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The Ghost Ghosts Fear the Most [Mono]

from Lost Keys in Lounge Strange [Mono] by Jeremiah Craig

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When finally I came to, I was far from the wreck at the grove
I was at the crematorium with the man running the stove
I reached out to grab the man who’s work kept him so trim
But when my hand met his shoulder I just passed through him

Then I noticed the guest list as I began to turn
And the ring in the dust where they had placed the urn
It had finally happened yes I had finally met my end
Doomed to roam the earth until time started up again

I made my home to give one last goodbye
But I heard a cry of terror at the old Stanley place as I was walking by
Now they say that place is haunted and they say it kinda soft
Careful so the spirits don’t move from loft to loft

Seeing as I could go unnoticed, I thought I’d check in
Since those Stanley folks had been as close as kin
When I walked in I couldn’t believe what I saw
Two specters had Mrs. Stanley frightened and huddled ‘gainst the wall

They were the spirits of two thieves, who had died in jail
And buried in the cemetery when winter’s air got stale
They looked at me in amazement when I told them to get lost
Or they would be sorry our paths had ever crossed

They both laughed loud and said “Ghosts can’t do each other harm”
And to prove it one walked up and stuck his hand through my arm
It was then I threw a punch to double check his test
And my fist had landed hard on his face as if it was still flesh

Then the other attacked but it was all in vain
And soon they were scared off from the beating I had laid
Then I started to wonder why I was so differently made
And realized they were buried and I released by the flame

There must be something special about a fire after death
Instead of wasting good space for an eternity's rest
So if you’re some lowly dirt muncher haunting those who can’t defend
Know that I’m the ghost ghost’s fear the most and you best not test the trend

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from Lost Keys in Lounge Strange [Mono], released July 17, 2015

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Jeremiah Craig Boston, Massachusetts

I write stories with my songs and focus on traditional folk ballads as a foundation for my music. I’m a balladeer! If you like stories in the music you listen to, you’ve definitely come to the right place.

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