Taking On Poseidon is an upcoming 5-piece metal band from Austin, TX
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Band Members:

Matt Fourman - Lead Vocals
Skylar Harpole - Drums/Singing
Richie Davis - Bass
Koda Pratt - Guitar
Justin Page - Guitar

New EP Daydreamer out now! Get it on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/daydreamer-ep/id925728746

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Ghost Town
Taking On Poseidon Lyrics

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The wind that passes through all these hollow streets
The years that were taken from me I will never see
Echo goes these thoughts in my head that I can't escape
Echo stays this bitter taste that I can't erase
I don't need this weight dragging me down
I don't need it I don't need it
I don't need to try to survive this drought
I don't need it I don't need it

Were you expecting a coward to just lay down and die like this
I'd rather swallow my tongue than this feeling of sadness and pity
You all will always be the same
Because there is no way out
You only have yourself to blame
The wind that passes through all these hollow streets
The years that were taken from me I will never see
Echo goes these thoughts in my head that I can't escape
Echo stays this bitter taste that I can't erase
You're all stuck in this bed of quick sand
How does it feel to suffocate on your own faults?
The wind that passes through all these hollow streets
The years that were taken from me I will never see
Echo goes these thoughts in my head that I can't escape
Echo stays this bitter taste that I can't erase
The wind that passes through all these hollow streets
The years that were taken from me I will never see

Echo goes these thoughts in my head that I can't escape
Echo stays this bitter taste that I can't erase

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of "Ghost Town," Taking On Poseidon paints a picture of a desolate city - empty, forgotten, and hollow. The wind that passes through the streets, a metaphorical representation of time, serves as a constant reminder of the years that have been taken away from the singer that he will never get back. The echoes of his thoughts and the bitter taste that he can't erase symbolize the haunting memories of the past that continue to torment the singer.
The singer reflects on his own struggles and the weight that he refuses to carry any longer. He refuses to succumb to the feeling of sadness and pity, choosing instead to confront his fears and face the challenges courageously.

As the song progresses, the singer addresses others who are stuck in the same situation as him, dealing with their own faults and facing their consequences. With the repetition of the line, "The wind that passes through all these hollow streets," the singer emphasizes the sense of hopelessness and despair that surrounds them.

The lyrics of "Ghost Town" serve as a poignant reminder to embrace the present and to confront the past courageously. The song encourages listeners not to dwell on the memories that can't be changed but rather to learn from them and move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

The wind that passes through all these hollow streets
The emptiness and loneliness experienced in these streets is represented by the passing wind.

The years that were taken from me I will never see
I will never be able to experience or regain the time that was taken away from me.

Echo goes these thoughts in my head that I can't escape
My thoughts are constantly repeating and echoing in my mind, making it impossible to escape them.

Echo stays this bitter taste that I can't erase
The negative feelings and memories are constantly present, leaving a lingering and bitter taste that cannot be erased.

I don't need this weight dragging me down
I don't want the burden of negative thoughts and emotions holding me down.

I don't need it I don't need it
I refuse to accept or allow these negative feelings to control me.

I don't need to try to survive this drought
I am not willing to go through any more struggles or hardships than I have already endured.

Were you expecting a coward to just lay down and die like this
Did you believe that I would simply give up and let my struggles defeat me?

I'd rather swallow my tongue than this feeling of sadness and pity
I would rather remain silent and suffer on my own, than be overwhelmed by feelings of sadness and self-pity.

You all will always be the same
The people around me continue to behave in the same way, refusing to change or improve their circumstances.

Because there is no way out
They are trapped and unable to escape their current situation.

You only have yourself to blame
They are responsible for their own situation and cannot blame anyone else for their struggles.

You're all stuck in this bed of quick sand
The people around me are trapped and sinking in their own struggles like quicksand.

How does it feel to suffocate on your own faults?
Do you understand the suffocating feeling of being trapped and struggling because of your own mistakes?

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