I’m running from the ghost
The ghost inside of me
Heavy on my mind
Still fight him in my sleep
I see him all the time
The Jekyll to my Hyde
Down each and every road
No matter where I go
I’ll be running from the ghost
I’ll be running from the ghost
I’ll be running from the ghost
Ghost, ghost
Ghost, ghost
Wake me up
Set me free
Can’t take back all the things I’ve seen
Darkest days
No beliefs
Feel the hope fall away from me and
Don’t you pray for me
It’s too late for me
What can save me
It’s night and day for me
Can’t go back there
To cold hard memories
Just one way for me
I’ll be running from the ghost
The ghost inside of me
Heavy on my mind
Still fight him in my sleep
I see him all the time
The Jekyll to my Hyde
Down each and every road
No matter where I go
I’ll be running from the ghost
Keep running from the ghost
I’ll be running from the ghost
Keep running from the ghost
Oh, yeah
Ghost
Wake me up
Set me free
Can’t take back all the things I’ve seen
Darkest days
No beliefs
Feel the hope fall away from me
Don’t you pray for me
It’s too late for me
What can save me
It’s night and day for me
Can’t go back there
To cold hard memories
Just one way for me
I’ll keep running from the ghost, from the ghost
I’ll keep running from the ghost, from the ghost
I’ll keep running from the ghost
Confronting the Shadows Within
In “Running From The Ghost,” Billy Idol delves into the struggle of facing one’s inner demons. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a restless mind haunted by past traumas and personal darkness. Idol’s reference to “the ghost inside of me” and the ever-present “Jekyll to my Hyde” suggests an ongoing battle with his darker self, a conflict many listeners may find relatable. The repetition of running from the ghost underscores a sense of perpetual escape—no matter where he goes, the past lingers, shaping his reality and dreams.
The Search for Liberation
The plea to be “set free” and the admission that hope is slipping away reveal a vulnerability beneath Idol’s rock persona. The song captures the emotional exhaustion that comes from reliving painful memories and the desire to break free, even when it feels impossible. It’s a powerful reflection on the struggle to find light in the midst of inner turmoil.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Release Year: 2023
- Label: Dark Horse Records
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens