Haunted
Beyoncé (feat. Jay Z) Lyrics

The winner is
Beyonce Knowles won the title of female pop vocalist.

I would like to thank the judges for picking me
Beyonce is grateful to the judges for selecting her for the award.

My parents who I love
Beyonce thanks her parents for their love and support.

I love you Houston
Beyonce expresses her love for her hometown Houston.

And I've been drifting off on knowledge
Beyonce has been indulging in the pursuit of knowledge.

Cat-calls on cat-walks, man these women getting solemn
Beyonce observes the fashion industry and how it affects women.

I could sing a song for a Solomon or Salamander
Beyonce could sing for anyone, regardless of their background or species.

We took a flight at midnight and now my mind can't help but wander
Beyonce's mind wanders after taking a midnight flight.

How come?
Beyonce wonders why she feels restless and unfulfilled.

Spoon-fed pluralized eyes to find the beaches in the forest
Beyonce feels like society is trying to confuse her with conflicting messages.

When I'm looking off the edge, I preach my gut it can't help but ignore it
Beyonce tries to listen to her intuition but finds it difficult to do so.

I'm climbing up the walls cuz all the shit I hear is boring
Beyonce is frustrated with the monotony of the music industry.

All the shit I do is boring
Beyonce is bored with her own work as well.

All these record labels boring
Beyonce is disappointed with the state of the record labels.

I don't trust these record labels I'm touring
Beyonce does not trust the record labels she is associated with while touring.

All these people on the planet
Beyonce reflects on the population of the world.

Working 9 to 5, just to stay alive
Most people work hard just to make ends meet.

The 9 to 5, just to stay alive
The 9 to 5 grind is just a means of survival for most people.

What goes up, ghost around
What goes up, must come down and haunt us.

Sold not for sale
Beyonce's work is not for sale, it is an expression of herself.

Probably won't make no money off this, oh well
Beyonce is not concerned about making money from this particular work.

Reap what you sow
You get back what you put into something.

Perfection is so mm
Perfection is unattainable and not worth striving for.

It's what you do
Your actions define you.

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

I know if I'm haunting you
Beyonce believes that her work is meaningful and will leave an impact.

You must be haunting me
Beyonce believes that her work is resonating with the listener as well.

It's where we go
Our destination is important.

It's where we'll be
The journey is equally important as the destination.

My haunted lungs
Beyonce's lungs are full of emotions.

Ghost in the sheets
Beyonce's emotions are also reflected in her intimate relationships.

My wicked tongue
Beyonce's words can have a powerful impact.

Where will it be?
Beyonce wonders where her words will lead her.

You want me?
Beyonce is desirable.

I walk down the hallway
Beyonce is confident and in control.

The bedroom's my runway
Beyonce is confident in her intimacy as well.

Slap me!
Beyonce craves excitement and passion.

I'm pinned to the doorway
Beyonce is in a passionate embrace.

Kiss, bite, foreplay
Beyonce is in the heat of the moment with her partner.

On to you, I'm on to you
Beyonce is aware of her influence on her partner.

You must be onto me
Beyonce's partner is equally aware of their connection.