| ＂ | I feel a lot of people can relate to this - after a breakup, everywhere you go, you try and forget about this person. They could be so bad, but you still can't stop thinking about their face and their smell and the way they talk. You're trying to date new people, but their ghost keeps appearing everywhere, and you see them everywhere. | ＂ |
"Ghost" is a song by American singer Ava Max from her second studio album, Diamonds & Dancefloors. The song was written by Max, MNEK and its producer Cirkut. It was released through Atlantic Records as the sixth single by radio by New Zealand, Finland or Russia Airplay from the album on July 19, 2023, with the release of a remix by Merk & Kremont on May 12, 2023.
Background[]
"Ghost" was revealed after being leaked on September 1st with various other Diamonds & Dancefloors tracks.
Upon release, Ghost was promoted as the album's third official single, as the previous 3 had only been promoted in Europe. It was featured on her website and added to mainstream weekly playlists on Spotify.
On May 10, 2023, an insider leaked that "Ghost" would have a remix with Merk & Kremont, as well as the song's release date.
Composition[]
The sound of the song is based off of the sound of early '90s songs. It is recorded at 120 beats per minute at a key of B minor. In the song, Max sings about the figurative "ghost" of her ex lover that is haunting her.
Visualizer[]
A visualizer video was teased on December 30, 2022 via TikTok.[1] The full visualizer was released on March 16, 2023.
Song Meaning[]
In 'Ghost,' Ava Max captures the emotional turmoil of trying to move on from a past relationship. The song portrays a constant battle between the desire to forget and the lingering memories that keep resurfacing.
The lyrics delve into the intense emotional journey of feeling haunted by a ghost of a former lover. Ava Max conveys a sense of longing and inability to escape the presence of this person, even in dreams and visions.
Through 'Ghost,' Ava Max communicates the artist's intent to showcase the struggle of letting go and the impact of a past love that continues to linger. The song resonates with listeners who have experienced the difficulty of moving on from a significant relationship.
Overall, 'Ghost' explores the complex emotions and internal battles that arise from trying to overcome the haunting memories of a past love. Ava Max's emotive delivery and poignant lyrics create a powerful narrative that captures the essence of heartbreak and longing.
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Ah-ah-ah
[Verse 1]
You're in my blood and you're in my veins
And you're appearing in every face
So out of earth, I'm in outer space
Caught up in my dreams but I'm wide awake (Ah-ah-ah)
[Pre-Chorus]
Footsteps are following me all night long
Spirits are calling on me, something's wrong
Can't shake off my emotions, way too strong
Heart is underground and I feel you all around
[Chorus]
Everywhere I go
I'm haunted by your ghost
You stay on my mind, can't help but keep you close
Oh baby, everywhere I go
I'm haunted by your ghost
You're the one I love and I fear the most, I
[Post-Chorus]
Ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah
[Verse 2]
Keep having visions I can't control
I close my еyes just to feel your soul
It's in the air and I think you know
That if I nevеr stop I might overdose
[Pre-Chorus]
Footsteps are following me all night long
Spirits are calling on me, something's wrong
Can't shake off my emotions, way too strong
Heart is underground and I feel you all around
[Chorus]
Everywhere I go
I'm haunted by your ghost
You stay on my mind, can't help but keep you close
Oh baby, everywhere I go
I'm haunted by your ghost
You're the one I love and I fear the most, I
[Post-Chorus]
I'm haunted by your ghost (Ah-ah-ah)
It's what I fear the most (Ah-ah-ah)
I'm haunted by your ghost
It's what I fear the most
[Chorus]
Everywhere I go
I'm haunted by your ghost
You stay on my mind, can't help but keep you close
Oh baby, everywhere I go
I'm haunted by your ghost
You're the one I love and I fear the most, I
[Chorus]
Everywhere I go (Everywhere I go)
I'm haunted by your ghost (Ah-ah-ah)
You stay on my mind, can't help but keep you close (Oh)
Oh baby, everywhere I go
I'm haunted by your ghost (Ghost)
You're the one I love and I fear the most, I
[Post-Chorus]
I'm haunted by your ghost (Ah-ah-ah)
It's what I fear the most (Ah-ah-ah)
I'm haunted by your ghost
It's what I fear the most (Ah-ah-ah)
Trivia[]
- The song was written in less than 45 minutes. [citation needed]
Photoshoot[]
References[]
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| Diamonds & Dancefloors Navigation | |
| Links | Album Information • Shop Music • 12 Days of Diamonds & Dancefloors • Album Photoshoot |
| Songs | Million Dollar Baby • Sleepwalker • Maybe You're The Problem • Ghost • Hold Up (Wait A Minute) • Weapons • Diamonds & Dancefloors • In The Dark • Turn Off The Lights • One Of Us • Get Outta My Heart • Cold As Ice • Last Night On Earth • Dancing's Done |
| Outtakes | 2 Sides • Awake or Dreaming • Born in America • Climb • Crazy About Me • Dance For Our Lives • Dancing Feet Don't Cry • Die Alive • Easy • Heartbreak Boulevard • How Can I Dance • Jane • Just Cuz I'm a Woman • Maniac • Never Be Yours • One Night • On My Own • Opposites Attract • Phenomenon • Power • Rich As Fuck • Rock My Body • Scandalous • She's Back • SLAM • Stay Away From Me • Take It All • Time Bomb • Violin (Demo) • What Girls Want • Woman's World • Wrong Time • Unknown Khalid Collaboration |
| Artists | Ava Max |