ghostin

Ariana Grande

About ghostin

"Ghostin" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fifth studio album Thank U, Next (2019). It was written by Grande, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, Savan Kotecha and its producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. Commercially, the song reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, after the release of her album.


Year:
2019
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I know you hear me when I cry
I try to hold it in the night
While you're sleepin' next to me
But it's your arms that I need this time (This time)

Look at the cards that we've been dealt
If you were anybody else
Probably wouldn't last a day
Every tear's a rain parade from hell (From hell)

Baby, you do it so well
You been so understanding, you been so good
And I'm puttin' you through more than one ever should
And I'm hating myself 'cause you don't want to
Admit that it hurts you

I know that it breaks your heart when I cry again
Over him, mmh
I know that it breaks your heart when I cry again
'Stead of ghostin' him

We'll get through this, we'll get past this, I'm a girl with
A whole lot of baggage
But I love you, we'll get past this, I'm a girl with
A whole lot of baggage, yeah

Though I wish he were here instead
Don't want that living in your head
He just comes to visit me
When I'm dreaming every now and then (And then)
And after all that we been through (And after all that we been through)
There's so much to look forward to
What was done and what was said
Leave it all here in this bed with you (With you)

Baby, you do it so well
You been so understanding, you been so good
And I'm puttin' you through more than one ever should
And I'm hating myself 'cause you don't want to
Admit that it hurts you, baby

I know that it breaks your heart when I cry again
Over him, mmh
I know that it breaks your heart when I cry again
'Stead of ghostin' him

We'll get through this, we'll get past this, I'm a girl with
A whole lot of baggage
But I love you, we'll get past this, I'm a girl with
A whole lot of baggage, yeah

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. more »

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Written by: Ariana Grande, Savan Harish Kotecha, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Victoria Monet

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Creation
"Ghostin" was created as a part of Ariana Grande’s fifth studio album, "Thank U, Next," released on February 8, 2019.
Meaning
The song is about Ariana expressing sorrow and remorse for crying over a past lover, while being with someone else. It is widely speculated to be about her late ex-boyfriend Mac Miller and her ex-fiancé Pete Davidson.
Producer-Collaboration
The song was produced by Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh, both renowned producers in the pop music industry with a long track record of hits. Grande had previously collaborated with them on several songs.
Lyrics
Ariana mentions her crying over her ex-lover, whom she still has emotional attachment to when her current lover is asleep, in lyrics.
Instrumental
The instrumental used in "Ghostin" was sampled from "2009" a song by Mac Miller, further propelling the notion that the song was about him.
Reception
The song was praised by critics for its emotional depth, transparency, Grande's storytelling ability, and her outstanding vocal performance.
No Live Performances
Ariana has mentioned that she doesn't plan to perform "Ghostin" live because it's too hard for her emotionally.
Chart Performance
Despite not being promoted as a single, "Ghostin" charted globally. In the US, it debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Co-Writers
Besides Grande, the song was also co-written by Victoria Monét and Tayla Parx. Monét and Parx were heavily involved in the rest of the album as well.
Song Length
At 4:31 minutes, it is the second-longest song on the album. The longest song is "Imagine," which is 11 seconds longer than "Ghostin."
Background Vocals
The background falsetto vocals in the song were performed by Ariana herself, showcasing her wide vocal range.

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