My Ghostly Roommate
Inspired by the short story "Ghosts Don't Pay Rent", this song explores the aftermath of a breakup through the lens of metal. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions and heavy riffs.
METAL
9/23/20241 min read
The song lyrics.
Verse 1
Well, I'm sweepin' up dust bunnies,
On a lonely Friday night.
Stumblin' over memories,
That just won't turn out the light.
Found a strand of hair,
Caught in the corner of my eye.
Guess my ex is still here,
Even though she said goodbye.
Chorus
Ghosts don't pay rent,
But they sure know how to mess up my place.
Hauntin' me with memories,
Of a love I can't erase.
Coffee cups and laughter,
Echoin' in the empty space.
Now it's just me and my lonesome blues,
And a whole lot of empty plates.
Verse 2
Remember those cafe dates,
Where we'd laugh and roast the world?
Now it's just me and my coffee,
Feelin' lonely and unfurled.
Tried to tell her "I love you,"
But it all went down in flames.
Now I'm talkin' to my vacuum,
Callin' it all sorts of names.
Chorus
Ghosts don't pay rent,
But they sure know how to mess up my place.
Hauntin' me with memories,
Of a love I can't erase.
Coffee cups and laughter,
Echoin' in the empty space.
Now it's just me and my lonesome blues,
And a whole lot of empty plates.
Bridge
Walkin' home that night,
Feelin' lost and confused.
Wishin' I could hit rewind,
On all those sweet goodbyes.
But ghosts don't pay rent,
And love can be a cruel game.
Guess I'll just keep cleanin',
'Til these memories fade away.
Chorus
Ghosts don't pay rent,
But they sure know how to mess up my place.
Hauntin' me with memories,
Of a love I can't erase.
Coffee cups and laughter,
Echoin' in the empty space.
Now it's just me and my lonesome blues,
And a whole lot of empty plates.
Outro
Yeah, my ghostly roommate,
She's drivin' me insane.
So if you see a ghost with a smile,
Tell her she's overdue on the pile.
'Cause ghosts don't pay rent,
And this heartbreak's gettin' expensive, friend!