Ghost Town
Shiny Toy Guns
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Everyone living in ghost town Everyone buried in waste land We don't want to We don't have to be like that Living in ghost town All the boys shout it out loud now All the girls scream it out louder We don't want to We don't have to live like that [Chorus] Hold me back you know were never gonna back down Hold me back you know were never gonna back down Were dead in this ghost town You better let go so let go of me Were dead in this ghost town You better let go so let go let go of me Let go let go of me Let go let go of me Everyone living in ghost town Everyone buried in waste land We don't want to We don't have to be like that Living in ghost town All the boys shout it out loud now All the girls scream it out louder We don't want to We don't have to live like that [Chorus] It's nearly over, the last train is near And it's leaving behind those tears These are the bad lands The worst place to fear Making place for the ones we left here They're calling calling To say goodbye [Repeat: x2] Were dead in this ghost town You better let go so let go of me Were dead in this ghost town You better let go so let go let go of me Let go let go of me Let go let go of me
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Written by: JEREMY DAWSON, CHAD PETREE, SISELY TREASURE
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10 facts about this song
Composition and LyricsThe song "Ghost Town" is a combination of indie rock and synth-pop style. The lyrics add a sense of darkness to the song which goes well with its title.
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Band MembershipThe song "Ghost Town" has vocals by Carah Faye Charnow, who was a member of Shiny Toy Guns from 2004 until 2008, and then returned in 2011.
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Album History"Ghost Town" is the fifth track of "Season of Poison", which is the second studio album by Shiny Toy Guns from November 2008.
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Critical ReceptionThe song and the album, both received positive reviews when it was released. Critics praised the melody and Charnow's vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is a fusion of animation and live action, and it was directed by Glen Hanson.
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Album RankingShiny Toy Guns' album "Season of Poison", which "Ghost Town" is a part of, reached No. 47 on the Billboard 200.
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Live PerformancesShiny Toy Guns have frequently included "Ghost Town" in their live performances due to its popularity among fans.
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Influence and InspirationThe dark electro-pop sound of "Ghost Town" is in line with Shiny Toy Guns’ musical influences which include Depeche Mode and The Cure.
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GenreShiny Toy Guns is often classified under genres like indie rock, synthpop, and new wave. Ghost Town seen as a blend of these genres.
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Band’s Evolution"Ghost Town" was representative of Shiny Toy Guns' evolution in sound, demonstrating a greater integration of electronic and rock elements compared to their previous works.
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