The Ghost of You

My Chemical Romance

About The Ghost of You

"The Ghost of You" is the fourth and final single and sixth track from My Chemical Romance's second studio album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. "The Ghost of You" was released to radio on September 27, 2005. The song deals with the fear of loss. The song's title is an allusion to an ad from Watchmen, reading "Oh, how the ghost of you clings". The ad itself was an allusion to the song, "These Foolish Things". The song's lyrics deal with losing a loved one.


Year:
2004
3:23
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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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My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance (MCR) is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way. Shortly after forming, the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major-label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004. The album was a commercial success and was awarded platinum status a little over a year later. The band eclipsed their previous success with their 2006 concept album, The Black Parade, which gained generally favorable reviews among music critics. Their fourth studio album, Danger Days: The Tru… more »

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Written by: Frank Iero, Ray Toro, Matthew Pellisier, Michael Way, Gerard Way

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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.
Music Genre
The band is known for their blend of punk, pop, and emo, and "The Ghost of You" strongly represents this mix of sounds.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, 'The Ghost of You' reached number 84 on the UK Singles Chart.
Emotional Impact
The song resonates deeply with fans because of its emotional undertones and it has become well-known for its intense, heart-wrenching lyrics.
Lyrics
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Band Reunion
During 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.
Inspirations
The title and lines of the song are said to have been inspired by the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye'.
Popularity
Even 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.
Recognition
In 2005, the "The Ghost of You" music video was nominated for Best Video at the NME Awards.

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