Ghost Town
Vile Kurt Lyrics
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In the evening I guess I'm alive
It's alright, I can still peel myself up sleepwalking
In a ghost town
Think I'll never leave my couch again
'Cause when I'm out I'm only out of my mind
Then again I guess it ain't always that way
In the evening I guess I'm alive
It's alright, I can still peel myself up sleepwalking
In a ghost town
Think I'll never leave my couch again
'Cause when I'm out I'm only out of my mind
Christ was born, I was there
You know me, I'm around
I got friends
Hey wait, where was I?
Well, I am trying
When I'm drivin, I find I'm dreamin
Jammin' tunes and drifting
And it's just then sometimes I wanna pull over
Open up and stay
And uh, raindrops might fall on my head sometimes
But I don't pay 'em any mind
Christ was here, you just missed him
Now I'm out, goin' down second
To all the stores, to see my friends
To find Kinks vinyls, yeah
When I'm drinking, I get to joking
Then I'm laughing falling down
Well that's just fine and I just pick myself up and walk down
Ghost town
Raindrops might fall on my head sometimes
But I don't pay 'em any mind
Then again, I guess it ain't always that way
The lyrics to Vile Kurt's song Ghost Town convey a sense of being lost, aimless, and disconnected from the world. The first verse suggests a lack of productivity and a sense of detachment from reality, with lines like "think I'll never leave my couch again" and "when I'm out, I'm only out of my mind." The repetition of "In the morning I'm not done sleeping, In the evening I guess I'm alive" reinforces this sense of disconnection from normal routines.
The second verse takes on a slightly different tone, with the mention of "Christ was born" and "Christ was here, you just missed him" suggesting the possibility of spirituality or a higher purpose. However, these lines are quickly followed by a sense of confusion and forgetfulness ("Hey wait, where was I?"), emphasizing the idea of being lost and disconnected. The third verse introduces a hint of nostalgia and a desire for connection, with references to "finding Kinks vinyls" and "seeing my friends."
Overall, the lyrics suggest a struggle to find direction and purpose in life, with moments of hope and connection mixed in with confusion and detachment.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning I'm not done sleeping
I wake up tired and lazy
In the evening I guess I'm alive
I feel more active during the night
It's alright, I can still peel myself up sleepwalking
I manage to function even when I'm half-asleep
In a ghost town
I feel lonely and bored with my surroundings
Think I'll never leave my couch again
I'm becoming a couch potato and losing motivation
'Cause when I'm out I'm only out of my mind
I like to escape from reality and live in my own world
Christ was born, I was there
I exaggerate and make up stories
You know me, I'm around
I'm present or nearby most of the time
I got friends
I have people who keep me company
Hey wait, where was I?
I easily lose track of my thoughts and actions
Well, I am trying
I'm attempting to improve myself
When I'm drivin, I find I'm dreamin
I daydream a lot while driving
Jammin' tunes and drifting
I listen to music and lose focus on the road
And it's just then sometimes I wanna pull over
I feel like stopping and taking a break
Open up and stay
I want to be free and spontaneous
And uh, raindrops might fall on my head sometimes
I encounter small obstacles or problems
But I don't pay 'em any mind
I ignore those problems and choose to focus on the positive
Christ was here, you just missed him
I make up stories to impress or entertain others
Now I'm out, goin' down second
I'm out and about, doing my own thing
To all the stores, to see my friends
I visit shops and hang out with people I know
To find Kinks vinyls, yeah
I have a specific goal in mind when shopping
When I'm drinking, I get to joking
I become more lighthearted and make jokes
Then I'm laughing falling down
I'm carefree and prone to accidents
Well that's just fine and I just pick myself up and walk down
I have a positive attitude and quickly recover from setbacks
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Kurt Samuel Vile
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Matias Merlos
In the morning I'm not done sleeping
In the evening I guess I'm alive
It's alright to still peel myself up sleepwalking
In a ghost town
Think I'll never leave my couch again
Cause when I'm out I'm only out of my mind
Then again I guess it ain't always that way
In the morning I'm not done sleeping
In the evening I guess I'm alive
It's alright to still peel myself up sleepwalking
In a ghost town
Think I'll never leave my couch again
Cause when I'm out I'm only out of my mind
Christ was born I was there
You know me I'm around
I got friends
Hey wait where was I?
Well I am trying
When I'm driving I found I'm dreaming
Dreamin tunes and drifting
It's just that sometimes I want to pullover
Open up and stay in
Raindrops might fall on my head sometimes
But I don't pay 'em any mind
Christ was here you just missed him
Now I'm out going down second
To all the stores to see my friends
To find cakes, to find old ships
When I'm drinking I get to joking
Then I'm laughing falling down
Well that's just fine and I just pick myself up and walk down
Ghost town
Raindrops might fall on my head sometimes
But I don't pay 'em any mind
Then again I guess it ain't always that way...
Lawrence Frauens
Kurt gets it done. Brilliant album.
Shareholder
this stuffs amazing. his melodies seem so half arsed first time you hear them but the songs keep growing and growing on you. the way he re arranges earlier phrases from the song and puts them against other repeated phrases is pretty cool. the last line being a case in point. great song.
LuaBloe
Oh lord...forgive my words, but this is purely amazin and brilliant..I have a big smile on my face ever since i found out about this song....WO_oW
Nikola Anicic
Beautiful song by Mr Vile simplicity, harmony, perfection
1SaneManiac
Love this song!
Fun Times
Big ups to those still listening in 2018!
CitizenNotCivilian
I can't get this song out of my head.
spaceunicorn
The start of this song sounds so much like "I'm set free" by the Velvet Underground to me. It's still my fave song off the album, so good
llamasarus1
this music relates to my personality
Emily Joy Simms
such a perfect song for a long bus ride or late night wander. thanks mr vile.