This Ghost

by 221b_hound

Summary:

One of the three songs that John wrote that SHerlock promptly steals from John's room so he can play them. In it, John reflects on what he was like before meeting Sherlock, and what he's like after. John is never more aware of his dual nature, or of what he owes to Sherlock, than when he's writing songs about it.

Shadows and twilight and all the figures move
Half in and out of lines of vision
And I’m a fading afterburn
Of someone who once had a pulse

But alone is not a trophy
And lonely isn't strong
Why can't anybody see
A ghost, a ghost in London
Who used to be me?

Then you see me, you make me real
And we’re chasing after dreams and monsters
You’re lighting up the stratosphere
And give me a reason to breathe

Instead of afterburn, I’m burning
My heart beating to break free
This ghost’s alive and breathing
this ghost is turning into me

Alone is not a trophy
And lonely isn't strong
I don’t need anyone else to see
Now the world is made of you and me

Alone is not a trophy
And lonely isn't strong
This ghost’s alive and breathing
This ghost is turning into me

 

Notes:

Listen to me try to sing this one, if you dare.

Series this work belongs to:

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