BoyWithUke "Ghost" (Live Performance) | Genius Open Mic

BoyWithUke is back at Genius to bless the Open Mic stage with his new single “Ghost.” The song’s melancholy lyrics explore the ideas of love, regret, and more. On today’s Open Mic, the singer-songwriter belts out an emotionally-charged track and delivers a stirring guitar solo.
BoyWithUke is no stranger to Open Mic. His past episodes for “Toxic,” “Understand,” and “Before I Die” are fan favorites. He’s also appeared on Verified to break down hits like “Migraine” and “Trauma.”
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[@genius]

Hey y'all! Big week over here. This Open Mic drops Thursday and a brand new Verified for this song drops on Friday. Tell a friend!

[@DatNoahC]

LETS GO

[@PRIME-DOL]

CANT WAIT ❤

[@TheRealSinXxy]

HELL YEAAA

[@Ruewithuke_official]

@@genius HYPE I TOLD THE WHOLE BOYWITHUKE SERVER 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@비콰아아이엇]

I LIKE REALLY THIS VIDEO

[@Bunny_ZY]

"IM IN LOVE WITH THE IDEA, OF WHO YOU ARE" Is definitely the best lyric

[@ferrari2clubpenguin161]

or lost in the memories we don't have

[@vanshkaul9823]

Im in love with a lie

[@AnK3r_GD_]

@@vanshkaul9823 I try to look at other way

[@Perdita_Animas6840]

@@AnK3r_GD_ but I'm lying to myself

[@AnK3r_GD_]

@@Perdita_Animas6840 i never wanted it to end

[@Irishalpine]

That part where he goes, "CAN YOU CATCH ME WHEN I FALLLL" is gonna sound so good

[@YDWithUke64]

And I had no other option

[@guauxd1]

And "Keep see two moons in my dreams" 🗣️🔥

[@YDWithUke64]

@@Irishalpine bro the whole song is gonna sound awesome!!

[@Irishalpine]

@@YDWithUke64 yes.. yes it is

[@YDWithUke64]

@@Irishalpine hey,turtle..

[@Sarii-312]

in the credits it says "Charley Yang" instead of "Boywithuke" Charley is evolving

[@Eyephere]

Oh wow looks like the credits say he mixed the live version himself that’s so cool

[@dolly_llamaa]

Have you seen his tik tok post?

[@Squid_Sir]

No

[@Bioooos0x]

I've just seen it ! So proud of him, our Charley is evolving in the best way :D

[@boywithukestar]

IM SO PROUD OF HIM

[@buq2367]

"Lost in the memories we don't have" is so real

[@bloxburgsisters3172]

Fr

[@Goofball-21]

Fr

[@ThomasCraig-rg9bg]

For real for real

[@VoyageVastness]

d4vd and BoyWithUke would go crazy

[@Wtv0423]

agree

[@LoveLiyaa]

NO FR

[@FRNKO30]

That would be insane

[@stormberry4704]

Dude they are fr my favorite 2 artists

[@VoyageVastness]

@@stormberry4704same

[@Regularmilk]

WHO LOVES BOYWITHUKE

[@smile.mp4ed]

ME

[@Ruewithuke_official]

MEEE

[@OfficalIpMusicChannel]

ME ME ME

[@Strangerbwu]

BOYWITHUKE FANS ASSEMBLE

[@epic853Official]

ME 😫

[@BoyWithGuitar124]

It’s a perfect day when boywithuke does a video for genius ❤

[@genius]

agree

[@WowWithUkey]

​@@geniuswhat's next easier?

[@sajeevanieratnayake1312]

@@WowWithUkey No, probably backseat

[@Keghoty]

​@@WowWithUkeydefinitely backseat.

[@BoyWithGuitar124]

@@sajeevanieratnayake1312 it’s Flowers/Gaslight

[@TheAngelBornInHell_]

1:48 Omg he screamed- 3:42 DAMN HES CRYING IT

[@Buddy_was_there]

Nahhhhh bro has entred second preriod

[@ukeyyxxi]

3:44 “AAAAARGHHHHIMMMM pretty sure she wants to leave me”

[@willcomeback11]

​@@ukeyyxxiI don't blame her 😭😭😭😭

[@TGGTS27]

@@ukeyyxxi

[@Sharp2006]

not sure if i’m a fan of the 3:42 scream sounded too stiff maybe make it similar to the first one lol

[@Cheeeseee773]

2:48 The guitar solo is just fire 🔥 🎸

[@FettuccineWithUke]

THE GUITAR SOLO HIT SOOO HARD!! ALSO I LOVED THE EMOTION IN HIS VOICE, ESPECIALLY THE LITTLE IMPERFECTIONS THAT SLIPPED THROUGH AS THE SONG GOT MORE INTENSE (idk why lol). So proud of ukey and can’t wait for burnout!❤️🔥

[@YepitsM]

ESPECIALLY THE RASP IN HIS VOICE THROUGHOUT THE SONG!!!! gives the song a bit more flare and 10x more addictive lol

[@FettuccineWithUke]

@@YepitsMYES IK I LOVE IT SM!!!!!!!

[@mercury_starliz]

ITS So HARDD

[@nikkiferraro2419]

@@YepitsM real. And you can hear the pain in his voice

[@willcomeback11]

Not the way I've been rewatching this video so much

[@HeyElii03]

Every live version he does is undeniably good and thats a fact

[@uraniumeow]

no he just knew it was gonna be good​@@Rayuma_da_King

[@_Sonari_]

This is autotuned though

[@Bois_Mid-vr]

Maybe the background but not the actual song

[@ser_if]

@@_Sonari_ charley aka bwu rarely if not never uses autotune his voice is already good without autotune and he uses voice layering to sing most of his songs

[@sisanity3614]

​@@Bois_Mid-vrThe comment sections wouldn't be complete without the kind of guy like u bruh 😂

[@Acefuryx]

Boywithuke should get a grammy 😭😭😭😭😖😖

[@Goofball-21]

Fr

[@_getthefuckout_01]

Fr

[@Hollow_234]

FR

[@TheRealVexel]

I dont know why his songs aren’t going to a new audience now maybe the name change will help him spread to a bigger viewing i thank he needs to make a new channel for his name change so he gets new viewers and a new spotify account

[@Goofball-21]

@@TheRealVexel but the name is too memorable, he already took off the mask

[@funerYT]

The fact he sounds almost the exact same tells you his true potential of his voice and vocals

[@Prod.F3d]

Yup raw vocals

[@gagefouts1389]

charlie is so good that i can’t tell if he was trying to growl or if it was imperfect… but i lowkey love the growl either way

[@atlas._.08]

I just listened to this and the small voice cracks hurt. It sounds so genuine, and so sincere…it’s heartbreaking but it also sounds really good.

[@Sarii-312]

im still waiting for the premiere and i know this is gonna be fire IT WAS FIRE

[@genius]

💯🔥

[@mrraidz6258]

@@genius Hi

[@promoroblox]

​@@genius hi genius

[@NitroDash152]

Is it just me or isnt this better than the actual release. Like his vocals live is just perfect here. 🥰🥰

[@foxwithuke_]

I love both, but just his vocals with no layering is always best for me!! Even if there's a few mistakes it sounds more emotional and real to me 💛💛 that's why I love hearing him sing in his lives haha

[@PogChoke]

its worse because of autotune 💀

[@JocoseJokes]

@@PogChoke Both have autotune 💀

[@JenverFabella]

​@@JocoseJokes The song has Voice layering and this has autotune

[@MrBrauza]

BRO IS WEARING ONLY SHORT AND T SHIRT STILL THE PERFERMONCE IS EMOTIONAL

[@Alejita2024]

And some flip flops 👻

[@aceitunaconanchoa]

The part that says "I SHOULD'VE TOLD YOU, WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE" goes fire 🔥🔥

[@karmalevi3226]

Lyrics I should've told you when I had the chance Lost in the memories we don't have I wanted to hold you in hopeless romance Mm, you fade like a ghost I've been from London to Aberdeen (wow) Inside a coupe and from it signed a private limousine (cool) Do you think it really matters if I wear designer? (No) 'Cause I don't, if I don't have her, what's the point of finer things? I'm ex nihilo, like Augustine (amen) But I confess I haven't been the best internally (why not?) I keep seeing two moons in my dreams (again?) Can you tell me what they really mean? I should've told you when I had the chance Lost in the memories we don't have I wanted to hold you in hopeless romance Mm, you fade like a ghost Can you catch me when I fall? (Fall) I'm in love with the idea (idea) Of who you are (I'm in love with a lie) I tried to look the other way But I'm lying to myself I never wanted it to end I had no other option I had to find a way to leave before you walked in At the end, the chase was all I really wanted But it's too late for that, you give heart attacks And I find it hard to sleep (It's hard to sleep) 'Cause I'm afraid of ghosts, and I can hear you talking So perpetual, you show no sign of stopping (stop) It's too late for that, can't you understand? (Ah) I should've told you (told you, told you) When I had the chance (I had the chance, I had the chance) Lost in the memories we don't have (never had it, never have) I wanted to hold you (holding onto hope) In hopeless romance (hopeless romance) Mm, you fade like a ghost (like a ghost, like a ghost) You could at least just make it easy (easy) You know I hate being so needy (needy) Got my attention on a leash and I don't want it back Unintentionally acting creepy (creepy) In front of her, but she can't see me (can't see) I think she thinks I'm on the spectrum, oh (oh) I'm pretty sure she wants to leave (wants to leave) And I don't blame her

[@Vibezwiteli]

The scratchy voice was PERFECTTTT 😭

[@angeluwuI_16]

I LOVE YOU CHARLIE😭😭

[@genius]

[@BoyWithUkeFan18]

I love Charley too❤❤❤

[@O4su]

Charley

[@genius]

Hit the like button and post your favorite BoyWithUke lyric below!

[@Y06URT]

I THINK SHE THINKS IM ON THE SPECTRUMMM

[@Regularmilk]

@@Y06URT me too😔

[@guauxd1]

@@genius keep see two moons in my dreams 🗣️

[@genius]

@@guauxd1 Can you tell me what they really mean?

[@Bunny_ZY]

​@genius I should've tolddd youu

[@dxniluvsu]

i love how he sings with such raw emotion oml

[@F-vr7qd]

The way he said I had no other option give me goosebumps bcs it sounds like he wants to yell and cry at the same time I’ve been a BWU fan since forever now glad to see him up there and ik he’ll make it further and further

[@ruby38281]

I love this song sm, I've been listening to it on repeat since it got released and I'm not getting tired of it at all

[@genius]

nice! here's another version for ya!

[@uraniumeow]

Me too, I'm actually the top listener lol (3173 plays right now)

[@YuhBoiBaker]

Ghost has been out a week and it’s my 32nd most listeners to song out of the past 6 months already, Charley never dissapoints

[@yahirgamescrack2464]

After 3 days that Ghost came out was My 2 most listened song in the past 12 months, i cannn show u, i really listened it like 500 times in those 3 days

[@abby-ik1ct]

Crazy how far he has come. I’ve been a fan since the start and I can see his growth as a person but also a singer/musician. I’m so proud of you Charley. Keep up the good work and I’m exited for what’s to come next.

[@nixa.bj018]

How beautiful voice BoyWithUke have

[@mr.thumbsup8335]

The BUILDUP in this song is actually insane and one of the best I've heard like, ever! It starts super melancholy and smooth, only for it to keep getting more intense and emotional, both vocally and musically, as the song goes on. Easily one of Boywithuke's best so far!!

[@SpeedDemonNT]

3:43 "SPECTRUM AHHH👹👹"

[@Faastproductions]

I felt that one😖😖😖

[@foxwithuke_]

It sounded really good actually 😭😭 I love hearing Charley sing live, when there's a few mistakes in the singing it makes it sound better I think

[@Thenextoutcast]

Spectrum iiiimmm that what he said 6 months ago when he first played ghost at his concert I thought he said spectrum looovveee

[@ukeyyxxi]

AAAAAARFRHFHFHGHGMMM

[@Mayo_Jared]

My face went like "😌....😨🫶"

[@Orcato5373]

“Bro doesn’t need auto tune auto tune needs him” All of the Charley Fan

[@contxt.mp4]

He doesn't use autotune, he layers his voice

[@Orcato5373]

@@contxt.mp4 I know it’s incredible

[@chessbergen]

I like the little finger walk he did, he’s enjoying the song as much as I am :D

[@genius]

🤞

[@dx3r_]

We need a gaslight version now!

[@MrCorrupted871]

Fr

[@BWUlyrics]

We're beating toxic with this one

[@JetNorthrop-pj3yv]

lol

[@TheSCP_Foundation]

imagine living in a non existing country​@@JetNorthrop-pj3yv

[@MichealClarkMC]

Bout time lol

[@ZoChuaungo]

Yesss

[@Bois_Mid-vr]

Hopefully

[@kianh125]

This song speaks to me so much. I’m kinda awkward around girls (or I think I am) and whenever I get into constant conversation I both feel indebted to her for making me feel comfortable and yet nervous that she’s lying about liking to talk to me just to make me feel better. Idk if it’s my adhd that does this to me but this song sums it up perfectly. Thank you genius. Thank you boywithuke.

[@YDWithUke64]

Same her 😅

[@kianh125]

@@YDWithUke64 glad I’m not alone

[@YDWithUke64]

@@kianh125 me too I used to think I was the only one like that

[@kianh125]

@@YDWithUke64 well I’m glad we’re not alone

[@Choco_2812]

THE GUITAR PART >>>

[@Crunchiecorpse]

He looks so much more confident in himself and idk to me that just makes him 10x more attractive 😂,, this has become my new fav song omggggg the slight scream, the power, the guitar solo just everything is giving

[@TaongMisteryoso-143]

My boi with the uke went from your ordinary guy with a ukelele and seemingly be emo bout heartbreaks and now he's hear doing the same but the most rhythmic and voice that just envelopes you so emotionally and could even make you cry. BOYWITHUKE KEEP ON SHINNING MAN!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@Phantamos]

TEAM "LOVE BOYWITHUKE WITH A PASSION" ASSEMBLE!!

[@blurrymuzek]

YESSS

[@BoyWithUkeFan18]

Assembled

[@Mayo_Jared]

PRESENT

[@PinkieCookieGaming]

i luv the first "i should have told you" its really different from others and his voice should so nice and chill 0:22

[@BrownSketchdGuy]

3:30: *slaps* “ DONT CALL ME NEEDY!!!” -Needle

[@Handelle]

I've been listening to him for about 4-5 years now, and GOD DAMN HES GOOD. I used to listen to him multiple times everyday when I was depressed and he was a lifesaver, jokingly and literally. God bless this man to help more people ❤‍🩹

[@TheRealVexel]

All his songs from when he was a teenager are sad like from 18 - 19

[@Pandoons]

@@TheRealVexel he just turned like 21, your talking about songs from lucid dreams

[@TheRealVexel]

@@Pandoons no before lucid

[@1foxyz]

he has music up on tiktok and soundcloud that are way older lol

[@Violetapurple]

His voice is from heavennnnnnnn 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻❤️❤️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️🧎🏻‍♀️

[@EliteBWU]

YESSSS, GOD I'M SO PROUD OF HIM❤❤ LYSM CHARLEY (and genius y'all are legends fr💪💪)

[@genius]

💛💛💛

[@tankofish937]

the growl in his voice sounds so good and fits so well for this song

[@feing3206]

We need more of these👹🫦

[@natewiddup]

the "I HAD NO OTHER OPTION" Give me chills everytime.

[@jeffspinnersmith5316]

That voice!!! You hit some wild notes and truly get into your own music! You deserve every bit of fame you get man. Keep up the amazing work

[@AXEl12622]

1:52 the voice😻😻😻

[@KEANnotreal]

W BoyWithUke for doing and open mic for ghost😩

[@xdarkr]

He really put all his emotions into this live performance. Truly the best artist

[@MintyOr3o]

i wish we could get this on apple music and spotify, all that raw emotion in the really intense parts with the growl sounded amazing and didn’t make the final cut! here to request the Ghost - Genius Version first ‼️

[@ElderKing87]

hes such a good singer with or with out auto tune

[@Dair-F]

He mostly doesn't use auto tune

[@BWUlyrics]

I remember my first short was made due to genius 😂 I woke up one morning and decicded "you know what ima start yt" And here i am with 2 channels (one with 16k and 7m views) and this All started due to genius

[@SidhAndPiyush]

Good

[@MichealClarkMC]

My first vid to pass 100 views was a genius vid It was before my rebrand lol But thank you Genius!!

[@angeluwuI_16]

I CAN'T WAIT TO LISTEN THE SONG 😭😭💔

[@InitialDan118]

It’s on Spotify

[@Elytsa_69]

When he does a genius video makes my day 💗🤍😺

[@ARandomGamer-nx1kv]

true, me too

[@mortastic5117]

this is my first time listening to this song, AND WHY IS IT SO GOOD😭literally BALLING MY EYES OUT😭this man is going places

[@yolksies]

HIS GROAN SINGING IS SO GOOD I ACTUALLY CANT😭😭😭

[@subliminalmundane]

This song is so amazing, good, and relatable. It's such a vibe.

[@Charley2812]

I should be told you when I had the chance lost in the memories we don't have

[@some.loser.on.the.internet]

I wanted to hold you in hopeless romance

[@Sarii-312]

@@some.loser.on.the.internet mmm you fade like a ✨ghost✨

[@ARandomGamer-nx1kv]

I’ve been from London to Aberdeen (wow), inside a coupe and from inside a private limousine (cool)

[@iAnonymous877]

Do you think it really matters if I wear designer? Cause I dont, if I don't have her what's the point of finer (things, things, things)

[@jickhertz4124]

Boywithuke has come so far! I still remember his first Genius appearance with Toxic like yesterday, life has come full circle! 🖤

[@genius]

full circle

[@Single_sarah]

His voice is so calming ngl, so proud of how far charley has come

[@overcurry8033]

THE LAST PART WITH THE GUITAR WAS FIREEEE, I Need this in my spotify🥺

[@xeniuslol-f2w]

Man even with no voice efects he sings very well

[@Malorn-42]

he made a beautiful transformation, is this what we call "Aura" ?

[@GeorgiaKontovraki]

HE COOKED THE GUITAR SOLO 😭🙏🏻

[@MrSlushiey]

3:40 after he says she thinks im on the spectrun THE SCRATCHINESS OMGGGGGG PLEASE GIVE US A ROCK POP PUNK SONG

[@poetryoceanrose]

WE LOVE BOYWITHUKE WE ALL KNOW EVERY SONG HE MAKES IS THE BEST!!!!!

[@sourrlemons]

1:43 THIS PART WAS SO GOOD!!!

[@Quirticality]

Why is this better than the normal version

[@jasonphamofficial]

ngl, after all of these, Ukey has finally back and action

[@igk916]

I think this live performance is better than the actual track. The singing is so much more raw and real. Feel it even more.

[@jxshhx]

look at how much effort he put into singing the song, this shows how much this song means to him

[@kamasticyt4780]

this part of the song does something inside me istg 🙏💗1:32

[@JESIKA1313]

REALLL

[@yuripena9263]

I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS, THIS IS AMAZING, THIS IS IMPORTANT, THIS IS BoyWith(out)Uke

[@san9hyeop]

I knew him just 1days ago, but I'm sure his music insane fr. He's got talent

[@mythixReacts]

love the scratchiness and the the part where the the melody speeds up!!!! get the body moving yk ?

[@joshuaxbox21]

The best Genius open mic so far.

[@suushir0ll]

i love charley yang with my whole heart. this song goes SO well on open mic!!!

[@krykotro1049]

I love his voice without autotune

[@Caisbak]

Did the microphone taste good, uke?

[@UkeyVibes]

He should release this live version on spotify i love the emotions in his voice

[@rpbumble]

It’s crazy how 2 years ago he was on the show wearing the mask. And he has their most popular video on their channel. And now he’s back

[@Bswuke.mp4]

AHHH I ALREADY KNOW CHARLEY COOKED 💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥

[@genius]

He definitely cooked

[@NoahsNotHereOffical]

@@geniusLFG

[@Bswuke.mp4]

@@NoahsNotHereOfficalpeepeepoopoo

[@promoroblox]

0:00 - 4:05 is my favorite part

[@littlegeezerofcosmosandflower]

I love how I can hear the "roarness" of his voice much clearly.

[@marchingmark9942]

3:42 my jaw dropped, absolutely incredible voice.

[@KingOfNothing4213ye]

3:44 his voice def hurt after this

[@josiahswanson1]

WHAT?! THIS IS THE LAST THING I EXPECTED I ALREADY LOVE THIS SONG AND NOW GEMIUS IS DOIMG A THING

[@genius]

💛💛💛

[@Hidenaway]

gonna probably get flamed for this, I like the open mic more that the actual song, BUT THAT'S MY OPINION

[@foxwithuke_]

Same! I love both but the voice cracking ish stuff here makes it sound really good and natural to me

[@Hidenaway]

@@foxwithuke_ FRR

[@zossss]

YESSS FINALLY A LIVE PERFORMANCE FOR MY FAV BWU SONG ATMM

[@genius]

💛💛💛

[@MrPepsii]

Everytime Charlie is on genius, You already know its gonna be great.

[@Bruno_XD2.0]

The "CAN YOU CATCH ME WHEN I FALL" IS FIRE🔥💥💥💥🔥

[@therapistivy]

I THINK SHE THINKS IM ON THE SPECTRUM, W GENIUS FOR GETTING CHARLEY BACK HERE ON THE MIC BABY

[@alanzenavor2036]

His voice is so good 👍

[@realsng8423]

Bro genius literally watch grow my boi🤧🤧🤧🤧

[@luck_is_]

Genius had unconsciously registered the progress of boywithuke and I love it (and him)

[@amyourwaifu]

Every time I listen to the live performance I get goosebumps. Can't wait for the next world tour 🔥