Ghosts
Yum Cha Sessions & Gotye Lyrics
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And the daylight's almost gone
Seems there's something I should know
Well, I ought to leave but
The rain, it never stops
Now I've no particular place to go
Just when I think I'm winning
When I've broken every door
The ghost of my lie, grow wilder than before
Just when I thought I could not be stopped
When my chance came to be king
The ghost of my lie now wilder than the week
Well I'm feeling nervous
Now I find myself alone
Now the simple life's no longer there
Once I was so sure
Now the doubt inside my mind
Comes and goes but it leaves me nowhere
No, nowhere
Just when I think I'm winning
When I've broken every door
The ghost of my lie, grow wilder than before
Just when I thought I could not be stopped
When my chance came to be king
The ghost of my lie, grow wilder than the week
Oh, when I think I'm winning
When I've broken every door
The ghost of my lie, grow wilder than before
Just when I thought I could not be stopped
When my chance came to be king
The ghost of my lie, now wilder than the week
The lyrics of Yum Cha Sessions & Gotye's song "Ghosts" seem to be about a person who feels trapped and uncertain, with a sense of doubt creeping into their mind. The repetition of the line "just when I think I'm winning" suggests that this person has faced struggles before and overcome them, but now something is holding them back. The rain that "never stops" could represent the constant flow of problems and obstacles that this person is facing, making it hard to move forward.
The "ghost of my lie" could represent a past mistake or misjudgment that haunts the person, growing stronger with time. The desire to be "king" could symbolize a need for success or control, but the ghost reminds them of their imperfections and prevents them from achieving their goals. The uncertainty and loneliness that the person feels are palpable, with the line "now I find myself alone" emphasizing their isolation.
Despite these struggles, the person continues to fight and strive for success. However, their "ghost" holds them back, growing "wilder than before" and reminding them of their flaws. The final repetition of the chorus suggests that the person is stuck in this cycle, unable to escape the ghost and the doubts that it brings.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ghosts" convey a sense of struggle and uncertainty, with a powerful motif of a haunting past and its impact on the present. The repetition and imagery add to the emotional impact of the song, making it a poignant exploration of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
When the room is quiet
In a Yum Cha session, when the room is silent
And the daylight's almost gone
And the session is almost over
Seems there's something I should know
It seems like there is something important to learn or understand
Well, I ought to leave but
Although I should go,
The rain, it never stops
The tea keeps pouring
Now I've no particular place to go
And now I have no other plans or appointments
Just when I think I'm winning
Just when I feel like I understand everything
When I've broken every door
When I've opened every topic of conversation
The ghost of my lie, grow wilder than before
My inner insecurities and doubts become stronger and harder to ignore
Just when I thought I could not be stopped
Just when I believed I had a firm grasp on things
When my chance came to be king
When I thought I had the opportunity to lead the conversation
The ghost of my lie now wilder than the week
My inner insecurities and doubts become even stronger than before
Well I'm feeling nervous
In a Yum Cha session, I start to feel anxious
Now I find myself alone
When I realize that I am the only one still talking
Now the simple life's no longer there
The easy topics of conversation have been exhausted
Once I was so sure
I used to be confident in my knowledge of Yum Cha customs
Now the doubt inside my mind
But now I am questioning myself
Comes and goes but it leaves me nowhere
My doubts come and go but I am still unsure of what to say
No, nowhere
I still have no direction
Oh, when I think I'm winning
Oh, when I feel like I am finally getting the hang of it
The ghost of my lie, grow wilder than before
My inner insecurities and doubts become even stronger
Just when I thought I could not be stopped
Just when I believed I had a firm grasp on things
When my chance came to be king
When I thought I had the opportunity to take control of the conversation
The ghost of my lie, now wilder than the week
My inner insecurities and doubts are now even stronger than before
Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.