Ghost Boy

Ruby Throat's 'Ghost Boy' is a hauntingly beautiful song that delves into themes of trauma, healing, and the journey towards finding peace. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a 'poor little ghost boy' who has endured significant suffering. The repeated imagery of running a bath to 'wash away all the things they did to you yesterday' suggests a desire to cleanse and heal from past traumas. This act of washing away the past is a powerful metaphor for the process of healing and moving forward.

The chorus, with its repetitive lines 'Nearly home, nearly home, another mile, another mile, one foot in front of the other foot,' emphasizes the slow and steady progress of recovery. It speaks to the resilience required to keep moving forward, even when the journey is long and arduous. The idea of being 'nearly home' suggests that there is a place of safety and peace that is within reach, but it requires perseverance to get there.

The song also touches on the innocence lost due to trauma, as seen in the lines about finding the 'little ghost girl they drowned in the bath' and the hope that 'this time little children will sweetly play their games without a forced libido.' This reflects a longing for a return to innocence and a world where children can be free from the burdens of adult corruption and pain. The final verse offers a glimmer of hope, with the imagery of drifting down as a feather and finding a waterfall to dream by, suggesting that peace and healing are possible, even after the darkest of times.