Me & the Ghost of You

[Lyricist’s note: Original lyrics written in Spain discarded in favour of those below.]

I watch people as they make their way
Through crowded streets day after day
Hands in gesture follows change in face
Where you should be no-one takes your place

Going to go where they won’t find me
Leave the whole world behind me
Just me and the ghost of you
Me and the ghost of you

I remember all the words you said
Tried to catch the ideas in your head
The faces, spaces, traces still remain
I turn to look but you’re not there again

Going to go where they won’t find me
Leave the whole world behind me
Just me and the ghost of you
Me and the ghost of you

(Instrumental break)

So I’ll just stand and absorb the falling rain
Watch the waves form as I say your name
Did you ever finally reach so high
Beyond there having been you and I?

Do you go to a place where they won’t find you
Leave the whole world behind you
Just you and the ghost of me
You and the ghost of me?

© 1996 NH/CA – New lyrics 2001 NH.

Severity