Ghost - Spillways (official Audio) Apr 2026

: The lyrics refer to a "cruel beast that you feed," which can be interpreted as the darker impulses or "sins" that one tries to mask but inevitably needs to purge.

"Spillways" is frequently cited as one of Ghost's most "radio-friendly" or "poppy" tracks, characterized by massive earworm hooks and high production value. Ghost – Spillways Lyrics - Genius Ghost - Spillways (Official Audio)

: Some fans and critics interpret the "burning, yearning need to bleed through the spillways" as a metaphor for weeping, identifying the eyes as the "spillways of the soul". Musical Style and Influences : The lyrics refer to a "cruel beast