They began as studio engineers at Mickie Most's RAK recording studio in London, engineering music for British groups like the Pet Shop Boys, Young Disciples, and Robert Plant. In 1997 they were asked by a college friend, Nigel Godrich (who was busy producing 'OK Computer'), to remix Radiohead's "Climbing Up the Walls". They called the mix "the Zero 7 Mix" which stuck.
Ghost Symbol
Zero 7 Lyrics
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I learn to part with a smile on my face
Now I'm too good at letting go
too easy to say no
In the song "Ghost Symbol" by Zero 7, the lyrics suggest a sense of detachment and emotional distance between two individuals. The first line, "wherever I'm staying, you're going away," implies that one person continuously leaves while the other stays behind, causing a sense of instability and uncertainty in the relationship. Despite this, the singer learns to part with a smile on their face, suggesting that they have adapted to this cycle of separation and have become accustomed to letting go of their emotions. However, this emotional detachment has ultimately created a new problem, where the singer has become too good at letting go and saying no, possibly leading to a sense of emptiness and isolation in their personal life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wherever I'm staying, you're going away
No matter where I am or what I am doing, you are always leaving me behind.
I learn to part with a smile on my face
I have grown accustomed to letting you go, even though it hurts, and I try to hide my pain with a smile.
Now I'm too good at letting go
I have become so accustomed to losing you that it has become easy for me to let go of anything or anyone, even if they mean a lot to me.
too easy to say no
It is now effortless for me to reject or say no to people, things, and opportunities as I have mastered letting go.
Contributed by Nolan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RecBr0wn
Damn, it's been years since I listened to this. What a fucking banger of a track.
Nick-E Nicole
This song is sick AF! It has so many levels to it!
ContinuumXT
Glad to see a lot people adoring this album like me. I read a negative review of the album, just after I bought it. I'm glad I bought it, this album is solid. This song stands out. Love the bass, as pointed out correctly, dubstep/dub influences.
Gerardo Racine
me encanta esta cancion, no sabia que Zero 7 fuera capaz de esto. Esta cancion me hace ir a comprar el cd mañana. Muy chingona, gracias Zero 7.
alkaline
This is one of the best songs of all times. Misfits have it, because had the best soundtrack ever.
gpmarine1
I just bought this album yesterday while I was browsing CD's at a hole in the wall music shop. I had no idea Zero 7 came out with another album, and I'm so glad I picked this up. Their sound is different on this album than their other ones; it was definitely a pleasant surprise.
Mike Lindsey
Awesome album and amazing song!
gz847
favorite song on the album. thank you Zero 7
Nick-E Nicole
The composition of this song has always drawn me in.
Marchewowa
oh sooo true