Haunted
Beyoncé Lyrics
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The winner is
Beyonce Knowles female pop vocalist!
[clapping]
[Intro: Beyonce]
I would like to thank the judges for picking me
I love you Houston
[Verse 1: Beyonce]
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
The 9 to 5, just to stay alive
The 9 to 5, just to stay alive
The 9 to 5, just to stay alive
The 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
Goes around around around around
What goes up, ghost around
Ghost around around around around
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Sold not for sale
Probably won't make no money off this, oh well
Reap what you sow
Perfection is so... Mm
[Verse: 2]
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
[Verse: 3]
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)
You must be onto me (on to you, I'm on to you)
[Outro:]
Me (on to you, I'm on to you)
Me (on to you, I'm on to you)
Me (on to you, I'm on to you)
Me (on to you, I'm on to you)
Me (on to you, I'm on to you)
The lyrics of Beyonce’s song “Haunted” have been interpreted in various ways, but at its core, the song seems to be a reflection on the overwhelming nature of fame and the singer's struggle to maintain her artistic integrity in the face of the expectations and pressures of the music industry. The opening lines of the song suggest the singer has grown tired of the trappings of fame and longs for something more meaningful. As the song progresses, Beyonce describes how she feels like a ghost, haunting the music industry and being haunted by it. The lyrics suggest that she feels trapped by the expectations of the industry and struggles to maintain a sense of self in the face of these pressures.
Throughout the song, Beyonce uses powerful imagery to convey her emotions. She compares herself to a ghost, suggesting that she feels she has lost her sense of identity and is floating aimlessly through her life. She also talks about her "haunted lungs" and "wicked tongue," suggesting that her talent and creativity are becoming disconnected from her true self. The lyrics also touch on the idea of "reaping what you sow," suggesting that Beyonce is aware of the sacrifices she has made in her pursuit of fame and success.
Overall, the song seems to be a powerful reflection on the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity in the face of commercial pressures. Beyonce’s use of potent imagery and haunting lyrics creates a sense of unease and discomfort, which elevates the song beyond typical pop fare into a profound reflection on the nature of fame and creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
[Intro: Presenter]
Announcer declares Beyonce as the winner of Female Pop Vocalist award
[clapping]
Sounds of applause
[Intro: Beyonce]
Beyonce thanks the judges, her parents, and her hometown of Houston
And I've been drifting off on knowledge
Beyonce has been deep in thought and gaining knowledge
Cat-calls on cat-walks, man these women getting solemn
Women on the catwalk are being objectified and it's making them feel serious
I could sing a song for a Solomon or Salamander
Beyonce can sing for anyone, from wise kings to amphibians
We took a flight at midnight and now my mind can't help but wander
Beyonce's mind is wandering after taking a late-night flight
How come?
She questions why her mind is taking her in different directions
Spoon-fed pluralized eyes to find the beaches in the forest
People are taught to see things in a certain way that may not make sense
When I'm looking off the edge, I preach my gut it can't help but ignore it
Beyonce's intuition is telling her something but she's ignoring it
I'm climbing up the walls cuz all the shit I hear is boring
Beyonce is going crazy because everything she hears is uninteresting
All the shit I do is boring
Beyonce feels everything she does is dull
All these record labels boring
Beyonce is tired of dealing with unexciting record labels
I don't trust these record labels I'm touring
Beyonce does not trust the record labels she is touring with
All these people on the planet
There are many people on Earth
Working 9 to 5, just to stay alive
People work long hours just to survive
The 9 to 5, just to stay alive
Working long hours to survive
How come?
Beyonce is still questioning why things are the way they are
What goes up, ghost around
Things come back around in mysterious ways
Goes around around around around
Things continue to repeat themselves
Sold not for sale
Beyonce cannot be bought or sold
Probably won't make no money off this, oh well
Beyonce may not make money off this but she's okay with it
Reap what you sow
You get what you put in
Perfection is so... Mm
Perfection is hard to achieve
It's what you do
Actions speak louder than words
It's what you see
What you see can influence you
I know if I'm haunting you
Beyonce knows if she is on someone's mind
You must be haunting me
That person is probably on her mind too
It's where we go
The places we go can have an impact
It's where we'll be
Our future is influenced by where we go and what we do
My haunted lungs
Beyonce's lungs are metaphorically haunted
Ghost in the sheets
There's a ghostly presence in the bed
My wicked tongue
Beyonce's words can be sharp
Where will it be?
What will she say next?
You want me?
Do you desire me?
I walk down the hallway
Beyonce is making her way through a hallway
You're lucky
Someone is fortunate
The bedroom's my runway
Beyonce feels like a model on the bedroom floor
Slap me!
Beyonce is asking to be touched
I'm pinned to the doorway
Someone is holding her in place
Kiss, bite, foreplay
Actions leading up to sexual activity
Me
Just Beyonce
[Outro:]
The end of the song
Contributed by Eli P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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.
@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❤
@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.