Ghosts Are Good Company
Embracing Ghostly Companions: A Journey from Loneliness to Laughter
Lyrics
I would've died
The speaker expresses a strong desire or willingness to hear voices, suggesting a longing for connection or communication.
Just to hear voices
The speaker values the experience of hearing voices, emphasizing its importance.
Just to see faces
Similar to line 2, the speaker expresses a desire to see faces, indicating a need for human connection and companionship.
I was so alone
The speaker conveys a sense of isolation and loneliness.
I went deep
The speaker metaphorically delves into their past or memories ("graveyards") to explore their inner self.
Into my graveyards
Continuing the metaphor, the speaker explores their past experiences and emotions.
Found my ghosts there
The speaker discovers their "ghosts," representing unresolved aspects of their past, possibly regrets or memories.
They're with me still
The ghosts from the speaker's past continue to influence or accompany them in the present.
I can't do this, I can't do that
The speaker lists things they believe they can't do, expressing a sense of limitation or self-doubt.
I can't believe I got so fat
The speaker expresses surprise or disbelief at their physical condition, possibly using it as a metaphor for personal shortcomings.
At least ghosts are good company
Despite the speaker's challenges, ghosts (representing memories or experiences) provide comfort and companionship.
I can't believe it is so cold
The speaker reacts to a perceived coldness, possibly emotional or existential in nature.
I should get up before I get old
The speaker reflects on the passage of time and the need to act before aging takes its toll.
And then I'll change my ways
The speaker acknowledges the necessity of changing their behavior before it negatively impacts them.
Before my ways change me
Reflecting on the potential for personal transformation, the speaker contemplates the reciprocal nature of change.
I was afraid
The speaker admits to feeling fear, particularly related to emptiness, silence, and their past.
Afraid of the emptiness
The speaker elaborates on their fear of emptiness, emphasizing a sense of void or lack in their life.
Afraid of the silence
The speaker fears silence, suggesting discomfort with introspection or the absence of external stimuli.
Afraid of my ghosts
The speaker is afraid of their own ghosts, indicating a fear of confronting or acknowledging unresolved issues from their past.
Now they're here
The ghosts from the speaker's past are now present, enabling shared experiences and emotions.
We can share laughter
The speaker finds solace in shared laughter with their ghosts, suggesting a positive aspect to their past experiences.
Talk about old times
The speaker can openly discuss and reminisce about old times with their ghosts, fostering a sense of connection.
It's not so bad
The speaker reassesses their situation and finds that having the ghosts around is not as negative as initially perceived.
Now the world
The speaker perceives the world as suddenly wonderful, possibly influenced by the newfound companionship with their ghosts.
Is suddenly wonderful
The speaker contemplates the positive transformation of their perspective on life.
And I think:
The speaker reflects on the idea that they can live in the present moment and appreciate life once again.
Hey, I can live here again
The speaker expresses the realization that they can embrace life anew with their ghosts as companions.
Well, these ghosts
The ghosts, symbolic of the speaker's past, persist and continue to be an integral part of their present.
They will not leave me
The speaker acknowledges that the ghosts are a constant presence but views them positively as the best company they've ever had.
They're the best company
Reiterating the positive influence of the ghosts, the speaker emphasizes their value as companions.
That I've ever had
The speaker concludes by affirming that the ghosts are the best companions they have ever had, reinforcing the positive impact of their presence.
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