Ghost – English Lyrics

• By: Kid Ink

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a lyrical journey with Kid Ink's "Ghost" to understand a unique aspect of modern slang and the feeling of needing to disappear to find yourself. This song offers a great opportunity to learn colloquial English expressions related to independence and self-reliance, all set to a smooth hip-hop beat. Its relatable theme of navigating personal challenges by stepping away from the noise makes it a compelling track for language learners to connect with.

[English]

I think I'm about to go ghost, ain't nobody see me,

I'm riding round in my locks, leave me

You can hear the bass beating like

Coming through the speakers like

I think I'm about to go ghost, Casper on these niggers,

Really ain't one to boss but I'm doing better than most.

In the situation I'm in most of y'all would fumble

But I carry on on my own, I'm in the couple alone.

Doing by a hundred and ten, trying to run away from my problems

One day away from snapping, can't see no other option,

And ain't nothing new to my lifestyle, can't nobody catch me right now,

Now all of a sudden I gotta make a decision

To inspire y'all to be different, who's responsibility is it?

Back then I was a nothing, what you are on my bump,

Fall high off that low, but the gas never low.

I think I'm about to go ghost, ain't nobody see me,

I'm riding round in my locks, leave me

You can hear the bass beating like

Coming through the speakers like

I think I'm about to go ghost, ain't nobody see me,

See through the floor, be me,

And you can hear the bass beating like

Coming through the speakers like.

I think I'm about to go ghost, riding round in my locks

For the sanchees and all, black, I barely see the road.

I ride for my niggers and I ride out for my folks,

I know navigation, gotta stick to the code.

Say one you get on you, forget where you came from,

I never changed, stay the same to the grave.

Coming through your speakers,

They talking about me, can't understand what they're speaking.

Think I'm about to get low, trying rock and roll

And my eyes look like rotts, hand out the window.

One hand on the road, me on the wheel,

With my foot on the pedal just tryin to keep it real.

I think I'm about to go ghost, ain't nobody see me,

I'm riding round in my locks, leave me

You can hear the bass beating like

Coming through the speakers like

I think I'm about to go ghost, ain't nobody see me,

See through the floor, be me,

And you can hear the bass beating like

Coming through the speakers like.

I think I'm about to go ghost,

Riding around in my locks,

Coming through your speakers like

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ghost /ɡoʊst/ A1	noun - the soul of a dead person, often believed to appear to the living verb - to disappear suddenly and completely
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to travel in or on a vehicle
bass /beɪs/ A2	noun - low-frequency sound in music
speaker /ˈspiːkər/ A1	noun - a device that converts electrical signals into sound
lock /lɒk/ A1	noun - a device to secure something
fumble /ˈfʌməl/ B1	verb - to make a mistake or fail to do something properly
snap /snæp/ A2	verb - to break suddenly and completely
lifestyle /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ A2	noun - the way someone lives, including their habits and activities
inspire /ɪnˈspaɪər/ B1	verb - to fill someone with the urge to do something
navigation /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ B1	noun - the process of planning and following a route
real /riːl/ A1	adjective - actually existing as a thing
window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ A1	noun - an opening in a wall or vehicle to let in light and air
pedal /ˈpɛdəl/ A2	noun - a lever pressed by the foot to control a machine
wheel /wiːl/ A1	noun - a circular object that revolves on an axle
code /koʊd/ A2	noun - a system of words or symbols used to represent something

Key Grammar Structures

• I think I'm about to go ghost, ain't nobody see me,

  ➔ Present continuous for future intention, colloquial negative contraction

  ➔ The phrase "I'm about to go ghost" uses the present continuous ("am going") to express a planned future action. "Ain't" is a non-standard contraction of "am not" or "are not", common in informal speech. The sentence implies the speaker intends to disappear or become unreachable. The word **'ain't'** is a colloquialism.

• Really ain't one to boss but I'm doing better than most.

  ➔ Double negative, comparative adjective

  ➔ The phrase "Really ain't one to boss" uses a double negative ("ain't" and "one to boss" implying not a leader) for emphasis. "Better than most" is a comparative adjective, indicating a higher level of success or performance than the majority. The word **'boss'** refers to someone in charge.

• But I carry on on my own, I'm in the couple alone.

  ➔ Prepositional phrase, idiomatic expression

  ➔ "Carry on" means to continue despite difficulties. "In the couple alone" is an idiomatic expression meaning being in a relationship with oneself, or focusing solely on personal growth. The phrase **'carry on'** means to continue.

• One day away from snapping, can't see no other option,

  ➔ Prepositional phrase of time, negative with 'no'

  ➔ "One day away from snapping" uses a prepositional phrase to indicate proximity to a breaking point. The phrase "can't see no other option" uses a double negative (though common in some dialects, it's often considered non-standard) for emphasis. The word **'snapping'** means losing control.