Most notably, Dylan Longworth has an innate ability to capture feelings of heartbreak, sadness & unrequited love through music, Keen to show versatility within their own recordings, Dylan continues to shake off the notion of having a set genre, choosing to instead create songs with hip-hop, hyper-pop & even punk influences.
After receiving a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome at the age of 7, the notion of fitting in wasn't easy. But Dylan Longworth fueled their passion for music via performances at local karaoke spots, quickly building themselves up as a recognizable character within the small home town. Described by peers as "a charismatic powerhouse, harnessing the vocal energy of the greats", Dylan picked up both piano & the guitar at the ages of 6 & 14.
Spreading a message of openness, Dylan Longworth strives for their music to connect with people in the hope it can provide reassurance for those going through low points in their life & that we shouldn't be afraid to show our true feelings. ~ Noah Sellers, BACKLIGHT
Haunted
Dylan Longworth Lyrics
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Up late at night, I ain't sleeping, no
I saw your ghost in the mirror
Back in my life you've been creeping
I've been trying to find an escape
But up in my head you've been tryna invade, yeah
Now baby, my heart it ain't beating
I can't control all the nightmares
I saw your ghost in the shadows
Swear that you've taken my life there
I've been tryna find a way out
Cause this ain't the way that I thought it'd play out, yeah
Your touch is as cold as the night air
Send shivers down my spine, every time you say goodbye
Just a spirit in the night, out of view
Feeling things I never wanted, tried to break but now I'm bonded
I can't help but feel so haunted by you
So haunted by you
Demons they haunt and surround me
Thought I escaped but you found me
Darkness divine, walk beside me
Don't let me stray from the light please
You know that I'm trying to escape
But since you've been here, oh I've been so afraid
You could've picked any, but why me?
Send shivers down my spine, every time you say goodbye
Just a shadow in the night, out of view
Feeling things I never wanted, tried to break but now I'm bonded
I can't help but feel so haunted by you
So haunted by you
The ghosts of my exes they cry, "Oh"
'Cause they know that it's their time to go
The ghosts of my exes they cry, "Oh"
'Cause they know that it's their time to go
The lyrics to Dylan Longworth's song, Haunted, reveals the haunting nature of being unable to forget and escape the past. Longworth sings about seeing a ghost in the mirror and the shadows, with the ghost representing someone from his past that he has been trying to forget. Nonetheless, he feels haunted and bonded to this person, unable to control the nightmares he experiences. The lyrics reflect the pain and fear of being unable to detach oneself from someone they wish to forget.
The lyrics also convey a sense of shame and regret, with Longworth singing that the ghosts of his exes cry because they know it is their time to go. This could be interpreted as Longworth admitting his past mistakes and acknowledging that he needs to move on, leave his old relationships behind and start anew. However, he may be struggling with this, which could be why he feels haunted.
Overall, Haunted is a heartfelt and emotional song that resonates with many who have had to deal with the pain of being unable to forget the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the sounds of your breathing
I cannot sleep at night as I can hear your breathing
Up late at night, I ain't sleeping, no
I am wide awake at night and unable to fall asleep
I saw your ghost in the mirror
I saw a reflection of you in the mirror, even though you are not physically present
Back in my life you've been creeping
You have been re-entering my life sneakily and without warning or invitation
I've been trying to find an escape
I have been trying to find a way to get rid of you
But up in my head you've been tryna invade, yeah
You have been trying to invade my thoughts and my mind
Now baby, my heart it ain't beating
You have left me feeling heartbroken and empty
I can't control all the nightmares
You have been causing me to experience terrifying nightmares that I cannot control
I turn around and you're right there
Every time I turn around, you seem to be there, reminding me of your presence
I saw your ghost in the shadows
I saw a shadowy figure that reminded me of you
Swear that you've taken my life there
You have taken over my life and left me feeling trapped and helpless
I've been tryna find a way out
I have been desperately searching for a way to escape your grasp
Cause this ain't the way that I thought it'd play out, yeah
This is not how I had hoped or expected things to turn out
Your touch is as cold as the night air
Your touch is cold and distant, just like the chilly night air
Send shivers down my spine, every time you say goodbye
Your departure sends shivers down my spine every time we part ways
Just a spirit in the night, out of view
You are like a ghost that haunts me in the darkness and remains out of my sight
Feeling things I never wanted, tried to break but now I'm bonded
You have made me experience feelings that I never wanted to feel, and now I feel like I am trapped by our bond
I can't help but feel so haunted by you
I feel like I am being haunted by you and your presence
Demons they haunt and surround me
Demons and negative thoughts overwhelm me and surround me
Thought I escaped but you found me
I thought I had managed to get away from you, but you found me again
Darkness divine, walk beside me
You are the dark, divine force that walks beside me, constantly haunting me
Don't let me stray from the light please
Please do not let me lose my way and succumb to the darkness that you bring
You know that I'm trying to escape
You are aware of my desire to escape from your hold
But since you've been here, oh I've been so afraid
Since you have been in my life, I have been constantly afraid and anxious
Just a shadow in the night, out of view
You are like a shadow that haunts me in the darkness and remains out of my sight
The ghosts of my exes they cry, "Oh"
The memories of my past relationships haunt me, causing me emotional pain
'Cause they know that it's their time to go
My past relationships are aware that it is time for me to focus on the present and move on
So haunted by you
Your presence continues to haunt me and affect my life
Writer(s): Dylan Longworth
Contributed by Miles F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anggita V
Can't believe something this good only has 500 view 😭 this song is SICK keep up the good work bro 👊
Dylan Longworth
thanks man! i really appreciate that! if you could keep sharing it with everyone it'd mean a lot :)
GreenBeanXP
God this is awesome I wish I can sing like this
Dylan Longworth
Green Bean thank you man!
Envious Asmr
Love it
Dylan Longworth
Envious Asmr thanks!
spirit walker
One of your best songs you have ever made i think
Dylan Longworth
thank you man!
bebe Rexa
This is fire🔥 we need quality music like this 💯👌
Sim Ksr
Your voice is literally perfect 😩