Suffer For My Art
by @andybalham · @lyricslinger
Liner Notes
Thanks to @lyricslinger for the words. It was fun trying to capture a gothic feel to accompany them. I hope it entertains.
Lyrics
High on castle walls In a cemetery I've been seeking ghosts But they've been avoiding me
Down in musty vaults On an old battle field I've been hunting ghosts But not a single spectre seen
(Chorus) I want to feel a chill down my spine Need to sense a squeeze on my heart I want to be a tortured poet And suffer for my art
Out on a misty lake At the dusk of dawn Where the legend of The drowned bride was born
In an asylum Cobwebbed corridors You could rot here if You were ill and poor
(Chorus)
Still the wraiths won't show for me I'm cursed and all alone How am I to create poetry? With no deathly moans
(Chorus)
Damn you cruel ghosts Why do you shun me so? It’s three o’clock in the morning Sitting on a cold gravestone
Written by Simon Wright (February 2026)
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Great guitars and goth treatment - shades of the Cult!? I want to say that this really brings the lyrics to life…
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Thanks. Love that reference to The Cult!
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Nice. Really liking this. The voice, the lyrics, the bass, that twangy guitar... Goth goodness. 👻
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the dark post-punk vibes suit the lyrics perfectly well. crunchy solo and… studio fade! nice work both of you.
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Awesome job!! So fun to hear a creepy tune with such an "uncreepy" lyric. Nice! It sure made me head bob and smile. ;)
Thanks, Andy! Lovely to hear this lyric come to life and in the genre that I had imagined for it. Sounds fab!
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Glad you liked it. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Love that crunchy guitar work!! It got my attention right away. Cool riffs in there! Deep deep vocal is perfect for the eerie lyrics!! Cool song!! Loved it!!
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Really good production quality - everything sounds awesome! Voice has a reckless baritone sound which reminds me a bit of some of those punk / goth acts of the mid 1980s. Great job at picking up a good lyric and really giving it some wellie! I have been on the fringes of a ghosthunting group here in Houston and perhaps I need to introduce them to the (brand new) genre of ghost hunting rock you have created ! Good collaboration and a good original theme - well done guys!