I saw a star beneath the stairs
Glowin' through the meltin' walls
Who will be the first to begin their fall?
Or will we become one?

Am I the star beneath the stairs?
Am I the ghost upon the stage?
Am I your anything?

I saw a star beneath the stairs
Glowin' bright before descent
And in the morning there is nothing left
But what's inside of me

Am I the star beneath the stairs?
Am I the ghost upon the stage?
Am I your anything?

Am I the star beneath the stairs?
Am I the ghost upon the stage?
Am I your anything?

And I don't want to die tonight, will you believe in me?
And I don't want to fall into the light

Will you wish upon? Will you walk upon me?
I don't wanna die tonight,

Will you believe in me tonight?
Am I the star beneath the stairs?
Am I the ghost upon the stage?
Am I your anything?

Am I the star beneath the stairs?
Am I the ghost upon the stage?
Am I your anything?



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    A lot of AFI songs have religious under/over-tones this one has an obvious relation to the devil (which I dont think Davey actually believes in). But its written in the first person and relates to himself and their is a connection with the 'Ghost upon the stage' to Days of the Pheonix ('the circle of rage, the ghost on the stage appeared'). How it all fits together I am not sure and I dont think it really matters. Its just part of what makes them so great. Anyway, beautiful song, great ending, love it.

    TheAlmightyMagzon June 18, 2002   Link

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