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"Ghosted Away": My Story behind the song
Most of us have been there or know friends who have too —waiting in the dark for a response that never comes from somebody we still love. Ghosting isn’t just a missed call or an unanswered text. It’s the quiet, lingering emptiness, where you’re left wondering what happened. It’s that painful space where something once felt alive, and now it’s just... gone, leaving you with questions and no closure.
That feeling of being left behind by someone you still care about was exactly what I wanted to capture in my song, "Ghosted Away." It’s more than just a track; it's a moment in time, a soundtrack to that experience of watching someone slowly fade from your life, without the chance to say goodbye.
When I was creating this song, I wanted to experiment with both sound and emotion. The synth swell you hear in the instrumental? That was no accident. I designed it to feel like the song is pulling you in, only to slowly drift away—just like the experience of being ghosted by someone you still hold onto emotionally. From the very first note, I wanted it to feel like you’re being drawn into something familiar, something you’ve lived through, only for it to slip through your fingers.
One of the lines in the song that stands out to me is, “You vanished today" and we are left wondering why this has happened. It’s that desperate question we ask ourselves when someone we love disappears without a word, leaving us to search for answers that may never come. I wanted that line to hit hard, to capture the confusion and the pain that comes with being ghosted, especially when feelings still linger. It’s not just about being left—it’s about the not knowing, about waiting for someone who was once there and now is just...gone.
Lyrically, "Ghosted Away" continues the story I began with "Red Flags." But this time, it digs deeper. It’s not just about seeing the warning signs; it’s about living through what happens afterward—when those red flags turn into painful silence. The lyrics are raw and introspective. I wanted them to stir emotions, to resonate with anyone who’s been left in that confusing, lonely space, wondering what went wrong, especially when you’re still holding onto the love.
I designed the entire track to feel like one giant studio fade, a sonic reflection of the emotional fade of being ghosted. The synth-driven soundscape creates this haunting, expansive feeling—it surrounds you but leaves you feeling alone, much like the emotional emptiness that comes with being ghosted by someone you still care about. I wanted this song to be a journey through vulnerability, confusion, and those lingering questions that never seem to get answered.
I know it’s heavier emotionally than some of my other songs, and I promise my next release will have a lighter, more cheerful vibe. But "Ghosted Away" was an important step in showing my range as an artist. It gave me the space to explore deeper emotions and show the diversity in my music.
I’m also really excited about the collaboration with Prezzaman, who added his own spin to "Ghosted Away" and "Red Flags" with his rap versions. You can find the rap version of Ghosted Away here. His take adds a whole new layer to the emotional story, while keeping that same raw vulnerability.
If you’re looking for music that blends emotion with a touch of modernized retro, I hope you’ll find "Ghosted Away"speaks to you. You can download it now on barbaracraig.co.uk along with my other tracks, like the empowering anthem "Freedom." Each song tells its own story, from self-empowerment to heartbreak, all crafted with a blend of 80s synths and contemporary production.
Whether you’ve been ghosted yourself or just want to dive into music that connects on a deeper emotional level, "Ghosted Away" is waiting for you. Support independent music, own the track, and let it resonate with your experiences.
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