Story Behind The Song
The song was written from a fictional concept based on the perspective of an ex-lover who is stalking their ex, though the concept can be taken in other ways such as power, confidence, revenge, lust, or a dark concept.
Song Description
Uniting pop and rock influences, "haunted" can be interpreted in more than a couple of ways. This song is about trying to take up so much space in this person's mind until you're the only thing they think about. You're haunting them in their dreams. It can be a break up revenge song, or it can even be interpreted as having power and confidence. You could want something so bad and you will do everything you can to get it.
With minimal production in the opening verses, "haunted" begins with all the impact of a Billie Eilish arrangement. The vocals cuts through, the melody ominous and foreboding. The dark nuances of the vocals and contemporary production reflect the lyrical concept of the song, and the choruses are powerful soundscapes that blend electronic beats with organic drum sounds. A piano shines bright in the middle 8 break down, accented by crunching electric guitars which pay tribute to pop rock influences. The final chorus is an epic finale, crescendoing in delivery and intensity. The concluding notes of a piano linger as the sound of static creeps through, bringing the song to a close.
| Song Length |
3:41 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Pop - Electro |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Tense, Sadistic |
Subject |
Relationship, General |
| Similar Artists |
Dove Cameron, The Pretty Reckless |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You say you'll move on from me
I say you won't
They say you talk about me
You say you don't
When you walk out there and you're not aware
That I'm watching every move
Think you'll get on by leaving me behind
Do you take me for a fool
I'll follow you wherever
You go till we're together
I'll haunt you in your wildest dreams
You said we'd be forever
And now you say it's never
I'll haunt you till you start to scream
Haunted in your dreams
Now don't you worry 'bout it
You'll figure out
That I'm the only one
You'll never be without
When you walk out there and you're not aware
That I'm watching every move
Think you'll get on by leaving me behind
Do you take me for a fool
I'll follow you wherever
You go till we're together
I'll haunt you in your wildest dreams
You said we'd be forever
And now you say it's never
I'll haunt you till you start to scream
Haunted in your dreams
When you turn around
Do you see me
Haunted in your dreams
When you sleep at night
Do you feel me
Haunted in your dreams
When you close your eyes
Do you see me
Haunted in your dreams
When you dream at night
Do you feel me
Haunted in your dreams
Dreams
I'll follow you wherever
You go till we're together
I'll haunt you in your wildest dreams
You said we'd be forever
And now you say it's never
I'll haunt you till you start to scream
Haunted in your dreams
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