The track is a "20th-anniversary gift" from Gülşen, who wrote and composed it specifically for Akalın.
Despite being the final song added to the Rakipsiz tracklist, its strength was so apparent that it was immediately moved to the number one slot and chosen as the first music video. Lyrical Themes: Resilience & Invisibility Demet Akalin Hayalet
Arranged by Ozan Çolakoğlu , the song features the polished, high-energy electronic sound characteristic of modern Turkish pop. The track is a "20th-anniversary gift" from Gülşen,
Experience the sleek visual style and high-energy production of the official music video for 'Hayalet': Demet Akalın - Hayalet netd müzik YouTube• Nov 11, 2016 Experience the sleek visual style and high-energy production
Reviewers from Milliyet and Habertürk praised the song for its "classic Demet Akalın sound," noting that her "ear for hits" allowed her to identify this composition as a powerhouse track.
The singer describes herself as a "ghost" to her former lover—someone who is present but "invisible" and unreachable.