Ghosts
blackbear & XXXTENTACION Lyrics
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The more that I reach out, the more that you're not there
Your heart is a ghost town, my head is a nightmare
But that's where you want me, you know that it's not fair
So many people were around last year that I don't even know now
Rather lock myself inside my room and be alone now
We don't got nothing to say, you leave my love on froze now
And all I have left is this pain
You say that you want me to stay
You keeping me running in place
I swear that you like it this way
I swear to God that
Your heart is a ghost town, my head is a nightmare
The more that I reach out, the more that you're not there
Your heart is a ghost town, my head is a nightmare
But that's where you want me, you know that it's not fair
Your heart is a ghost town, my head is a nightmare
If ever you need me, you know I'll be right there
You know I'll be right there
So many people were around last year that I don't even know now
Emotions that I thought would last forever, I don't show now
Vacant rooms and empty words are really all I know now
Thanks for nothing, you don't care, your heart is like a ghost town
And all I have left is this pain
You don't got nothing to say
You keep on running away
All that I feel is ashamed
I swear to God that
Your heart is a ghost town, my head is a nightmare
The more that I reach out, the more that you're not there
Your heart is a ghost town, my head is a nightmare
But that's where you want me, you know that it's not fair
Your heart is a ghost town, my head is a nightmare
If ever you need me, you know I'll be right there
You know I'll be right there
(Your heart is like a ghost town)
Your heart is like a ghost town
The lyrics of Blackbear and XXXTENTACION's song "Ghost" depicts the feeling of being trapped within a one-sided relationship. The song begins with Blackbear singing "Your heart is a ghost town, my head is a nightmare". The metaphorical comparison of the heart to a ghost town signifies the emptiness and loneliness that the person feels in the relationship. Meanwhile, the nightmare in the head refers to the frustration and anxiety that the individual experiences when trying to reach out to the other person, who is emotionally unavailable.
The chorus emphasizes the point that no matter how much effort is put into the relationship, it remains stagnant. The person desires for more but the other person does not reciprocate in the same way. The line "But that's where you want me, you know that it's not fair" highlights the manipulative nature of this kind of relationship, where one person holds the other captive without any real intention of growth or progress. The song's bridge switches from Blackbear’s perspective to XXXTentacion's, the deceased rapper focusing on feeling alone, and the pain of being isolated from the outside world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ghost," in combination with its beat, creates a vibe of desperation and helplessness, conveying the message that the pain of being trapped in an emotionally unavailable relationship is unending.
Line by Line Meaning
Your heart is a ghost town, my head is a nightmare
The love we shared is dead and gone, while my thoughts are consumed with pain and fear
The more that I reach out, the more that you're not there
The harder I try to connect with you, the more distant you become
But that's where you want me, you know that it's not fair
You enjoy the control you have over me, and it's not a fair way to treat someone
So many people were around last year that I don't even know now
Our relationship was surrounded by others, so much so that I don't recognize it anymore
Rather lock myself inside my room and be alone now
I'd rather isolate myself completely than be with you
We don't got nothing to say, you leave my love on froze now
We have nothing to talk about, and your lack of response is freezing my heart
Thanks for nothing, I don't care, your heart is like a ghost town
You've given me nothing, and I'm done caring about you. Your heart is empty and abandoned
And all I have left is this pain
My only companion is the constant ache in my heart
You say that you want me to stay
You claim you want me around, but your actions suggest otherwise
You keeping me running in place
You're holding me back and not allowing me to move forward
I swear that you like it this way
I believe you enjoy causing me this pain and keeping me stuck
If ever you need me, you know I'll be right there
In spite of everything, I'll still be there for you if you need me
Emotions that I thought would last forever, I don't show now
I used to feel so deeply for you, but now I can barely express anything
Vacant rooms and empty words are really all I know now
Our relationship is empty and meaningless, and that's all that remains
All that I feel is ashamed
The only emotion that remains is shame for having allowed myself to be treated this way
(Your heart is like a ghost town)
Your heart is empty and abandoned, just like a ghost town
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Tyler Musto, Sasha Alexandra Yatchenko
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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