Discography:
2008 - Fury and the Fallen Ones
2010 - Returners
2012 - Get What You Give
2014 - Dear Youth
2020 - The Ghost Inside
White Light
The Ghost Inside Lyrics
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That I never should give up on anything
I know this made you proud of me
So this song remains for those who hurt like me
The man in black. He rides alone to a final destination unknown.
The man in black. He rides alone: he's moving on.
Not coming home.
I used to be the fearless one.
Living each day like death would never come
Now I feel his cold breath on my neck
He's watching my steps and telling me that I could be next.
Before I used to take these wings and I'd fly so high
(I'd fly so high. I tried...)
Now I live in regret never coming down to say goodbye
Oh why can't I?
The man in black. He rides alone to a final destination unknown.
The man in black. He rides alone: he's moving on.
I can't follow.
I used to be the fearless one.
Living each day like death would never come
Now I feel his cold breath on my neck
He's watching my steps and telling me that I could be next.
So make way for the man in black
So make way. He's never coming back.
I am so lost at sea
Ryan, shine the light for me
I'm sinking, I can't swim
I need you here to pull me in
I am so lost at sea
Ryan, shine your light for me
I'm sinking, I can't swim
I miss you brother.
You will never dim.
The lyrics of The Ghost Inside's song White Light provides a strong image of a man riding alone on a journey towards an unknown destination. The song begins by addressing someone who left a positive impact on the singer's life - this person instilled hope in the singer and would want them to keep fighting. The song is dedicated to those who feel pain, such as the singer. This narrative then transitions to the singer's personal experience with fear and death. The singer talks about how he used to be brave and unafraid to live life, but now fear follows him everywhere, reminding him that death is always a possibility.
The imagery of the man in black riding alone suggests that death is a journey every person must take alone. The singer speaks of not being able to follow him and the regret he has for not seizing the opportunities while he had them. This is also reflected in the line, "Before I used to take these wings and I'd fly so high, Now I live in regret never coming down to say goodbye." The song ends with the plea for help, as the singer feels lost and sinking, wanting his brother to light his path.
Line by Line Meaning
You left some hope instilled in me
You inspired me to never give up hope.
That I never should give up on anything
You taught me to persevere and keep trying, no matter what.
I know this made you proud of me
I am grateful to have made you proud by following your guidance and advice.
So this song remains for those who hurt like me
I dedicate this song to others who feel the pain and struggle I am experiencing.
The man in black. He rides alone to a final destination unknown.
Death can come unpredictably and without warning, and everyone faces it alone.
The man in black. He rides alone: he's moving on.
Death is a journey that everyone must take, and it is an individual experience.
Not coming home.
Death is a final and irreversible separation from loved ones.
I used to be the fearless one.
I used to live without fear of death or mortality.
Living each day like death would never come
I used to live my life as if I was invincible and would never die.
Now I feel his cold breath on my neck
I am now aware of my own mortality, and feel like death is always close by.
He's watching my steps and telling me that I could be next.
I now realize that death could come at any moment and I am not invincible.
Before I used to take these wings and I'd fly so high
I used to be so full of life and vitality.
(I'd fly so high. I tried...)
I tried to hold onto that feeling of invincibility and zest for life, but I couldn't.
Now I live in regret never coming down to say goodbye
I regret not cherishing my moments and taking the time to say goodbye to loved ones who have passed away.
Oh why can't I?
I wish I could go back in time and change things, but I know I can't.
So make way for the man in black
We must all make way for death, as it is an inevitable part of life.
He's never coming back.
Once someone has passed away, they are gone forever.
I am so lost at sea
I feel lost and overwhelmed, like I am adrift in the vastness of the ocean.
Ryan, shine the light for me
I am reaching out to someone I trust and love to help guide me and give me hope.
I'm sinking, I can't swim
I feel like I am drowning in my pain and sorrow, and can't find a way out.
I need you here to pull me in
I need someone to rescue me and help me find my way back to shore.
I miss you brother.
I am grieving the loss of my brother and wish he were still here with me.
You will never dim.
My memories of my brother will never fade or lose their brightness.
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@Tzutopia94
You left some hope instilled in me
That I never should give up on anything
I know this made you proud of me
So this song remains for those who hurt like me.
The man in black. He rides alone to a final destination unknown.
The man in black. He rides alone: he's moving on. Not coming home.
I used to be the fearless one.
Living each day like death would never come
Now I feel his cold breath on my neck
He's watching my steps and telling me that I could be next.
I used to be the fearless one.
Living each day like death would never come
Now I feel his cold breath on my neck
He's watching my steps and telling me that I could be next.
Before I used to take these wings and I'd fly so high
(I'd fly so high. I tried.)
Now I live in regret never coming down to say goodbye
Oh why can't I?
The man in black. He rides alone to a final destination unknown.
The man in black. He rides alone: he's moving on.
I can't follow.
I used to be the fearless one.
Living each day like death would never come
Now I feel his cold breath on my neck
He's watching my steps and telling me that I could be next.
I used to be the fearless one.
Living each day like death would never come
Now I feel his cold breath on my neck
He's watching my steps and telling me that I could be next.
So make way for the man in black
So make way. He's never coming back.
I am so lost at sea
Ryan, shine the light for me
I'm sinking, I can't swim
I need you here to pull me in
I am so lost at sea
Ryan, shine your light for me
I'm sinking, I can't swim
I miss you brother.
You will never dim.
@ahmfaisal3417
You left some hope instilled in me
That I never should give up on anything
I know this made you proud of me
So this song remains for those who hurt like me
The man in black. He rides alone to a final destination unknown.
The man in black He rides alone: he's moving on.
Not coming home.
I used to be the fearless one.
Living each day like death would never come
Now I feel his cold breath on my neck
He's watching my steps and telling me that I could be next.
Before I used to take these wings and I'd fly so high
(I'd fly so high. I tried...)
Now I live n regret never coming down to say goodbye
Oh why can't I?
The man in black. He rides alone to a final destination unknown.
The man in black. He rides alone: he's moving on.
I can't follow.
I used to be the fearless one.
Living each day like death would never come
Now I feel his cold breath on my neck
He's watching my steps and telling me that I could be next.
So make way for the man in black
So make way. He's never coming back.
I am so lost at sea
Ryan, shine the light for me
I'm sinking, I can't swim
I need you here to pull me in
I am so lost at sea
Ryan, shine your light for me
I'm sinking, I can't swim
I miss you brother.
You will never dim.
@ericthehighlander
My 13 year old cousin just started getting into metal and introduced me this band. I'm so proud of that boy.
@Tennisball82
+Coaster Haven I'm proud too man.
@ilovemuffins1337
+Coaster Haven That's a pretty big step up from the usual teenager garbage metal lol
@legendsunite
+Coaster Haven my faith in humanity has been restored
@ashtonkaack7186
+Coaster Haven XD nice
@lukemitchelson1003
+ilovemuffins1337 What is the "usual teenage garbage metal"?
@rjmorrone
I just wish that all of the people who say that songs don't need screaming in them, I wish they could hear this because this is an example of something that can't just be sung. It just has so much more emotion to it.
@Nickr3000
Absolutely. That's what makes it even more emotional.
@Chomik4499
That's why I think metalcore songs are way more emoional and sad than popshit
@ThallanarRabidtooth
Precisely. Studies have shown that screaming can relieve tension and stress (even though you are putting your lungs and chest through a lot of tension and stress, it does a lot of good things for your brain).