Rockeroo - Ghosts of Back Home

This song tell the story of a soldier who has returned home but remains haunted by the traumatic experiences of war. Although physically back, the protagonist feels disconnected, as if they’re still in battle. The lyrics describe an invisible war fought in the mind-flashbacks, painful memories, and emotional scars that keep resurfacing. Interactions with others feel hollow, as no one truly understands the depth of their struggle. The “ghosts” are fallen friends and memories that linger, turning “home” into another battleground, where peace remains out of reach. The song captures the lasting impact of war, and the feeling of isolation, even in familiar places.
“Ghosts of Back Home”
Intro:
(Soft, reflective)
I’m home, but I’m not here,
Empty spaces fill my mind with fear.
These walls don’t feel like mine,
‘Cause I’m trapped in my own frontline.
Verse 1:
Silence screams like cannon fire,
Echoes of a life burned out by wire.
I'm back in my hometown streets,
But ghosts of war march on repeat.
Verse 2:
People see me, they shake my hand,
But they can’t see the desert sand,
Dust on my skin, scars in my soul,
Still hear the gunshots, out of control.
Chorus:
I’ve got boots on the ground in my mind,
Fighting battles no one else can find.
Wounds that don't bleed, wars that don’t end,
Living a life I don’t comprehend.
Verse 3:
In every shadow, I see a friend,
Lost in a world they’ll never mend.
Laughing faces fade to dust,
Brothers in arms I’ll always trust.
Verse 4:
I thought I left it all behind,
But memories are landmines in my mind.
One wrong step, and they ignite,
Pulling me back into the fight.
Bridge:
They told me, “Time heals all wounds,”
But the clock just ticks in empty rooms.
The sound of freedom feels like chains,
When every quiet moment is drenched in pain.
Verse 5:
Flashbacks play in the dead of night,
Explosions, sirens, flickering light.
Wake up sweating, reaching for steel,
The nightmares feel more than real.
Verse 6:
Strangers stare, don’t know what they see-
A soldier’s ghost, not really me.
Living on edge, ready to dive,
But here in my bed, I’m barely alive.
Chorus:
I’ve got boots on the ground in my mind,
Fighting battles no one else can find.
Wounds that don't bleed, wars that don’t end,
Living a life I don’t comprehend.
Verse 7:
I carry medals, but they feel like stones,
Each one a weight I shoulder alone.
They tell of courage, tales of pride,
But can’t mend the pieces I hide.
Verse 8:
In crowded rooms, I still feel alone,
Lost in memories no one’s known.
A world that’s changed, yet stayed the same,
While I fight shadows, without a name.
Outro:
So I walk with these boots in my head,
Marching the ground of the words unsaid.
Home again, yet never free,
From the war that still rages inside of me

[@rockerooky]

This song tell the story of a soldier who has returned home but remains haunted by the traumatic experiences of war. Although physically back, the protagonist feels disconnected, as if they’re still in battle. The lyrics describe an invisible war fought in the mind-flashbacks, painful memories, and emotional scars that keep resurfacing. Interactions with others feel hollow, as no one truly understands the depth of their struggle. The “ghosts” are fallen friends and memories that linger, turning “home” into another battleground, where peace remains out of reach. The song captures the lasting impact of war, and the feeling of isolation, even in familiar places.