58 Songs About Being ghosted (Pop, Rap & More)

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58 Songs About Being ghosted (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Christian Songs About Being ghosted

1. I Believe in a Thing Called Love by The Darkness, Darkness

Artist: The Darkness, Darkness
Album: Permission to Land
Year: 2003

The Darkness is a British rock band formed in 2000. The song “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” was released in 2003 as their debut single, and it became a surprise hit. The song is about a man who is head-over-heels in love with a woman, and he is willing to do anything to make her love him back.

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2. Amazing Grace by Il Divo

Artist: Il Divo
Album: The Promise
Year: 2008

Il Divo is a classical crossover group that formed in 2003. The group has released eight albums, with their first album, “Il Divo,” being the most successful. “Amazing Grace” is a song off of their first album. The song is a cover of the traditional Christian hymn of the same name. The song is sung in English, Spanish, and Latin.

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3. What a Friend We Have in Jesus by Joseph M. Scriven, Charles Crozat Converse, Christopher Norton, Andy Green

Artist: Joseph M. Scriven, Charles Crozat Converse, Christopher Norton, Andy Green
Album:
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The song is a hymn about how Jesus is the best friend anyone could ever have. It talks about how Jesus is always there for us, even when we are going through tough times. It also talks about how Jesus loves us unconditionally and how we should never be afraid to turn to him for help.

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4. In the Bleak Midwinter by Christina Rossetti, Gustav Holst

Artist: Christina Rossetti, Gustav Holst
Album:
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The song is about a winter scene, and the beauty of the season. The lyrics describe the snow, the frost, the ice, and the cold wind. The song also talks about the hope that comes with winter, and how the season can be a time of new beginnings.

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5. Ghost by Ella Henderson

Artist: Ella Henderson
Album: Voices
Year: 2014

“Ghost” is a song by English singer-songwriter Ella Henderson from her debut studio album, Chapter One (2014). The song was released as the album’s second single on 6 October 2013. “Ghost” was written by Henderson, Ryan Tedder, Louis Bell, Sonny Moore and Ali Tamposi, and produced by Tedder and Moore. The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Henderson’s first number-one single in the UK.

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II. Country Songs About Being ghosted

1. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
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The song is about a person who is so lonely that they could cry. They are thinking about all the happy times they had with their loved one and how they are now gone. The person is trying to hold on to any hope they can find.

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2. Your Cheatin’ Heart by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
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The song is about a man who is cheated on by his woman and is left heartbroken. He warns other men that their women will cheat on them too and tells them to beware of “your cheatin’ heart.”

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3. Jambalaya (On the Bayou) by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
Year: July 19, 1952

The song is about a Cajun man who is in love with a woman named Yvonne. He is singing about how much he loves her and how he wants to marry her.

4. Hey, Good Lookin’ by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
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The song is about a man who is trying to pick up a woman. He tells her that she is “Hey, Good Lookin'” and he is hoping to take her out.

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5. Ghost Riders in the Sky by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album: Silver
Year: 1979

This song is about a group of cowboys who are killed while chasing a group of outlaws. They are then sent to heaven, where they ride their horses for eternity.

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6. Kaw-Liga by Hank Williams Jr., Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams Jr., Hank Williams
Album:
Year: 1953

Kaw-Liga is a song about a Native American man who falls in love with a white woman. He is unable to win her love, and she marries someone else. Kaw-Liga is heartbroken and turns to a life of alcohol and gambling.

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7. Cold, Cold Heart by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
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The song is about a man who is trying to get over a woman who has left him. He talks about how she has a “cold, cold heart” and how he loved her despite her flaws.

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8. I Saw the Light by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
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The song is about a person who has found God and has been saved by Him.

9. Take These Chains from My Heart by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
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The song is about a man who is pleading with his lover to free him from the pain of heartache. He begs her to take away the chains that are holding him back from moving on. He is tired of being hurt and wants to be free to love again.

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10. I’m a Long Gone Daddy by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
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“I’m a Long Gone Daddy” is a song about a man who is leaving his home and family behind. He is sad to go, but he knows it is for the best. He tells his loved ones not to cry for him, and he promises to return one day.

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III. Rap Songs About Being ghosted

1. Dear Mama by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album:
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The song is a tribute to Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. He talks about how she was a strong black woman who raised him by herself and how she always put her children first. He talks about how she was always there for him, even when he was in trouble. He talks about how she is the reason he is the man he is today and how he will always love her.

2. Changes by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Greatest Hits
Year:

“Changes” is a song by American rapper Tupac Shakur, which was recorded in 1992 and released as a single in 1998. The song addresses the issue of racism in America, and Shakur’s hope for a future where people of all races can live together in peace.

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3. Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg

Artist: Snoop Dogg
Album:
Year: 1993

The song is about a party where people are drinking gin and juice. Snoop Dogg is at the party and he is enjoying himself. He is surrounded by beautiful women and he is having a good time.

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4. The Next Episode by Dr. Dre

Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: 2001
Year: 1999

“The Next Episode” is a song by American rapper Dr. Dre, released on June 20, 2000 as the third single from his second studio album, 2001. The song features Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg, and samples “The Sesame Street Theme Song”. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2002.

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5. California Love by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Greatest Hits
Year:

“California Love” is a song by Tupac Shakur, featuring Roger Troutman. The song was released as a single on December 28, 1995, and was later included on Tupac’s 1996 album All Eyez on Me. The song became one of Tupac’s signature songs and was his biggest hit at the time of his death, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

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6. I Wanna Love You by Akon

Artist: Akon
Album: Konvicted
Year: 2006

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in a relationship with someone else. He is trying to convince her to leave her current partner and be with him instead. He sings about how he is better for her and how he can make her happy.

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7. Ghost by Infamous Haze

Artist: Infamous Haze
Album: DJ Haze: The Color Purple
Year: 2012

The song ‘Ghost by Infamous Haze’ is about a person who is struggling with their mental health and feeling like they are a ghost. The song is about the person’s struggles with their mental health and how they feel like they are not really living.

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IV. Rock Songs About Being ghosted

1. Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album: Abbey Road
Year: 1969

The song is about the hope that comes with the arrival of springtime.

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2. The Ghost of You by My Chemical Romance

Artist: My Chemical Romance
Album: Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
Year: 2004

The song is about a person who is struggling to cope with the death of a loved one. They are haunted by the ghost of the person and can’t move on.

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3. Who You Gonna Call? by Ray Parker Jr.

Artist: Ray Parker Jr.
Album:
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The song is about a man who is trying to find a woman to love him. He is looking for someone to call his own, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to find her. He is willing to go to any lengths to find her and make her his own.

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4. Ghost in the Machine by The Police

Artist: The Police
Album:
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The song is about a person who is haunted by their own thoughts and memories. They are trying to escape from them, but they keep coming back.

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5. Ghost of a Chance by Rush

Artist: Rush
Album: Roll the Bones (2004 Remaster)
Year: 1991

The song is about a man who is haunted by the ghost of a woman he loved and lost. He is trying to find a way to move on, but he can’t seem to let go of her.

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V. R&B Songs About Being ghosted

1. Hurt by TLC

Artist: TLC
Album: 3D
Year: 2002

Hurt by TLC is a song about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not treating her well. She is trying to figure out why she is staying with him, despite the fact that he is hurting her.

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2. Unpretty by TLC

Artist: TLC
Album: FanMail
Year: 1999

The song is about how society tells women that they need to be perfect in order to be loved, and how this pressure can make them feel “unpretty.” The song is empowering, and encourages women to love themselves for who they are.

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3. Waterfalls by TLC

Artist: TLC
Album: CrazySexyCool
Year: 1994

Waterfalls is a song about a young woman’s descent into drug dealing and the dangers that come with it. The song is narrated by her mother, who pleads with her to stop before she gets in too deep.

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4. Ex-Factor by Lauryn Hill

Artist: Lauryn Hill
Album: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Year: 1998

The song is about a failed relationship and the singer’s regrets.

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5. The Boy Is Mine by Monica, Brandy

Artist: Monica, Brandy
Album: Never Say Never
Year: 1998

The song is about two women who are fighting over a man. They both claim that the man is theirs, and they are not willing to let him go.

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6. He Wasn’t Man Enough by Toni Braxton

Artist: Toni Braxton
Album: The Heat
Year: 2000

The song is about a woman who has been cheated on by her partner. She is telling him that he was not man enough to be with her and that she is better off without him.

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7. Ghost by Beyoncé

Artist: Beyoncé
Album: Beyoncé
Year: 2013

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell him that she loves him.

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8. Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.

Artist: Ray Parker Jr.
Album:
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The song is about a group of Ghostbusters who are fighting against ghosts.

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9. Gone (Official HD Video) by *NSYNC – ‘Gone’ NSYNCVEVO. 451K subscribers. *NSYNC

Artist: *NSYNC – ‘Gone’ NSYNCVEVO. 451K subscribers. *NSYNC
Album:
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The song is about a breakup and how the person who is now gone was everything to the person who is left behind. They were each other’s best friend and lover and now they are gone. The song is sad and nostalgic, but also has a message of hope that the person who is gone will someday come back.

10. Safe Safe Safe by Daniel Hart

Artist: Daniel Hart
Album: A Ghost Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Year: 2017

The song is about a relationship that is no longer safe. The singer is talking about how he used to feel safe in the relationship, but now he feels like he is in danger. He is begging for the relationship to be safe again, but he knows that it is not.

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11. Topic. 397K subscribers by Kanye West – ‘Ghost Town’ Kanye West

Artist: Kanye West – ‘Ghost Town’ Kanye West
Album:
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“Ghost Town” is a song by American rapper and producer Kanye West from his eighth studio album, Ye (2018). The song features guest vocals from American rappers Kid Cudi, 070 Shake, and Antony Williams, and was produced by West, Mike Dean, and Francis and the Lights. The song is built around a sample of “A New Day” by British rock band The Psychedelic Furs.

“Ghost Town” is a haunting and atmospheric track that features West rapping about the state of the world and his own mental state over a eerie, minimalist beat. The song’s guest vocalists add to the song’s dark and ethereal atmosphere, with Cudi singing about being lost in a “ghost town” and Shake delivering a chilling verse about being a “ghost in a human body.” “Ghost Town” is one of the darkest and most personal tracks on Ye, with West addressing his struggles with mental health and addiction head-on.

12. Killing Me Softly by Fugees

Artist: Fugees
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is constantly cheating on her. She is tired of him breaking her heart and she is ready to move on.

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13. Right Here (Departed) by Brandy

Artist: Brandy
Album: Human
Year:

The song is about a woman who is reflecting on a past relationship. She is thinking about how things went wrong and how she is now living without the man she loved.

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VI. Pop Songs About Being ghosted

1. Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers

Artist: The Righteous Brothers
Album: Just Once in My Life
Year: 1965

The song is about a man who is longing for his lost love. He is hoping that she will return to him and they can be together again.

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2. Control by Halsey

Artist: Halsey
Album: Badlands
Year: 2015

Halsey’s song “Control” is a haunting ballad about a toxic relationship. The lyrics describe a partner who is possessive and manipulative, and the speaker’s struggles to break free. The song has a dark, atmospheric sound, with Halsey’s ethereal vocals floating over the sparse instrumentation. “Control” is a powerful song about the dangers of staying in a harmful relationship, and the strength it takes to walk away.

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3. Bad at Love by Halsey

Artist: Halsey
Album: Hopeless Fountain Kingdom
Year: 2017

The song is about a person who is bad at love, and how they keep making the same mistakes in their relationships. They know that they’re not good at love, but they can’t help themselves.

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4. Hurricane by Halsey

Artist: Halsey
Album: Badlands
Year: 2015

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart. The person in the relationship is trying to hold on, but they can feel that it is slipping away.

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5. Roman Holiday by Halsey

Artist: Halsey
Album: Badlands
Year: 2015

“Roman Holiday” is a song by American singer Halsey. It was released on July 11, 2017, as the lead single from her second studio album, hopeless fountain kingdom. The song was written by Halsey, Lido, and Ricky Reed, and produced by Lido. “Roman Holiday” is a pop song with elements of synth-pop and electronic music. The song’s lyrics describe a young woman’s hedonistic lifestyle and her search for love and acceptance.

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6. Joji by Joji

Artist: Joji
Album: Ballads 1
Year: 2018

The song is about a person who is struggling with their mental health and wanting to end their life.

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7. Gasoline by Halsey

Artist: Halsey
Album:
Year: 2015

Halsey sings about a toxic relationship in which she is addicted to her partner despite the fact that they are bad for each other. She compares the feeling to being high on gasoline, and how it’s both exhilarating and dangerous.

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8. I Was a Fool by Tegan And Sara

Artist: Tegan And Sara
Album: Heartthrob
Year: 2013

The song is about a relationship that ended because the singer was too afraid to commit. She regrets not being brave enough to tell her partner how she really felt, and now she is left alone and feeling foolish.

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9. P! by Blow Me One Last Kiss

Artist: Blow Me One Last Kiss
Album:
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The song is about a couple breaking up. The woman is telling the man that she is going to blow him one last kiss before she leaves.

10. Ghost by Halsey

Artist: Halsey
Album: Badlands
Year: 2015

The song is about a past relationship that the singer is struggling to get over. She is haunted by memories of her former partner and is trying to move on, but finds it difficult.

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11. Lord Huron by Lord Huron

Artist: Lord Huron
Album: Strange Trails
Year: 2015

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the woman that he loves her.

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12. Hold Me Down by Halsey

Artist: Halsey
Album:
Year:

Halsey’s song “Hold Me Down” is a haunting ballad about a relationship that’s on the verge of breaking down. The lyrics paint a picture of a couple that’s struggling to keep their heads above water, and it’s clear that they’re both holding on to each other for dear life. The song is a plea for the other person to not let go, and it’s clear that Halsey is terrified of what will happen if they do.

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13. Katy Perry by Katy Perry

Artist: Katy Perry
Album: Prism
Year: 2013

“Katy Perry” is a song by Katy Perry. It is a pop song with elements of rock. The song is about Katy Perry and her life. The song is positive and upbeat.

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14. Noah Cyrus and featuring Labrinth by Noah Cyrus

Artist: Noah Cyrus
Album: Make Me (Cry)
Year: 2016

The song is about a young girl’s journey to find her purpose in life. She starts out by asking her father for guidance, but he tells her that she has to find her own way. She then turns to her friends and family for support, but they all seem to be too busy with their own lives to really help her. She eventually finds herself alone and lost, but she has a vision of a better future that helps her find her way. The song is a reminder that even when you feel alone, you can always find hope if you believe in yourself.

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15. The 1975 by The 1975

Artist: The 1975
Album: I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It
Year: 2016

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart. The singer is trying to hold on to the relationship, but it is clear that it is not going to work out.

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16. Lady Gaga by Lady Gaga

Artist: Lady Gaga
Album:
Year: 2018

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is not interested in her. She is trying to seduce him and make him fall in love with her.

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17. Don’t Wanna Be Ghosts by Halsey

Artist: Halsey
Album: Badlands
Year: 2015

The song is about a couple that is struggling in their relationship and the girl is trying to hold on to what they have. She doesn’t want to be a ghost in their relationship, she wants to be seen and heard.

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18. Ghost Town by The Specials

Artist: The Specials
Album: Ghost Town
Year: 1981

‘Ghost Town’ is a song by The Specials, released in 1981. The song is about the decline of a town due to the closure of factories and the loss of jobs. The song also references the 1981 Brixton riot.

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