Ghost Lyrics
Why don't we kill the lights?
I'm no good at hiding underneath a sea of tears
Flood, pouring through my eyes
I can't even close 'em, I can't even see you clear
[Pre-Chorus]
And when you're looking in the mirror
Demons may be closer than they may appear
You can either cry, and sit, and stare
Or try to run away, I'm tryna run away
[Chorus]
I'm staring at a ghost
I'm staring at a ghost
[Verse 2]
Why don't we take a walk?
Everybody knows a hand to hold is all we need
Quiet (Shh), let's not even talk
Every word I say to you, you only just repeat
[Pre-Chorus]
And when you're looking in the mirror
Demons may be closer than they may appear
You can either cry, and sit, and stare
Or try to run away, I'm tryna run away
I'm staring at a ghost
I'm staring at a ghost
[Bridge]
Blood is on our hands, we never understand
Living just to die another day
Powder on our face carries us away
Reaching for a dream that always fades
Madness in a smile
Won't you stay a while?
[Chorus]
I'm staring at a ghost
I'm staring at a ghost
I'm staring at a ghost
About
It’s such a brilliantly haunting song with an array of meanings. I can’t help but see my younger self so hollow and sad filled with hatred towards herself. I’ve dealt with depression since I was 11-years-old and always felt so uncertain with myself. I remember experiencing such, such sadness all the time. When I picture little me, I just see her needing a pair of arms around her; someone to let her know she’ll grow up and be OK, and that one day the mirror won’t be her enemy.
- Noah Cyrus via Rolling Stone
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
I’ve had ‘Ghost’ in my pocket since 2018. I finished it in Bali. Most of the songs are the demo version from the studio, which feels pretty special. ‘Everybody knows a hand to hold is all we need’ is my favorite line, because there’s so many times where that’s all I’ve needed, and that’s why I don’t look at the song, necessarily, romantically. I look at my family, who’ve been there for me whenever I was really fucking weak and down.
– Noah Cyrus via Apple Music
- 1.Ghost
- 3.Liar
- 4.Lonely
- 5.Young & Sad
- 6.July
- 7.Wonder Years
