Spirits

The Strumbellas

About Spirits

"Spirits" is a song by Canadian indie folk band The Strumbellas. It was produced by Dave Schiffman and was released as a single from the band's third album, Hope, in 2015.


#1

 Struggling with Spirits? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go 
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't 

I been looking at the stars tonight 
And I think oh, how I miss that bright sun
I'll be a dreamer 'til the day I die 
But they say oh, how the good die young
But we're all strange 
And maybe we don't wanna change 

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go 
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go 

But the gun still rattles 
The gun still rattles, oh 

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go 

I spent a lot of nights on the run 
And I think oh, like I'm lost and can't be found
I'm just waiting for my day to come 

And I think oh, I don't wanna let you down
'Cause something inside has changed 
And maybe we don't wanna stay the same 

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go 
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go 

But the gun still rattles 
The gun still rattles, oh 
But the gun still rattles 
The gun still rattles, oh 

And I don't want a never-ending life 
I just want to be alive while I'm here 
And I don't want a never-ending life 
I just want to be alive while I'm here 
And I don't want to see another night 
Lost inside a lonely life while I'm here 

I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go 
I got guns in my head and they won't go
Spirits in my head and they won't go 

But the gun still rattles 
The gun still rattles, oh 
But the gun still rattles 
The gun still rattles, oh

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


The Strumbellas

The Strumbellas are a rock band from Canada, whose music has been described as alternative country, indie rock, farm emo, and "gothic folk". more »

1 fan

Written by: Brian Pickett, Darryl James, David Ritter, Isabel Ritchie, Jeremy Drury, Joanne Setterington, Jonathan Hembrey, Simon Ward

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Song Identity
"Spirits" is a song by Canadian rock band The Strumbellas, released by Glassnote Records and Six Shooter Records.
Chart Performance
It was released in 2015 as the lead single from their third album, "Hope". It reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2016.
Composition
The genre of the song is often described as Alternative rock, Indie rock, or Folk rock. The lead vocals for the song are provided by the band's frontman, Simon Ward.
Lyrics Origin
The lyrics carry a theme of struggling against one's inner demons, which the lead singer, Simon Ward, has said are about battling his own depression.
Awards
In 2017, "Spirits" won the Juno Award for "Single of the Year," beating out songs by notably famous artists like Drake and The Weeknd.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Daniel AM Rosenberg and produced by Michael Goldlist and Matt Power, released in 2016, features the band performing at a funeral.
Global Reach
"Spirits" became a massive success, charting in several countries outside Canada, including the United States, Germany, and France.
Reception
The song has a catchy chorus and uplifting melody, which while contrasting with its solemn lyrics, offers listeners an emotionally complex experience and has been positively received.
Impact
A significant effect of the song's success was that it helped The Strumbellas to gain international popularity, expanding their fanbase beyond Canada.
Live Performances
“Spirits" became an essential part of the band's live sets, often performed as the closing track due to its high audience appeal.

Discuss the Spirits Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Spirits Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 30 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/1076829/The+Strumbellas/Spirits>.

    Missing lyrics by The Strumbellas?

    Know any other songs by The Strumbellas? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Spirits

    95.6M
    1.5M     22,138

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Rockstar David Howell Evans is better known by what name?
    A The Purge
    B The Verge
    C The Serge
    D The Edge

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    The Strumbellas tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Spirits

    »