Ghost on the Dance Floor

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About Ghost on the Dance Floor

"Ghost on the Dance Floor" is a song by American rock band Blink-182 from the band's sixth studio album, Neighborhoods (2011). The song, written by guitarist Tom DeLonge, bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker, concerns sharing memories with lost loved ones. The song was speculated to be inspired by the death of Barker's close friend and collaborator Adam Goldstein (DJ AM). The song received largely favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. The song, although not a single, peaked at number 33 on Billboard's Rock Digital Songs chart in 2011.  


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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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Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 28 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992. With original drummer Scott Raynor they released their debut album Cheshire Cat in 1994 and achieved moderate success with its follow-up, 1997's Dude Ranch, which went on to sell over one million copies. Raynor was replaced by Barker midway through a 1998 tour. more »

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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.
Release Chronology
The song was included in the album which was released on September 27, 2011.
Songwriting Credits
Blink-182's three members - Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Tom DeLonge - wrote "Ghost on the Dance Floor".
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.
Variations in Musical Style
The 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.
Track Length
"Ghost on the Dance Floor" is four minutes and eighteen seconds long.
Fan Reception
The song is often perceived by fans as a solid opening track, setting the melancholy tone of the "Neighborhoods" album.
Live Performance
During their live performances, Blink-182 often played "Ghost on the Dance Floor" as the opening number, demonstrating its importance to the band.
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.
Album's Success
Despite 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.
Symbolism in Lyrics
The 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.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Ghost on the Dance Floor" for its mature thematic content and distinct departure from the band's earlier, more youthful sound.
Sequencing Significance
Placing "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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