In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
A threatening presence still wanders my mind
Roaming bleak corridors of horror defined
Nightmarish figure avoiding all sight
Strangely enticing in its own right!
Memories of my past murders,
leaving me wanting, and writhing in the cold
This prison surrounding,
built of old stone and covered with wet mold.
A ghost in the darkness I am,
A ghost, before the light!
A ghost in the darkness I am,
A ghost, before the dimming light!
Awaiting my hanging to come, the punishment to tease me.
The noose to be fastened tight round my neck,
will I rot before the gallows drop?
My mind running to the gallows, where the drop awaits.
The air is good for nothing
A ghost in the darkness I am,
A ghost, before the light!
A ghost in the darkness I am,
A ghost, before the dimming light!
As the midnight fog enters, I choke, but I am still alive!!!
My mind corrupt, drowning in a fog of depravity and silence.
This long rope tightens tighter round my throat!
My body lies still, yet superstition remains!
Your daughters sobbed and wept!
Roaming bleak corridors of horror defined
Nightmarish figure avoiding all sight
Strangely enticing in its own right!
Memories of my past murders,
leaving me wanting, and writhing in the cold
This prison surrounding,
built of old stone and covered with wet mold.
A ghost in the darkness I am,
A ghost, before the light!
A ghost in the darkness I am,
A ghost, before the dimming light!
Awaiting my hanging to come, the punishment to tease me.
The noose to be fastened tight round my neck,
will I rot before the gallows drop?
My mind running to the gallows, where the drop awaits.
The air is good for nothing
A ghost in the darkness I am,
A ghost, before the light!
A ghost in the darkness I am,
A ghost, before the dimming light!
As the midnight fog enters, I choke, but I am still alive!!!
My mind corrupt, drowning in a fog of depravity and silence.
This long rope tightens tighter round my throat!
My body lies still, yet superstition remains!
Your daughters sobbed and wept!
Lyrics submitted by sokorny
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
Mental Istid
Ebba Grön
Ebba Grön
This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
When We Were Young
Blink-182
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.