Ghost Town
Whosah Lyrics


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Come 5: 15 this place is a ghost town
search for a single soul, but nothing to be found
search for a single soul, but nothing to be found
I hit the lights I still see quite clear
I could put roots down but nothing grows 'round here
I could put roots down but nothing grows 'round here
Come 9 a.m. we're in the same place
wishing we're somewhere else but not enough to change
wishing we're somewhere else but not enough to change
We're living in a ghost town
dying just to break out
you feel it in your heart now
feel it in your bones like
know this isn't living when you live like that
never looking forward never looking back
we know there's nothing here to tie us down
living in a ghost town
I want to live like I'm alive now
not gonna wait to situate and settle down
not gonna wait to situate and settle down
We're living in a ghost town
dying just to break out
you feel it in your heart now
feel it in your bones like
know this isn't living when you live like that
never looking forward never looking back
we know there's nothing here to tie us down
living in a ghost town
living in a ghost town
I need my blood pumping
I need my mind racing
I need something moving
I need to wake up knowing that I wake to something more than
dreaming my days away
I just don't want to
sleep while I am awake
dreaming my days away
I just don't want to




sleep while I am awake
Living in a ghost town

Overall Meaning

In Whosah's song "Ghost Town", the lyrics describe a lifeless, disheartening existence in a place where it feels like nothing ever happens. The singer searches for signs of life but finds nothing but emptiness. The lyrics convey a longing to escape the dullness of routine and the desire to break out and really live. The line "we're living in a ghost town" is a metaphor for feeling trapped in a place that has lost its vitality, and the chorus emphasizes the sense of restlessness and discontentment that comes from living in such a place.


The lyrics also highlight the importance of taking action rather than waiting for something to happen. The stanza "I want to live like I'm alive now / not gonna wait to situate and settle down" expresses a determination to pursue a fulfilling life rather than settling for the status quo. The song urges listeners to pursue their passions and break free from monotony.


Line by Line Meaning

Come 5: 15 this place is a ghost town
At 5:15, this location is void of people or activity.


search for a single soul, but nothing to be found
Even though searching for an individual in this area, there isn't anyone around.


I hit the lights I still see quite clear
I can observe the area even though it is poorly lit.


I could put roots down but nothing grows 'round here
I could make a life here, but it isn't conducive to growth or development.


Come 9 a.m. we're in the same place
By 9 am, nothing has changed and we are still in the empty location.


wishing we're somewhere else but not enough to change
Despite wanting to be in a different location, we aren't motivated enough to make a change.


We're living in a ghost town
We reside in a location that is desolate and void of activity.


dying just to break out
We are deeply wanting to leave this area.


you feel it in your heart now
You can feel the desire to leave in your emotions.


feel it in your bones like
You can physically feel the desire to leave in your body.


know this isn't living when you live like that
We know that this type of existence isn't real living.


never looking forward never looking back
We aren't looking towards the future or reflecting on the past.


we know there's nothing here to tie us down
We understand that this location doesn't hold us in place or have any significance in our lives.


I want to live like I'm alive now
I wish to live life to the fullest and not just exist.


not gonna wait to situate and settle down
I won't wait to make a home and establish myself.


I need my blood pumping
I want to feel adrenaline and excitement.


I need my mind racing
I want my thoughts to be active and rapid.


I need something moving
I require movement and progress in my life.


I need to wake up knowing that I wake to something more than
I wish to wake up to something more significant than a mundane existence.


dreaming my days away
I don't want to waste my life by just dreaming about what could be.


I just don't want to
I don't wish to continue living in a dream-like state.


sleep while I am awake
I don't want to waste my time asleep while I am awake.


living in a ghost town
Our current residence is empty and unfulfilling.


living in a ghost town
We continue to exist in this dead location.




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Comments from YouTube:

Autumn Son

This song always gives me hot summer nights vibes

Erizan Batista

Awesome song! Amazing video!

Edward Breadwinner

Great stuff! I really like the cinematography in this video, some cool shots. Not to mention it's a great/catchy song all around! (Hey Dave, this is Andrew, played bass with you at Faith Covenant on Sunday, was awesome meeting you haha)

kiara d

i saw u guys at go fest yesterday, we talked several times and i accidentally fell in love with u guys. you've 110% gained urself a new huge fan, love you so much <3

DJEpisteme

Sooooo good soo good!

Nicpedia

Liked it the second I heard the lyrics.

Tyler horn

Hey spencer, This is Tyler I probably wasn't very memorable but I was the last speaker at the respect retreat in Mankato Minnesota, and I wanted to thank you because that day has changed me.