Haunted
Bey o ncé Lyrics


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The winner is
Beyonce Knowles female pop vocalist!

I would like to thank the judges for picking me
My parents who I love
I love you Houston

And I've been drifting off on knowledge
Cat-calls on cat-walks, man these women getting solemn
I could sing a song for a Solomon or Salamander
We took a flight at midnight and now my mind can't help but wander
How come?
Spoon-fed pluralized eyes to find the beaches in the forest
When I'm looking off the edge, I preach my gut it can't help but ignore it
I'm climbing up the walls cuz all the shit I hear is boring
All the shit I do is boring
All these record labels boring
I don't trust these record labels I'm touring
All these people on the planet
Working 9 to 5, just to stay alive
The 9 to 5, just to stay alive
All the people on the planet
Working 9 to 5 just to stay alive
How come?

What goes up, ghost around
Ghost around
What goes up, ghost around
Ghost around

Ah-rou-ou-und

Sold not for sale
Probably won't make no money off this, oh well
Reap what you sow
Perfection is so mm

It's what you do
It's what you see
I know if I'm haunting you
You must be haunting me

It's where we go
It's where we'll be
I know if I'm on to you, I'm on to you
On to you, you must be on to me

My haunted lungs
Ghost in the sheets
I know if I'm haunting you
You must be haunting me

My wicked tongue
Where will it be?
I know if I'm onto you
I'm on to you
On to you, I'm on to you
On to you, you must be on to me

You want me?
I walk down the hallway
You're lucky
The bedroom's my runway
Slap me!
I'm pinned to the doorway
Kiss, bite, foreplay

My haunted lungs
Ghost in the sheets
I know if I'm haunting you
You must be haunting me

My wicked tongue
Where will it be
I know if I'm onto you
You must be onto me

It's what we see
I know if I'm haunting you
You must be haunting me
It's where we go
It's where we'll be
I know if I'm onto you, I'm onto you
Onto you, I'm onto you
Onto you, you must be onto me
You must be onto me (on to you, I'm on to you)
You must be onto me (on to you, I'm on to you)
You must be onto me (on to you, I'm on to you)





Me (on to you, I'm on to you)

Overall Meaning

The song "Haunted" by Beyoncé is a haunting and mysterious tune that explores the idea of being haunted by someone and the deep connection between two individuals. The song begins with Beyoncé thanking the judges for choosing her, her parents, and her hometown of Houston. She then goes on to describe how she's been drifting off on knowledge and how the women she sees on cat-walks are getting solemn. She sings about singing a song for Solomon or Salamander and how her mind can't stop wandering. She talks about how she's climbing up the walls because all the things she hears and does are boring and how she doesn't trust record labels.


The chorus of the song comprises the line "What goes up, ghosts around," which is repeated several times. Beyoncé sings about how she's haunted, and if she's haunting someone, they must be haunting her back. She refers to her haunted lungs and wicked tongue and questions where they'll be. The song ends with the repetition of the same lines as the chorus.


"Haunted" is a fascinating song that delves deeply into the idea of being haunted by someone and the mysterious and profound connection between two people. Beyoncé's expressive singing style and haunting melodic lines perfectly complement the enigmatic and mysterious lyrics, resulting in an eerie and captivating song that's sure to haunt listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

The winner is
I have won.


Beyonce Knowles female pop vocalist!
I have won the award for female pop vocalist as Beyonce Knowles.


I would like to thank the judges for picking me
I want to express my gratitude towards the judges for choosing me as the winner.


My parents who I love
I want to show appreciation towards my parents who I love dearly.


I love you Houston
I have love for Houston, possibly because it is my hometown.


And I've been drifting off on knowledge
I have been mentally wandering and expanding my knowledge.


Cat-calls on cat-walks, man these women getting solemn
I see women who are meant to look confident and glamorous on the catwalks, being reduced to cat-calling and thus feel disrespected.


I could sing a song for a Solomon or Salamander
I can perform for anyone, from a wise king like Solomon to a small amphibian like Salamander.


We took a flight at midnight and now my mind can't help but wander
I took a flight at a late hour and now my mind is restless and curious.


How come?
I am questioning why.


Spoon-fed pluralized eyes to find the beaches in the forest
I have been influenced to see things in a certain way even if they don't make sense, like finding beaches in a forest.


When I'm looking off the edge, I preach my gut it can't help but ignore it
Even though my instincts tell me something, I prefer to ignore them.


I'm climbing up the walls cuz all the shit I hear is boring
I feel trapped and frustrated because everything I hear is uninteresting to me.


All the shit I do is boring
I feel like everything I do is uninteresting and monotonous.


All these record labels boring
I don't find anything interesting or exciting about record labels.


I don't trust these record labels I'm touring
I have a lack of trust in the record labels I'm associated with while I'm on tour.


All these people on the planet
There are so many people on the planet.


Working 9 to 5, just to stay alive
People work long hours just to survive.


The 9 to 5, just to stay alive
The standard 9 to 5 job only serves the purpose of surviving, not thriving.


What goes up, ghost around
Things may come and go, but the effects can linger on.


Ah-rou-ou-und
Echoing sound.


Sold not for sale
Not willing to sell out for money or success.


Probably won't make no money off this, oh well
I know I may not make much money from this, but that's okay.


Reap what you sow
You get what you put in.


Perfection is so mm
Perfection is not everything.


It's what you do
What you do defines you.


It's what you see
Your perspective shapes your reality.


I know if I'm haunting you
I understand that I may be troubling you in some way.


You must be haunting me
In turn, you must also be causing me some form of distress or trouble.


It's where we go
Our future lies ahead of us.


It's where we'll be
Our destination determines our future.


I'm on to you
I'm aware of your actions.


On to you, you must be on to me
If I'm watching you closely, then you must also be watching me.


You want me?
Do you desire me?


I walk down the hallway
I am walking down a corridor or path.


You're lucky
You are fortunate or grateful.


The bedroom's my runway
The bedroom is my stage or platform.


Slap me!
Hit me!


I'm pinned to the doorway
I am stuck or trapped in the doorway.


Kiss, bite, foreplay
I am engaging in physical intimacy with someone.


My haunted lungs
My lungs feel heavy or troubled.


Ghost in the sheets
There is a presence or feeling in the bed with me.


My wicked tongue
I may have a sharp or cruel way of speaking.


Where will it be?
Where will my way of speaking lead me?


It's what we see
Our perspectives shape our reality.


It's where we go
Our future lies ahead of us.


Onto you, I'm onto you
I am aware of your actions and intentions.


You must be onto me
In turn, you must also be aware of my actions and intentions.


Me (on to you, I'm on to you)
I am fully aware of your actions and intentions towards me.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Jordan Cruz

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@fanofthings9249

Here’s the Beyoncé and Gaga storyline through songs:

Paparazzi: Lady Gaga poisoned and killed her boyfriend. She was then sent to prison.

Telephone: Beyoncé bails Gaga out of prison, and they end up killing together.

Aura: Lady Gaga kills Beyoncé and throws her in a truck to cover up evidence.

Haunted: Beyoncé comes back from the dead to get revenge.



All comments from YouTube:

@OhCyrus

Almost 2024, anyone else here with me? Her voice is so haunting in this song!!❤❤❤

@lovespell4425

Omg Yes ❤

@JADTO

I come back every year

@arie_vu

Here 🙋🏽‍♀️

@grimespa

my fave song of hers theres just something so hypnotizing about ik if im onto it it must be haunting me

@latoyahenson

Here❤

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@thedivadanner

This was THE most underrated song on this album. Literally EPIC.

@NayelytheCat

Laughs in Superpower.
At least we had Haunted in a movie soundtrack.

@reyliy482

One of my favorites

@triggatroy6839

This whole album was EPIC af.

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