Ghosts
Chasing Perfection: Unveiling Life's Mysteries in Nils Burri's 'Ghosts'
Lyrics
There are a thousand ways
Contemplating various ways of approaching life or a situation.
to count down the days
Reflecting on the passage of time and different methods of measuring it.
are we just living ghosts?
Pondering the idea of existence as intangible entities, possibly feeling disconnected.
We’re living in a haze searching for different ways
Navigating through a confusing and unclear state of being, exploring diverse paths.
are we the perfect hosts?
Questioning if one's actions make them ideal hosts, possibly for experiences or relationships.
We shouldn’t always run
Encouraging resilience and not always avoiding challenges or difficulties.
we can’t please everyone
Acknowledging that pleasing everyone is impossible and asserting the importance of personal preferences.
we do what we like most
Choosing to engage in activities that bring personal fulfillment and joy.
We’re reaching for the sun
Striving for ambitious goals, symbolized by reaching for the sun.
we’re dancing in the street
Celebrating life with exuberance and communal joy, possibly in a social setting.
we’re tearing down the clouds
Overcoming obstacles or challenges represented by tearing down clouds.
And when the sun goes down
Transitioning into a different phase, possibly the end of a day or a metaphorical sunset.
we’re heating up the ground
Intensifying emotions or experiences, making a meaningful impact on the present.
that's what it’s all about
Emphasizing that the essence of life lies in these impactful moments.
We don’t know
Expressing uncertainty or lack of knowledge about a particular aspect of life.
we don’t know much about it
Reiterating a lack of understanding or knowledge about a specific subject.
Give me more
Expressing a desire for more information or experiences.
give me more to find out
Requesting additional opportunities to learn and discover.
We don’t know
Repeating the theme of uncertainty or lack of knowledge.
we don’t know
Emphasizing the limited understanding of a particular situation or concept.
Give me more
Echoing the desire for more, possibly in terms of knowledge or experiences.
give me more
Reiterating the request for additional opportunities to explore and understand.
oh oh oh
Expressing a yearning or anticipation, represented by the repeated "oh oh oh."
We’re searching for a rose
Searching for something beautiful or valuable symbolized by a rose.
we don’t know where it grows
Expressing uncertainty about the location or existence of the desired object (rose).
what’s perfection? No one knows
Questioning the concept of perfection and acknowledging its elusive nature.
Maybe a subtle smile
Suggesting that a simple, genuine smile can bring warmth and satisfaction for a brief period.
that warms us for a while
Highlighting the temporary nature of positive experiences, emphasizing the transient warmth.
but baby we want more
Expressing a desire for more than fleeting moments, indicating an appetite for deeper, lasting satisfaction.
Comment