I Was a Ghost

Reflects on a specific period in the singer's life when they felt emotionally detached or unseen, like a ghost.

Describes the singer's presence as subtle and fleeting, like a shimmer in the winter sun.

Refers to haunting a coastal area characterized by blue-white hues, suggesting a somber atmosphere.

Specifies the duration of the ghostly experience as lasting seven days.

Expresses the singer's effort to maintain a presence and avoid disappearing completely during this time.

Acknowledges an internal conflict, with a part of the singer desiring to fade away despite efforts to persist.

Describes the emotional aftermath in the cold light of the morning, emphasizing a sense of emptiness.

Highlights a hollow ache where the singer's physical presence used to be.

Recalls a moment of catching the sun without feeling its warmth, symbolizing emotional numbness.

Signals the realization that the singer will be haunted by the ghostly experience indefinitely.

Reiterates the idea of being a ghost forever, emphasizing the enduring impact of the experience.

Characterizes the nights during this period as exceptionally dark, indicating intense emotional turmoil.

Expresses a loss of motivation or will to engage in anything during this challenging time.

Describes insomnia and an inability to dream, further emphasizing the depth of emotional struggle.

Reiterates the seven-day duration of the challenging experience.

Portrays a confusing and disorienting mental state in a mirror-maze, making reality difficult to discern.

Emphasizes the difficulty of distinguishing between reality and illusion during this period.

Repeats the feeling of emptiness in the morning, underscoring the persistent emotional void.

Reiterates the hollowness where the singer's physical form used to be.

Recalls catching the sun without feeling its warmth, reinforcing emotional numbness.

Confirms the singer's acceptance of being a ghost indefinitely, repeating the idea for emphasis.

Reiterates the concept of being a ghost forever, emphasizing the lasting impact on the singer.

Further emphasizes and repeats the idea of being a ghost forever.

Describes a significant moment just before dawn, hinting at a turning point in the singer's experience.

Expresses seeking reflection in the sea, symbolizing introspection and self-discovery.

Acknowledges the revelation that the haunting experience is connected to someone specific.

Attributes the haunting feeling to the actions or influence of a particular person.

Describes a heightened sensitivity to surroundings, with waves symbolizing emotional upheavals.

Describes the profound impact of realizing the connection, helping the singer regain a sense of life.

Describes feeling warmth as morning arrives, suggesting a positive shift in the singer's emotional state.

Expresses a sense of hope and comfort as the singer lies on the shore.

Indicates the formation of a new hope with the beginning of the day, signaling potential healing.

Conveys the belief that the singer won't have to endure being a ghost forever, hinting at a positive future.

Repeats the idea of not being a ghost forever, emphasizing the newfound hope and potential for change.

Reiterates the belief in overcoming the ghostly experience and embracing life again.