“Kill The Ghost” and “Real Estate: by little image – Song Features

 

     As a strong follow-up to “Kill The Ghost,” the first 2026 release from little image is a darker “Real Estate.” The band is based in Dallas, Texas, and if formed of Jackson Simmons (vocals/guitar), Brandon Walters (bass/synth), and Troy Bruner (drums). Their sound is big and aggressive, which isn’t easy for a trio.
 
     “Kill The Ghost” has proven to be a gig favorite. The energy of the song electrifies a venue. It’s an introspective presentation of life. The band explains:
“KILL THE GHOST” is an anthem that captures the never-ending struggle of the human spirit and its battle against itself. Often, the greatest obstacle to becoming who we’re meant to be is our own resistance. This song serves as an invitation to let go of what holds us back and to step into something greater than ourselves.”
 
     The lyrics of “Real Estate” are similarly inward looking (the lyrics of both songs are included in this post). The “real estate” refers to the mind and what has taken residence with the mind.   
 
     “Kill The Ghost” by little image

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     “Real Estate” by little image

Lyrics of “Kill The Ghost” by little image
Shapeshifter
Giving up a part of me
That no one needs to know
Mind drifter
In and out of dreams of what
I've lost and what I hold
 
I'm always looking back
Running out of slack
Reaching for the rope
So what's it gonna take?
To find a way to cut the cord and let it go
 
We can float away
Or kill the ghost
That haunts the part of me
That needs control
At 30,000 feet
I can finally see
That I'm never gonna change
If I'm always in the way
Never gonna change if I don't
Cut the cord and let it go
Let it go
 
Cold shiver
Treading in the water
When I need a hand to hold
Light giver
Dancing with the shadow that
You painted on the wall
 
Flicker in the night
Maybe I'm alright
Reaching for the rope
So what's it gonna take
To find a way to cut the cord and let it go
 
We can float away
Or kill the ghost
That haunts the part of me
That needs control
At 30,000 feet
I can finally see
That I'm never gonna change
If I'm always in the way
Never gonna change if I don't
Cut the cord and let it go
Let it go
Cut the cord and let it go
 
Never gonna change if I'm always in the way
[Repeating]
 
Always in the way never gonna change
{Repeating]
 
We can float away
Or kill the ghost
That haunts the part of me
That needs control
At 30,000 feet
I can finally see
That I'm never gonna change
If I'm always in the way
Never gonna change if I don't
Cut the cord and let it go
Let it go
Cut the cord and let it go
 
 
Lyric of “Real Estate” by little image
Is this a game?
Pull me out the frame
Nothing's quite the same
I'm thinking 'bout how I could start again, again, again, again
 
I get at it all day ('Cause I'm a runaway)
I'm feeling like a dog stray (I'm on the interstate)
'Cause I tried to tell you
Don't lose it all to give yourself a name
 
What do I say?
When the sun falls, it fades
So I walk the long way
Giving myself a break
Look at this place
It's taken up my real estate
See through all the pain
Does it glow for a change?
Does it glow for a change?
 
Isn't it strange?
Thoughts inside a cage
And you try to rearrange
I'm thinking I'll stay inside again, again, again, again
 
I could at it all day ('Cause I'm a runaway)
I'm feeling like a dog stray (I’m on the interstate)
'Cause I tried to tell you
You'll lose it all to give yourself a name
 
What do I say?
When the sun falls, it fades
So I walk the long way
Giving myself a break
Look at this place
It's taken up my real estate
See through all the pain
Does it glow for a change?
 
(See through all the pain)
Does it glow for a change?
 

“That’s Life” by Dead Dads Club – A Song Feature

 

     Dead Dads Club single “That’s Life” isn’t motivational, but it is anthemic and it lends itself well to crowd involvement when performed in a concert venue. The band vocals of the chorus invite audience participation. The lyrics are included at the bottom of this page. The song is not about “living life to its fullest;” instead, it’s about accepting the realities of life.
 
     “That’s Life” is one of eleven tracks from the self-titled debut album of Dead Dads Club. They are a UK-based band driven by Chilli Jesson, who was previously with Palma Violets. At the age of 14, Jesson lost his father to a drug addiction – thus, the explanation of the band’s name.
 
     The debut album was produced by Carlos O’Connell of Ireland’s Fontaines D.C. Looking at the credits available on Tidal, the other major contributors to “That’s Life”  are Rupert Greaves (guitar, vocals), Luciano Cusack (bass, backing vocals), James Stirrat (guitar), and Jamie Howard (percussion).
 
     “That’s Life” by Dead Dads Club

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Lyrics of “That’s Life” by Dead Dads Club
She tells me everything is made by design
Same hymn sheets line for line I'm uninspired
By joy rides in slashed tires
Never one to wait a lifetime
 
He tells me, every page is blank as it's white
Step cautiously for every act has its own desire
With felt sides and cash prize
Never been the lottery type
 
And I don't mind
 
That life's gonna cause you trouble
It's what wе do to survive
In light of the human struggle
You'vе got the will to survive
Yeah, that's life
 
Dark thoughts tell me everything I've known is a lie
Conspiracies grip the nation's screens, override
I don't know who to believe this moment in time
 
This job pays me
But I'm feeling high and dry
Dread fills me
Every time I'm toeing the line
They say it pays but it's the same thing every night
 
And I've grown tired
 
That life's gonna cause you trouble
It's what we do to survive
Dear life of peculiar struggles
We've got the will to survive
Well, that's life
And that’s life
 
Too late to waste
Another slice of sunlight
They say it pays
It's the same thing every night
 
That's life
That life's gonna cause you trouble
It's what we do to survive
Dear life of peculiar struggles
We've got the will to survive
Well, that's life
Well, that's life
And that’s life
That’s life
That’s life

“One More Time” by Lone Tells – A Song Feature

 

     While the acoustic arrangement is inviting and the lyrics are both intelligent and heartfelt, the defining strength of “One More Time” lies in its harmonization. The vocal layers do more than shape the engaging melodies—they feature a multidimensional texturing that sets the song apart from our other song recommendations.
 
     At the start of the single from Lone Tells, the vocal layers blend into a unified and peaceful harmony, evoking the warmth and reverence of a church choir. Later, the emotions of the voices diverge, adding a second dimension to the harmony.  At times, the emotional difference is subtle, but readily apparent. But it’s most striking around 1:18, when the “backing” vocal adopts a pensive nature. “One More Time” is a track that will withstand “the test of time,” as repeated listens reveal new interests, especially when focusing on the dynamics of the lead and backing vocals.
 
     The instrumentation is driven by acoustic guitar that shares characteristics of elegance with a harp. The percussion lives in the lower frequencies, sometimes light and other times with a force that contrasts with the gentleness of the melody. Lone Tells end “One More Time” with a do-it-yourself feel, as there is a sound similar to laying down an instrument following completion of a song. The sound occurs after the melody ends, leaving little doubt that it was left intentionally.
 
     Lone Tells is an English-language singer and musician from Ukraine. He explains:
  “My new song is about loss and longing for what is dear to us, about our loved ones and the people we hold close. The song speaks about how unprepared we are to accept parting with someone or something that truly matters to us. From the very first sketches to the final version, the song took a little over a year to complete.”
 
     The lyrics are included at the bottom of this post. When asked about the mention of “Bother Way,” Lone Tells said:
  “That line is somewhat metaphorical. I created a kind of street and called it Bother Way. It’s that restless road on the street that leads to peace, a sort of fictional location, a personification of a departing path. To walk along it means to die, to leave this life. And the line ‘Someone has to go in a Bother Way on me’ means that when those dear to us leave, they pass, in a way, through us, leaving a mark forever.”
 
     Finally, regarding the motivation for “One More Time,” he shared his story about losing his grandmother and his dog, as well as experiencing a stress-induced temporary loss of hearing in one ear:
  “The thing is, work on this track went on for about a year. I started it in October 2024, when my grandmother was seriously ill. Then I continued working on it in December 2024, when my grandmother passed away from her illness. After that I went through a lot of stress, and because of it I lost hearing in one ear for a little over 30 days in January. After that, I kept coming back to this song from time to time. At the beginning of this year, my dog died. And I found the strength and the emotions to finally finish this song.”
 
     “One More Time” by Lone Tells

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Lyrics of “One More Time” by Lone Tells
Oh I need you one more time
Oh my love survives
Oh I need you one more time
Oh we're living our lives
 
Someone has to go in a Bother Way on me
One more one more time when it feels get enough of time
I waste time around the day.
Everything is walking by
Almost gonna leave my tries to something try
 
Oh I need you one more time
Oh my love survives
Oh I need you one more time
Oh we're living our lives