Lyrics
There's a ghost
Introduction of a metaphorical "ghost" within the speaker
There's a ghost inside of me
Reiteration of the internal presence of the "ghost"
Not like those drips in old bed sheets
Contrasting the internal ghost with typical ghost imagery; not a frightening specter
Saying "trick or treat"
Reference to traditional Halloween phrase, emphasizing the uniqueness of the internal ghost
Different
Highlighting the distinctiveness of the internal ghost
Oh, this ghost is different
Emphasizing the unique nature of the ghost within
Not one that leaves me scared to death
Clarifying that the ghost doesn't induce fear
But one that puts my fear to rest
Emphasizing that the ghost alleviates fear instead of causing it
Oh, holiness keep haunting me
Expressing a desire for holiness to persistently influence the speaker
Oh, you're my hope, you're my peace
Acknowledging holiness as a source of hope and peace
Ironic in a way
Noting the irony in finding hope and peace through the ghost
I'm no longer afraid
Stating that the speaker is no longer afraid due to the ghost's influence
And the ghost is to blame
Attributing the absence of fear to the presence of the ghost
There's a ghost
Repetition of the introduction of the metaphorical "ghost"
There's a ghost inside of me
Reiteration of the internal presence of the "ghost"
Not something from some campfire story
Rejecting typical ghost story scenarios; the internal ghost is not terrifying
Where I'm terrified to sleep
Contrasting with common fears associated with ghost stories
Opposite
Highlighting the internal ghost as the opposite of typical ghost story elements
This ghost is quite the opposite
Emphasizing the positive nature of the internal ghost
He came just like a welcomed friend
Describing the internal ghost as a comforting and welcomed presence
And I was comforted
Expressing comfort experienced in the presence of the internal ghost
Oh, holiness keep haunting me
Repetition of the desire for holiness to persistently influence the speaker
Oh, you're my hope, you're my peace
Reiteration of holiness as a source of hope and peace
Ironic in a way
Restating the irony in finding hope and peace through the ghost
I'm no longer afraid
Reiterating that the speaker is no longer afraid due to the ghost's influence
And the ghost is to blame
Attributing the absence of fear to the presence of the ghost
I'm not afraid
Declaring the speaker's lack of fear
I'm not afraid
Repeating the statement of fearlessness
No longer afraid
Reaffirming the speaker's freedom from fear
Lead me through the darkness
Repeated plea for guidance from the Holy Ghost through darkness and the unknown
Lead me through the unknown
-Oh, lead me holy ghost
-Lead me through the darkness
-Lead me through the unknown
-Oh, lead me holy ghost
-Lead me through the darkness
-Lead me through the unknown
-Oh, lead me holy ghost
-Lead me through the darkness
-Lead me through the unknown
-Oh, lead me holy ghost
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