The Ghost In You
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And all the papers lied tonight
But falling over you
Is the news of the day
Angels fall like rain
And love is all of heaven away
Inside you the time moves
The ghost in you
She don't fade
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
A race is on I'm on your side
And hearing you my engines die
I'm in a mood for you
For running away
Stars come down in you
And love, you can't give it away
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
The ghost in you
She don't fade
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
Don't you go
It makes no sense
When all your talking supermen
Just take away the time
And get in the way
Ain't it just like rain
And love, is only heaven away
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
The ghost in you
She don't fade
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
The lyrics of The Ghost in You by The Psychedelic Furs beautifully captures the intense feeling and emotion of falling in love. The first verse describes a fast-paced, reckless situation where the man in the shoes runs a light and the papers lied tonight. However, amidst all that chaos, his mind is fixated on falling over the woman, whose presence is the news of the day. The line "angels fall like rain" alludes to the idea that falling in love is a heavenly experience, which is further explored in the next line "and love is all of heaven away." Despite the sense that love is unattainable, the lyrics suggest that the woman's presence, the "ghost in you," never fades and her essence remains constant.
The second verse continues this feeling of urgency and a race, with the man saying that he is on the woman's side, and hearing her makes his "engines die." He is in a mood for her, running away to be with her. However, despite the immediate rush of falling in love, the lyrics suggest that this feeling is timeless, and as the song repeats its central idea, "inside you the time moves, and she don't fade."
The final verse speaks of the complications that come with communication and the fear that comes with vulnerability. The man tells the woman not to go and that the "talking supermen" won't help her. Instead, he suggests that time is precious and love is the only way to make it worthwhile. Again, the repetition of "and love, is only heaven away" emphasizes the idea that the truest love is transcendent.
Line by Line Meaning
A man in my shoes runs a light
I am rushing into the unknown, taking risks and not knowing what lies ahead.
And all the papers lied tonight
The media is full of false information and deception.
But falling over you is the news of the day
Despite all the chaos in the world, my focus and priority is on my love for you.
Angels fall like rain
Grace and beauty can be fleeting and unpredictable like the weather.
And love is all of heaven away
Love is a profound and heavenly feeling that is often not easily attainable.
Inside you the time moves
You have your own rhythm and pace that is unique to you.
And she don't fade
My love for you is everlasting and enduring.
The ghost in you
The essence of who you are - your spirit, soul, and personality - is ever present.
A race is on I'm on your side
Life is a journey and we are in it together, committed to supporting one another along the way.
And hearing you my engines die
I am stopped in my tracks and completely absorbed by your presence.
I'm in a mood for you for running away
I am willing to drop everything and follow you wherever you may go.
Stars come down in you
You are a source of beauty and wonder that takes my breath away.
And love, you can't give it away
Love is not something that can be given or taken away - it is a state of being.
Don't you go, it makes no sense
I cannot bear the thought of losing you - it defies reason and logic.
When all your talking supermen just take away the time and get in the way
People who try to impress or exert their dominance over others only serve as distractions and obstacles.
Ain't it just like rain
Life can be unpredictable and uncontrollable like a sudden downpour.
And love, is only heaven away
Once again, love is an elusive and otherworldly feeling that is not easily attainable.
Inside you the time moves
You have your own pace and direction in life that cannot be forced or altered by others.
And she don't fade
My love for you is unwavering and constant.
The ghost in you
Who you are as a person is unique, complex, and ever-changing - never fully able to be understood or grasped.
She don't fade
My love for you endures and remains strong over time.
Inside you the time moves
You have your own internal clock and rhythm that propels you forward in life.
And she don't fade
Despite the ebbs and flows of life, my love for you remains steadfast and unchanging.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Lofthouse Butler, Timothy Butler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ellainedriz28
A man in my shoes runs a light
And all the papers lied tonight
But falling over you
Is the news of the day
Angels fall like rain
And love, love, love, love is all of heaven away (Love, love, love)
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
The ghost in you
She don't fade
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade (Don't fade)
A race is on I'm on your side
And hearing you my engines die
I'm in a mood for you
For running away
Stars come down in you
And love, love, love you can't give it away (love, love, love, love)
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
The ghost in you
She don't fade
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade (in you)
Don't you go
It makes no sense
When all your talking supermen
Just take away the time
And get in the way
Ain't it just like rain
And love, love, love, love is only heaven away (love, love, love, love)
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
The ghost in you
She don't fade
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
The ghost in you
She don't fade
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
The ghost in you
She don't fade
Inside you the time moves
And she don't fade
@jermania7467
Inside you the time moves and she don't fade
(Drums beat time in you and I and)
The Ghost in you she don't fade
(Rain don't fall down here no more it's)
Inside you the time moves and she don't fade
(Coming down to losing it and)
The ghost in you she don't fade
(Drums beat time in you and I and)
Inside you the time moves and she don't fade
(Rain don't fall down here no more it's)
The ghost in you she don't fade
(Coming down to losing it and)
@chrishendry9657
its 2024 and who is still listening to one of the best songs ever written ?
@pauldale8571
💯
@steveu9211
@blueeyedsoulman
Makes me want to use the Fairlight on my next song. Thank you Peter Vogel. The 80's would not have been the same without you. (The Fairlight was named after the Fairlight hovercraft that used to pass by in Australia in the 80's. Seemed like a good name for a business.)
@rehoby
This is not a song... it is a time machine. It is a window back to an incredible era that I was so fortunate to be a part of.
@bullwinklejmoos
Wonderfully stated. Yes, I feel fortunate as well at having been a part of that era.
@BaseballPlayer0
You punched AJ
@rehoby
@@BaseballPlayer0 lol... I also stalked Erin Andrews and married Anna Faris :-)
@Blue-jn1ph
Yep, Music is the closest thing we have to a time machine
@joseemmanuelluga5379
it's true!!😀