Lachryma - Ghost (band) - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Ghost released “Lachryma” on April 11, 2025 as the second single from their sixth studio album Skeletá, written by Tobias Forge under the moniker Papa V Perpetua with Max Grahn and produced by Forge (credited as Gene Walker). The song peaked at number 67 on the UK Official Singles Chart, climbed to number 11 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles chart, and charted briefly on sales and streaming lists, while also reaching number 3 on New Zealand’s Hot Singles. Its official music video hit over 1 million views in less than a day, driven in part by flashy 1980s-inspired visuals and a dramatic showcase of Papa V’s expressive presence. Musically, “Lachryma” fuses doom-laden riffs and retro synths with arena-ready, AOR-style choruses, pairing melodic guitar solos with atmospheric textures. Lyrically, the song, whose title means “tear” in Latin, dives into self-deception and emotional release, as Forge’s voice moves from brooding verses to cathartic, soaring hooks. Ghost strike a balance between weighty themes and pop-metal polish, making “Lachryma” a standout emotional rocker on Skeletá.