I Need a Ghost
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| Single by Brandon Lake | ||||
| from the album House of Miracles | ||||
| Released | July 24, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
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| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Bethel Music | |||
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| Producer(s) | David Leonard | |||
| Brandon Lake singles chronology | ||||
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| Music videos | ||||
| "I Need a Ghost" on YouTube | ||||
| "I Need a Ghost" (Acoustic) on YouTube | ||||
"I Need a Ghost" is a song by Brandon Lake, which was released as the lead single from his second studio album, House of Miracles (2020), on July 24, 2020.[1] Lake co-wrote the song with Joshua Silverberg.[2] David Leonard worked on the production of the single.[3]
The song peaked at No. 27 on the US Christian Airplay chart,[4] and at No. 5 on the US Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[5] "I Need a Ghost" received a nomination for the GMA Dove Award Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards.
Background[edit]
On July 24, 2020, Lake released a new single titled "I Need a Ghost", as the lead single to his second studio album, House of Miracles, slated to be released in summer.[6] Lake shared the story behind the song,[7] saying
It was dropped into my spirit as I was sitting in my car and I wrote the entire song without an instrument. It’s an honest reflection of what I was feeling and wanted to say in that moment. You can look to a lot of things in this world to fill a void or be entertained, but the Holy Ghost is where we find true relationship. When Jesus left this earth He gave us His Spirit, and if I’ve received that gift, I can look inward to find what I need.
In an interview with American Songwriter, Lake stated that the instrumentation of "I Need a Ghost" points to multi-faceted dynamic of a relationship with God, with the song demonstrating the "rowdy side" of worship.[8]
Composition[edit]
"I Need a Ghost" is a rock song,[9] composed in the key of F♯ minor with a tempo of 74 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4.[10]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | GMA Dove Awards | Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | [11] |
Commercial performance[edit]
In the United States, "I Need a Ghost" made its debut at No. 5 on Billboard's Christian Digital Song Sales chart dated August 8, 2020.[12]
Music videos[edit]
Bethel Music released the official music video of "I Need a Ghost" which was directed by filmmaker Mait Hudson, with Brandon Lake singing the song through their YouTube channel on October 27, 2020.[13] On July 31, 2020, Bethel Music published the acoustic performance video of the song on YouTube.[14][15] The official audio video of the song was uploaded by Bethel Music to YouTube on August 28, 2020.[16]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2020-21) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 27 |
| US Christian Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[5] | 5 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | July 24, 2020 | Bethel Music | [17] |
References[edit]
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (July 24, 2020). "Bethel Music's Brandon Lake Steps into the Solo Spotlight with "I Need a Ghost"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "I Need A Ghost | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Bethel Music's Brandon Lake Steps into the Solo Spotlight with "I Need a Ghost" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. July 25, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "Brandon Lake Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
- ^ a b "Brandon Lake Chart History | Billboard". Billboard. Christian Digital Song Sales Chart. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Brandon Lake steps into solo spotlight with 'I Need A Ghost'". Niagara Frontier Publications. July 24, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "JFH News: Brandon Lake Steps into Solo Spotlight with "I Need a Ghost"". Jesus Freak Hideout. July 24, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ Schoonhoven, Tess (August 14, 2020). "Brandon Lake of Bethel Music Collective Discusses Inspiration Behind Solo Effort, "I Need a Ghost"". American Songwriter. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ Andre, Joshua (September 9, 2020). "Brandon Lake – House Of Miracles | 365 Days of Inspiring Media". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "I Need a Ghost by Brandon Lake". MultiTracks. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ Grein, Paul (August 11, 2021). "2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Hot Christian Songs. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 4, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "I Need A Ghost - Brandon Lake | House of Miracles [Official Music Video] - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. July 24, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "I Need A Ghost (Acoustic) - Brandon Lake - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. July 31, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (July 31, 2020). "Brandon Lake Drops Acoustic Version Of "I Need A Ghost"". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "I Need A Ghost - Brandon Lake | House of Miracles - YouTube". YouTube. YouTube, LLC. August 28, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "I Need a Ghost - Single by Brandon Lake on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. July 24, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
External links[edit]
- Lyrics and sheet music for the song on PraiseCharts
