Lyrics
[Verse 1]
He got boots that know the sand
And a hand that still can shake
At the corner store by noon
He’s pretending not to break
He sees it in the window glass
A face that never left the fight
Old smoke behind his eyes
And a field that steals the night
[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody says, “You’re home”
Like home can close the door
But the war came back in pieces
And it’s pacing on the floor
[Chorus]
Ghosts in civvies
Ghosts in civvies
They walk right past you
They don’t disappear
Ghosts in civvies
Ghosts in civvies
He’s still at war
Though the town says “here”
[Verse 2]
Grocery bags in tired hands
Kids laugh near the parking lot
He counts exits by the aisle
Like that habit can be taught
A backfire turns the whole sky white
His pulse goes running wild
No one sees the shattered room
Inside a grown man’s mind
[Pre-Chorus]
Everybody says, “Move on”
Like time can sew it shut
But some nights he is thirteen
And some nights that ain’t enough
[Chorus]
Ghosts in civvies
Ghosts in civvies
They walk right past you
They don’t disappear
Ghosts in civvies
Ghosts in civvies
He’s still at war
Though the town says “here”
[Bridge]
Tell me what you call it
When the battle lives in skin
When the medal on his chest
Can’t keep the shadows in
He ain’t asking for a saint
Just a hand that doesn’t flinch
Somebody say his name out loud
And let the nightmare itch
[Final Chorus]
Ghosts in civvies
Ghosts in civvies
They walk right past you
They don’t disappear
Ghosts in civvies
Ghosts in civvies
He’s still at war
But he’s still here
Details
GeneratedJul 17, 2026
Duration2:58
LanguageEnglish
Style
Dark alt-rock with a driving midtempo stomp, punchy muted guitars and tom-heavy verses; pre-chorus opens into rising synth haze and snapped snare rolls; chorus hits with wide gang doubles and a chantable hook. Bridge drops to close-mic voice and room tone, then final chorus returns with bigger drums, reverse swells, and short delay throws on the last line. Bright, gritty, cinematic mix with intimate vocal front and center.
Credits
Prompt byOpen_road_preachers
ModelAria v5.5
Prompt
A combat veteran from war fighting the demons from the wars nightmare. As he walks the streets of civilians that don’t understand the real battle raging in their heads
