Excelsis Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It is the end of your penitence
It is the end of your sadness and pain
It’s the return to your innocence
It is the end of a life grieved in vain
[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody leaves one day
I know it hurts
Everybody goes away
You will, too, I will, too
[Chorus]
Come with me to the rainbow’s end
Come with me to the Holy Land
Come with me
You will, too, I will, too
Excel, excel
[Verse 2]
There is still time for deliverance
Therе is still time to make peacе with your friend
And to return to where there’s a chance
There is still time to love once again
[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody leaves one day
I know it hurts
Everybody goes away
You will, too, I will, too
[Chorus]
Come with me to the rainbow’s end
Come with me to the Holy Land
Come with me
You will, too, I will, too
Excel, excel
[Bridge]
As levees are breaking
A flood comes
Washes away all the rubble
Past indiscretions and stalemates
We are all sailing to the gates
[Guitar solo]
[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody leaves one day
I know it hurts
Everybody goes away
You will, too, I will, too
[Chorus]
Come with me to the rainbow’s end
Come with me to the Holy Land
Come with me
You will, too, I will, too
Excel, excel, excel, excel
[Outro]
This is the end of the avenue
I am afraid of eternity, too
Summary of this Song Lyrics
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Ghost’s “Excelsis” song explores themes of grief, redemption, and the universal journey toward peace and transcendence. It begins by marking the end of suffering and a return to innocence, suggesting a release from past sorrow and regret. The lyrics acknowledge the inevitability of loss—“everybody leaves one day”—but also offer comfort in shared human experience, repeating the idea that both the listener and singer will eventually move on, implying death or transformation.
The chorus is an invitation to journey together to a symbolic “rainbow’s end” and “Holy Land,” which can be interpreted as a place of hope, healing, or spiritual fulfillment. The use of “Excel” acts as a mantra or call to rise above life’s hardships.
The second verse emphasizes the possibility of redemption and reconciliation, urging the listener to make peace and embrace love before it’s too late. The bridge evokes powerful imagery of a flood washing away the past, suggesting renewal through chaos or change. The song ends with a vulnerable confession of fear about eternity, grounding its hopeful tone with emotional honesty.
Overall, the lyrics blend melancholy with encouragement, reminding us that while loss and fear are inevitable, there is still hope for healing, connection, and spiritual transcendence.
Album – Skeletá (2025) [Tracklist]
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1. Peacefield
2. Lachryma
3. Satanized
4. Guiding Lights
5. De Profundis Borealis
6. Cenotaph
7. Missilia Amori
8. Marks of the Evil One
9. Umbra
10. Excelsis
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Audio Credits & Details
Artist : Ghost
Album : Skeletá
Lyricists : Vincent Pontare, Tobias Forge, Salem Al Fakir
Musicians : Gene Walker, Fat Max Gsus
Label : Loma Vista Recordings
Genre: Rock
Date: April 25, 2025