Ghosts Of Dachau
Style Council · Keeps On Burning [2007]
I reach out my hand
And there you are
Beautiful in scabs
Caressing my scalp
Under the mounts of the gun towers
I shout your name
I kick out in dreams
And here we are
The searchlight beams
The siren squeals
And hopeless shuffle to certainty
The crab lice bite
The typhoid smells
And I'm still here
Handsome in rags
A trouserless man
Waiting helpless for dignity
Come to me angel
Don't go to the showers
Beg, steal or borrow
Now there's nothing left to take
Except eternity
And who will come
To flower our graves?
With us still here
Covered with dust
Remembered by few
But forgotten by the majority
Stay with me angel
Don't get lost in history
Don't let all we suffered
Lose it's meaning in the dark
That we call memory
Ghosts Of Dachau
Ghosts Of Dachau stands as a compelling song in the Style Council's expansive discography, reflecting the band's signature blend of sophisticated pop and soulful introspection. Released on the 2007 album Keeps On Burning, the track showcases the group's enduring ability to weave narrative depth into their melodic structures. While the Style Council is often celebrated for their upbeat, dance-oriented hits from the 1980s, this later recording demonstrates their continued evolution and willingness to explore more somber, atmospheric themes. The song fits within a broader catalogue that balances social commentary with polished production, maintaining the artistic integrity that defined their most celebrated era. It remains a testament to the band's lasting influence on British pop music, offering listeners a refined auditory experience that bridges their classic sound with later creative explorations.