cheslain: I got paired with @lyricslinger in the Random Collaborations challenge. We've written a song together before some years ago and now was the perfect opportunity to do another one. His lyrics were inspired by the ghost tours they have in Edinburgh and coincidentally I've been on one of those tours about 15 years ago and these words brought me back there and in addition made me reminisce about the lovely week I spent in Scotland.

Musically this is synth pop with a bit of an 80's feel, I suppose. Drum machines, synths and a little bit of electric guitar. Word of warning: if you're lactose intolerant, the guitar solo towards the end is so cheesy it might cause a reaction.

#synthpop #80s #randomcollaboration

Simon: Brilliant to get to do another song with @cheslain , and I'm beyond delighted at how this one turned out.

Echoes Carried In The Wind

(Verse 1) Have ye heard the drums under the cobblestones Though there's no drummer standing there? Have ye seen the serving boy upon the spit Maybe felt his chill in the air?

(Verse 2) Would you brave the vaults where echoes moan With the loss and despair of the plague? Have ye seen wee Annie of Mary King's Close Did your heart not splinter with her ache?

(Chorus) Ghosts are echoes carried in the wind Anchored deep down through true pain You try to laugh and lift your spirits up But you sink, weighed down with iron chains

(Bridge) Annie's spirit longs for the pretty dolls She used to play with while she still drew breath You could smell the stench from the old Nor Loch But life was life until the Black Death

(Chorus) Ghosts are echoes carried in the wind Anchored deep down through true pain You try to smile and lift your spirits up But you sink, weighed down with iron chains

(Chorus) Ghosts are echoes carried in the wind Anchored deep down through true pain You try to laugh and lift your spirits up But you sink, weighed down with iron chains

Written by Simon Wright (February 2026)