The Black Ghosts released a series of singles followed by the DJ mix titled Mixtape and the well-received EP "Anyway You Choose to Give It". Their self-titled debut album was released on July 8, 2008. The lead single "Repetition Kills You" features Damon Albarn as guest vocalist. The song "I Want Nothing" is currently featured on the Triple J Hit List. Each track from the album is to be accompanied by a music video. The track "Full Moon" is featured in the 2008 film Twilight. It is also included the soundtrack album of the film.
In March of 2008, Lord performed a three-song live video set for LiveDaily Sessions during the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. The set included the songs "Some Way Though This", "Anyway You Choose to Give It" and "Something New", which premiered on August 14, 2008.
Any Way You Choose to Give it
The Black Ghosts Lyrics
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What your doing to me me here
Take some responsibility for your awareness of the levels on which we lie
I'd hate to believe only to find that I'm wrong
I'm wrong, I'm wrong, I'm wrong, I'm wrong
I'm wrong, I'm wrong, I'm wrong, I'm wrong
Don't act that way it's unbecoming just do what you do
Do what you do, do what you do, do what you do, do what you do
[Chorus]
I only know that your the one that always makes me feel it
It's nothing that you do lets just say it's just the way you are
If I could bottle what you got then life would be too perfect
I'll take it as it comes, any way you choose to give it
I challenge you to make a wrong move
A wrong move, a wrong move
Even when your acting the fool I cannot see through you
Through you, through you
The culmination of experience that I can only ever dream of
Is tearing your clothes off
How many lifetimes does it take to live in the present day
Live in the present day, live in the present day
[Chorus: x2]
Any way you choose to give it is sincerely a pleasure of mine
Mine, mine, mine, mine, mine, mine
But don't think you can imitate the accent of fate
You've got to walk the line, walk the line
And I can think of a few things to say to make things right
But by the time I say them we will be in different light
Please appreciate the limits of the flesh
The spirit will not rest, will not be satisfied with anybody else
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of The Black Ghosts's song "Anyway You Choose to Give It" are about a complicated relationship between two people. The singer is pleading with their partner to take responsibility for the impact they have on each other. The singer hopes their partner realizes the weight of their actions and how they affect one another. At the same time, the singer acknowledges their own faults and fears being wrong about their partner's intentions. The chorus conveys a level of admiration for the partner, who has a unique way of making the singer feel a certain way, though they cannot explain how.
The following verse has the singer challenging their partner's behaviors, asking them to make a wrong move and to not act like a fool. Even when their partner is acting in such ways, the singer cannot see through their actions. The singer admits to admiring their partner's experiences and physical appearance, but is questioning how many lifetimes it would take to live in the present day with them. The chorus follows, again expressing admiration for the partner's effect on the singer. The song finishes reinforcing the idea of limits and the impermanence of life. The singer comments on how they can try to make things right, but in a few moments, the light can change, and the moment is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope you know what your doing to me here
I hope you are aware of the impact your actions have on me
What your doing to me me here
Your actions are affecting me in an unknown way
Take some responsibility for your awareness of the levels on which we lie
Be accountable for the consequences of our relationship on multiple levels
I'd hate to believe only to find that I'm wrong
I don't want to have false hope and end up disappointed
Don't act that way it's unbecoming just do what you do
Your behavior is unattractive, just be yourself
I only know that your the one that always makes me feel it
I only know that you make me feel a certain way
It's nothing that you do lets just say it's just the way you are
It's not your actions, it's just who you are that makes me feel this way
If I could bottle what you got then life would be too perfect
If I could capture the essence of what makes you special, life would be too easy
I'll take it as it comes, any way you choose to give it
I'll accept whatever you want to give me however you want to give it
I challenge you to make a wrong move
I challenge you to make a mistake
Even when your acting the fool I cannot see through you
Even when you're acting like a fool, I still can't see through your façade
The culmination of experience that I can only ever dream of
You have a wealth of experiences that I wish I had
Is tearing your clothes off
I am irresistibly attracted to you
How many lifetimes does it take to live in the present day
How long does it take to truly live in the moment
Live in the present day, live in the present day
Live in the moment, don't worry about the past or future
Any way you choose to give it is sincerely a pleasure of mine
However you choose to give me affection is a pleasure for me
But don't think you can imitate the accent of fate
You can't pretend to be someone you're not or replicate destiny
You've got to walk the line, walk the line
You have to stay true to yourself and your actions
And I can think of a few things to say to make things right
I know what to say to fix any issues between us
But by the time I say them we will be in different light
By the time I say them, our relationship or situation would have changed
Please appreciate the limits of the flesh
Understand the boundaries and limitations of the physical world
The spirit will not rest, will not be satisfied with anybody else
The soul can only be content with the person it desires
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIMON WILLIAM LORD, THEO KEATING
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