Discography:
2008 - Fury and the Fallen Ones
2010 - Returners
2012 - Get What You Give
2014 - Dear Youth
2020 - The Ghost Inside
Provoke
The Ghost Inside Lyrics
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"On and on and on"
Just hit repeat
"On and on and on"
One more time
There's snakes among us but who's to blame this time? My own phoenix flight, or to ignite. Crashed and burnt out, only to meet in the ashes.
A facade never meant to be, cuz it only makes sense to me.
Once again, I've burned and borrowed one and two, turned black and blue. Poisoned before but found the cure, and been exhausted again.
"On and on and on"
Just hit repeat
"On and on and on"
One last time
"On and on and on"
Just hit repeat
"On and on and on"
And so on...
It's in my head, on my mind. It's in my fucking head.
Like a disease, I can't shake. Repeat.
The Ghost Inside's "Provoke" delves into the idea of betrayal, self-reflection, and resilience. Specifically, the lyrics describe the betrayal of someone close and the struggle to move past it. The line "There's snakes among us that I never bothered to find" references the idea of deceit and how people can hide their true selves. The singer then struggles with their own sense of responsibility and fault, asking "who's to blame this time?" and reflecting on their own past mistakes.
The repetition of the line "On and on and on" emphasizes the cyclical nature of the internal battle the singer is facing. The chorus serves as a declaration of perseverance through the turmoil, despite feeling "poisoned before". The final lines of the song, including "like a disease, I can't shake," suggest that even with effort, the pain and memories of betrayal can remain a constant presence.
Overall, "Provoke" combines themes of internal struggle and resilience with a poignant commentary on the idea of betrayal, providing a deeply emotional and introspective take on the rock genre.
Line by Line Meaning
There's snakes among us that I never bothered to find. Starry eyed and tongue tied, blurting out and rambling.
I failed to recognize the treacherous people in our midst; too naive and hesitant, I often speak impulsively.
"On and on and on"
Just hit repeat
"On and on and on"
One more time
The constant repetition of unproductive cycles or negative thought patterns.
There's snakes among us but who's to blame this time? My own phoenix flight, or to ignite. Crashed and burnt out, only to meet in the ashes.
Despite those who seek to deceive or harm me, I question whether it was my own mistakes that resulted in failure. Whether to start anew or incite change, I must first rise and fall from the ashes of past trials.
A facade never meant to be, cuz it only makes sense to me.
The image I project is not genuine, as it is only what I believe to be true.
Once again, I've burned and borrowed one and two, turned black and blue. Poisoned before but found the cure, and been exhausted again.
I have suffered loss and injury many times before, to the point of complete exhaustion, but I have also gained knowledge and persevered through struggle.
"On and on and on"
Just hit repeat
"On and on and on"
One last time
Continuing to repeat past mistakes or negative patterns despite knowing better.
"On and on and on"
Just hit repeat
"On and on and on"
And so on...
The refrain of repetition that never truly ends or results in change.
It's in my head, on my mind. It's in my fucking head.
The inescapability and fixation of negative patterns or thoughts.
Like a disease, I can't shake. Repeat.
The persistence of negative cycles and thoughts, which are difficult to overcome.
Contributed by Adeline N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.