Friendly Ghost by Eels explores themes of invisibility, loneliness, and longing for acceptance. The song narrates a person's feeling of being overlooked and unimportant, akin to a ghost. This ghostly figure symbolizes someone who feels transparent and unheard, seeking connection and acknowledgment from others. Key moments in the song highlight the deep sense of isolation and the hope for understanding and companionship. Eels uses haunting melodies and reflective lyrics to convey the melancholy and persistent yearning for a place in the world.