Ghost
Whispers of the Departed: Ryan Leahan's Haunting Tale
Lyrics
They told me of a ghost
Introduction to the concept of a ghost, a haunted tale being narrated.
A haunted tale they spoke
Confirmation of the haunting narrative being shared.
Our lives cut short so young
Reference to lives being cut short prematurely.
We're dead 'fore we see the sun
Expression of premature death before experiencing life fully.
So run and tell your mother
Encouragement to inform one's mother about an impending disappearance.
That you'll disappear tonight
Suggesting a disappearance, possibly symbolic or literal.
And you can tell your father
Informing one's father about meeting in another life, hinting at an afterlife or rebirth.
See you in another life
Anticipation of reunion in a different existence.
And we can count our seconds
Reflection on the passage of time and its significance.
Glad you're spending them with me
Appreciation for spending time together despite life's brevity.
It's not hard to love when
Highlighting the ease of love in the presence of supernatural elements.
Ghosts are chasing me
Acknowledgment of ghosts pursuing the speaker, possibly symbolic of past issues or guilt.
(Doo doot doo, doo doo doo)
Repetition of nonsensical sounds, possibly adding a whimsical or mysterious atmosphere.
(Doo doot doo, doo doo doo)
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-The lying, the prowling
Embracing deception and mischief, finding enjoyment in it.
I find it kind of fun
Finding pleasure in activities that others may find dark or unconventional.
Won't catch me six feet deep
Expressing resilience, not succumbing to challenges or negativity.
I'll show my hands covered in blood
Symbolic imagery of hands covered in blood, hinting at involvement in something potentially harmful.
So tell me all your favorites babe
Inviting openness by asking about personal preferences.
You think that you're alone (no you're not!)
Reassurance that the listener is not alone in their experiences.
It's easy to cut the line (oh come on babe)
Commenting on the ease of severing connections compared to ending a conversation.
But it's hard to put down the phone
Highlighting the difficulty of ending a conversation once initiated.
(You're smarter than this babe come on)
Encouragement to resist impulsive actions, emphasizing intelligence.
(Doo doot doo, doo doo doo)
Repetition of nonsensical sounds, maintaining the whimsical or mysterious tone.
(Doo doot doo, doo doo doo)
-(Doo doot doo, doo doo doo)
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-Have yourself a party
Suggesting a celebration, possibly ironic given the preceding dark themes.
We'll throw it just for you
Commitment to organizing a party for someone.
I'll sneak out the back door
Planning a secretive rendezvous, adding an element of mystery.
And up to your room
Referencing entering someone's room, continuing the secretive theme.
Playing little games hide and seek
Describing playful activities like hide and seek.
Oh so fun
Emphasizing the enjoyment of such games.
I thought you'd smell the ketchup
Expectation of the listener detecting a fake situation (ketchup) but avoiding real blood.
But you hate the sight of blood oh no
Contrasting the dislike of blood with a previous mention of hands covered in it.
I'm telling you baby
Repetition of expressing a return for more, suggesting a cyclical or recurring theme.
I'm gonna come back for more
-For more, for more
-I'm telling you baby
-I'm gonna come back for more
-For more, for more
-I'm telling you baby
-I'm gonna come back for more
-For more, for more, for more
-For more, for more, for more
-I'm telling you baby
-I'm gonna come back for more
-For more, for more
-I'm telling you baby
-I'm gonna come back for more
Final affirmation of the speaker's intention to return for more experiences or interactions.
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