my head & it wont go
All the time it repeats & it wont go

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oh ho.......



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@cibisaransivaprakasam593

I m leaving this comment so that whenever someone like it I will come here back and listen to this masterpiece again❤

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