Taking Back Sunday - What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?

Taken from Taking Back Sunday's 20-year anniversary career-retrospective compilation, Twenty.
Twenty spans all seven Taking Back Sunday full-length albums. The set also features two new studio recordings, “All Ready To Go” and “A Song For Dan,” tracks which hint at the direction that the band are heading in the coming years. Released via Craft Recordings, Twenty is available on CD, digital, and a 2-LP gatefold vinyl package. Pick up a copy here: found.ee/tbs-twenty-main-r
An exclusive 2-LP “panther’s eye” vinyl edition of the compilation, plus new merchandise, is via the official Taking Back Sunday online store: found.ee/tbs-store-r
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[@thiccorquit]

Dude I can never get over how good the mixing is on this album

[@kurdtjohn]

Eric fucking Valentine. I feel like every single album he produced has a distinctive punch, especially the drums.

[@BESTDUBSTEPPIN]

Seriously.

[@HardstylerJosh]

Oh my god the guitar is so catchy.. YES

[@israhernandez254]

one of my favourite moments of their whole discography is when at the bridge Adam sings that soft falsetto verse. I love it so much

[@JamminJessi]

Yes!!!

[@Colinkrauss1]

This is a GOAT level bridge/beat change. To go from rockin your balls off to something *that* lowkey, and just absolutely nail it. This is way up there on my favorite-TBS-songs list.

[@The_Eerie_Ghost]

I pray that you will be famous again like in the past, I wish you a lot of success.

[@jackbrown4697]

that would be pretty awesome, but sadly people don't care about good music anymore, it has been slowly heading that way since 2010

[@The_Eerie_Ghost]

@@jackbrown4697 I agree 100%

[@marcom.645]

IF Adam would give a shit about his goddamn voice! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@fibbthehuman]

@@marcom.645 He does. He's taken vocal lessons, and has dramatically improved his voice from where he was a few years ago. The problem being you can only save your voice so much after it suffered so much abuse

[@marcom.645]

Finn The Artist yes so much abuse from consciously smoking so much 🚬 and probably drinking excessively. His voice now sounds like a sheep when it exerts itself. I really wish he would of appreciated his talent:

[@sumspring4112]

Saw Ghostbusters Frozen Empire last night and kept hearing this in my head during a pretty specific scene. Not upset.

[@Faust_YT]

This song got me through college. Whenever I'm reviewing before any exam I always pop this on my cd player and earphones in. Thank you.

[@jackspedicy]

You still rocking CDs?!

[@oaktoro]

Ur full of shit, ur rocking spotify not CDs.

[@lewisgreen1725]

@@jackspedicythat’s a throwback doing that lol

[@alexh.4254]

Man it’s been a decade plus since I heard this jam.. it just came to me randomly

[@parkerberlin4410]

Same exact thing happened to me

[@RynFTW]

Would you say it’s been A Decade Under the Influence?

[@HiClassHarlow]

Still one of my favs from growing up.

[@dmonzon]

Hearing the guitar in the beginning of the song takes me back to Projekt Revolution in 2007. They opened their set list with this song. Good times.

[@kathyhamon5750]

I was like 13 at Projek Rev in Camden NJ, yes

[@RogueArcana]

Marysville, CA babyyy!!! ♡

[@ives3572]

Vintage Taking Back Sunday, I love this TBS classic. Feels so damn good blasting and singing to this out fucking loud. LYRICS [Verse 1] And then you said a little more about your dreams like that was my call (My call) If you would only listen Bypass everything and went straight for the neck [Pre-Chorus] I study We're studied Up nightly Dragged you out into the street Before you buckle at your knees (You buckle at your knees) [Chorus] What's it feel like to be a ghost? (Louder now, louder now) So what's it feel like to be a ghost? Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well are you up for, are you up for) Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well are you up for, are you up for) [Verse 2] This is quick but not quite painless It sits perched on your arm Tacky and irrelevant, so what? A permanent reminder that Oh Christ [Pre-Chorus] I study We're studied Up nightly Dragged you out into the street Before you buckle at your knees (Buckle) [Chorus] What's it feel like to be a ghost? (Louder now, louder now) So what's it feel like to be a ghost? Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well are you up for, are you up for) Are you up for, are you up for this? (Are you up for, are you up for) [Bridge] I said so look closely there might be something you'd like What was it like? Oh and I Look so close, it's been months who knows if I Will get this right Oh and I Look so closely there might be something you'd like What was it like? Well, oh and I [Chorus] So what's it feel like to be a ghost? (Louder now, louder now) What's it feel like to be a ghost? Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well are you up for, are you up for) Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well are you up for, are you up for)

[@TTTAutistic2849]

❤❤❤❤

[@cinematicseth]

The 4 people who disliked this don't know what it feels like to be a ghost.

[@darkheart1006]

13

[@toe6221]

@@darkheart1006 25

[@jenovahhelson5941]

@@toe6221 29

[@RepublicoFiestadePuertoRicoPue]

33

[@kleinermund2514]

0 :)

[@godscale8468]

Great song. Reminds of good old times

[@Bapekq]

I met them in 2009 in Tucson AZ miss this show

[@JamminJessi]

That Bridge 😍😍

[@helco2856]

2006 i was in 6th grade when i first heard this. And i remember watching their special on 7th avenue on fuse.

[@landenfallsable]

Me and you same age hahaha still listening to this too

[@chrisemptage1366]

First time I herd this was back in 06 at Reading Festival

[@Faust_YT]

This song got me thru my tough college days.

[@akapilka]

Bruhhhh... What a throwback!!!

[@katboss1919]

Fav album ever. Came out in the best yr of my life Amor TBS

[@jal90919]

One of their best, I guess

[@HardstylerJosh]

I just moshed to this song outside alone in the dark, and I've never felt so alive before

[@MichaelRittenhouse]

In the end, aren't we all just out here in the dark, moshing alone?

[@bumzilla8586]

I saw you man I was in the bushes ... naked

[@GetAsCloseAsYouCan]

@@MichaelRittenhouse no, we’re moshing with others.

[@tylerchamberlain4552]

Their 20th anniversary show in Cleveland was fucking insane. Love you guys. Cant wait to see you a 3rd time soon

[@moongirl434]

throwback Sunday :v i love it

[@dare_challenge_a_god1536]

Looks so close it reminds me something that you like, we will get this right

[@TheMsm9]

Transformers (2007): Soundtrack fucking memories!

[@SunnieJim007]

Mine was stolen but I finally found this gem

[@lemonadelunacy3291]

Lol no

[@jamiepippin3892]

Never seen it

[@nolansyers]

Such an underrated album in terms of contribution of Fred, and the way those fuckin drums were mixed. Insane!

[@MrMassmahem]

How does this not have more views??

[@jordanmicheal2335]

Lol look at the people in the world bruddah!! Just love, be glad, and appreciate who you are!!!

[@yvesus7]

too good

[@akapilka]

My gateway to alternative rock...

[@noahburgos9625]

who would take the time to dislike a taking back sunday song

[@user-lp5fg6ig9g]

I had this album back n the day

[@iFreeThink]

"Every line..." I like it very much.

[@MisterRorschach90]

This entire cd makes me think of the tv show nip tuck because I was obsessed with them both at the same time. Watch the show and listen to the album and tell me they don’t fit perfectly for some weird reason.

[@paulgiovannini3480]

My friend just watched that show...a 27 year old man.....he won’t shut up about it

[@greenman360]

@@paulgiovannini3480 I haven't watched it since it came out, but I remember it being really good.

[@Kors_Cookie]

Degrassi season 6 episode 10 features this song the moment Ellie confronts Craig for his coke addiction 😅😅

[@LAPISTV-pk3ub]

2024!!! Who’s with me???

[@aubreynesbitt]

i was so glad i saw this live when i showed up for it i still remember it and honestly tried stealing adam lazzara's dance moves from there also learned more about using my arms while dancing didn't really know how to do that too much and learning the betty boop reference it was so cool when he kicked it off with this and looked at me with this playing also it was before eddie left

[@aubreynesbitt]

was actually going to write up a whole reply on my livejournal about that i think i did once on my blogger about appreciating what i got with that

[@jasecrain2453]

I remember when this came out lol

[@aubreynesbitt]

i purchased a taking back sunday vinyl, i think it was called new again and i thought the vocals and guitars on there were good

[@TormentDubz]

New Again is underrated

[@moodfrommoon]

So true

[@Liquid12322]

To bad they can't make anything close to this anymore

[@HannahWachtStellarXx-xXCa8]

❤

[@rafalstachowiak3361]

🔥🔥🔥👻

[@PamelaGiddings]

I like the riff that's about it

[@DontSlamCoke]

👻💯

[@locke8847]

One of the best... Holy shit and my Aztec zodiac is the Black Panther! Fuckin Sweet!

[@amandaroberts3869]

Is anyone listening in 2020?

[@kayoterrell3344]

Yes mam’

[@tannerthepanman9202]

2021

[@wald4tler511]

Still here

[@mikelopez2024]

I'm the 1000th like😎

[@Gmal51]

William oscer garvin: this song is from Transformers movie that is a 2007 franchise.

[@fress7805]

[@kevinevans8370]

Just an observation after the fact, but doesn't the drumming late in the song remind you of a Travis Barker colab ?

[@Zackyx]

after all these years I still hear "Birdshit on her arm"

[@Kevinelevin92]

And then you said a little more about your dreams, Like it was my call (my call) If you would only listen Bypassed everything and went straight for the neck (I study) We study (up nightly) Dragged you out into the streets Before you buckled at your knees (buckled at your knees) What's it feel like to be a ghost? (Well, louder now, louder now) So what's it feel like to be a ghost? Ahh Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well, are you up for, are you up for..) Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well, are you up for, are you up for..) This is quick but not quite painless, It sits perched on your arm. Tacky and irrelevant (So what?) A permanent reminder that, oh Christ (I study) We study (up nightly) Drag you out into those streets Before you buckled at your knees (buckled) What's it feel like to be a ghost? (Well, louder now, louder now) So what's it feel like to be a ghost? Ahh Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well, are you up for, are you up for..) Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well, are you up for, are you up for..) I said so, look closely There might be something you'd like What was it like? (oh and I...) Looked so close, it's been months who knows if I, Will get this right. (Oh and I..) Look so closely, there might be something you'd like What was it like? Oh and I... So, what's it feel like to be a ghost? (Well, louder now, louder now.) So what's it feel like to be a ghost? Ahh Are you up for, are you up for this? (Well, are you up for, are you up for...) Are you up for, are you up for this? (Are you up for, are you up for...)

[@bruceyeetroy4333]

2022

[@aubreynesbitt]

oh yeah wasn't trying to suddenly 'summon' taking back sunday they will %100 show up and deliver you get their shirt in a few years they may be half an hour away 'frying' a show the truly take their profession and i wasn't trying to troll or waste their time maybe it was a good testimonial actually um yeah that night was as good as romance and i am not gay but have seen many people make me 'melt' before keith um other entertainers the movies also i think their movie buffs which is very cool yeah it's like bloody mary not a game at all the other months ago they were doing a radio show at black cat for dc101 i think but i couldn't go quit drinking and haven't been in with the clubs lately

[@12eveal]

:)

[@TTTAutistic2849]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gavinwinn1137]

What was it like?

[@HardstylerJosh]

Me fucking likey

[@dookie0931]

2021 anyone?

[@CollinEith]

wuz here..!

[@mannyperezcastro279]

Now I listen Trap, but still an emo inside (//_u)

[@dishonorthemartyr]

So you went from good music to garbage? Thats sad.

[@surrealwilliamson8956]

juice wrld

[@CollinEith]

😂😂😂

[@iFreeThink]

Let me paint a picture of anything I want.

[@joemontes921]

.

[@mellaniyswansong7135]

KZbin kinda good kind a Becky brought me here

[@camsmith7421]

Whats it feel like to be a girl

[@Potatointhehood]

lol

[@TheriusO94]

lol

[@rankrodent2772]

Transformers 2007 soundtrack

[@aubreynesbitt]

drilling into the 930 performance the first bonus being crowd attention specifically adam i thought at one point maybe after one song there was a snap and the nonstop singles started i thought he was talking directly to me and pointed to me while i was on his left and going to drink at 930 i was probably having optimal wit or flying dog doggie style and used his finger before the backdrop of a image i have malingered on the overall pants motion picture cartoon and adam lazarra doing a spin or an aboutface and what's it feel like to be a ghost being heard in person line by line next assumptions of nolan's time counts progression handling hearing of vocabulary usage a item i learned intro to after being barred his family his boyish pursuits to be cute with integrity of artistic masterpieces the older lessons clothing stance ownership hosting eddie ghost such as mention of ginsberg howl food style intro to pronunciation of rock star rock and roll outlooks pb&j song right writings those aren't easy and the last part being inferred band slots of pro musicians understandings of instant keys the band adams dancing muscularity apparel speculation over a jealous lover or an enemy via this was sold out though the venue had room for more i have seen that happen to other people even older roky erickson the alcohol steroid teaching techniques worldly guides individualism family later seeing a copy of new again arrive to me easily uneducated mislabeled yiddish possessions owners weddings accountability banking children youthful aspiration eddie some faces some walks the id one foot at a time

[@aubreynesbitt]

robbery heist theft stolen merchandise at the time i had a collection in person also mentioning hearing a deceased antonio bordain mention during his experience early purchasing china made products from the same places the father as good as insurance speculation over items a description at fedex field of battery charged meaning a shirt worn during a task not wanting a tattoo believing some of this stemming from indica or indigo as in ink a dye a color of blue a partial troglodyte referral being a christmas carol as opposed to other plays being bribes or donations and solving what i thought of was with some i wanted some discographies begun some selections some desires over from the venue instead of other places and creative alternative cable entertainment records see how fast that went later on seeing motorcycle pickle video with guthrie and being spine tingled warehouse size beginnings exact copy hearing of separation from clients and rules even exceptions and loopholes jealousy over groupies location location timeliness the ownership for a lifetime speculating on making better moments and being extorted or taken of what i have and getting that which can't be taken from my brain the second floor that went for a while and that was smooth a autumn song that was a reoccur which time is it where is it questions who what when where how

[@aubreynesbitt]

also seeing there was other publishers catergorical terminalogies one expression being a well i thought of goodtime there was a sort of city soundtrack with the music

[@Thaligamathor]

Your comments make my brain question english.

[@seancairns9749]

@@Thaligamathor right... it's like the ramblings of someone on lsd or dmt or what have you... complete thoughts and sentences. please.

[@grueson6969]

Lol there's no way I'm going to read all that shit

[@user12780]

NOBODY ANSWERED.. WELL, WHATS IT FEEL LIKE TO BE A GHOST???????????????

[@royaltyk9824]

L

[@NyolateAMV]

Brand New > Taking Back Sunday

[@haidandurham8630]

I love that you said this cuz I love both, they're right up they're with the used senses fail Hawthorne heights Silverstein all those guys

[@kaspersnow2977]

Ahh i see what you did there

[@thrice2565]

I agree

[@thrice2565]

Both great tho

[@PamelaGiddings]

I hate the saying, ghost of your former self, be clean

[@Autistic_Pelican_Fucker420]

👻

[@TheriusO94]

Whats it feel like to be a girl