Ghost
Ella Henderson
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I keep going to the river to pray 'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away But your ghost The ghost of you, it keeps me awake My friends had you figured out Yeah, they saw what's inside of you You tried hiding another you But your evil was coming through These guys sitting on the wall They watch every move I make Bright light living in the shade Your cold heart makes my spirit shake I had to go through hell to prove I'm not insane Had to meet the devil just to know his name And that's when my love was burning Yeah, it's still burning I keep going to the river to pray 'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake I keep going to the river to pray 'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake Each time that I think you go I turn around and you're creeping in And I let you under my skin 'Cause I love living in the sin Boy you never told me True love was going to hurt True pain I don't deserve Truth is that I never learn I keep going to the river to pray 'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake I keep going to the river to pray 'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake Give up the ghost Give up the ghost Give up the ghost Stop the haunting baby Give up the ghost Give up the ghost Give up the ghost No more haunting baby I keep going to the river I keep going to the river to pray 'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake I keep going to the river to pray 'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away But your ghost, the ghost of you, it keeps me awake
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Written by: Ella Henderson, Noel Zancanella, Ryan Tedder
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Writing Process Fact"Ghost" was co-written by Ella Henderson and English songwriter Ryan Tedder, who is also the lead vocalist of the pop rock band OneRepublic.
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Chart Success FactThe song was a enormous hit, peaking at No.1 on the UK Singles Chart in its second week of release.
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Album Placement Fact"Ghost" is the lead single from Ella Henderson's debut studio album, "Chapter One."
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Song Creation FactThe writing of "Ghost" took place in Tedder's home studio in Denver, Colorado over a span of two days.
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Critical Reception FactCritically, "Ghost" was largely acclaimed, with music reviewers emphasizing Ella's soulful vocals, catchy hook, and the energetic rhythm.
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Gold Certification FactThe song was certified Gold in the United States, having sold over 500,000 copies.
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Global Success FactApart from the UK, "Ghost" also reached No.1 in Scotland and Hungary, and was a top ten hit in several other countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
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Song Theme FactThe song shares a strong empowering message about overcoming personal fears and moving on.
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Recording FactThe production of "Ghost" involved a large gospel choir, which added depth and soulful resonance to the song.
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Song Duration FactThe running time of "Ghost" is 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Music Video FactThe music video for "Ghost" was directed by James Lees and shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring Ella trying to outrun and fight her ghosts.
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Live Performance FactElla has performed "Ghost" in numerous live settings, such as on "The X Factor UK", where she initially gained fame.
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Remix Success FactA remix version of "Ghost" by Switch, an electronic music artist, was particularly successful in the United States, peaking at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Nomination Fact"Ghost" was nominated for Best British Single at the 2015 Brit Awards.
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Personal Inspiration FactElla Henderson has mentioned that "Ghost" was inspired by personal experiences and heartbreak, making it a deeply personal song for her.
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