Henderson is a big fan of Amy Winehouse and Frank Sinatra and picked out Olly Murs and Leona Lewis as her favorite X Factor contestants from previous series’ of the show. Henderson confessed that she'd love to sing with Adele or Beyoncé.
Her debut single, "Ghost", co-written with Ryan Tedder, was released on 8 June 2014 and went straight to number one in the UK. Her second single, Glow, was released on 5 October 2014. It was followed on 13 October 2014 by her debut album Chapter One.
Ghost
Ella Henderson Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
My friends had you figured out
You tried hidin' another you
But your evil was coming through
These eyes sitting on the wall
Well, they watch every move I make
Bright light living in the shape
Your cold hart makes my spirit shake (ooh)
I had to go through hell to prove I'm not insane
Had to meet the devil just to know his name
And that's when my love was burning
Yeah, it's still burning
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
Each time that I think you go
I turn around and you're creeping in
And I let you under my skin
'Cause I love living in the sin
Oh, you never told me
True love was gonna hurt
True pain I don't deserve
Truth is I never learned (ooh)
I keep going to the river to pray (ooh-oh)
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain (oh)
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you (oh, oh)
It keeps me awake (oh, oh, oh)
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Stop the haunting, baby
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
No more haunting, baby
I keep going to the river
I keep going to the river to pray (oh, yeah)
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you (your ghost)
It keeps me awake
I keep going to the river to pray (I keep going, oh, yeah)
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain (ooh)
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you (oh-ooh-oh)
It keeps me awake
The song "Ghost" by Ella Henderson is a beautifully crafted pop ballad about the pain and anguish of a past relationship that still haunts her. The song begins with an admission that she often goes to the river to pray because she needs something to wash away her pain. She also highlights that while she tries to sleep through her troubles, the ghost of her past love still keeps her awake. The chorus repeats this idea over again, emphasizing just how powerful this ghost is in her life.
As the song progresses, she speaks to her former lover, admitting that their friends saw what was really inside of them. Despite trying to hide who they truly were, their evil still bled through, causing immense pain to those around them. The pain was so intense that she even had to "go through hell" just to prove she wasn't insane. Despite all the chaos, the love she felt for them still burns within her. As the song closes, she asks for them to stop haunting her and to give up the ghost so she can move on from their memory.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep going to the river to pray
The singer is going to the river to find solace and strength to deal with her emotional pain.
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
She is seeking for some kind of relief that will erase her hurt.
And at most
However,
I'm sleeping all these demons away
She is trying to escape her problems by sleeping but her troubles continue to haunt her.
But your ghost, the ghost of you
The memory of a past lover is haunting her and she can't shake it off her mind.
It keeps me awake
She is constantly tormented by thoughts of her ex and is unable to find peace.
My friends had you figured out
The singer's friends knew what kind of person her ex was.
Yeah, they saw what's inside of you
Her friends knew the true nature of her ex-lover.
You tried hidin' another you
Her ex-partner tried to keep his real self concealed from her.
But your evil was coming through
Despite his attempts to hide his true self, the evil part of him was evident.
These eyes sitting on the wall
The singer feels like she is being watched by something.
Well, they watch every move I make
The eyes are paying close attention to her every move.
Bright light living in the shape
The haunting presence appears to have taken on a physical form of some kind.
Your cold hart makes my spirit shake (ooh)
The coldness and indifference of her ex-lover's heart is causing her emotional distress.
I had to go through hell to prove I'm not insane
The singer feels like she had to endure a difficult time in order to show she is not crazy for still feeling upset over her ex.
Had to meet the devil just to know his name
The singer had to go through a difficult experience in order to learn more about herself and her true feelings.
And that's when my love was burning
Despite everything she has gone through, her love is still strong and requires an outlet.
Yeah, it's still burning
Her love is still strong and intense.
Each time that I think you go
Just when the singer thinks she has finally moved on from her ex-lover,
I turn around and you're creeping in
The memory of her ex-partner continues to unexpectedly resurface.
And I let you under my skin
She is struggling to keep the memories of her ex at bay because he is etched onto her soul.
'Cause I love living in the sin
She loves the pain of living with the memory of her lost love.
Oh, you never told me
The singer's ex-partner never disclosed some important information.
True love was gonna hurt
She only got to know that true love can cause immense pain after falling in love with her ex-lover.
True pain I don't deserve
She feels like she doesn't deserve the pain of a love lost.
Truth is I never learned (ooh)
The singer didn't know what she was getting into when she fell in love with her ex-partner.
Give up the ghost
She wants her past lover to stop haunting her.
Stop the haunting, baby
She hopes her ex-partner will let her move on.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Ella Henderson, Noel Zancanella, Ryan Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jesuschristislordoflordsan427
Proverbs 22:14
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is cursed of the LORD will fall into it.
Proverbs 23:27
For a harlot is a deep pit And an adulterous woman is a narrow well.
Proverbs 5:3
For the lips of an adulteress drip honey And smoother than oil is her speech;
Proverbs 6:23-25
For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light; And reproofs for discipline are the way of life To keep you from the evil woman, From the smooth tongue of the adulteress. Do not desire her beauty in your heart, Nor let her capture you with her eyelids.
Proverbs 31:30-31
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her at the gates.
Proverbs 23:26-28
My son, give me your heart,
and let your eyes delight in my ways.
For a prostitute is a deep pit,
and an adulteresse is a narrow well.
Like a robber she lies in wait
and multiplies the faithless among men.
@Coupdogsgaming2217
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
My friends had you figured out
Yeah they saw what's inside of you
You tried hiding another you
But your evil was coming through
These eyes sitting on the wall
They watch every move I make
Bright light living in the shade
Your cold heart makes my spirit shake
I had to go through hell to prove I'm not insane
Had to meet the devil just to know his name
And that's when my love was burning
Yeah it's still burning
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
Each time that I think you go
I turn around and you're creeping in
And I let you under my skin
Guess I love living in the sin
Oh you never told me
True love was gonna hurt
True pain I don't deserve
Truth is that I never learn
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Stop the haunting baby
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
No more haunting baby
I keep going to the river
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash out the pain
And at most
I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
@mikaylamesko
I keep going to the restroom to pee
but my sis, she is sitting
on the toliet crapping away
ya the smell the smell keeps me away
my family has figured it out
its the beans inside of you
you try hiding it deep inside of you
but it keeps sliping through
my family sitting on the couch
they smell you farting all day
makes you feel ashamed
you try hard to hide it away
i had to buy 5 fresheners to get the smell away
had to smell the farts
just to plug them in
and thats when my nose started burning
and ya its still burning!
I keep going to the restroom to pee
but my sis, she is sitting
on the toliet crapping away
ya the smell the smell keeps me away
I keep going to the restroom to pee
but my sis, she is sitting
on the toliet crapping away
ya the smell the smell keeps me away
each time i think its gone
i smell it once again
and i feel shivers on my skin
and i hate smelling itttt
you never told me
the smell was going to hurt
true pain i dont deserve
truth is that i never learned
I keep going to the restroom to pee
but my sis, she is sitting
on the toliet crapping away
ya the smell the smell keeps me away
I keep going to the restroom to pee
but my sis, she is sitting
on the toliet crapping away
ya the smell the smell keeps me away
give up the smell
give up the smell
give up the smell
stop the farting baby!
give up the smell
give up the smell
give up the smell
no more farting baby!
i keep going to the restroom....
I keep going to the restroom to pee
but my sis, she is sitting
on the toliet crapping away
ya the smell the smell keeps me away
I keep going to the restroom to pee
but my sis, she is sitting
on the toliet crapping away
ya the smell the smell keeps me away
-----------------------------------------------------------
THAT TOOK FOREVER...
<3
@Nyasyaa
Let me guess your here because you randomly remembered this song
@seanfisher6936
I'm here, making sure no one breaks your heart again like Brian did a year ago.
@Raphael4722
Captain Obvious
@queenqueen594
Yep
@mrpie2883
I randomly watched it in tv when i was younger
@rifayetrifu5026
Spith7 nah here cause of KSI’s new songs
@EllaHenderson
Hope you're all subscribed to my channel
E x
@AlanTov
...and Hope you've all pre-ordered' Ghost on the link above ^^^
@deankay-barry6208
Love you Ella
@benbibby7577
you're awesome Ella!!