Ghost 08/10/2025 I cried writing this… i also cried after cirice started playing, during Satanized too, i cried for like half the concert im sorry im emotional rn. Ghost is like my favorite band ever so please enjoy this paragraph i wrote on the way home because what i need to talk about it?? I also got a BUNCH OF STUFF. LIKE A LOT, I ALSO SAW PHANTOM??? HE POINTED AT ME I SCREAMED DUDE Tonight, I had the amazing opportunity to see the band Ghost live. I was lucky enough to go with some of my closest friends. Levi, Viviann, and, at the very last minute, Kellen (thanks to Levi’s mom, who generously gave up her ticket so he could come). Seeing Ghost was nothing short of extraordinary. I first discovered them in 2022, during one of the lowest points of my life. Impera had just been released, and their music gave me a new perspective on life. It helped me cope when I felt like I had no other outlet. In so many ways, Ghost saved me. I truly believe that if I hadn’t found them that year, my mental state today would be completely different. Their music didn’t just help me, it changed me. It became a part of me. At the ritual tonight, I met so many amazing people. Trading bracelets, stickers, and postcards wasn’t just fun, it was a reminder that Ghost’s fanbase is full of kindness, connection, and shared passion. One of the most unforgettable moments was when Peacefields began to play. The energy in the room shifted instantly, everyone screaming, jumping, and singing together. It was pure magic. The setlist was incredible from start to finish, but some songs stood out to me more than others: The Future Is a Foreign Land, Cirice, Darkness at the Heart of My Love, Satanized, Kiss the Go-Goat, and Mary on a Cross. The Future Is a Foreign Land is deeply personal to me. I first heard it when Rite Here Rite Now released in June 2024, which I went to see with Levi. In that moment, the song gave me hope. At the time, the future truly felt like a foreign place , uncertain, maybe even intimidating. But since then, I’ve met incredible people and experienced things I never imagined. That song became a reminder that the unknown isn’t always something to fear. Cirice will always be my favorite Ghost song. Some of you may know that my mother is now very religious and strongly against my love for Ghost. When she found out I was listening to them, she was furious , convinced I was “cursed” or “tainted,” that the devil had corrupted my soul. Hearing Cirice for the first time showed me I wasn’t any of those things. I was simply myself. That song gave me the strength to move past her comments and stand firm in who I am. It’s my comfort song, and always will be. Darkness at the Heart of My Love was the second Ghost song I ever heard, and it used to be my favorite. It reminds me of someone very dear to me, and I can’t fully explain the way it makes me feel. The lyrics hold a deep meaning for me, one I understand on a personal level. Satanized also struck a chord. It helped me push past my mom’s harsh religious remarks. The song speaks directly to how I felt growing up as if I was cursed, as if I should be ashamed simply for being myself. Much of my extended family was deeply religious, and there was constant pressure to conform. Satanized reminded me that I never needed to apologize for existing as I am. Kiss the Go-Goat is pure fun for me. One of my favorite memories is being at Levi’s house, playing Ghost on his TV. During Kiss the Go-Goat, we danced almost perfectly in sync, spinning, swaying, and singing without a care in the world. That song will always hold a warm place in my heart. And then there’s Mary on a Cross, the first Ghost song I ever heard, the one that started it all. If I hadn’t told myself, “I wonder if this band has other songs like this?”, I might never have discovered their music. That single choice led me down a path that changed my life. There are, of course, other Ghost songs that mean a lot to me . Life Eternal, Witch Image, Missilia Amori. But these ones were special because I got to experience them live tonight, something I never thought would happen. Ghost has helped me heal. They’ve helped me break bad habits, move on from people who hurt me, and find my own voice. Even last night, the impact of their music was present. Levi and Viviann had a sleepover at my house (which is a big deal for me), and the reason? Ghost. Because of Ghost, I’ve met incredible people, Some of the kindest, most genuine individuals I’ve ever known are part of this community. Ghost doesn’t just perform, they save and shape lives. They saved mine, and I know they’ll continue to save others. I wouldn’t be who I am today without Ghost. “He’s the force that made me, me.” – He Is Anyways some stuff I got. World tour shirt, Ghost Patch, A copia print, a Nihil print, 21 bracelets, a copia pin, a copia Clip, a phone charm, a perpetua sticker, A Plushia!! A copy of our tickets and 2 pieces of confetti from Mummy Dust.
I think one of the best things is I didn’t need my hearing aids
