The first EP from Spookyghostboy, "The Forest Summer EP", was released on July 21st, 2012. Critical reception was largely positive, with one such reviewer calling the newly-minted "ghost-pop" genre "really, really cool."
Following the both commercial and critical success of "Forest Summer", Thomas released a new EP in October of 2012. "XVII", a noticeably darker and more cohesive release, saw Thomas exploring the inherent melancholy of the fall and winter seasons. This, along with up-tempo single "rad cats", made "XVII" a much more successful release from Spookyghostboy.
Piece Of My Heart
spookyghostboy Lyrics
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it began with someone who i'd held dear
i founded the way, the most broken (?) starts one(?)
she left me, she took with a part of my heart
i can feel it fall down
i can feel it surrounding
i just wanna be safe now
it comes and it goes but the pain is still there
i wish i had known that before we were apart
you'd walk out the door with a piece of my heart
i can feel it fall down
i can feel it surrounding
i just wanna be safe now
i've been starting to fantasize
of what it'd be like to sleep at night
and i'll dream of a ghost who takes pity on most
but, with me, he likes watchin' me burn
with me, he likes watchin',
with me, he likes watchin',
with me, he likes watchin' me burn
with me, he likes watchin',
with me, he likes watchin',
with me, he likes watchin' me burn
In "Piece of My Heart," spookyghostboy is vocalizing his pain and struggle after a brokenhearted parting of ways with someone he held dear almost three years ago. The song expresses his feelings of being incomplete and impacted by the missing piece of his heart that was taken when she left. He speaks of the anguish of not being able to get her out of his mind, indicating that she left an indelible impression on him. spookyghostboy shares his innermost thoughts of being haunted by the memory of the past, to the point where he's been fantasizing about sleep, conjuring up a strange ghost who likes to watch him burn.
The lyrics of the song illustrate how loss and heartbreak can have long-lasting effects, and how it can permanently shatter one's sense of self. The feeling of being vulnerable and shattered lingers in the words, showing that the long-term effects of heartache can be hard to overcome. The artist also shares his hopes of finding security and “safety” in the very place that left him helpless.
Line by Line Meaning
my head has been broken for almost three years
Spookyghostboy's mental state has been shattered and unstable for almost three years due to a traumatic experience.
it began with someone who i'd held dear
The root of Spookyghostboy's mental turmoil was caused by a significant person in his life whom he deeply cared for.
i founded the way, the most broken (?) starts one(?)
Spookyghostboy discovered that the path to healing often begins with the most damaged and difficult steps.
she left me, she took with a part of my heart
The person who triggered Spookyghostboy's mental breakdown not only left him but also took a piece of his heart with her, leaving him incomplete.
i can feel it fall down
Spookyghostboy is aware of the emotional weight he carries, and he senses it taking a toll on him.
i can feel it surrounding
The emotional pain Spookyghostboy experiences is pervasive and influences every aspect of his life.
i just wanna be safe now
Spookyghostboy seeks stability and security, a break from the emotional turbulence he's been experiencing.
it comes and it goes but the pain is still there
Though Spookyghostboy's pain may ebb and flow, it remains a constant, haunting presence in his life.
a day doesn't pass without thoughts of you there
The person who caused Spookyghostboy's pain is never far from his mind, and he finds himself frequently ruminating on their memory.
i wish i had known that before we were apart
Spookyghostboy laments not recognizing the signs that their relationship was coming to an end, thus allowing the emotional fallout to hit him unprepared.
you'd walk out the door with a piece of my heart
The person who triggered Spookyghostboy's mental breakdown not only left him but also took a piece of his heart with her, leaving him incomplete.
i've been starting to fantasize
Spookyghostboy is beginning to daydream and escape from reality, in hopes of finding relief from his pain.
of what it'd be like to sleep at night
Spookyghostboy yearns for the peace of mind that restful sleep might bring.
and i'll dream of a ghost who takes pity on most
Spookyghostboy envisions a helpful ghost who shows kindness and compassion to those in need.
but, with me, he likes watchin' me burn
However, this imagined ghost seems to enjoy watching Spookyghostboy suffer, adding to his feelings of helplessness and despair.
with me, he likes watchin',
with me, he likes watchin',
with me, he likes watchin' me burn
The repeated refrain emphasizes the ghost's cruel fascination with Spookyghostboy's pain, cementing a sense of dread and hopelessness in the listener's mind.
Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.