Guiding Lights Lyrics
[Verse 1]
If I could pause right here
I would open my heart
And tell you with no fear
Let the path we have walked
Led us into the dark
[Pre-Chorus]
There stood my God, before me
Do you know what they said?
[Chorus]
That the road that leads to nowhere is long
And that those that seek to go there are lost
The guiding lights (lights), they lead you on
And the road that leads to nowhere is long
[Verse 2]
If I could turn around
I would’ve told you the truth
It could’ve found it’s way
Through the powers that be
I just want you to see
[Pre-Chorus]
Therе stands our God before us
Can’t you hear thеm saying
[Chorus]
That the road that leads to nowhere is long
And that those that seek to go there are lost
The guiding lights (lights), they lead you on
And the road that leads to nowhere is long
[Guitar solo]
[Outro]
That the road that leads to nowhere is long
That the road that leads to nowhere is long
That the road that leads to nowhere is long
That the road that leads to nowhere is long
Summary of this Song Lyrics
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Ghost’s “Guiding Lights” song reflects a deeply emotional and introspective journey, exploring themes of regret, spiritual questioning, and the search for meaning. The artist expresses a wish to pause time and speak openly from the heart, acknowledging a path taken that has led into darkness or uncertainty. There’s a clear sense of missed opportunities and truths left unsaid, symbolizing personal or relational struggles.
A recurring motif is the presence of a divine or spiritual figure—”my God”—standing before the artist, offering guidance or truth. This could represent a higher power, conscience, or inner clarity that contrasts with the confusion of the path ahead. The chorus reinforces a central idea: the road to “nowhere” is long and uncertain, often taken by those who feel lost. While “guiding lights” offer direction, the journey remains difficult and ambiguous.
The second verse echoes the first, adding a layer of remorse about not speaking the truth when it mattered. The outro emphasizes the song’s main message with repeated lines, underscoring the unending nature of this internal struggle or quest. Altogether, the lyrics create a haunting and poetic meditation on choice, direction, and the consequences of silence or inaction.
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