Haunted
A. Lee/Ben Moody/David Hodges Lyrics


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When I left I was a boy,
I returned a self-made man.
I come back to find my love had taken someone else's hand.
I hoped she'd come to me,
You know that I believed her word's back then were true.
I see her in these halls,
I hear her in the walls.
as if to torment me.

I'm Haunted,
Haunted,
Haunted by you.
I'm Haunted,
Haunted,
Haunted by you.
I'm haunted by you,
I'm haunted by you.

On the night you left this place,
never thought that you'd return.
I alone will haunt your death,
for you alone this madness burns.

Why did you leave me here,
in a place where you're not near,
where I can't follow you.
I see you in these halls,
your voice is in the walls,
I hear you screaming,
Let me in.

I'm Haunted,
Haunted,
Haunted by you.
I'm Haunted,
Haunted,
Haunted by you.
I'm haunted by you,
I'm haunted by you.

Why did you leave me here,
in a place where you're not near,
where I can't follow you.
I see you walk these halls,
Your voice is in the walls,
I hear you screaming,
Let me in.


I'm Haunted,
Haunted,
Haunted by you.
I'm Haunted,
Haunted,
Haunted by you.
I'm Haunted,
Haunted,
Haunted by you.
I'm Haunted,
Haunted,
Haunted by you.




I'm haunted by you,
I'm haunted by you.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Haunted," the lyrics touch upon the theme of love and how it can make you feel like you've never been alone or lied to. The lyrics showcase how love can make you feel happy, to the point where you can forget the pain you experienced before. However, the songwriter warns that you must hold onto your tears because they hold you down, reminding one to be cautious about diving into love head-first. The use of the phrase "Dodo dodo, lalalalala" seems to be a representation of how one's mind can become overwhelmed with the thought of love, and everything else just fades away, leaving you with just the feeling of love.


As the song progresses, the lyrics take a dark turn by introducing a warning, urging you to be careful as if you are not, all the good in life may escape you. The cautionary tone of lyrics advices holding onto something that holds you down, something melancholy, maybe the heartache, as it makes one feel grounded and helps to avoid making reckless decisions that led to heartbreak in the first place. It's a reminder that love can be a fickle force that could either end up making you fly high, or it can bring crashing down.


Line by Line Meaning

When love comes along
This line talks about the arrival of love in one's life.


It seems like
Love appears as though it was already present all along.


He was always by your side
Love provides constant companionship and support.


Makes you feel like
Love gives a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in life.


You've never been alone, never been alone
Love makes one feel like they were never alone in life.


Never never been lied to
Love is truthful and never deceptive.


Always felt this way
Love has been present for a long time and it feels natural.


You're happy
Love brings happiness to one's life.


You're so happy
This line highlights the depth of happiness that love brings.


You can forget you ever cried
Love makes one forget about their past sad experiences.


But you better hold on
However, one should not forget their past experiences entirely.


To your tears
It is essential not to forget the lessons learned from past experiences.


'Cause they hold you down
Past experiences can act as an anchor and help one stay grounded.


Sometimes
At times, laying down roots is important.


Dodo dodo, lalalalala
This part of the lyrics is more for musical purposes.


You better be careful
One should be cautious in their approach to love and relationships.


Or all the bluebirds will stop flying
If one isn't careful, hope and happiness may disappear from their life.


Or all the stars will stop flying
This line may also mean that the magic of love may disappear.


Or all your dreams just stop dying
If one isn't careful, they may lose sight of their goals in life.


Or all your heart will stop stinging
If one isn't careful, they may experience emotional pain and hurt.


Hold on to something
This line emphasizes the importance of holding onto something in life.


Hold on to your heartache
This line specifically stresses that one should hang onto the lessons learned from pain.


Yeah, yeah
This is another part of the song used for musical purposes.


Oh oh oh oh oh oh
This line is also used for musical purposes.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Ben Moody, Amy Lee, David Hodges

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@Oboox

I just fell in love with evanescence after five years..again

@paxlolno4899

I mean-


Good for you!

(You probs forgot this comment existed)

@davidoboril4163

@@paxlolno4899 I totally forgot!

But now I'm going to give it a listen again, just because you made me do it.

@yoohankim3495

@@davidoboril4163 oh you noticed!

@potatoboy1310

Same

@akariwatanabe7246

If you still listening to this song ,youre a legend!!!

@rubysanders5071

HALA!! Found my ultimate halloween song! Gonna sit on the front porch, dressed as the Grim Reaper, with this song blasting out the IPad, shouting to passing kids, "Come if you dare!" Then go ticksing with the pals. YES!!!

@mrs.t3725

Ruby Sanders lol! i was gonna do the same except i was gonna be someone like bloody mary😃😃

@kaylees._covers.

You should do this one too (next comment I make)

@kaylees._covers.

https://youtu.be/utJL87kOG8U

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