Ghost in the Town

Dearest Emma, there's a ghost in the town
 A ghost in the town from where you came
 Dearest Emma, there are cracks on the wall
 Voices in the hall that can't escape
 Can you remember when we all were young
 When we all were much younger than today?
 And have you noticed all the signs on the road
 Causing all who pass to know to please be safe?
 And I won't keep quiet for the harm I've caused
 And I can't read wrinkles on your face
 And I don't have penance for the things I've done
 I can't explain
 There is a photo on the dash of our car
 That has recently gone dark from all the sun
 Could you imagine if our skin were to fall
 Would the world just be appalled at what we've done?
 Dearest Emma, there's a ghost in our town
 A ghost in the town from where you came
 All the nights that the dogs wouldn't bark
 I stare with no remark, a cryin' shame
 There's a crack in the center of our kitchen floor
 And I'm curious of what it could destroy
 As I reach my hand into the dark below
 I hear your voice
 And if you want me, like I want you
 A slow escape of all that's made
 Our purest stolen virtue
 And if you need me, like I need you
 Then that ghost that bore itself below
 Won't bother me, and babe, it won't bother you