/r/GhostWrite

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A platform for online collaboration, creating fresh and original songs.

Writers can post lyrics, and singers will respond with a recording of their rendition. Don't be afraid to post! We welcome writers and singers of all skill levels.

What is /r/GhostWrite?

A platform for online collaboration, creating fresh and original songs.

Writers can post lyrics, and singers will respond with a recording of their rendition.

Don't be afraid to post! We welcome writers and singers of all skill levels.

The idea came from this /r/Lightbulb post!

Rules
  1. Follow Reddiquette
  • When you communicate online, all you see is a computer screen. When talking to someone you might want to ask yourself "Would I say it to the person's face?"
  • Posting
    • All posts should be lyrics, vocals, or a meta post about something related to r/GhostWrite.
  • Tag your posts
    • All post titles should begin with [Lyrics], [Vocals] or [Meta]
  • Be nice
    • No making fun of somebody for their lyrics or singing.
  • Mix it up
    • Feel free to change up lyrics a little to fit how you are singing them.

    I want to post lyrics

    1. Create a new text post with a title tag of [Lyrics].
    2. Add anything else you want to say to the post.

    I want to sing

    1. Upload your performance to SoundCloud, YouTube or similar.
    2. Create a new link post with a title tag of [Vocals] and make sure you credit the author.
    3. Make a comment with a link to the original lyrics, and tag the author.

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    1

    [Lyrics] Marble Maiden

    Marble Maiden

    I've made a unique coffin

    And now I'll strive to fit inside

    What will keep me from the jagged nails

    What will cease these jaded thoughts

    What would keep you from remembering me

    Once you've seen that I am not

    All I built fell apart

    Now a path once an arch

    Carved from stone

    My demons are faceless

    They'll take my place

    In case this goes wrong

    Keep them safe for me

    For all the hate they've drawn

    Faithless friend

    Depend on ends

    I've always been naive

    Tried so long to find the words

    A sentence ending grave

    Gave me all that I deserve

    Starved until I took the bait

    My hair all turned to snakes

    When I killed you with a gaze

    Don't count on me to light the way

    I'll leave you blind I'll lead astray

    0 Comments
    2024/09/08
    09:22 UTC

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    [Lyrics] Canned

    I never dream anymore

    Or forget them as I wake

    Either way another day

    Takes what I can make of it

    All I can create

    Is in my image

    Vain vintage

    Hearing through the vine

    Growing on my mind

    There's no space

    No comfort

    No grace

    So sunburned

    Staying in the shade

    Maybe I've been made

    Call it what you will

    We'll split the bill

    I'll have what is spilled

    Have your fill

    Faintly conscious

    Sanely nauseous

    Prepared for the preposterous

    Here we go again

    Another notion blended in

    Quiet quotient

    My devotion

    Doing what I don't

    The settings shown

    Regretting no

    I won't

    Confessing yes

    Fledgling nest

    Evict the guest

    But I digress

    Digested blessed

    I'm not impressed

    I'm branded

    Canned and candid

    I heard a whisper

    A little bird

    Told me things

    That sound absurd

    The good news

    It's just a bruise

    No broken bones

    To each their own

    Beseeched to reach

    Far past the moment

    Quiet quotient

    0 Comments
    2023/12/20
    04:07 UTC

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    [Lyrics] Lost

    Lost
    
    Come on and get lost
    We're going to
    Be there soon
    All that you've brought
    All you've forgotten
    All that you've sought
    The battles you fought in
    Was it for not
    Was it everything
    The songs you sing
    The thoughts that bring
    The sweetest sting
    
    I will be
    A memory
    I know  you know
    You know I know
    We'll keep it close
    Sleep one eye closed
    If you go I go
    If I go you go
    We'll keep it close
    A lump in our throats
    
    Come on and get lost
    We're going to
    Leave here soon
    All that you've brought
    All you've forgotten
    All that you've sought
    Has it gone rotten
    Was it for not
    Is it nothing more
    Than you fought for
    
    I will be
    A memory
    I know you know
    You know I don't
    If you go I go
    I know you won't
    We'll keep it close
    A lump in our throats
    0 Comments
    2023/06/06
    21:18 UTC

    7

    [META]

    This sorrow is not sweet it's bitter. This sorrow is not sweet it's bitter. Drowning in my heavy liquor. Hearts cold finally December. Hope by summer you can feel better. I'll try clearly too explain all my feelings, vices into pain. You're just everything not to blame. Voices cycles repetitions in my head, maybe it just all wants me dead.

    Just some random stuff off the top hmu to work with me long term if interested.

    0 Comments
    2023/03/15
    07:52 UTC

    2

    Ghostwriter NEEDED for R&B songs Pm if Interested [Meta]

    5 Comments
    2023/03/06
    19:48 UTC

    2

    Looking to get into ghostwriting newsletters. [meta]

    This^ but i’m a little confused on how i’m supposed to advertise this. i realize that i’m gonna have to call around/reach out/advertise myself but where exactly should i start. i was thinking of offering my services for free for the first newsletter and then charging from then on? also i feel like most companies aren’t gonna even want a newsletter unless they already got one. what types of businesses would want one? and how do i even get in touch with the owners of these businesses to propose my service? help pls

    1 Comment
    2023/02/27
    21:15 UTC

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    [META] never ghostwritten before, could use some insight

    Hey guys. So I've never thought about ghost writing up until recently, not really sure why. I've written all of my life, it's my greatest passion. And in all honesty I don't really like the idea of ghostwriting, it's not something I'd wanna do but if it's something that can make me money just by doing what I already do, then maybe it's something I should consider. From what I know so far you can really go very buisness like with it, building portfolio, maintaining status by uploading frequent stuff, etc... My first question would be if I had something I wanted to sell off is there some way or someplace where I could just upload it and someone either takes it or doesn't? (Without my shit getting stolen) like kinda more a side hustle- if someone wants it then they get in kinda mindset. I'm not really the kinda person to go super indepth and try to go crazy looking to get the best price for my stuff form the best artists. It would just be nice to have a side-income and if I could make some sort of rep from having good uploads (even if infrequent) then that would be nice for me. Overall I genuinely know just about nothing about this industry so I'd appreciate some feedback and insight into it. Thank you!!

    1 Comment
    2023/02/05
    20:51 UTC

    4

    [Meta] Another Poem -

    This is another example of my inspirational poetry -

    I AM:

    The Divine in me

    Honors the Divine in you -

    I am - I existed before I was born,

    And I will endure,

    Even after I have shed this mortal shell

    For that which is physical is by nature evanescent.

    No sooner has a flower come into bloom

    That it withers and dies.

    But even in its dying there is a promise,

    A heralding of new life.

    Yesterday I saw a caterpillar

    As it crawled upon a leaf.

    Today I found that the caterpillar had gone,

    And lo! a magnificent butterfly.

    Then I thought to myself:

    “Do I mourn the passing of the humble caterpillar?

    Or do I rejoice with the beautiful butterfly?”

    And I rejoiced, because I exist.

    Everything that has form has limitation,

    But the truly sacred is limitless.

    And the True Self is sacred.

    Thus, to discover one’s authentic self,

    One must look beyond the form or limitation.

    And find that which is formless within.

    And rejoice, because you exist.

    Life itself,

    If measured only by the number of days

    A man crawls upon this mundane world,

    Is but a passing shadow.

    But behold – there is Light beyond the shadow!

    The Dark Night of the Soul will surely pass,

    And a new and brighter dawn shall rise.

    Therefore rejoice, because you exist.

    So Death,

    Long considered the most merciless of foes,

    Is but the breaking of the kernel

    That allows the seed to grow into a mighty tree.

    Truly the caterpillar dies

    Ere it can emerge a wondrous butterfly.

    And so all shall die – for die we must,

    And yet we rejoice, for we will still exist!

    Namaste.

    0 Comments
    2023/02/02
    15:56 UTC

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    [Lyrics] An UnderTale lullaby I made but need a tune for I have been using the tune from the first line of scarboro fair I need more lyrics and suggestions for a tune

    It is an UnderTale lullaby that’s meant to be in a style where Toriel is singing please figure out if I should change add or remove Any lyrics but I love the Sans Frisk and Papyrus song and maybe come up with a better tune then what I have

    Sleep my child the day~ is done. The monsters sleep it’s time to rest Sans, and Frisk Papyrus too, they all Sleep And so~ should you I know you want to leave but It’s dark outside, the ruins are small but here your safe Stay and rest tomorrow will come in time Sleep my child the day~ is done. The monsters sleep and so~ Should you Stay in bed my little one And rest I shall protect you as~ you dream The underground is quiet It’s time to rest Sleep my child the day~ is done.

    0 Comments
    2023/02/01
    06:55 UTC

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    [Meta] Trying to Get Into Ghostwriting

    I am a writer, and have published a number of books, short stories, essays and even poems. I was also involved with song writing in the past. So now I want to find my way as a ghostwriter. Pls let me know if you have some work for me to do. Send me a message if you want any more information. Thanks. Here is an example of my poetry: It's called 'In the Aftermath' -

    When the days of man had ended,

    and life on Earth was done.

    The planet now aimlessly drifted

    lifeless around the Sun.

    My spirit roamed through the ruins,

    and all that still remained,

    of the great and mighty city,

    that had once been man’s domain.

    Now quiet and still as death,

    without so much as a cry

    or even a single breath,

    or a mournful sigh.

    Nothing to break the silence

    of that desolate place,

    on this once beautiful planet,

    Now wandering dead in space.

    I stood in the market square,

    where laughter could once be heard,

    And my soul did ponder as I stood there,

    I said: “How absurd,

    Here in this place in which I stand

    and where a million feet once trod,

    That this was all the work of man,

    said to be made in the image of God!”

    13 Comments
    2023/01/29
    17:18 UTC

    1

    [META] Needing a ghost writer

    I’m need a ghostwriter for a lil Durk/ king von type beat message me if interested

    4 Comments
    2023/01/07
    13:14 UTC

    9

    [Meta] Will Rap For up votes

    I can write verses if you send the beat and can record to demonstrate the flow. Not looking for money. Just give me some topics and I'll turn them to bars.

    3 Comments
    2023/01/05
    08:27 UTC

    5

    [Lyrics] 31 Bullets

    I grew up in a jungle, full of all the trouble

    Where I come from there ain't no blessing only curse

    You better pull your weight, no need to hesitate

    Otherwise the struggle, is only getting worse

    You gotta make a move, before it's all over

    We ain't getting younger, we only get older

    Had to walk through this game with a chip on my shoulder

    This might be the reason why I got so much colder

    Baby I'm sorry I got no time for rendezvous

    We both got different views, we walk in different shoes

    Had to eat so much dirt, just to make it out alive

    I'm in strife with my life and I'm ready for the fight

    [Hook]

    Gotta make it on my own, I gotta do this all alone

    I got 31 bullets and I'm aiming for the traitor

    Don't care about your plans homie, just show me the bands

    I got 31 bullets and I'm aiming for the traitor

    My life might be in danger, but Death is not a stranger

    I got 31 bullets and I'm aiming for the traitor

    It's all about the paper, you running out of favors

    I got 31 bullets and I'm aiming for the traitor

    [Verse 2]

    I got a 9k chain hanging around my neck

    I got a 9mm, I am always strapped

    They all love to talk, this game is full of rats

    Brothers hit you in the back, like coins a piggy bank

    I got enough scars, take a look at my face

    I am only wearing jeans to keep the gun in place

    Multiple offender, they be calling me the heat provider

    I'm loaded and ready to bust, like The Equalizer

    All about the smoke, I am all about the ice

    Talk about big coke, but you just fanta size

    I'll shoot ya in the spine, I'm the g with the nine

    Put my fingers in your girl, that's my peace sign

    [Hook 2x]

    2 Comments
    2022/12/04
    09:12 UTC

    8

    [meta] will write to your beats for free

    Looking to establish my portfolio as a writer. I write to pretty much any genre and what I haven't, I am willing to explore. I do not sing or rap, I am consistently encouraged to do so because of my writing but...I just don't wanna. Lol.

    If you are looking for a writer or maybe just need an outside perspective to knock you out of a block, let's collab.

    6 Comments
    2022/11/28
    20:55 UTC

    4

    [Lyrics] Insane

    [Verse 1]

    For the longest you'd thought that I was done.

    Take a look at me and tell me who really won.

    This ain't acting, i ain't capping, I'm still standing .

    Pent up anger got me rambling, got me slamming to the point where it's fun.

    I had dinner with the devil and got drunk before main course.

    Now I'm in a mansion living lavish, ain't that good?

    Since life is a bitch, don't be acting like a simp.

    Treat it like you should, give it a slap like a pimp.

    Never get down on my knees again.

    Rising to the top as I breathe again.

    Seen them all come now they leave again.

    But now they look shocked when I hop on the beat again.

    Too sick for the meds, Too slick for the feds.

    First pick from the draft, Get clicked and then pass.

    Yeah I went through hell and I'll do it again.

    Just to prove that I'm the man, that's how crazy I am.

    Bars so cold you think you're in prison.

    Man on a mission.

    This ain't bout choices, I be making decisions.

    They hear my voice and think it's so vicious.

    Beef with me is pointless, broken needle.

    Leaving you in fetus position, H addiction.

    31 bullets for snitches, gotta keep tradition.

    Crit condition uh.

    [Bridge]

    This is the path of my story.

    This is the path to my glory.

    It's just like Quik once said.

    If it don't make dollar, it don't make sense (cents)

    [Hook 2x]

    Cause ever since I fell, I never felt the same.

    You can stay at home, I'll be ballin everyday.

    Call me what you want, come and tell me I'm insane.

    T-t-tell me I'm insane.

    T-t-tell me I'm insane.

    [Verse 2]

    More insane than David Blaine.

    I see their fear.

    They be switching the lane.

    On my way to the top of the game.

    My raps get them all in quickness.

    Tell her to come over, I like that thiccness.

    She calls me slick might as well be the slickest.

    Got the hot sauce, Kentucky Fried Chicken.

    Pull up your gats, I won't be afraid.

    If it is death, I be glad to embrace.

    No more rest, pick up the pace.

    D is the king, put that on my grave.

    Price on my head, like a straw hat pirate.

    Hijacking the plane, shit is now private.

    Bitches be changing quicker than climate.

    She wanted a ring, i gave her an eyelet.

    [Bridge]

    [Hook 2x]

    0 Comments
    2022/11/20
    17:52 UTC

    3

    [Lyrics] I Dare You

    [Verse 1]

    He came from the deepest hole, the underworld, from the fucking gutter.

    Nowadays he's taking names, enemies are taking cover.

    Roll the dice, cold as ice, he got money on his mind.

    All his life, sacrifice, that's why he's no more Mr. Nice

    Love to gamble, let's get risky.

    Pour me a double of that whiskey.

    I see your girl is getting tipsy.

    Ain't my fault she came and kissed me.

    I'll be laughing while I'm stackin.

    Yeah they know that D is packin.

    You will never see him lackin.

    You will never catch him slackin.

    I put the A in action, you know I'm the main attraction.

    Since a kid rap been my passion, came to give y'all satisfaction.

    Most wanted assassin, they thought it could never happen.

    I came in this game in crashin, on my worst day I'm still spazzin.

    Now tell me who got the sauce, now tell me who is the boss?

    My herb more sticky than moss, in light you can see it gloss.

    So cold they calling me frost, flow so fluid like it's Voss.

    There ain't nobody that I won't toss, ain't no line that I won't cross.

    [Bridge]

    I came in here to win, you came in here to lose.

    Your life without a sin, my life is full of amuse. You know it's the truth, you know I'm just speaking facts.

    And if I ever meet the devil, I'll take that bitch out for a dance.

    [Hook 2x]

    I dare you test me.

    No one out there who can best me.

    No one who gets past me.

    I dare you to test me.

    No one out there who can crack me.

    No one can wreck me.

    I dare you to test me.

    Say she wants to get messy.

    Wants to get nasty.

    I dare you to test me.

    Went from trashy to flashy.

    Fom ashy to classy.

    [Verse 2]

    I rap so much my thoughts they rhyme.

    It's almost wrong, like it's a crime.

    Now I'm here, my time to shine.

    I'm not even in my prime.

    Cards used to get declined.

    But I never stopped the grind.

    Do it all by my design.

    I like that pussy from behind.

    You's a student and I'm a teacher.

    You's a soldier and I'm a leader.

    Rap is a ball and I'm the keeper.

    Rap is the product and I'm the dealer.

    Take a hit from that reefer.

    And turn up them fucking speaker.

    My lines hit so hard and deeper.

    Thats why they call me raps grim reaper.

    [Bridge]

    4 Comments
    2022/11/19
    07:38 UTC

    1

    [Lyrics] “Test Me”

    1. You MFs really want the BUSINESS?

    2. I’ll leave you MFs in DITCHES!

    3. You wish that you could really touch my RICHES…

    4. But your pockets really looking like they’re MIDGETS!

    5. The hitman’s coming in with INTEREST!

    6. You MFs will sleep with the FISHES!

    7. When I’m cutting and I’m slicing I’m so VICIOUS!

    8. Lay in a shallow-ass grave in the TRENCHES!

    9. When it rains it pours and it’s DRENCHING!

    10. Rob you 4- your wallet and your fucking PENSION.

    11. I thought I told you MFs not to LISTEN!

    12. Cuz, I’m all about the puddie, not a KITTEN!

    13. And I’m all about the booty, I’m not KIDDING!

    14. Butt naked in the bathroom, dogg, I’m SHITTIN!

    15. If you don’t like my style than good RIDDEN!

    16. I’m the best, TRIPPING, WRITTEN, or SPITING!

    Designed by Iceberg Slim

    5 Comments
    2022/11/13
    05:20 UTC

    3

    [Meta] I'm a copywriter, content writer & lyricist looking to get into ghostwriting.

    I write mostly R&B songs (I can sing as well, but I'm not too interested in doing anything outside of typing).

    And I write rap songs too. I can write lyrics for a dumb audience, but I prefer writing lyrics for smart audiences. Like Common/Nas/J-cole types.

    I can write pop songs too. But I'm trying to figure out who the other ghostwriters are and how they get started writing for people.

    But the first thing is to build a portfolio. So I wanna write about 10 songs for people. So guys, message me and tell me
    - your genre
    - artists that have a similar style to you +4-5 songs that are "your style"
    - some sample instrumentals on youtube
    - the topic of the song

    And let's get chatting. Because if I can start a side hustle writing music for people, I'm all in.

    2 Comments
    2022/11/12
    11:23 UTC

    2

    [LYRICS] Looking for some side quest

    Gimme topic, ego, mood.

    Receive bars then call me plug.

    1 Comment
    2022/10/04
    17:19 UTC

    3

    [Meta] Lyrics like The Weeknd's Triology and Kissland.

    Hey, Anyone wants to collaborate in writing lyrics like The Weeknd's Triology and Kissland?

    Here are some of the demo's I've created just as a hobby.

    https://soundcloud.com/reminiscexo/sets/first-draft/s-Y6FfdoNT4Rj?si=2e597952fa5c487c8ba95b77c9ba684f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

    Still learning and keen to make new friends along the way.

    Greetings from New Zealand!

    2 Comments
    2022/09/24
    04:56 UTC

    7

    [META] Home producer

    Hello. I'm a producer with my own home studio. I thought I could help anybody who wants to see their written but unrecorded music look like a more professional demo.

    I can produce pretty much any genre, but I have experience recording electronica, RnB, blues, rock, and reggae.

    Guess some of you in this subreddit would like to work with me, at least giving their songs a more polished look. DM me in case you're interested.

    8 Comments
    2022/08/25
    21:52 UTC

    5

    [lyrics] “I’m Back In The Booth”

    1. You can catch me on the corner, swigging a brew.

    2. You can catch me kinda horny, feelin’ ya boo.

    3. You can catch me with the Africans and Arabs too.

    4. But if you try to catch me, know that I’m gone catch you!

    5. How could he ever know, what, he never knew?

    6. I wouldn’t believe nothing; what he said was a fluke.

    7. You can catch me Gucci down from my brim to my boots.

    8. But if you try to test me, yes, you bet imma shoot.

    9. Holes, through your windows, you dead in a coop.

    10. Hop out, Glock out, take your bread and ya lute.

    11. I warned you not to test me, how dare you to stoop.

    12. At first, we were brothers, now we ain’t even cool.

    13. Hustling the same pack, brought stacks to school.

    14. Lovers and rubbers, we bought jackets and shoes.

    15. There is no other, the immaculate truth.

    16. With little to do, I’m back in the booth.

    0 Comments
    2022/08/13
    17:19 UTC

    2

    [Meta] Wanting to get into ghostwriting

    Just looking to get into the business. I write a lot in my free time (non musically) and am looking to expand my hobby. Will work for free, as I am just looking to learn the basics right now.

    5 Comments
    2022/08/08
    18:42 UTC

    2

    [Meta] Need a writer for a R&B/Soul song ASAP

    Dm me on @titoo.her for more info

    3 Comments
    2022/07/21
    14:33 UTC

    2

    [Meta] Looking for help finishing song lyrics, and structuring the song better ASAP

    making a rap song that i am hoping to be a bit melodic. please dm :)

    8 Comments
    2022/07/19
    18:46 UTC

    2

    Need a ghostwriter to work on a project [META]

    I'm currently working on a rock song about heartbreak. Hit me up. @_passenger999 on Instagram

    1 Comment
    2022/07/07
    20:26 UTC

    4

    Writer needed [meta]

    writer needed for a new song i have writer block

    1 Comment
    2022/07/03
    02:45 UTC

    2

    [Meta] Looking for help on lyrics

    I’m working on a Freddie Dredd style song, 155 bpm D Minor. I only have one bar so far but I would like to advance on this specific part: Smo- Smo- smoking on that pack, Once I creep up stab yo back, He said he wanna fight me hold on lemme grab my gat,

    1 Comment
    2022/07/01
    16:46 UTC

    3

    [Meta] I need a ghostwriter fast

    [Meta] I need a hip pop/rap song and i need it to be about love, guns, drugs, and girls u know the usual and can you make the song not super fast but fast just pm me so we can get this started

    5 Comments
    2022/06/22
    18:00 UTC

    4

    [META] newbie here needs beats!

    Hi there- I’m a newbie 🙃

    I’m new to redit but not to writing. It’s been my first love since I can remember. I didn’t realize I was “ghostwriting” for people until later in my 20s but I’m ready not to be a “ghost” anymore 🤯

    I have lyrics for days and honestly, I don’t go a day without writing a poem, rap or song. It’s my passion and I want music to become more of a career in my future whether I’m still a “ghostwriter” or otherwise. While I have seemingly endless lyrics- I NEED BEATS! Or any kind of help/ guidance in that area. 🎶 (Hip-hop, indie, pop, alternative & MASHUP enthusiasts!!!)

    I would love to get a crew together in the near future to start creating amazing & authentic musical creations if anyone is willing to work with me! I’m from dallas, TX so don’t be shy 🙈 pls plssss feel free to DM me!!

    2 Comments
    2022/06/09
    00:20 UTC

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