The Ghost Inside, formerly known as A Dying Dream, is an American metalcore… Read Full Bio ↴The Ghost Inside, formerly known as A Dying Dream, is an American metalcore band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of vocalist Jonathan Vigil, guitarists Zach Johnson and Chris Davis, and drummer Andrew Tkaczyk. They have released one EP and four studio albums, with their latest, The Ghost Inside, released in June 2020 through Epitaph Records and peaking at number 141 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Discography:
2008 - Fury and the Fallen Ones
2010 - Returners
2012 - Get What You Give
2014 - Dear Youth
2020 - The Ghost Inside

Shiner
The Ghost Inside Lyrics

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Pages past and pointed to
Lost along the way,
Never knowing infinity.
And only one thing is certain, tragedy.

The swell and storm,
Tides rise and wash away remembrance.
Syphon through the sand,

Force felt through time. Radiate.

Shine on,
Shine on,
From the inside out.
Shine on,
Shine on,
Don't ever dim.

Settle down and waste away.
Deafened. Muted. And Blind.
Lived your life, done and died.
Erased. Vanished. Goodbye.

Lines frozen in time,
Suspended in one place.
Bound, and held together.
Forever. Another legend lives on...

The chance came and went,
To start a spark.
My will can never be broken.
I'll still shine on.

Lines frozen in time,
Suspended in one place.
Bound, and held together.
Forever.
Another legend lives on...

This song I leave for you, from me.

Overall Meaning

The Ghost Inside's song "Shiner" explores the theme of legacy and the indelible mark that individuals make on the world, even after they are gone. The first verse speaks to the idea that life is fleeting and often unpredictable, with moments and experiences easily lost along the way. The only certainty in life is tragedy, which adds to the ephemeral nature of existence. The second verse describes the ebbs and flows of life, with memories and moments being washed away, but radiating through time. The chorus is a call to perseverance and never letting the light inside oneself dim, even in the face of hardship. The third verse speaks to the idea of being remembered after we're gone, with the lines frozen in time and our legacies continuing to live on even after we've left the physical world.

Line by Line Meaning

Pages past and pointed to
Reflecting on the past and its lessons

Lost along the way,
Feeling lost and directionless

Never knowing infinity.
Uncertain about the future and one's place in it

And only one thing is certain, tragedy.
Acknowledging the inevitability of hardship and loss in life

The swell and storm,
Life's ups and downs

Tides rise and wash away remembrance.
Memories fade over time

Syphon through the sand,
Efforts and struggles go unrecognized

Force felt through time. Radiate.
Enduring strength and resilience

Shine on, Shine on, From the inside out.
Encouragement to stay true to oneself

Shine on, Shine on, Don't ever dim.
Commitment to persevere through adversity

Settle down and waste away.
Giving up and letting life pass by