The debut album, Behold! A Pale Horse, was released on July 6, 2009 through the band's website www.theghostandthegrace.com. The choice to release the record without a label was "a kind of experiment" by Anderson so test if an artist could create and distribute an album completely independently.
The Ghost and the Grace released the first installment of holiday music on November 26, 2009 entitled Holiday Spirit Vol. 1 on its website, with all choice donations towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
On June 29, 2010, The Ghost and The Grace announced the title of their new record Rat King on their website.
After All
The Ghost and the Grace Lyrics
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As we watched it raise, over fields of grain
And they ripple past like water as they sway
We are made of dust, but it looks like us,
As the wind picks up, pieces crumble off,
And they disappear with one big final gust
In the song "After All" by The Ghost and the Grace, the lyrics speak of a moment in time where the sun is rising over fields of grain as the two characters watch on. The imagery created is one of beauty and tranquility. However, the shaking hands of one character give the line a more ominous feel, hinting at an underlying tension or worry. The following lines, "We are made of dust, but it looks like us," is a reminder that humans are mortal and even the most beautiful things can crumble and fade away. The final line "You are the only one that matters after all" is a powerful statement. It suggests that despite the temporary nature of life, the connection between the characters is strong and meaningful. The line also implies a sense of love or deep appreciation between the two.
The lyrics can be interpreted in several ways. One interpretation is that the characters are experiencing a temporary moment of peace in an otherwise chaotic and unstable world. Another interpretation is that the characters are aware of the fleeting nature of life and are cherishing the moment they have together. The final line could also suggest a realization that relationships and human connections are the most important things in life, and that the rest can disappear.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun came up, and your hands they shook,
The morning arrived, and you were nervous, as we saw it ascend, over crops of wheat, And they undulated forwards and backwards, resembling the motion of water.
We are made of dust, but it looks like us,
We are formed of dust, but our appearance differs from this, as the breeze picks up, fragments break away, and they vanish with a single mighty gust.
You are the only one that matters after all
In the end, you are the sole person who holds significance.
Contributed by Carson J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.