The Ghost Is Gone
the shelters Lyrics
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There's nothing left to hide
We don't quite understand this
In you we hope to confide
We always try to take over
The things we cannot control
At the end of the daylight
Now the ghost is gone
In the midst of the madness
We were carried away
Forgive us for the confusion
We must have made a mistake
It's a common reaction
To try to take the reigns
Only trying to heal you
Avoiding all of the blame
Now the ghost is gone
Looking over your progress
Theres nothing more we can hide
We don't quite understand this
In you we hope to confide
We always try to take over
The things we cannot control
At the end of the daylight
The greed has taken it's toll
Now the ghost is gone
Now the ghost is gone
The lyrics to "The Ghost Is Gone" by The Shelters seem to be about reflecting on past mistakes and regretting the need to control situations in life that cannot be controlled. The first verse describes looking over someone's progress and feeling that there is nothing left to hide. This suggests that they have been watching someone closely and may have been trying to control their actions. However, they confess that they don't quite understand the situation and hope to confide in the person they were trying to control.
The second verse continues this theme, acknowledging that they were carried away amidst some sort of madness and asking for forgiveness for any confusion they may have caused. They also admit that it is a common reaction to try to take control of a situation, but they were only trying to heal the other person and avoiding taking the blame. The chorus repeats the line "Now the ghost is gone," which could be interpreted as a reference to a past mistake or regret that has been laid to rest.
Overall, the lyrics of this song seem to be about the struggle to accept the things in life that cannot be controlled, and the importance of admitting mistakes and seeking forgiveness. The chorus is a powerful statement that suggests a sense of relief and closure after finally letting go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking over your progress
Examining your growth and development
There's nothing left to hide
No more secrets or hidden truths
We don't quite understand this
The situation is unclear to us
In you we hope to confide
We trust you and want to share our thoughts
We always try to take over
We often attempt to control everything
The things we cannot control
The aspects of life that we cannot manipulate
At the end of the daylight
As the day comes to a close
The greed has taken it's toll
Our selfishness has negatively impacted us
Now the ghost is gone
The past is behind us and we can move forward
In the midst of the madness
During chaotic and confusing times
We were carried away
We got caught up in the moment and lost sight of reality
Forgive us for the confusion
We apologize for any misunderstandings
We must have made a mistake
We likely did something wrong
It's a common reaction
A typical response
To try to take the reigns
To attempt to gain control
Only trying to heal you
Our intentions were to help you
Avoiding all of the blame
We are trying not to take responsibility
Looking over your progress
Evaluating your growth and development
There's nothing more we can hide
We have nothing left to conceal
We don't quite understand this
We are still confused and uncertain
In you we hope to confide
We still trust you and want to share our thoughts
We always try to take over
We consistently attempt to control everything
The things we cannot control
The elements of life that are beyond our control
At the end of the daylight
As the sun sets
The greed has taken it's toll
Our selfishness has had a negative impact on us
Now the ghost is gone
We are free of our past mistakes and can move forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSHUA WADE JOVE
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Bruce Wilcox
Fabulous album. Long live rock!
Alea Sandefer
Unbelievably good! <3 Killer live!
Martha Kudlacik
just saw them at the Fillmore - excellent!
Sue Lipscomb
awesome.....thanks!
Ann Hancock
got a definite Doors hook to it.