Ghosts

Ghosts
Song by The Jam ‧ 1982

Lyrics

Why are you frightened, can't you see that it's you?
That ain't no ghost, it's a reflection of you
Why do you turn away, an' keep it out of sight?
Oh, don't live up to your given roles
There's more inside you that you won't show

But you keep it hidden just like everyone
You're scared to show you care, it'll make you vulnerable
So you wear that ghost around you for disguise
But there's no need just 'cause it's all we've known
There's more inside you that you haven't shown

So keep on moving, moving, moving your feet
Keep on shuf-shuf-shuffling to this ghost dance beat
Just keep on walking down never ending streets
One day you'll walk right out of this life
And then you'll wonder why you didn't try

To spread some loving all around
Old fashioned causes like that still stand
Gotta rid this prejudice that ties you down
How do you feel at the end of the day?
Just like you've walked over your own grave

So why are you frightened, can't you see that it's you?
At the moment there's nothing, so there's nothing to lose
Lift up your lonely heart and walk right on through

Songwriter: Paul John Weller