Ghost

5 Seconds of Summer

Lyrics

[Verse] You sound like me when you're drunk I've heard that voice, so unrelenting Vomit all over the yard, crawl to my room I know the ending
[Chorus] Late at night, we're the same, it shows You and I, haunted by a similar ghost Drunk and high when I need you most You and I, haunted by a similar ghost
[Post-Chorus] Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh Haunted by a similar ghost Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
[Verse] I let you walk out the door, totalled the Porsche I'm always bending I picked you up off the street Some lady screamed, "Jesus can save him"
[Chorus] (Ah) Late at night, we're the same, it shows (Ah) You and I, haunted by a similar ghost (Ah) Drunk and high when I need you most (Ah) You and I, haunted by a similar ghost (Ah)
[Post-Chorus] Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (Ah) Haunted by a similar ghost Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (Ah)
[Bridge] I don't want to go to sleep 'Cause I'm afraid of what I'll see I can't look you in the eyes 'Cause I'm afraid it looks like me I don't want to go to sleep 'Cause I'm afraid of what I'll see And I can't look you in the eyes 'Cause I'm afraid it looks like me
[Outro] Haunted by a similar ghost Oh-oh, oh-oh Haunted by a similar ghost Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

About the Song

"Ghost" is a hauntingly beautiful track by 5 Seconds of Summer from their EP EVERYONE’S A STAR!. The song marks a distinct shift towards a moodier, atmospheric sound, blending indie-pop sensibilities with deep introspection. Co-written with Jason Evigan, it explores the darker side of relationships and shared trauma.

The production is minimalist yet textured, allowing the lyrics to take center stage. It creates a "late-night" vibe that perfectly suits the confessional nature of the song.

Meaning

Lyrically, "Ghost" is about recognizing your own flaws in someone else. It isn't just about a breakup; it's about the realization that you attract people who mirror your own brokenness.

  • The Mirror Image: The line "You sound like me when you're drunk" is a powerful admission. The narrator sees their own destructive behaviors reflected in their partner, creating a cycle of toxicity.
  • Shared Trauma: The phrase "Haunted by a similar ghost" suggests that both individuals are dealing with comparable pasts or demons. This shared pain brings them together but also tears them apart.
  • Fear of Self-Reflection: The bridge, "I can't look you in the eyes 'cause I'm afraid it looks like me," is the song's emotional peak. It reveals that the true fear isn't the partner's behavior, but recognizing that behavior as one's own.

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