Two years ago, someone close to me lost their battle with mental illness. As many do with this condition, this person hid it so very well – outwardly, he was one of the most positive people I knew.

Although I’ll never be able to comprehend the magnitude of his suffering, this song was created after reflecting on allusions from our conversations that I only recollected once he was gone.

Ghost of the Light is now available on all streaming services. Listen using the links below, or head down to the bottom of this post to read the lyrics.

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Written, performed and produced by Brian Orr, © 2024.

Lyrics

I’m afraid of the world
Afraid you’re all lookin’
Afraid that you’re hearin’ what I say
And you’re listening 

I’m afraid of the world
Afraid that I’m sinking 
Afraid of the person that you see
And what you’re thinking 

I put on my bravest face
Hanging by my fingers over empty space
I could let it all go today
free myself from me, I say...

Goodbye,
I’ve lived, I’ve loved, I’ve lied
I say goodbye
Become a ghost of the light

I say goodbye 
I’ve dreamed, I’ve laughed, I’ve cried
I say goodbye 
Become a ghost of the light

I’m afraid of the world
Afraid that I’m foolin’
Afraid that I’m letting you all down
In all I’m doin’

I’m afraid of the world
Afraid that I’m showing
Afraid that the devil in my mind
Keeps on growing 

I put on my bravest face
Hanging by my fingers over empty space
I could let it all go today
free myself from me, I say...

Goodbye,
I’ve lived, I’ve loved, I’ve lied
I say goodbye
Become a ghost of the light

I say goodbye 
I’ve dreamed, I’ve laughed, I’ve cried
I say goodbye 
Become a ghost of the light

I say goodbye,
I’ve lived, I’ve loved, I’ve lied
I say goodbye
Become a ghost of the light

I say goodbye 
I’ve dreamed, I’ve laughed, I’ve cried
I say goodbye 
Become a ghost of the light
Become a ghost of the light
Become a ghost

Words and music by Brian Orr, © 2024