Jason Morris, (vocals, synths, acoustic guitar), Jason Flitcraft (vocals, violin,synths,guitar), Erin Fillingame (piano, organ, clavicle), Steven Paul (guitar,synths, programming), Kevin Butler (drums, engineering, production)
Influenced by Radiohead, Depeche Mode and Gorillaz -- with a little Blonde, Redhead and Björk thrown in for good measure, every song is a masterpiece of harmonic orchestration with intensely emotional vocals designed to frighten people into feeling empowered and hopeful.
Echo
The Clouds Are Ghosts Lyrics
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And run like a gazelle
As if no one can tell
You're running from yourself
This is my final call for reason
Now the ship has run ashore
There will be no more transgressions
No more
You sleep s peacefully
You will weep
But don't weep for me
Never can this be undone
Never will this be undone
The promise was broken
Never to be mentioned again
So never speak of it again
Never speak of it again
The Clouds Are Ghosts’ song “Echo” is a melancholic and introspective piece that among other themes, explores the consequences of one's actions and the burden of guilt. The lyrics describe the struggle of the singer as represented by the lines “Place the mask upon your face and run like a gazelle, as if no one can tell, you're running from yourself”. The mask symbolizes a cover-up, a way to keep his actions hidden and a way to distance himself from his true self. The singer seeks to escape his own thoughts and his own conscience by running away from his problems.
The song continues with the line, “This is my final call for reason, now the ship has run ashore, there will be no more transgressions, no more mercy”. The ship that has run ashore could represent the singer's life or a significant event, and the final call for reason could signify the last opportunity to reflect on his actions and take responsibility. The finality of the statement is reinforced with “there will be no more transgressions, no more mercy”. The singer is acknowledging that he has made a mistake, and there will be no more chances to make amends, he is left with the guilt and consequences of his actions.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift towards the consequences of the singer's actions, “You sleep so peacefully, you will weep, but don't weep for me. The promise was broken, never to be mentioned again, so never speak of it again.” The choice of words is powerful, conveying a profound message that not everything can be undone or fixed. That the pain caused lives on and continues to affect not just the singer but others around them. The broken promise signifies something significant, and the plea to never speak of it again reinforces the desire to move forward and leave the past behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Place the mask upon your face
Disguise yourself and hide your true identity
And run like a gazelle
Escape quickly and gracefully
As if no one can tell
As though your disguise is perfect and no one can detect it
You're running from yourself
You're trying to escape from your own problems and fears
This is my final call for reason
This is my last plea for logical thinking
Now the ship has run ashore
Now everything has gone wrong and there's no going back
There will be no more transgressions
There will be no more mistakes or wrongdoings
No more Mercy
No more forgiveness or compassion
You sleep s peacefully
You rest peacefully, ignorant of the truth
You will weep
You will eventually learn the truth and cry
But don't weep for me
Don't cry for me, as it's too late for regrets
Never can this be undone
This mistake can never be reversed
Never will this be undone
There's no hope of reversing this mistake
The promise was broken
A commitment was not upheld
Never to be mentioned again
This topic should never be discussed again
So never speak of it again
It's important to stay silent about this from now on
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.