ghostin – English Lyrics

• By: ariana grande
• Album: thank u, next

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful and ethereal world of 'ghostin' to master nuanced English vocabulary related to emotions and heartache. Its slow tempo and clear, emotive vocal delivery make it a perfect track for learners looking to practice listening comprehension and understanding poetic, metaphorical expressions.

[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
ghostin /ˈɡoʊstɪn/ B2	verb - To suddenly end communication or relationship with someone
baggage /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/ B2	noun - Past experiences or emotional problems that affect one's present life
understanding /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/ B1	adjective - Sympathetic and tolerant
admit /ədˈmɪt/ B1	verb - To confess or accept that something is true
heavy /ˈhɛvi/ A2	adjective - Severe, intense, or significant
dealt /dɛlt/ B2	verb - Distributed or provided (usually regarding cards or circumstances)
parade /pəˈreɪd/ B1	noun - A series of people or things appearing one after another
breaks /breɪks/ A1	verb - To cause emotional pain or distress
dreaming /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ A2	verb - Experiencing images or thoughts during sleep
hating /ˈheɪtɪŋ/ A2	verb - Intense dislike or disgust

Key Grammar Structures

• While you're sleepin' next to me

  ➔ Conjunction + Present Continuous

  ➔ The conjunction "While" is used to describe two simultaneous actions.

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

  ➔ Second Conditional (Hypothetical situation)

  ➔ "If" + past simple + would/wouldn't refers to an unlikely or imaginary situation.

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

  ➔ Phrasal verb 'put through' + Modal verb 'should'

  ➔ "Put through" means to cause someone to experience something difficult.

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

  ➔ Subordinate clause with 'that'

  ➔ The word "that" introduces a noun clause acting as the object of the verb 'know'.

• I wish he were here instead

  ➔ Wish + Subjunctive mood (were)

  ➔ "Were" is used instead of 'was' to express a desire for an unreal present situation.

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

  ➔ Adverb of frequency 'just' + Time clause 'when'

  ➔ "Just" limits the scope of the action, and "when" specifies the timeframe.

• There's so much to look forward to

  ➔ There is + quantifier 'so much' + infinitive of purpose

  ➔ "Look forward to" is a phrasal verb followed by an object or gerund.

• Leave it all here in this bed with you

  ➔ Imperative sentence

  ➔ The sentence begins with the base form of the verb to give a suggestion or instruction.