The Ghost Of You
My Chemical Romance
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I never said I'd lie and wait forever If I died we'd be together I can't always just forget her But she could try At the end of the world Or the last thing I see You are Never coming home Never coming home Could I Should I And all the things that you never ever told me And all the smiles that are ever ever Ever Get the feeling that you're never All alone and I remember now At the top of my lungs in my arms she dies She dies At the end of the world Or the last thing I see You are Never coming home Never coming home Could I Should I And all the things that you never ever told me And all the smiles that are ever gonna haunt me Never coming home Never coming home Could I Should I And all the wounds that are ever gonna scar me For all the ghosts that are never gonna catch me If I fall If I fall (down) Woah, woah Woah, woah Woah, woah Woah, woah Woah, woah Woah, woah Woah, woah At the end of the world Or the last thing I see You are Never coming home Never coming home Never coming home Never coming home And all the things that you never ever told me And all the smiles that are ever gonna haunt me Never coming home Never coming home Could I Should I And all the wounds that are ever gonna scar me For all the ghosts that are never gonna
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Written by: Frank Iero, Ray Toro, Matthew Pellisier, Michael Way, Gerard Way
Lyrics © BLOW THE DOORS OFF CHICAGO
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"The Ghost of You" is a single from My Chemical Romance's second studio album, "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge," released in 2004.
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Music GenreThe band is known for their blend of punk, pop, and emo, and "The Ghost of You" strongly represents this mix of sounds.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, 'The Ghost of You' reached number 84 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Emotional ImpactThe song resonates deeply with fans because of its emotional undertones and it has become well-known for its intense, heart-wrenching lyrics.
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LyricsThe song's poetic lyrics were written by lead vocalist Gerard Way and bassist Mikey Way, and they deal with themes of loss, love, and grief - specifically, not being able to let go of the past.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Marc Webb, pays tribute to the 1998 film "Saving Private Ryan" and other war films. It portrays the band as soldiers during the D-Day invasion of Normandy during World War II.
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Band ReunionDuring My Chemical Romance's return show in Los Angeles in 2019 after a six-year hiatus, "The Ghost of You" was included in their setlist much to the fans' delight.
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InspirationsThe title and lines of the song are said to have been inspired by the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye'.
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PopularityEven though it didn't crack the Top 40, it is one of My Chemical Romance's most beloved songs and continues to be a fan favorite.
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RecognitionIn 2005, the "The Ghost of You" music video was nominated for Best Video at the NME Awards.
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