Phantom West
Phantom West: Unveiling Shadows of Longing and Discovery
Lyrics
Time to recognize that I’ve got hope sent from the north
Recognizing newfound optimism or positivity originating from the north.
Sunlight in your eyes and at your throat like you’ve been before
Describing a person's appearance with sunlight in their eyes, possibly indicating familiarity with a challenging situation.
When I heard that you were calling out to El Mirage
Learning about someone reaching out to El Mirage.
From the boulevard where you were
Reference to a location on the boulevard where someone was previously.
When I heard that you were calling out to El Mirage
Reiteration of someone calling out to El Mirage from the boulevard.
From the boulevard that’s called Phantom West
Reference to the boulevard known as Phantom West.
(Tell her what she doesn’t want to know)
A reminder or suggestion to communicate something uncomfortable or unwanted.
(I’m your phantom)
Identification as a ghostly figure or presence.
When you’re gone from home, and you’re out alone
Describing a situation when someone is away from home and alone.
(Took her where she didn't want to go)
An action taken to an undesired place or situation.
(I’m your phantom)
Reiteration of being a phantom or elusive presence.
When you’re gone from home, and you’re out alone
Similar to line 9, emphasizing being alone and away from home.
I was driving down the dirt paved road that you call home
Driving along a dirt road considered someone else's home.
Twilight in the rearview as I got so cold
Observation of twilight through the rearview mirror leading to a feeling of coldness.
I told you I was calling out from El Mirage
Expressing communication from El Mirage to where the person previously was on the boulevard.
To the boulevard where you were
Reference to the specific location where the person was on the boulevard.
I told you I was seeing stars up on the rise
Stating a past declaration about seeing stars rising.
On the boulevard that’s called Phantom West
Reiterating the name of the boulevard, Phantom West.
(Tell her what she doesn’t want to know)
A repetition of prompting to share uncomfortable or unwanted information.
(I’m your phantom)
Reiteration of being a ghostly figure or presence.
When you’re gone from home, and you’re out alone
Describing a scenario of being away from home and alone.
(Took her where she didn't want to go)
Describing an action taken to an undesired place or situation.
(I’m your phantom)
Reiteration of being a phantom or elusive presence.
When you’re gone from home, and you’re out alone
Similar to line 21, emphasizing being alone and away from home.
I know that it’s out there
Acknowledgment of something existing or available.
I hope that it’s mine
An expression of desire or aspiration towards something.
And I know that it’s been awful for some time
Acknowledging a difficult or unpleasant situation that has persisted for some time.
I know that it’s broken
Acknowledgment of something being damaged or not functioning correctly.
Can’t speak to what’s inside
Inability to comprehend or understand internal aspects or emotions.
Tell me I’m the right one for your mind
Seeking confirmation of being the right person for someone's thoughts or mind.
Phantom West
Reiteration of the location, Phantom West.
(Tell her what she doesn’t wanna know)
A repetition of prompting to share uncomfortable or unwanted information.
(I’m your phantom)
Reiteration of being a ghostly figure or presence.
When you’re gone from home, and you’re out alone
Describing a scenario of being away from home and alone.
(Took her where she didn’t wanna go)
Describing an action taken to an undesired place or situation.
(I’m your phantom)
Reiteration of being a phantom or elusive presence.
When you’re gone from home, and you’re out alone
Similar to line 34, emphasizing being alone and away from home.
(Trying to understand your code)
Attempting to comprehend or decipher someone's intentions or thoughts.
(I’m your phantom)
Reiteration of being a ghostly figure or presence.
With your back to north, like you’re by the shore
Describing a situation where someone's orientation is towards the north, possibly near a shore.
(She taught me everything I know)
Acknowledgment of learning important knowledge or information from someone.
(I’m your phantom)
Reiteration of being a phantom or elusive presence.
Cloaked in red velour on the chevron floor
Describing being covered in red fabric on a chevron-patterned floor.
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