Ghost

Ella Henderson

About Ghost

"Ghost" is the debut single by British singer and songwriter Ella Henderson. It was released on 8 June 2014 as the lead single from her debut studio album, Chapter One (2014). Henderson co-wrote the song with Kenan Williams and its producers, Ryan Tedder and Noel Zancanella. The music video was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana in March 2014. The song entered at number one on the UK Singles Chart, as well as in the Republic of Ireland. It has also peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Belgium, Germany, Hungary and New Zealand. Since its release, it has sold over 1.2 million copies in the UK and in excess of one million in the US. It was also the sixth best-selling single of 2014 in the UK. It served as the main song in the romantic comedy My Dead Tinder Match. As of 2019 Ghost has hit over 93 million views on YouTube. 


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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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Ella Henderson

Gabriella Michelle "Ella" Henderson (born 12 January 1996) is an English singer and songwriter. She was a contestant in the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012 and got into the final 12, finishing in sixth place, despite being a strong favourite to win. She was subsequently signed to Syco Music, from which she has been dropped. In August 2018, Ella signed with record label Warner Music Group. Henderson's first single, "Ghost", co-written with Ryan Tedder, was released on 8 June 2014 and gave Henderson her first number-one song on the UK Singles Chart while remaining in the top five of the chart for eight consecutive weeks. It has subsequently been certified Platinum for sales in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Henderson release… more »

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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.
Chart Success Fact
The song was a enormous hit, peaking at No.1 on the UK Singles Chart in its second week of release.
Album Placement Fact
"Ghost" is the lead single from Ella Henderson's debut studio album, "Chapter One."
Song Creation Fact
The writing of "Ghost" took place in Tedder's home studio in Denver, Colorado over a span of two days.
Critical Reception Fact
Critically, "Ghost" was largely acclaimed, with music reviewers emphasizing Ella's soulful vocals, catchy hook, and the energetic rhythm.
Gold Certification Fact
The song was certified Gold in the United States, having sold over 500,000 copies.
Global Success Fact
Apart 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.
Song Theme Fact
The song shares a strong empowering message about overcoming personal fears and moving on.
Recording Fact
The production of "Ghost" involved a large gospel choir, which added depth and soulful resonance to the song.
Song Duration Fact
The running time of "Ghost" is 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "Ghost" was directed by James Lees and shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, featuring Ella trying to outrun and fight her ghosts.
Live Performance Fact
Ella has performed "Ghost" in numerous live settings, such as on "The X Factor UK", where she initially gained fame.
Remix Success Fact
A 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.
Nomination Fact
"Ghost" was nominated for Best British Single at the 2015 Brit Awards.
Personal Inspiration Fact
Ella Henderson has mentioned that "Ghost" was inspired by personal experiences and heartbreak, making it a deeply personal song for her.

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