Discography:
2008 - Fury and the Fallen Ones
2010 - Returners
2012 - Get What You Give
2014 - Dear Youth
2020 - The Ghost Inside
Slipping Away
The Ghost Inside Lyrics
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Walk down the road on any path we choose
But then something changed, now days just aren't the same
I'm feeling so empty like part of me has been removed
My youth is getting older
It got left out in the bitter cold
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Let me stop to ask the question
Will I ever get the chance to repeat?
I feel this more and more everyday
Take me back to when I used to believe
Nothing could prepare you, but we try our best
Failure upon failure, what happens next?
Nothing's ever easy and life still goes on
Don't stop push on before you become withdrawn
I've become withdrawn
My youth is getting older. It got left out in the bitter cold
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Where did I go wrong?
My innocence is gone
Where did I go wrong?
I feel it slipping away from me
Do you remember when we were free?
I've stood up on that ledge, and I know what you see
You're looking over the edge and wanting to leap
I've written every word and expressed all my concerns
You're losing that part of yourself, but it wasn't meant to be
My youth is getting older
It got left out in the bitter cold
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Where did I go wrong? My innocence is gone
The Ghost Inside's song "Slipping Away" is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the loss of innocence and youth that comes with growing older. The song begins on a note of hope and possibility, with the singer looking up at the endless sky and feeling as though anything is possible. However, as the song progresses, the singer begins to describe the sensation of something shifting, leaving them feeling empty and lost. They recall their youth, which has grown colder and more distant, and wonder where they went wrong. The chorus expresses the pain of realizing that their innocence and youth are slipping away, and the final verse brings the song to a close with a message of hope and resilience, urging the listener to keep pushing forward in the face of adversity.
The lyrics of "Slipping Away" are distinguished by their raw honesty and emotional intensity. The song's themes of loss, regret, and the passage of time are universal, and the delivery of the lyrics is powerful and moving. The Ghost Inside's frontman, Jonathan Vigil, wrote the song in response to his own struggles with depression and anxiety, as well as the tragic accident that nearly killed the entire band in 2015. The song has since become a fan favorite, and its message has resonated with listeners around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
We look up to the sky, I swear it never ends
Perpetually wonder about the endless possibilities of life
Walk down the road on any path we choose
Freedom to choose the direction of life
But then something changed, now days just aren't the same
A major change occurred resulting in a shift in perspective
I'm feeling so empty like part of me has been removed
A sense of loss and emptiness exists within
My youth is getting older
Aging and losing the youthful spirit
It got left out in the bitter cold
Abandoned and forgotten in the harshness of life
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Placing aside youthful ambitions due to the demands of the present
Where did I go wrong?
Questioning the choices made in life
Let me stop to ask the question
Taking a moment to reflect on past decisions
Will I ever get the chance to repeat?
Wishing for another opportunity to experience the past
I feel this more and more everyday
Daily realization of the passing of time and loss of youth
Take me back to when I used to believe
Longing for the innocent and hopeful times of the past
Nothing could prepare you, but we try our best
Life is unpredictable, but we strive to be ready
Failure upon failure, what happens next?
Questioning the outcome of repeated setbacks
Nothing's ever easy and life still goes on
Acknowledging the constant challenges of life
Don't stop push on before you become withdrawn
Persisting through obstacles to avoid becoming detached and disengaged
I've become withdrawn
Feeling disconnected and isolated from the world
My innocence is gone
Innocence is lost due to the harshness of reality
Do you remember when we were free?
Nostalgia for the freedom and simplicity of the past
I've stood up on that ledge, and I know what you see
Having faced challenges and overcome them
You're looking over the edge and wanting to leap
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to give up
I've written every word and expressed all my concerns
Written and verbalized emotions and reflection
You're losing that part of yourself, but it wasn't meant to be
Letting go of youth and innocence, as it is a natural part of life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Che Y J Brooks, J Octetree, Kenny Alphin, Kymani Nesta Marley, Matt Owen Menefee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sebastian Mjsmjs
We look up to the sky, I swear it never ends
Walk down the road on any path we choose
But then something changed, now days just aren't the same
I'm feeling so empty like part of me has been removed
My youth is getting older
It got left out in the bitter cold
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Where did I go wrong?
Let me stop to ask the question
Will I ever get the chance to repeat?
I feel this more and more everyday
Take me back to when I used to believe
Nothing could prepare you, but we try our best
Failure upon failure, what happens next?
Nothing's ever easy and life still goes on
Don't stop push on before you become withdrawn
I've become withdrawn
My youth is getting older. It got left out in the bitter cold
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Where did I go wrong?
My innocence is gone
Where did I go wrong?
I feel it slipping away from me
Do you remember when we were free?
I've stood up on that ledge, and I know what you see
You're looking over the edge and wanting to leap
I've written every word and expressed all my concerns
You're losing that part of yourself, but it wasn't meant to be
My youth is getting older
It got left out in the bitter cold
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Where did I go wrong? My innocence is gone
Sebastian Mjsmjs
We look up to the sky, I swear it never ends
Walk down the road on any path we choose
But then something changed, now days just aren't the same
I'm feeling so empty like part of me has been removed
My youth is getting older
It got left out in the bitter cold
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Where did I go wrong?
Let me stop to ask the question
Will I ever get the chance to repeat?
I feel this more and more everyday
Take me back to when I used to believe
Nothing could prepare you, but we try our best
Failure upon failure, what happens next?
Nothing's ever easy and life still goes on
Don't stop push on before you become withdrawn
I've become withdrawn
My youth is getting older. It got left out in the bitter cold
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Where did I go wrong?
My innocence is gone
Where did I go wrong?
I feel it slipping away from me
Do you remember when we were free?
I've stood up on that ledge, and I know what you see
You're looking over the edge and wanting to leap
I've written every word and expressed all my concerns
You're losing that part of yourself, but it wasn't meant to be
My youth is getting older
It got left out in the bitter cold
Now I put it on the back burner where it doesn't belong
Where did I go wrong? My innocence is gone
BRYANT MEADOWS (OFFICIAL)
This song has been helping me through so much...
Exalted Marauder
Not many posi songs that can depress me AND make me feel motivated all at once. This is an underrated song on a great album. Thank GOD we still have The Ghost Inside.
Parkway DriveDoc
Good job dudes! The vocals of this band are just so energic, keep doing!
Ravous Wintersong
Probably the first album I listened to, ever, without doing anything on the side. Just sat still and listened to this masterpiece. Great album TGI, love it.
Norbert
I want this on my funeral
Brandan G.
Best song on the album IMO <3
Zack Gerber
This is definitely album of the year. Such posi shit I love it helps get you through hard times
Juicegaming
Dam I love this song! its freaking amazing
Gianluca Bötsch.
Feelin' this 👌🏻