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Haunted
Carnelia Lyrics
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But - I'm wavering - cause how much is too much?
"You were this life I could have chosen" he told me
But tense is everything and still I stand choosing
Foundations crumbling - collapsed
I'm haunted
Elapsed
Exhausted
Nightmares that visit when I'm weak
A ghost to me
Every dark-haired stranger on the street
A ghost to me cause all I see is visions of the past
My God, I hope they last
If this is all I have - they're starting to fade fast
And what could take their place - but supernatural grace?
The lyrics of Carnelia's song "Haunted" convey the internal struggle of a narrator who is torn between a fragile relationship and their own strength and independence. The singer acknowledges the presence of a man who sees them as someone he could have chosen for a life together, but the tension between their desire for stability and their own wavering determination becomes apparent. The crumbling foundations symbolize the vulnerability of the relationship, and as it collapses, the singer is left haunted by the memories and the ghost-like presence of the past.
The mention of being haunted and exhausted suggests that the memories and pain of the failed relationship continue to haunt the singer. The nightmares that visit them in moments of weakness and their inability to move on are represented by the reference to every dark-haired stranger on the street. The singer longs for these visions of the past to last, as they seem to be their only connection to an emotional history that is slowly fading away. They question what could possibly replace these memories, perhaps hinting at the possibility of finding solace in supernatural grace or a higher power.
Overall, the lyrics of "Haunted" speak to the struggle of letting go of a past relationship, the internal conflict between vulnerability and strength, and the longing for something to fill the void left by lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
A fragile man - and me a stronghold
I am strong and he is weak, but now I feel uncertain about our relationship.
But - I'm wavering - cause how much is too much?
I am unsure if I should continue to invest in this relationship because I fear that it may become overwhelming.
"You were this life I could have chosen" he told me
He expressed that I could have chosen a different path with him.
But tense is everything and still I stand choosing
Despite the tension, I continue to make my own decisions and stand my ground.
Foundations crumbling - collapsed
The base of our relationship is deteriorating and has completely fallen apart.
I'm haunted
I am tormented or disturbed by my thoughts or memories.
Elapsed
Time has passed.
Exhausted
I am mentally and emotionally drained.
You're a ghost to me
You are no longer a tangible presence in my life.
Nightmares that visit when I'm weak
When I am vulnerable, I am plagued by distressing dreams.
A ghost to me
You remain a phantom or an apparition in my perception.
Every dark-haired stranger on the street
I see traces of you in every unfamiliar person with dark hair.
A ghost to me cause all I see is visions of the past
You continue to haunt me because all I can see are memories of our past.
My God, I hope they last
I desperately wish that these memories continue to remain vivid and present.
If this is all I have - they're starting to fade fast
If these memories are all I hold onto, they are fading quickly.
And what could take their place - but supernatural grace?
What could possibly replace these memories if not an extraordinary divine intervention?
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Written by: Sarah Johnston
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