"There's a ghost in your eye
There is someone that knows more than I
But I'm quick to deny
So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive
And it's alright
Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light
Of my treacherous life
Make light! "
i think that he means that theres someone whos more mature and knows more, but he still wants to prove his self worth so he draws attention to himself. but now hes making light of it and illuminating his situation, if that makes sense.
"There's a ghost in your eye There is someone that knows more than I But I'm quick to deny
So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive And it's alright Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light Of my treacherous life Make light! " i think that he means that theres someone whos more mature and knows more, but he still wants to prove his self worth so he draws attention to himself. but now hes making light of it and illuminating his situation, if that makes sense.