Ghost In This House Lyrics
Alison Krauss
Lyrics
I don't pick up the mail,
I don't pick up the phone,
I don't answer the door,
I just soon be alone
I don't keep this place up,
I just keep the lights down,
I don't live in these rooms,
I'm just rattled around
I'm just a ghost in this house,
I'm just a shadow upon these walls,
As quietly as a mouse,
I haunt these halls,
I'm just a whisper of smoke,
I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire,
That once burned out of control,
You took my body and soul,
I'm just a ghost in this house
I don't care if it rains,
I don't care if it's clear,
I don't mind stayin near,
There's another ghost here,
He sits down in your chair,
And he shines with your light,
And he lays down his head,
On your pillow at night
I'm just a ghost in this house,
I'm just a shadow upon these walls,
I'm living proof of the damage heartbreak does,
I'm just a whisper of smoke,
I'm all that's left of two hearts on fire,
That once burned out of control,
You took my body and soul,
I'm just a ghost in this house
That once burned out of control,
You took my body and soul,
I'm just a ghost in this house
Song & Lyrics Facts
Alison Krauss's "Ghost In This House" is a beautiful and haunting song from her 1999 album, Forget About It. The song was written by Hugh Prestwood and released on April 20, 1999.
It belongs to the country and bluegrass genres, two of Alison Krauss's favorites. She is supported in this song by members of Union Station: Jerry Douglas (dobro), Dan Tyminski (guitar/mandolin) Barry Bales (bass/harmony vocals) Ron Block (banjo/guitar) and Larry Atamanuik (drums). The lyrics tell a story of loneliness and sadness as it speaks of a ghost living in an empty house after the one they love has gone away. They are unable to move on with their life and remain stuck in the past. Despite its sad subject matter, the song has become a fan favorite and a staple of many live shows. An interesting fact about this song is that it was originally recorded by Shenandoah in 1995 and later covered by Alison Krauss in 1999.