Ghosts (How Can I Move On) (feat. Elisa)

Muse's song 'Ghosts (How Can I Move On) (feat. Elisa)' delves into the emotional turmoil of trying to move on from a past relationship that continues to haunt the protagonist. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a mind trapped in memories, unable to escape the lingering presence of a lost love. The song opens with the protagonist's mind drifting to a place where they find their former lover, indicating unresolved feelings that continue to haunt them. The phrase 'It’s too late to heal, I’ll lay them to rest' suggests a resignation to the fact that some wounds may never fully heal.

The chorus highlights the difficulty of moving on when reminders of the past relationship are everywhere. The protagonist struggles with the constant presence of their ex in conversations and memories, making it hard to let go. The line 'Here’s to letting go, but I am lost in a void with your ghost and our memories' encapsulates the feeling of being stuck in a liminal space, unable to fully move forward. The mention of 'The great reset' hints at a desire for a fresh start, but the protagonist remains tethered to the past.

Elisa's verse in Italian adds another layer of depth to the song. She speaks of secrets kept and the forgiveness that might have been possible, but acknowledges that it is too late. The lines 'Forse sbaglierò, cercando te in fondo agli occhi di qualcun altro' (Perhaps I will make a mistake, looking for you in someone else's eyes) and 'E quanto piangerò, pensando a quanto era grande il nostro sogno' (And how much I will cry, thinking about how big our dream was) convey the pain of trying to find solace in new relationships while still being haunted by the past. The song concludes with the protagonist questioning how they can sleep with the coldness beside and inside them, acknowledging the impossibility of bringing back the lost love. The repeated refrain of 'How can I move on' underscores the central theme of the song: the struggle to let go and move forward when the past continues to cast a long shadow.