Meaning of “Dancing with Your Ghost” by Sasha Alex Sloan

Usually when we come across the word “ghost” being utilized in song, it doesn’t point to the lingering spirit of a dead person per se. Rather, as with this piece, it tends to allude to the absence of a loved one, i.e. said individual no longer being around, yet their presence still being felt.

So apparently is the case with “Dancing with Your Ghost”, in which it is not specified if said addressee is deceased or not. Indeed, the clever thing about these lyrics, especially as far as the first verse is concerned, is that they can be interpreted either way in that regard.

But more to the point, once again, would be the vocalist suffering in the addressee’s absence. The lyrics do soundly imply that their relationship was a romantic one which, in Sasha’s eyes, ended prematurely and unexpectedly. 

And at the end of the day, we can perhaps argue that the addressee is more likely alive than dead. That is to say that what’s being put forth doesn’t, in its entirety, read like a song of bereavement. Instead, it’s more as if the singer is heartbroken.

“I stay up all night, tell myself I’m alright
Baby, you’re just harder to see than most
I put the record on, wait ’til I hear our song
Every night, I’m dancing with your ghost
Every night, I’m dancing with your ghost”

Release Date of “Dancing with Your Ghost”

Issued on June 28 of 2019, this song is listed as the fourth track on the playlist of Sloan’s third EP titled “Self Portrait”.

Sasha Alex Sloan and her management released this album to the general public during October of 2019. It is a product of RCA Records.

Writing and Production

The Massachusetts-born singer is credited as the sole writer of “Dancing with Your Ghost”. US producer King Henry handled the production duties for this song.