ghostin – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the emotive power of 'ghostin' to improve your English vocabulary regarding grief and emotional introspection. This song is a masterclass in using nuance and vulnerable storytelling, perfect for learners looking to understand how to express complex, delicate feelings in English.

[English]

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 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

Heavy tears, 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 (Girl with)

A whole lot of baggage

But I love you (Love you)

We'll get past this (Past this)

I'm a girl with

A whole lot of baggage, yeah, yeah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of distress
dealt /delt/ B2	verb - past participle of deal; to be assigned or given a situation
heavy /ˈhɛvi/ A2	adjective - of great weight; intense or serious
understanding /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/ B1	adjective - sympathetic and tolerant
admit /ədˈmɪt/ B1	verb - to confess or acknowledge something
ghostin' /ˈɡoʊstɪn/ C1	verb - to suddenly end all communication with someone
baggage /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/ B2	noun - emotional issues or past experiences that affect current life
visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ A1	verb - to go to see a person or place
dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ A2	verb - to experience images/thoughts during sleep
breaks /breɪks/ A2	verb - to separate into pieces; to cause emotional pain

Key Grammar Structures

• While you're sleepin' next to me

  ➔ Conjunction + Present Continuous

  ➔ The use of "while" indicates two actions happening simultaneously. Here, the subject is sleeping as the speaker cries.

• If you were anybody else, probably wouldn't last a day

  ➔ Second Conditional (Hypothetical)

  ➔ The structure "If + past simple, would + verb" is used for unlikely or purely hypothetical situations.

• And I'm puttin' you through more than one ever should

  ➔ Phrasal Verb (put through)

  ➔ "To put someone through" means to cause someone to experience something difficult or unpleasant.

• I'm hating myself 'cause you don't want to admit that it hurts you

  ➔ Subordinate Clause of Reason

  ➔ The conjunction "'cause" (because) introduces the reason why the speaker is "hating" themselves.

• I know that it breaks your heart when I cry again over him

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Time

  ➔ The clause starting with "when" sets the specific time or condition that triggers the emotional pain.

• I'm a girl with a whole lot of baggage

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase as Postmodifier

  ➔ "With a whole lot of baggage" describes the noun "girl", adding information about her emotional state.

• Though, I wish he were here instead

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (Wish)

  ➔ "I wish he were" uses the subjunctive "were" to express a desire for something contrary to reality.

• He just comes to visit me when I'm dreaming

  ➔ Adverbial of Frequency + Present Simple

  ➔ "Just" acts as an adverbial focusing on the limited nature of his presence (only in dreams).