The song Fighting A Ghost by Matt Hires centers on the theme of feeling stuck and struggling with moving forward in life. The lyrics evoke a sense of frustration and aimlessness, questioning what to do when you've forgotten how to finish and how to be free again. The narrator longs for something to keep them motivated and prevent their inner fire from burning out. The song highlights the futility of chasing after old horizons and the depressing sameness of modern life in America, with its chain restaurants, coffee shops and checkout magazines. The phrase "fighting a ghost" speaks to the sense of battling against an intangible opponent, struggling to achieve something that doesn't seem wholly real or attainable. Despite the pain and difficulties, the narrator has learned to love the fight, but wonders if they are only killing time. Still, they remain determined to keep fighting and chasing their goals, refusing to give up even after seven years of struggle. Ultimately, the song tells a story of perseverance and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life.
