Ghost Stories
Unveiling Shadows: Exploring the Enigmatic Tale of 'Ghost Stories' by Used Cassettes
Lyrics
The look you had I'm looking back it wasn't thereYou said yourself you always try to disappear
The speaker reflects on a past look and realizes it lacked authenticity. The other person mentioned tends to try to avoid notice.
Are you just scaring away scaring away the other people
The question arises if the person is intentionally driving others away, possibly due to fear or other reasons.
But I'm all right
A reassurance that despite the mentioned uncertainties, the speaker is fine.
You can look away look away but its still there
Even if one looks away, a certain situation or truth persists.
You frightened by the stories girl that they tell
The person is afraid of stories about them, possibly rumors or gossip.
It's easy cause its easy cause you just scared
It's suggested that the person is scared, and avoidance is an easy way to cope.
But is it real
A question is posed about the reality of the fear or if it's just a perception.
Its late at night I'm late but ah don't run awayFrightened by these lights I got on my face
The speaker is in a vulnerable state at night, hinting at a plea for understanding or support. The lights may symbolize scrutiny.
Don't scream or cry or scream think of other peopleIts not alright
An appeal to refrain from expressing fear outwardly and to consider the impact on others.
A noise it came from nothing now where did it come from
A mysterious noise is introduced, and its origin is uncertain, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of fear.
I'm sure that you're convinced its something to run from
The speaker acknowledges that the person may perceive the noise as a threat, prompting a desire to escape.
You keep hidden away hidden away
The person keeps something hidden, possibly emotions or aspects of themselves, due to fear.
Because your scared
Reiteration that the person is scared, reinforcing the theme of fear.
But it is real
A reaffirmation that the fear is real, possibly challenging earlier doubts.
We're all God's children
A broader statement about shared humanity, emphasizing unity as children of God.
We're all born sinning
A acknowledgment of human imperfection, acknowledging a shared inclination towards sin.
Oh Lord! Are we lost? Are we saved?
An existential question about the state of being lost or saved, invoking a spiritual theme.
We're all God's children
A repetition of the idea that all are God's children despite inherent imperfections.
We're all born sinning
A repetition of the acknowledgment of human inclination towards sin.
So I'll laugh or I'll burn in the blaze
An acknowledgment of the unpredictability of reactions—laughter or burning in the blaze—suggesting uncertainty about the consequences of actions.
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