Ghost Symbol
Zero 7 feat. Binki Shapiro 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
The lyrics to Zero 7 feat. Binki Shapiro's "Ghost Symbol" seem to describe an individual who has become adept at the art of letting go. No matter where they reside or who they may be with, their loved ones are quick to disappear. While parting may have caused them genuine heartache at first, this person has become so accustomed to it that they now say goodbye with a smile. They have become an expert in the art of turning down invitations and saying "no" to new opportunities, perhaps because they have grown tired of forming new bonds that are inevitably severed.
The tone of the song is sad and reflective, with a hint of acceptance. The singer does not blame anyone for causing them to feel this way, nor do they seem particularly angry at their current predicament. Instead, they have learned to live with it and to try and find peace in the impermanence of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wherever I'm staying, you're going away
No matter where I am, you're always leaving me
I learn to part with a smile on my face
I have learned to say goodbye with a fake smile to hide my pain
Now I'm too good at letting go
I have become so used to letting people go that it's almost effortless for me now
too easy to say no
It's too easy for me to reject or cut off people who I feel may eventually leave me like you did
Contributed by Nolan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.