Discography:
2008 - Fury and the Fallen Ones
2010 - Returners
2012 - Get What You Give
2014 - Dear Youth
2020 - The Ghost Inside
Engine 45
The Ghost Inside Lyrics
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Pull me out from this darkness
It's so hard for me to see, light up the end of that tunnel
If it's a war you came to see, you will never see a waved white flag in front me
I can't end up dead, I won't be misled
I'll keep singing this song inside my head
Do I have to put your name on this grave?
Or give you one more shot?
This addiction came like a freight train
You're coming off of the rails again
It's hard for you to see the light at the end of the tunnel
If it's a war you came to see, you will never see a waved white flag in front me
I can't end up dead, I wont be misled
I'll keep singing this song inside my head
If it's a war you came to see, you will never see a waved white flag in front me
I can't end up dead, I wont be misled
I'll keep singing this song inside my head
On a one-way course set for destruction, full speed ahead
The time has come for you to start things over
Hold on, full speed ahead
All my life I've been waiting for something,
That never came, it never came
But I'm still saying
All my life I've been searching for something,
To break these chains, to break these chains
But I'll keep swinging
All my life I've been waiting for something,
That never came, it never came
But I'm still saying
All my life I've been searching for something,
To break these chains, to break these chains
But I'll keep swinging
All my life I've been waiting for something,
That never came, it never came
But I'm still saying
All my life I've been searching for something,
To break these chains, to break these chains
But I'll keep swinging
All my life I've been waiting for something,
That never came, it never came
But I'm still saying
All my life I've been searching for something,
To break these chains, to break these chains
But I'll keep swinging
The Ghost Inside's song Engine 45 is a raw anthem that describes the struggles of addiction and the tireless fight to overcome it. The lyrics urge the listener to grab a hold and pull out of the darkness to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The song is an emotional keeper that showcases the strength of the human will to fight for what's right no matter how difficult it might be.
The lyrics contain a repeating chorus that speaks to the resolve of the singer to keep standing and fighting even if the battle seems unwinnable. The singer asserts that they do not wave a white flag in the face of war, and they won't be misled or end up dead. The theme of strength and resilience is evident throughout the song, with the singer encouraging themselves and others to keep swinging, to break the chains of addiction and start anew. The haunting imagery of a "phoenix rise" or "your demise" adds an element of finality to the struggle, and the singer questions whether they will have to put a name on a grave or give someone one more chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Grab a hold of me, I've got my arms up
I am ready for whatever comes my way.
Pull me out from this darkness
Save me from my struggles and despair.
It's so hard for me to see, light up the end of that tunnel
I cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel and need someone to guide me.
If it's a war you came to see, you will never see a waved white flag in front me
I will not surrender, even in the face of adversity.
I can't end up dead, I won't be misled
I refuse to be misled or fall victim to my struggles.
I'll keep singing this song inside my head
I will always remember this message and stay strong.
A phoenix rise? Or your demise?
Will I rise from the ashes or be destroyed?
Do I have to put your name on this grave?
Will you be the cause of my downfall?
Or give you one more shot?
Should I give you another chance to hurt me?
This addiction came like a freight train
My addiction has hit me hard and is difficult to control.
You're coming off of the rails again
You are losing control and headed towards destruction.
It's hard for you to see the light at the end of the tunnel
You are struggling and cannot see a way out.
On a one-way course set for destruction, full speed ahead
I am headed towards destruction and it may be too late to turn back.
The time has come for you to start things over
It is time for me to reset and start anew.
All my life I've been waiting for something, That never came, it never came But I'm still saying
I have always hoped for something better, but will not give up.
To break these chains, to break these chains, But I'll keep swinging
I will keep fighting to break free from my struggles and be successful.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jonathan Vigil, Aaron Brooks, Jim Riley, Zack Johnson, Andrew Tkaczyk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scotttattitch2733
*WOLF PART OF VIDEO EXPLAINED!*
Up in the arctic circle there is tribe of Eskimo's who have learned to set
a very simple yet effective trap for wolves. First they sharpen a knife
razor sharp. Then they dip it in the blood of a seal they have killed.
(you see seals are fairly easy to trap but wolves are very dangerous).
After dipping the knife in blood they set it outside in the cold so the
blood freezes on the knife. After if freezes (a matter of minutes) they
dip it again into the seal blood and again take it out an let the blood
freeze. Layer after layer they make a blood popsicle. When they are done,
the knife's blade is hidden inside just like a popsicle stick. Now they
take the knife out into the wilderness where they think a wolf might be.
There the bury the handle of the knife in the snow leaving the blood
popsicle standing up and they leave.
Now after a while a wolf will come along guided by his sense of smell and
find the "bloodsicle". He will being licking it, enjoying every taste.
Over and over he licks the knife and soon his tongue is so cold he cannot
feel it any longer. It's numb. But his taste for blood is growing and he
is not getting as much as he wants - you see, popsicles are slow eating.
Finally his licking exposes the razor sharp edge of the knife. It cuts
into his tongue again and again but he does not even notice for his tongue
can no longer feel anything. The wolfs own blood now flows from his cut
tongue. The wolf is thrilled, blood is now more plentiful and he continues
to lick more and more.
Soon he notices something is wrong, he is getting weaker not stronger.
Since he knows blood as food he increases his efforts to feed on the ever
increasing flow of blood. His last thoughts are of how good the now warm
blood tastes. Within minutes he licks his last and collapse next to the
now fully exposed knife. Here the Eskimo knows he will find the wolfs
body the next morning.
(The wolf gets caught up in its own hunger and lust before it realizes that it is killing itself)
@terrencegarner6012
Addictions come in many forms.. most scrutinize alcohol.. drugs.
Both used as weapons by split up sides.
One addiction that is obvious number 1 in my books.. is partner addiction.
Don't stay with someone if they are destroying you. Your life is precious.
You are only digging deeper in debt by cozying with "your" opinion and idea of you Being the "Big Heart". ...
Hearts on a Sleeve... only leaves you with one thing by the end usually..
Dammit.. you need another T shirt.
Stay strong. Good luck. Choose.
Love.
@Iciclesoulforever88
To be Honest!!! I still The Gost inside almost one time each weak!!!
This band give me Strength and Hope to face this Cruel World!!!
Sating it like this seem odd I know!!!
But the more I listen to them and the more I understand their message.
Fuck fuck!!!! They really have a Bright Future ahead off them and I will Cry if I still have the chance to see them live one day.
Because i'm in Canada....Well...we will see!!!
Love you The Ghost Inside!!! :)
Sim
@scotttattitch2733
*WOLF PART OF VIDEO EXPLAINED!*
Up in the arctic circle there is tribe of Eskimo's who have learned to set
a very simple yet effective trap for wolves. First they sharpen a knife
razor sharp. Then they dip it in the blood of a seal they have killed.
(you see seals are fairly easy to trap but wolves are very dangerous).
After dipping the knife in blood they set it outside in the cold so the
blood freezes on the knife. After if freezes (a matter of minutes) they
dip it again into the seal blood and again take it out an let the blood
freeze. Layer after layer they make a blood popsicle. When they are done,
the knife's blade is hidden inside just like a popsicle stick. Now they
take the knife out into the wilderness where they think a wolf might be.
There the bury the handle of the knife in the snow leaving the blood
popsicle standing up and they leave.
Now after a while a wolf will come along guided by his sense of smell and
find the "bloodsicle". He will being licking it, enjoying every taste.
Over and over he licks the knife and soon his tongue is so cold he cannot
feel it any longer. It's numb. But his taste for blood is growing and he
is not getting as much as he wants - you see, popsicles are slow eating.
Finally his licking exposes the razor sharp edge of the knife. It cuts
into his tongue again and again but he does not even notice for his tongue
can no longer feel anything. The wolfs own blood now flows from his cut
tongue. The wolf is thrilled, blood is now more plentiful and he continues
to lick more and more.
Soon he notices something is wrong, he is getting weaker not stronger.
Since he knows blood as food he increases his efforts to feed on the ever
increasing flow of blood. His last thoughts are of how good the now warm
blood tastes. Within minutes he licks his last and collapse next to the
now fully exposed knife. Here the Eskimo knows he will find the wolfs
body the next morning.
(The wolf gets caught up in its own hunger and lust before it realizes that it is killing itself)
@unbounder
That was fucking brilliant to read.
@Dr_Cannibalism
Which obviously ties right in to the fact this song is about addiction.
@nednedelchev1394
Actuly it shows kinda addiction you know .. like a drug addiction . Lets say that the wolf is drug addicted or starving boy ... can you understand what i wanna say ? GMO ? And etc ..
@cognjt08
This needs more likes and reads because like they said this was a brilliant read.
@terrencegarner6012
Addictions come in many forms.. most scrutinize alcohol.. drugs.
Both used as weapons by split up sides.
One addiction that is obvious number 1 in my books.. is partner addiction.
Don't stay with someone if they are destroying you. Your life is precious.
You are only digging deeper in debt by cozying with "your" opinion and idea of you Being the "Big Heart". ...
Hearts on a Sleeve... only leaves you with one thing by the end usually..
Dammit.. you need another T shirt.
Stay strong. Good luck. Choose.
Love.
@morpark919
My dentist told me to look up this band. I'm glad that my dentist has the same music taste as I do.
@dylanlikesoaa5673
Metalhead23 akaMonsterbuster Duuuuuuude give me your dentist XD
@bmxriderforlife1234
tell you dentist to check out blind witness.
@YesNoMaybeee
Haha im studying to become a dentist and i love this kind of music!
I guess the next thing im gonna recommend after flossing is listening to this! 🖤