Ghost on the Dance Floor
blink-182
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I'll never let you down boy I'll never let you go Her solace of life Is so innocent and scary So tell me that you're here boy She says as if she knows When God took her with time God made me quite alone It's like the universe has left me Without a place to go Without a hint of light To watch the movement glow Where a song is slowly starting Your memory felt so real At first against my will But God invented chills Yeah I, I saw your ghost tonight The moment felt so real If your eyes stay right on mine My wounds would start to heal The kids are in a hurry And I'm just full of fear The lights make bodies blurry It's getting hard enough to hear It's like the evidence is cared for And evidently clear If I never leave this dance floor I'll never leave you here Yeah I, I saw your ghost tonight The moment it felt so real If your eyes stay right on mine My wounds would start to heal I felt your ghost tonight And I felt like hell To know you're almost mine But dreams are all I feel I, I saw your ghost tonight It fucking hurt like hell I felt you here tonight But dreams can't all be real I saw your ghost tonight It fucking hurt like hell I felt you here tonight But dreams can't all be real
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Written by: TRAVIS BARKER, THOMAS DELONGE, TOM DELONGE, MARK HOPPUS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Album Classification"Ghost on the Dance Floor" is the first track from "Neighborhoods," the sixth studio album by Blink-182.
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Release ChronologyThe song was included in the album which was released on September 27, 2011.
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Songwriting CreditsBlink-182's three members - Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Tom DeLonge - wrote "Ghost on the Dance Floor".
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Inspiration Behind the Song"Ghost on the Dance Floor" is rooted in grief, inspired by the death of DJ AM, who was close to the band members, especially drummer Travis Barker.
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Variations in Musical StyleThe song's style is a departure from the pop-punk sound that Blink-182 was known for. Instead, it leans towards the alternative and progressive rock genres.
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Track Length"Ghost on the Dance Floor" is four minutes and eighteen seconds long.
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Fan ReceptionThe song is often perceived by fans as a solid opening track, setting the melancholy tone of the "Neighborhoods" album.
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Live PerformanceDuring their live performances, Blink-182 often played "Ghost on the Dance Floor" as the opening number, demonstrating its importance to the band.
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Production Details"Ghost on the Dance Floor," like the rest of the “Neighborhoods” album, was produced in separate studios by the band members themselves because of their individual commitments and strained relationships.
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Album's SuccessDespite the band's internal issues and split in creative directions, "Neighborhoods," featuring "Ghost on the Dance Floor," managed to reach #2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Symbolism in LyricsThe song is a metaphorical exploration of dealing with someone's absence and the pain of loss, underlined by Blink-182's signature punk-infused beats.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Ghost on the Dance Floor" for its mature thematic content and distinct departure from the band's earlier, more youthful sound.
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Sequencing SignificancePlacing "Ghost on the Dance Floor" as the album's opening track was a strategic move to show Blink-182's evolution in their musical journey.
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