Haunted
Beyoncé Feat. Blu Ivy Lyrics

The song "Haunted" by Beyoncé feat. Blue Ivy is about the pressures and burdens of fame as well as the idea that when someone becomes obsessed with another person, they become entwined with them, haunting each other. The first verse begins with Beyoncé thanking the judges for an award she received. She then goes on to sing about feeling disconnected and drifting along with her thoughts while feeling that everything around her is boring. She can't ignore her gut feeling, which is telling her to climb the walls and escape from her daily life. She sings about people working 9 to 5 jobs just to stay alive while feeling unfulfilled with their existence. The chorus repeats the notion that whatever goes up must come down, and that ghosts haunt each other in a mutually destructive yet passionate way.

In the second verse, Beyoncé suggests that her art is not for sale and that money is not her main motivation, and she'll reap what she sows. She suggests that "perfection" is elusive, and then sings about obsession and haunting. She likens haunting someone to being haunted by them; it's where they go and where they'll be together, and they're entwined in this cycle. The bridge speaks of a physical relationship, a foreplay that is both rough and sweet, and both parties are lucky to have each other.

One interesting fact about the song "Haunted" is that it was co-written by Beyoncé with American filmmakers Boots and Justyn Pilbrow. Beyoncé admitted that she had previously worked with Boots on her 2013 self-titled album but was amazed by the artistic contributions of Justyn Pilbrow. The song contains a sample of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TED Talk "We Should All Be Feminists," which is also featured in Beyoncé's song "Flawless." Another fascinating fact is that Beyoncé selected 12 women, including Blue Ivy Carter (her daughter), for the music video accompanying "Haunted." Each woman represents a month of the year in Women's History Month.

The song was a commercial success as it debuted at number 7 on the US Billboard 200 chart, with the entire album, containing "Haunted," debuting at number 1. The song's live performance on Beyoncé's "On the Run Tour" in 2014 was praised by critics as "fierce" and "powerful." Another interesting fact is that the song's composition is unique, as it has an unconventional structure and is almost like a collage of different soundscapes.

Chords: The chords for "Haunted" are Am, G, F, and C in the key of A minor. The chords for the chorus are C, G, and Am.

Overall, the song "Haunted" is a powerful commentary on the nature of obsession and the challenges of being a public figure. The lyrics take us on a journey of emotional exhaustion and entangled relationships, with a haunting sound that reflects these themes. The song's unique composition and the memorable video make "Haunted" one of the standout moments on Beyoncé's self-titled album.