Ghost Parade (Haunting Time)
by @racheleve
Skirmish: Tense moment (@atornberg)Liner Notes
Started with some musical tension/crunchiness and wasn't sure what I was going to write about...turns out I ended up writing a song about ghosts. But friendly ones, I think?
Lyrics
Ghost Parade (Haunting Time) By Rachel Eve Feb 20 2025
Pacing around the floor at night Something doesn't feel quite right Oooh, what could it be?
Quarter to three the clock shines bright Try to banish it out of sight Ooooh, strange hours you keep
Quickening pace Ashen white face Is it a dream Not what it seems
Run back to bed Cover your head Oooooh
It’s haunting time You’ll be just fine Come the morning light Will wash it all away The ghost parade Don’t be afraid They only want to have Their time to shine in the dark
Dancing through walls Having a ball Laugh as they spin Where have you been
Join our soiree Just want to play Ooooooh
It’s haunting time You’ll be just fine Come the morning light Will wash it all away The ghost parade Don’t be afraid They only want to have Their time to shine in the dark
Comments
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Wonderful song! I was immediately captivated by the walking bass at the beginning, was starting to feel the tension and expected something frightening, and then you lightened it up and I bobbing along smiling. Thank you!
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I love the feel of this song. The lyrics are a lot of fun! And your voice is a pleasure to listen to! Great take on this skirmish!
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Oh this is gorgeous! I love these jazzy ghosts! The musical tension combined with your lovely voice creates a very unique ghost story. Your lyrics are so fun, I especially loved the strange hours line, it makes for a great buildup to the ghost dance. This is such a creative take on the prompt!
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I like the jazzy chords - almost sounding like an old 20's blues song. Really nice sound and I like imagining the ghost parade. My ghosts are dancing around in sheets with holes cut in them. This leads to a fun soiree. I like these ghosts. I'm thinking Casper and Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin in Beetlejuice. All friendly. Nice job!
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Isn't wonderful when the starting music inspires a while song?! This is fun, and only minorly spooky at the start!