AN Invisibly Haunting lullaby
The metamorphosis of a ghostly song
(Quiet Ghostly musical interlude)
"AAAAAHHHHHH"..."AAAAHHHHHH".
1. Into your nights I would creep
"If I were a ghost"..."AAAAHHHHH".
Though I shiver and think
Be careful what you wish for
So then I vouchsafed a new idea
"If I Were invisible"...I began
Ah! Yes. That sounds quite creepy though
For I could knock at your midnight's door
My footsteps echoing ghostly down the hallway
I'd hover eerily above your bed
watching you as you sleep
In your private, naughty moments
I would scream and scream
As you silently try to run
Sleep paralysis holding you my prisoner
And golly gee, how happy I'd be
What tales I would tell
Drifting through shadows where secrets hide.
In invisible whispers...I’d call out your name,
Haunting the corridors of your heart,
Ah what fun, what fun
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(Pre-Chorus) I’d trace your footsteps, unseen, unknown,
A fleeting presence, yet never leaving you alone.
(Chorus) If I were a ghost, I’d dance in the rain, Wrap you in breezes to ease your pain. I’d light up your nights like a pale moon’s glow...And love you forever, a ghost within your shadow.
(Verse 2) I’d write my confessions on misted glass...Hide in the echoes of your dreams so vast. In every shiver, I’d brush your skin, A silent embrace where hauntingly, love begins.
(Pre-Chorus) In the twilight’s veil, my heart would stay, Bound to your spirit, come what may.
(Chorus) If I were a ghost, I’d sing you to sleep, A lullaby woven from secrets I keep. Though worlds apart, the nights would glow, I’d love you forever, though you’d never know.
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(Bridge to ghostly) Through the veil of time, through the mists of fate, I’d linger for you, I’d patiently wait. For even as a shadow, my love shines true, An eternal flame burning just for you.
(Final ere the final Chorus) If I were a ghost, I’d guard you each day, Chasing the nightmares, keeping them away. With every soft sigh, my love would grow, And I’d love you forever, though you’d never know.
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(Outro to ghostly) If I were a ghost, I’d stay close by, A whisper of love that will never die. In the quiet moments, my truth would show, I’ll love you forever, though you’ll never know.
++++(Ghostly musical interlude)
(Another Bridge)
"AAAAHHHHHH"..."AAAHHHHHH"!!!!
Still...Enough of this doldrum's scary ride
Let's shake things up with a fresh vibe!
If I Were a Ghost with sultry, bluesy tones
Raw and soulful would I be
Oh come on...let's do a Ghostly (Bluesy Remix)
(Pre-Chorus) In the crossroads’ haze, I’d bide my time, Chained to your spirit...Forever yours
(Verse 3) If I were a ghost, babe, I'd haunt your nights, Trail you through shadows, stay outta sight. I’d melt with the moonlight, prick your skin...A quiet confession where terror begins.
(Pre-Chorus) Can’t touch, can’t hold, but I’d still be near, A soft-spoken echo, scaring you speechless.
(Chorus) If I were a ghost, I’d wail in the wind, Sing you a love song, soaked in sin. Wrap my soul ‘round your heart like smoke, A love so burning, it leaves you choked.
(Verse 4) I’d scrawl my desires in the candle’s flame, We’d play this fevered, timeless game. A phantom lover who won’t let go, Leaving scars that the stars don’t show.
(Pre-Chorus) In the crossroads’ haze, I’d bide my time, Chained to your spirit...
YOUR SOUL...IT'S MINE!
(Chorus) If I were a ghost, babe, I’d howl through the night, Weaving my touch through the pale moonlight. Even as ashes, my embers would glow, With a grudge so deep, you’d forever know.
(Bridge...again) Through the cracks in the floorboards, the creak of the stairs, I’d leave your side to chase what’s yours. Forever bound, though the world can’t see...
A love, a curse, eternally .
(Final Chorus) If I were a ghost, babe, I’d haunt your blues, Singin' of love that's too good to lose. I'd burn through the dark, in your heart I'd show, A love so frightening, I'd let it scream.
(Outro...finally final) If I were a ghost, I’d stay by your side, Wrapped in your shadow, where secrets hide. Through every lonely whisper, my truth would show, I’ll love you forever, invisibly though.
Somewhere between Fiery passion's smoky, otherworldly blues, we can always twist and turn this wicked song!
(Violin fades).
About the Creator
Antoni De'Leon
Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. (Helen Keller).
Tiffany, Dhar, JBaz, Rommie, Grz, Paul, Mike, Sid, NA, Michelle L, Caitlin, Sarah P. List unfinished.
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Comments (9)
The ATMOSPHERE of this is so incredible!! Incredible piece
Alright now! Move over Thriller! We have another horror masterpiece on our hands! Go gurl! 💪🏾🌸
"The Love-Haunt, will soon chill you to the bone. The Love-Haunt, making sure that you're ne'er alone." (Yeah, I think we could do a "Love Boat" reboot this way.)
Spooky and kind of comforting as well. Good job.
Very well done
Hauntingly beautiful, Antoni!
Some people deserve a good haunting, I can think of a few...and not a love one either. A welcome change to all the sad ones.
Well-wrought, Antoni! The words flow well to the music you chose, but have a lyrical quality of their own!
Beautifully haunting, Antoni!