Ghost (X Factor Performance) Lyrics
Paul Akister
Lyrics
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash all 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
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 all 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 all 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
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 all the pain
And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
Song & Lyrics Facts
Paul Akister's performance of the song "Ghost" on The X Factor in 2014 was an instant hit. Released on November 17th, 2014 as a single from his debut album "Love Is On The Line", it was written by Paul Akister and produced by John McLaughlin.
This soulful ballad is a powerful track that showcases Paul's incredible vocal range and emotion. It features backing vocals from the London Session Orchestra and has become one of Paul's signature songs. Lyrics such as “I'm just trying to find my way back home” capture the spirit of the song perfectly.