Lyric discussion by dsam27 

Cover art for I'm A Ghost lyrics by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

i didnt get a political vibe from the song. i heard more of an unrequited love message. loving someone who doesnt love you back and that after the affair is over the party is saying to the other that they missed out on a lot by not giving them a chance. but the real power in the song is that guitar solo and the wailing at the end. this song builds to an epic conclusion and might be my favorite ted leo song.