Ghosts
Laura Marling
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He walked down a busy street Staring solely at his feet Clutching pictures of past lovers at his side Stood at the table where she sat And removed his hat In respect of her presence Presents her with the pictures and says "These are just ghosts that broke my heart before I met you. These are just ghosts that broke my heart before I met you" Opened up his little heart Unlocked the lock that kept it dark And read a written warning Saying I'm still mourning Over ghosts Over ghosts Over ghosts Over ghosts that broke my heart before I met you Lover, please do not Fall to your knees It's not Like I believe in Everlasting love He went crazy at nineteen Said he'd lost all his self esteem And couldn't understand why he was cry, cry, crying, crying. He would stare at empty chairs Think of the ghosts that once sat there The ghosts who broke his heart. All the ghosts that broke my heart The ghosts that broke his heart All the ghosts that broke my heart The ghosts, the ghosts, the ghosts, the ghosts, The ghosts, the ghosts The ghosts that broke my heart before I met you Lover, please do not Fall to your knees It's not Like I believe in Everlasting love He says "I'm so lost, Not at all well" Do as though there is nothing left to be Turned out I'd been following him and he'd been following me Do as though after it was over We were just two lovers crying on each others shoulders And I said Lover, please do not Fall to your knees It's not Like I believe in Everlasting love Lover, please do not Fall to your knees It's not Like I believe in Everlasting love
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12 facts about this song
Album"Ghosts" is the debut single from Laura Marling's first album "Alas, I Cannot Swim."
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Release DateThe song was released on January 14, 2008, through Virgin Records.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 113 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing her early promise as an artist.
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Song Meaning"Ghosts" is widely interpreted to be about loss and moving on from past relationships, showcasing Laura's lyrical maturity at a young age.
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Music StyleThe song features a Folk-Pop sound, typical of Laura Marling's early work. It showcases her poetic lyricism and intricate guitar work.
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RecognitionsThe album "Alas, I Cannot Swim," which houses "Ghosts," earned Laura a nomination for the 2008 Mercury Prize, a significant achievement in the British music industry.
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Song's impact on careerThe release of "Ghosts" signaled Laura's emergence from the London folk scene and helped establish her reputation as a significant British Folk artist.
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Prominent InstrumentsBesides the vocals, the song prominently features the acoustic guitar, which carries the main harmony and rhythm throughout.
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Background VocalsThe song also features a number of background vocal harmonies, adding depth and texture to the final recording.
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AwardsAlthough "Ghosts" itself did not win any awards, Laura Marling has since been honored for her music, including two Brit Awards for Best British Female.
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Song Structure"Ghosts" follows a verse-chorus-verse structure, commonly used in pop and folk music.
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Critic ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics, who praised Marling's mature songwriting and confident performance.
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