Ghosts
Dirty Vegas
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All I ever wanted was To feel the way you feel All I ever wanted was a chance To make it real When I'm alone with you It feels like I'm bulletproof All I ever wanted was a place out by the sun To watch the world go by And take each day as it comes All I ever wanted was a chance to catch my breath To see the world go by And lay my ghost's to rest [Give me a chance to catch my breath] [So I can lay my ghost's to rest] Ask me tomorrow What I thought of yesterday Ask me tomorrow All the things I can't explain When I'm alone with you It feels like I'm bulletproof All that I ever wanted Was to lay my ghost's to rest All that I ever wanted Was a chance to catch my breath All that I ever wanted.... Was to lay my ghost's to rest
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Written by: EDWARD HARRIS, SIMON MAYNARD PETTIGREW, ROBERT SMITH, MARK TREASURE, ADAM ANDREW ZUK
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Ghosts" is a song by Dirty Vegas, a British electronic music group. The band comprises Steve Smith, Paul Harris, and Ben Harris; they created their unique sound by blending electronic music with elements of rock and pop.
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Album AppearanceThe song "Ghosts" appears on the band's 2004 album "One." This album was their second major release and included several other popular tracks.
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Recording ProcessDirty Vegas recorded "Ghosts" and the rest of the tracks on the "One" album in a residential house in Santa Monica, California where they used the house's different acoustics for various elements in the songs.
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Song Features"Ghosts" features the band’s distinct melody-driven electronic style, mixed with Steve Smith’s recognizable and distinctive vocals.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Ghosts" maintain the band's known introspective and emotional approach, dealing with themes linked to memories and past experiences.
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Commercial PerformanceWhile not as commercially successful as the band's breakthrough hit "Days Go By," which won a Grammy Award, "Ghosts" nonetheless attracted positive reviews from fans and critics alike.
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Unique SoundDirty Vegas is known for their unique fusion of electronic and rock genres, and "Ghosts" showcases this characteristic sound.
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RemixesLike many songs by Dirty Vegas, "Ghosts" was given several remixes, which proved popular in dance clubs and within the electronic music scene.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ghosts" further demonstrates Dirty Vegas's innovative approach to their work, combining live-action and animation, and featuring visually striking imagery.
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Lifetime of the BandDirty Vegas disbanded in 2005, just a year after the release of "Ghosts," but returned in 2011 with a new album titled "Electric Love." Though "Ghosts" came from an earlier period in their career, the distinct sound and evocative lyrics have stood the test of time.
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Influence and ImpactDespite less commercial success, songs like "Ghosts" have helped establish Dirty Vegas's respected reputation within the dance and electronic music industries.
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