Ghost: A Song for the Focused Grind

Ever felt like people just don't get your hustle? Like they misunderstand your need to step back, recharge, and focus on your goals? That's the energy behind my song demo, "Ghost."

I wrote this song a few years ago during my time in Memphis, working with independent recording artists under the mentorship of the legendary David Porter. It was a period of intense growth and learning, but also a time when I realized the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing my own well-being.

As you listen, remember, I'm a songwriter, not a singer. :)

"Ghost" is a response to those who labeled me a "ghost" when I'd take time away to heal, recharge, or simply focus on my grind. It's a declaration that prioritizing yourself isn't about disappearing; it's about strategically channeling your energy towards your goals. The lyrics speak to that hustle mentality:

You call me a ghost

But I ain’t ghosting on you

I ain’t trying to hide

Man I ain’t running from you

I’m just grinding grinds

Focused on the paper

Keeping myself high 

Above negative-thinking haters

I ain’t got no time

Tryna run around these streets

I ain’t got no time

Tryna shake it to your beats 

I just stack my dimes man

I put BS behind me

I say it all the time

That shit don’t be on my mind

You know I gotta grind

Everyday, everyday 

Everyday, everyday

I’m just trying to make it

For my future sons and daughters

I’m driven by a mission

So that shit makes me work harder

You can’t see my vision

So that makes you a big problem

So you’ll feel that distance

Til I feel the need to call you

RAP:

I don’t mean to ghost you

I don’t, I don’t mean to ghost you

Don’t you let me haunt you

Don’t you, don’t you let me haunt you

I’m out here collecting bags

While you’re nowhere getting mad

I’m out here collecting bags

While you’re nowhere getting mad

Everyday, everyday 

(You call me a ghost

But I ain’t ghosting on you)

Everyday, everyday

(I ain’t ghosting on you

I’m just on my grind)