Haunted
Dan Gautreau & Iman Osman Lyrics
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You're doing just fine
I hear it all the time
I know I'll give a smile
I can't help but feel like
I've been left behind
I've learned new found glory
And I can't help but crumble inside
And I thought it'd get easy
But it's getting harder
It's getting harder to hide
I'm haunted, still haunted
I'll get you when I close my eyes
Oh baby, you're climbing
While I'm falling when I
Wake up, wake up, wake up
I just fall back to the start
It's been more than a year
And time has done it's part
But a piece of me remains stuck in the past
And I wear a smile and say
I'm happy as I am
But I'm fooling no one, no, I'm coming undone
With all of these stories
Of your new found glory
And I can't help but crumble inside
And I thought it'd get easy
But it's getting harder
It's getting harder to hide
I'm haunted, still haunted
I'll get you when I close my eyes
Oh baby, you're climbing
While I'm falling when I
Wake up, wake up, wake up
I just fall back to the start
I'm haunted, still haunted
I'll get you when I close my eyes
Oh baby, you're climbing
While I'm falling when I
Wake up, wake up, wake up
I just fall back to the start
I'm haunted, still haunted
I'll get you when I close my eyes
Oh baby, you're climbing
While I'm falling when I
Wake up, wake up, wake up
I just fall back to the start
The lyrics of Dan Gautreau & Iman Osman's Haunted explore the theme of feeling left behind and haunted by the past. The song's opening lines describe how the singer is constantly being told that they are doing well, but despite this, they still feel like they're falling behind. They put on a smile, but deep down, they feel like they've been left behind, and hearing about the success of others only adds to their feelings of inadequacy.
As the song progresses, the singer admits that despite the passage of time, they still feel stuck in the past. They may try to project happiness and contentment, but they are not fooling anyone, and their facade is starting to crumble. They find it increasingly difficult to hide their feelings and constantly falling back to the start of where they were before.
Overall, Haunted is a poignant examination of the feeling of being stuck in the past, haunted by memories of better times and the successes of others. The lyrics are heartfelt and raw, offering a glimpse into the pain and struggle that come with feelings of inadequacy and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
They say you're doing well
People tell me you're doing well
You're doing just fine
You're doing alright
I hear it all the time
Everyone talks about it constantly
I know I'll give a smile
I'll smile when I hear it
I can't help but feel like
But I can't help feeling
I've been left behind
I've been left out
Oh, I'm hearing these stories
I keep hearing these stories
I've learned new found glory
You've achieved great success
And I can't help but crumble inside
And it makes me feel like I'm falling apart
And I thought it'd get easy
I thought it would become easier
But it's getting harder
But it's getting more difficult
It's getting harder to hide
It's becoming more difficult to keep up appearances
I'm haunted, still haunted
I'm still haunted by the past
I'll get you when I close my eyes
I still think of you when I sleep
Oh baby, you're climbing
You're making progress
While I'm falling when I
While I'm struggling
Wake up, wake up, wake up
When I wake up
I just fall back to the start
I just feel like I'm back where I began
It's been more than a year
It's been over a year
And time has done its part
And time has passed
But a piece of me remains stuck in the past
But a part of me is still stuck in the past
And I wear a smile and say
And I force a smile and say
I'm happy as I am
I'm content with my life
But I'm fooling no one, no, I'm coming undone
But nobody is fooled, and I'm falling apart
Contributed by Leo M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emmamarie2444
Someone needs to put this on iTunes!
@haleyheeks3658
this song willbe stuck in my head forever! chloe is my fave :)
@ilikecreepypastas7374
Same! Maddie sucks
@madelinetaylor2905
@I Like Creepy pastas Maddies good too IMO
@Anonymous519131
Heard this from both Chloe and Gianna. But to honest, I loved Gianna's dance more, plus I really believe she should've won the competition.
@liyahbrice1304
I completely agree
@ilikecreepypastas7374
I disagree
@claireelise3125
I agree
@hotmama3172
Me too. Gianna 👏👏👏
@maggie3665
pasta sald