1- The Ghost were … Read Full Bio ↴There are, almost, three bands named "The Ghost":
1- The Ghost were a British folk rock group formed in Birmingham in 1969. They released one album When You're Dead - One Second and two singles before singer Shirley Kent left the band to pursue a solo career. The group then changed its name to Resurrection but didn't record anything under this new name.
2- The Ghost are a postpunk/emo band hailing from Chicago, whose heartfelt and passionate songs have guaranteed them a cult following if not mainstream success. 2002's This Is A Hospital was followed in 2004 by This Pen Is A Weapon, and the band have toured with scene luminaries Hey Mercedes, Rise Against and Sparta.
3- The Ghost play a mix of electro-pop and indie rock, and are from the Faroese scene, but sing in English. The members are Filip Mortensen (vocals) and Urbanus Olsen. They are sparkling new!
"The Ghost" is also the handle of one Stephen Walker, radio announcer on Melbourne's 3RRR.
Stephen Walker and 3RRR ‘s relationship is special. Having devoted 21 years in some capacity to RRR, he has helped define the message and direction of the station that equally gives him the opportunity to demonstrate his passion for music, alternative culture and the community.
During this time, he once held the official role as program manager for 14 years, while today he hosts the most subscribed to program on the station “The Skull Cave”. Other shows he has hosted in the past include, “From the bunker”, “Survival talkback” and “Ghost in the machine”.
His insatiable ears, eyes and mind teamed with his pre-occupation of global politics, make entertaining listening for his audiences. The shows’ blend of honest reviews, intelligent discourse and unpredictable selection of music, inspire the listeners to broaden their minds. This is in stark contrast to mainstream media, where the exact opposite seems to be the objective.
Previous occupations and pursuits have included stints as a farmer, secondary school teacher, youth worker, jewellery maker and a professional actor, although he loves most the ephemeral nature of spontaneous radio.
He has exercised his extraordinary knowledge of music and artists by writing articles for “Rolling Stone” the ABC ‘dig radio’ and “The Beat” amongst others. He has interviewed Iggy Pop, Guns and Roses, Ozzie Osbourne, Alice Cooper, The Ramones, The Cramps, TISM and numerous other legends and nobodies.
On and On
The Ghost Lyrics
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How could I not
Someone kiss me and prove me wrong
To pieces every morning
How could I not
Put a face to this dying race
Everything it makes me jealous
How could it not
Everything it makes me bitter
How could it not
Sick of this competition
I'm starting a commune
All my friends are coming
With no RSVP
No wait I'm moving to the country
Oh my god just let me be
So it goes we give and we take
This takes it's toll on me
So it goes we've clipped our own wings
My arms have become roots
These walls are fucking tired and so am I
I watched myself through your eyes
And hated what I saw
This brick trying to swim
It's held a float by that quiet hum and the shivers in my skin
Everyone is looking for the answers
For the reasons no one can find
Maybe my answer lies in
Not asking at all
The Ghost's song "On and On" is a melancholic reflection on love, jealousy, and the never-ending search for purpose. The lyrics express a sense of longing for connection and validation, with the singer grasping for affirmation from others. The opening lines, "I fell in love every night / How could I not," highlight the singer's vulnerability and yearning for affection.
However, despite the deep desire for love and acceptance, the singer is plagued by jealousy and bitterness. "Everything it makes me jealous / How could it not / All words are better than mine / Everything it makes me bitter / How could it not" illustrates the singer's struggle to compete with others and their insecurities about their own abilities and worth.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell in love every night
I am easily infatuated and constantly seek love and validation.
How could I not
It's not my fault that I am this way, it's just who I am.
Someone kiss me and prove me wrong
I am desperate for someone to show me that my endless search for love is not necessary.
To pieces every morning
My constant emotional turmoil and need for love ruins my days and makes me feel broken.
Put a face to this dying race
I need to find someone to share my experiences with in order to feel alive in this world that is slowly dying.
Everything it makes me jealous
I am envious of those who have found love and acceptance when I am still searching for it.
All words are better than mine
I struggle to express myself and feel inadequate compared to others who seem to have it all figured out.
Everything it makes me bitter
My constant search for love and validation has led me to become jaded and resentful of those who have found it.
Sick of this competition
I am tired of feeling like I need to compete with others in order to be happy.
I'm starting a commune
I am trying to find a sense of community and belonging in a world where I feel like an outsider.
All my friends are coming
I hope to find support and acceptance among my friends who understand me and my struggles.
With no RSVP
I don't care about formalities or planning, I just want to be surrounded by those who care about me.
No wait I'm moving to the country
I am considering running away from my problems and finding peace in a simpler, more isolated lifestyle.
Oh my god just let me be
I am overwhelmed by my emotions and just want to be left alone to figure things out.
So it goes we give and we take
Life is a cycle of both giving and taking, and I am struggling to find my place in it.
This takes it's toll on me
The ups and downs of life are wearing on me and I am struggling to keep up.
So it goes we've clipped our own wings
We have limited ourselves and our potential through our own choices and actions.
My arms have become roots
I feel stagnant and stuck, unable to move or grow.
These walls are fucking tired and so am I
I am tired of feeling trapped and confined, both physically and emotionally.
I watched myself through your eyes
I am trying to see myself from someone else's perspective in order to gain a better understanding of who I am.
And hated what I saw
The image of myself that I see through someone else's eyes is not what I want to see and makes me unhappy.
This brick trying to swim
I feel like I am struggling and out of place in a world that doesn't understand me.
It's held a float by that quiet hum and the shivers in my skin
Despite my struggles, I still feel a sense of hope and a longing for something more.
Everyone is looking for the answers
We are all searching for meaning and purpose in our lives.
For the reasons no one can find
Despite our search, we may never find the answers we are looking for.
Maybe my answer lies in
Perhaps the answer to my problems is not in finding the solution, but in changing my perspective.
Not asking at all
By accepting my situation and not constantly searching for a solution, I may find the peace I am looking for.
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@Rheltic
Speak of the devil
Look who just walked into the room
The guilted and faded
Notion of someone I once knew.
All the perfect moments are wrong
All the precious pieces are gone
Everything that mattered is just
A city of dust
Covering both of us
Did you hide yourself away?
I can't see you anymore
Did you eclipse another day?
I used to wake up to the color of your soul
Did you hide yourself away?
Are you living through the ghost?
Did you finally find a place
Above the shadows so the world will never know?
The world will never know you like I do
So many silent sorrows
You never hear from again
And now that you've lost tomorrow
Is yesterday still a friend?
All the bridges we built were burned
Not a single lesson was learned
Everything that mattered is just
A city of dust
Covering both of us
Did you hide yourself away?
I can't see you anymore
Did you eclipse another day?
I used to wake up to the color of your soul
Did you hide yourself away?
Are you living through the ghost?
Did you finally find a place
Above the shadows so the world will never know?
The world will never know you like I do
Like I still do
Did you hide yourself away?
I can't see you anymore
Did you eclipse another day?
I used to wake up to the color of your soul
Did you hide yourself away?
Are you living through the ghost?
Did you finally find a place
Above the shadows so the world will never know?
The world will never know you
@brock121wb
”. to ever who's lost someone we all lose someone in life Pour Out, Thy Healing Angels,
Thy Heavenly Host Upon Me
And Upon Those That I Love.
Le Me Feel The Been Of Thy
Healing Angels Upon Me.
The Light Of Your Haling Hands,
I Will Let Thy Healing Begin,
Whatever Way God Grants It.”
Amen
@dtr8730
This was one of my wife's favorite songs, it would put a smile on her face and make her happy every time she heard it. She couldn't really explain why, it's now one of my most favorite songs (sorry to my wife but not to many bands beat BB, Shinedown comes a very close second). Wife past last year, 43, bunch of stuff (painful) wrong with her, she fought it for ten years so she could see her daughter and son get to young (very young) adulthood. Honestly, there were days that YouTube and music that was special to her (like this song) was the only thing that got her through the day. I do miss her a lot (met her when she was 14 I was 15, we were 8 months away from 30 years together), figure that won't go away soon which is fine, I will just take the time to fully grieve, come to peace with it while I watch the two perfect kids she left behind for me continue with there lives. Thank u for listening
@proxemiafpv5746
D Tr sorry for your loss. May you and your family find peace.
@tracyjohnston9733
D Tr I'm so sorry for your loss. Your wife sounds like a special woman and I hope the almost 30 years of memories helps you to get through the worst days.
@tiffanyholman4028
This song reminds me of my husband. He's been gone 5 years from colon cancer. I feel you D Tr Much love to you.
@douglassnodgrass7678
Sorry for your loss. It is a great song
@oddbaker4229
I hope to find a connection like you had.
@derekmoen5382
Its crazy af to think that in 20, 30, 50 years we will still be checking these comments and still listening to one of the best vocalists ever!!
@6UPMEDIA
💯
@angiebly7878
I love this guy's voice, he could sing the phone book and still make my ears happy!!!
@JazzySerendipity
An exquisite voice!