(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.
