Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song for a relationship that was breaking up but they were giving it one last night.
Song Description
Chasing Ghosts means running after something that doesn't exist or something that has "died". These people are trying to make something work, but they know it won't. They are giving it one last night, but the "fire has turned to smoke".
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Unique - General, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Heartbreak |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
(Verse)
Wine bottle is empty
We've given our last toast
Embers of the fire
Turning to smoke
Hear something in the walls,
See shadows moving through
It's nothing at all
But the space between me and you
(Chorus)
You-oo-oo, in the fire light,
Look beautiful tonight
But is this more than us being scared to be alone?
Running wild, toward a sliver of hope
Holding on
Chasing ghosts
(Verse)
I'm quiet because I can't
seem to get ahold
Of words in my head
In the room it's getting cold
I reach to take your hand
Touching softly, going slow
Want this night to resurrect us
Even though we know it won't
(Chorus)
You-oo-oo, in the fire light,
Look beautiful tonight
But is this more than us being scared to be alone?
Running wild, toward a sliver of hope
Holding on
Chasing ghosts
(Bridge)
Feels right to be together tonight
Maybe ghosts are only in our minds
There are pieces of us we can still find,
If we try
(Chorus/Outro)
You-oo-oo, in the fire light,
Look beautiful tonight
But is this more than us being scared to be alone?
Running wild, toward a sliver of hope
Holding on long enough to let go
Holding on
Chasing ghosts