Now the nascent auteur returns with his Secretly Canadian debut GLOW, eight more songs of love, loss, anxiety, and joy about coming of age at a time of unprecedented change. Showcasing his range across songwriting, performing, and production, GLOW spans a range styles and textures—from the title track’s warm analog synths and cascading vocal harmonies (indebted to the Northern soul records Joseph’s dad played him as a kid), to the nocturnal hedonism of “MONSOON,” to the vintage-soul-meets-UK-garage of “SUGAR DIVE”. On “COLD SUMMER,” Joseph—who still makes films, including many of his own videos—takes on the role of supervillain, rapping over woozy strings and delivering one of the year’s most cinematic listening experiences.
Ghostin'
Wesley Joseph Lyrics
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And I′m rollin' through the neighborhood
Back when I was so close to you, close to you, close to you, yeah
Won′t do what you said I've would
You said I've should be holdin′ you, holdin′ you, holdin' you, ehh
(Ooh whoa, ooh whoa)
And I′m ghostin' you, ghostin′ you
And I′m ghostin' you, ghostin' you
Ghostin′ you, eeh (ooh whoa, ooh whoa)
Got sugars in my bones
It wasn′t feel like stones
Even if the window closed
Nothing left to hold
Even if I hear your moans reaching different kind of tones
You scared to be alone
And feelings about grown
Even when you hit my phone
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Treats on my world
Pull a verb when you shiver
Breaking the curse when I speak on the rhythm
Low light, both eyes lookin' in the beggining
When I stuck around low ′cause put smoke in the rhythms
Strobe light, strobe light, higher callin'
I was on the roadside when you call in
White lights in her eyes, says she don′t blink
With the vibe with the blunt line looking for lean, like
Oh, I'm by the ocean smiling
You can find me sittin′ behind my eyelids
Back then when we would've had a moment, likely
I'll be on the run around us, unlikely
Creep in is if I can′t see shit
Stucking on four with them child like reasons
I′ll be on the move, call me fruit like season
You listen deep when I lead, shit, yeah
And I'm rollin′ through the neighborhood
Back when I was so close to you, close to you, close to you, yeah
Won't do what you said I′ve would
You said I've should be holdin′ you, holdin' you, holdin' you, ehh
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa
And I′m ghostin′ you, ghostin' you
Ghostin′ you, eeh (ooh whoa, ooh whoa)
And I'm ghostin′ you, ghostin' you,
Ghostin′ you, eeh (ooh whoa, ooh whoa)
Got sugars in my bones
It wasn't feel like stones
Even if the window closed
Nothing left to hold
Even if I hear your moans reaching different kind of tones
You scared to be alone
And feelings about grown
Even when you hit my phone
The song "Ghostin'" by Wesley Joseph appears to be about a failed relationship that has left the singer feeling empty and disconnected. The first verse sets the scene as the singer is cruising through the neighborhood, reminiscing about a time when they were once close to their partner but now they are ghosting them. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer feeling the need to distance themselves from their ex. The lyrics suggest that the singer is no longer interested in holding them or being with them and they feel a sense of relief from this disconnection.
The second verse starts with the metaphor of "sugars in my bones," which may refer to the remnants of sweetness and comfort that the relationship once provided, now turned into something hard and painful like stones. The singer is unable to find anything left to hold onto, even though they may hear their ex's pleas for attention in different tones. The lyrics imply that the ex is afraid to be alone and cannot handle the growth and maturity that comes with being single. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, driving home the idea that the singer is content with being apart from their former partner.
Overall, "Ghostin'" is a reflective and introspective song about a relationship that has lost its spark and the difficulty of moving on from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo-ooh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Instrumental intro
And I'm rollin' through the neighborhood
I am driving around my neighborhood
Back when I was so close to you, close to you, close to you, yeah
I used to be very close to you
Won't do what you said I've would
I won't do what you advised me to do
You said I've should be holdin' you, holdin' you, holdin' you, ehh
You suggested I should hold and be with you
(Ooh whoa, ooh whoa) And I'm ghostin' you, ghostin' you Ghostin' you, eeh (ooh whoa, ooh whoa)
I am avoiding and ignoring you
Got sugars in my bones
I feel energetic and alive
It wasn't feel like stones
I don't feel weighed down
Even if the window closed Nothing left to hold
Even if a door closed, there's nothing left to stay for
Even if I hear your moans reaching different kind of tones
Even if I hear your pleas and different emotions
You scared to be alone
You are afraid of being by yourself
And feelings about grown
Our feelings have matured and changed
Even when you hit my phone
Even when you contact me
Treats on my world Pull a verb when you shiver Breaking the curse when I speak on the rhythm
I am doing well and succeeding despite your attempts to discourage me. I am breaking free from your influence
Low light, both eyes lookin' in the beginning
At the start of our relationship, everything seemed great
When I stuck around low ′cause put smoke in the rhythms
When I was with you, I felt like something was off and didn't want to stay
Strobe light, strobe light, higher callin'
I am drawn to something greater than just being with you
I was on the roadside when you call in
I was somewhere else when you called me
White lights in her eyes, says she don't blink
You seem intense and unblinking
With the vibe with the blunt line looking for lean, like
You are trying to relax with weed, and it's affecting you
Oh, I'm by the ocean smiling
I am happy and content by the sea
You can find me sittin' behind my eyelids
I am deep in thought or meditating
Back then when we would've had a moment, likely
We could have had something in the past, but it's unlikely now
I'll be on the run around us, unlikely
I'll try to avoid us being something again
Creep in is if I can't see shit
I am hesitant and unsure of what's happening
Stucking on four with them child like reasons
I feel stuck and unsure like a child
I'll be on the move, call me fruit like season
I'll be changing and evolving like the seasons
You listen deep when I lead, shit, yeah
You're attentive when I'm in control
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Instrumental outro
Writer(s): Joseph Ripolles-williams, Peter O'grady
Contributed by Brooklyn L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Benj305
A criminally underrated song. This truly is a hidden gem. I heard this in a friends car and I am glad I did.
@ellaadlung4430
such a good car song 😌
@bossladysash3515
Nvm Bimini I’m L kl
@adrijavalaityte6292
🔥
@fantasiagalaxia5109
u were high huh
@davidvargas8856
Fr tho
@gwendolenemaphakwane5777
Shoutout to spotify for putting me on😩🙏🏽
@diamonddonn8826
Facts💯
@YOLA_SNDF4L
Spotify algorithm be blessing us lol
@KIMYE288
It genuinely makes me sad knowing that there are people who haven’t heard this song. Such a mf vibe. 🔥