I know you hear me when I cry
I try to hold it in at 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’ve been so understanding, you’ve 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, mm
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, oh, 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’ve been so understanding, you’ve 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, mm
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
(Girl with)
A whole lot of baggage
But I love you (But I love you)
We’ll get past this (Past this)
I’m a girl with
A whole lot of baggage, yeah, yeah
Feeling the Weight of the Past
“ghostin” by Ariana Grande is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of emotional vulnerability and the complexities of love after loss. The lyrics reveal Grande’s struggle to move forward in a new relationship while still mourning someone from her past. She openly acknowledges the pain she unintentionally causes her current partner, expressing gratitude for their understanding and patience. The repeated reference to “baggage” underscores the emotional challenges she faces, and the song’s gentle confessional tone makes the listener empathize with her internal conflict.
Emotional Honesty and Healing
What sets this song apart is Grande’s willingness to confront her feelings head-on. She doesn’t shy away from admitting that she wishes things were different, but she also emphasizes hope and resilience. The promise to “get past this” highlights a journey toward healing and acceptance, making “ghostin” a powerful anthem for anyone learning to love while still carrying the echoes of the past.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, Savan Kotecha, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Republic Records