The Ghost of Yesterday

(Verse 1)

Dust motes dance in the sunbeams on the floor

The old house breathes a sigh behind a creaking door

A faded photograph stares from a peeling wall

A distant echo of a long-forgotten call

A rocking chair sits empty, a cup left on the sill

The only sound is silence, perfectly still

(Chorus)

'Cause the ghost of yesterday lives in this empty room

It's a bittersweet aroma, a memory in bloom

It's the whisper of a laughter that you think you heard just now

It's the lingering of a moment that you can't quite disavow

Yeah, the ghost of yesterday, a presence you can't shake

For every choice we ever make, for every path we take

(Verse 2)

The scent of old perfume still hangs in the air

A memory of a ribbon once tied in someone's hair

A scuff mark on the hardwood from a dance that was so grand

A forgotten, broken promise held in a trembling hand

The sun sets on the window, paints the walls in gold

A brand new chapter starts, but the old story's told

(Chorus)

'Cause the ghost of yesterday lives in this empty room

It's a bittersweet aroma, a memory in bloom

It's the whisper of a laughter that you think you heard just now

It's the lingering of a moment that you can't quite disavow

Yeah, the ghost of yesterday, a presence you can't shake

For every choice we ever make, for every path we take

(Bridge)

It's not a heavy burden, not a weight upon your soul

It's just a gentle reminder to help you feel whole

It's the shadow of the person you once used to be

Standing right beside you, for everyone to see

(Outro)

So don't you try to chase it, or try to make it fade

Embrace the ghost of yesterday, a life that you have made.