Ghost Town
Too Sorry For Apologies Lyrics
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I'm so tired of dreaming without falling asleep
I am a ghost town and no one's visiting me
I'm on the fast track to never existing at all
It's like riding a plane only hoping to fall
I'm so sick of the clothes that seem to be wearing me
Out on the town, like I'm a heart on their sleeve
I'm on the fast track to never really learning to love
Chorus
So tell me,
Can a ghost fall in love with an angel?
I see heaven in your eyes, your grays and blues bring me back to life
Verse 2
I'm a rainstorm coming down hard over head
But everybody is safe in their beds
I'm on the fast track to never really counting at all
But you have been here with me all along
Chorus
Bridge
Hello stranger I'm a mess
All hands on deck set sails for nervous wreck
Cast away, Cast away
Chorus
The lyrics to Too Sorry For Apologies's song Ghost Town paint a picture of the singer's feelings of loneliness and disconnect from the world. Starting with the first verse, the singer describes feeling like a ghost town where no one visits, emphasizing their isolation. They express being tired of dreaming without being able to fall asleep, highlighting their inability to escape their own thoughts and enter a state of rest. The singer compares themselves to a heart on someone's sleeve, suggesting a sense of vulnerability, while also feeling like their sense of self is being overpowered by the expectations and pressures of society. The line "It's like holding your breath just to spite your lungs" further emphasizes this struggle between personal desires and the external world.
Moving on to the chorus, the singer asks the question "Can a ghost fall in love with an angel?" acknowledging their own feeling of being invisible and questioning whether love is still possible for them. They describe the person they are addressing as an angel with eyes that bring them back to life, suggesting that this person is able to provide a sense of hope and meaning in a world where the singer feels lost.
The second verse continues with the idea of finding safety in solitude, but the singer notes that this changes with the inclusion of the person they are addressing. While they feel like they are fading into the background of the world, the person they are singing to has been with them all along, possibly suggesting a newfound hope for connection and understanding.
The bridge adds an interesting layer of self-awareness to the song, with the singer acknowledging their current state as a "nervous wreck." However, they also acknowledge the presence of others and the possibility of reaching out to them, even in their darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so tired of dreaming without falling asleep
I'm exhausted from constantly daydreaming without ever getting the chance to actually rest.
I am a ghost town and no one's visiting me
I feel lonely and deserted, like an abandoned town that no one wants to visit.
I'm on the fast track to never existing at all
I feel like I'm quickly heading towards complete non-existence and being forgotten.
It's like riding a plane only hoping to fall
I feel like I'm on a doomed path and just waiting for my fate to catch up to me.
I'm so sick of the clothes that seem to be wearing me
I'm tired of feeling like my clothes define me and control who I am.
Out on the town, like I'm a heart on their sleeve
I feel exposed and vulnerable when I go out in public, like everyone can see right through me.
I'm on the fast track to never really learning to love
I feel like I'm never going to truly understand what it means to love and be loved.
It's like holding your breath just to spite your lungs
My attempts to resist or ignore my feelings are ultimately self-destructive and only hurt myself.
Can a ghost fall in love with an angel?
Is it possible for someone as damaged and lost as me to find hope and love with someone who is pure and good?
I see heaven in your eyes, your grays and blues bring me back to life
When I'm with you, I feel like I'm being given a second chance at life and happiness.
I'm a rainstorm coming down hard over head
I feel chaotic and turbulent, like a storm that can't be controlled.
But everybody is safe in their beds
Despite my inner turmoil, everyone else seems to be unaffected and at peace.
I'm on the fast track to never really counting at all
I feel like my life doesn't really matter or make a difference in the grand scheme of things.
But you have been here with me all along
But with you by my side, I feel like I have someone who understands me and supports me through everything.
Hello stranger I'm a mess, All hands on deck set sails for nervous wreck, Cast away, Cast away
I'm admitting that I'm struggling and feel like I'm falling apart, and I'm reaching out for help and support.
Contributed by Parker V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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