Co-writer Jon Bellion revealed he wrote the track about his late grandmother.
Became Bieber’s on the Billboard Pop Airplay chart, pushing him past Bruno Mars for the most among solo males.
Sonically, "Ghost" is a masterclass in contrast. It pairs heavy themes of grief with an uptempo pop-rock and synth-pop ballad rhythm. This "hopeful mourning" resonated so strongly that it:
Bieber’s lyrics—specifically the line "I know you crossed a bridge that I can't follow" —serve as a poignant metaphor for the finality of death. Visualizing Grief: The Diane Keaton Connection