Square Hammer
Ghost Lyrics
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'Neath heavens torn asunder
You call on me to solve a crooked rhyme
As I'm closing in
Imposing on your slumber
You call on me as bells begin to chime
Are you on the square?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're ready to stand right here, right now
Right here, right now
Hiding from the light
Sacrificing nothing
Still you call on me for entrance to the shrine
Hammering the nails
Into a sacred coffin
You call on me for powers clandestine
Are you on the square?
Are you on the level?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're ready to stand right here, right now
Right here, right now
Are you on the square?
Are you on the level?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're ready to stand right here, right now
Right here, right now
Right here, right now
Right here, right now
Right here, right now
Right here, right now
The lyrics to Ghost's song Square Hammer suggest a dark, occult-like scenario where the singer is being called upon to solve a "crooked rhyme" and enter a "shrine". The use of phrases like "living in the night" and "bells begin to chime" give the song an eerie and foreboding tone. The line "Before the devil" implies some sort of Satanic or supernatural elements at play. The repetition of the refrain "Are you on the square? Are you on the level?" could suggest a sort of initiation or test of loyalty to a secret society or cult.
The second verse continues with the theme of secrecy and sacrifice, with the singer being asked to hammer nails into a "sacred coffin" for "powers clandestine". The use of the word "sacrificing" implies a willingness to give up something in exchange for these supernatural powers. The repetition of the refrain adds to the sense of urgency and immediacy, as if the singer is being put on the spot to prove their devotion.
Overall, the lyrics to Square Hammer are open to interpretation, but they create a sense of dark mystery and suggest a world beyond our own. The use of evocative language and repeated refrains adds to the hypnotic and almost ritualistic quality of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Living in the night
Residing in the darkness
'Neath heavens torn asunder
Underneath the split skies
You call on me to solve a crooked rhyme
You request my help to decipher a devious riddle
As I'm closing in
As I am getting nearer
Imposing on your slumber
Disturbing your sleep
You call on me as bells begin to chime
You summon me as the bells start ringing
Are you on the square?
Are you being truthful?
Are you on the level?
Are you being sincere?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Are you willing to make an oath at this moment?
Before the devil
In front of the demonic entity
That you're on the square
That you are telling the truth
That you're on the level
That you are being honest
That you're ready to stand right here, right now
That you are prepared to assert yourself in this present situation
Hiding from the light
Evading the brightness
Sacrificing nothing
Offering no sacrifices
Still you call on me for entrance to the shrine
You still implore me to gain entry into the sacred place
Hammering the nails
Pounding the spikes
Into a sacred coffin
Into a holy chest
You call on me for powers clandestine
You need my assistance with secretive abilities
Right here, right now
In this moment, currently
Right here, right now
In this moment, at present
Right here, right now
At this very moment, now
Right here, right now
In the exact point in time and place, straight away
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: A Ghoul Writer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juanmanuelch6538
Living in the night
'Neath devils torn asunder
You call on me to solve a crooked rhyme
As I'm closing in
Imposing on your slumber
You call on me as bells begin to chime
Are you on the square?
Are you on the level?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're ready to stand right here, right now
Right here, right now
Hiding from the light
Sacrificing nothing
Still you call on me for entrance to the shrine
Hammering the nails
Into a sacred coffin
You call on me for powers clandestine
Are you on the square?
Are you on the level?
Are you ready to swear right here, right now
Before the devil
That you're on the square
That you're on the level
That you're…
@MrNalettinho
I love the mental confusion they cause, when you see their pictures you think GOSH THEY'RE PROBABLY A HEAVY BLACK METAL BAND. And then you listen to their songs and they're like a 70's rock n' roll with a touch of black sabbath.
@metallica1821821
*metal confusion
@BillWard
That's how I felt when I first saw Ghost. I was sure I'd hate them. Then I listened to Secular Haze and I loved it. It was the type of music that I love.
@sUjU91
That’s exactly what I was expecting from them
@richardvernon1032
Bruno Naletto BLUE OYSTER CULT influenced
@saulgoodman1000
I remember their first album was labeled black metal on metal-archives forums and remember thinking it was odd. They argued the lyrical themes made it BM. I don't think so.
@k.c.lejeune6613
My favourite part is when Papa gets up and does his sideways walk whilst avoiding stepping on the Nameless Ghoul's feet, even though there is no seats in front of them. And when he sees the spectre in the sky, the overly dramatic way he points. Love this band!!
@grungypunkrockmarzkid9390
Exactly. My favorite parts as well
@BulliySeki
completely agree with you, hahaha is very funny that parts 😂
@vader618
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