Developed during the 2001-200… Read Full Bio ↴Written by: A. Lee, B. Moody, and D. Hodges
Developed during the 2001-2002 demo sessions and later released as track #5 on Fallen. Based on a story written by Ben that served as an inspiration for Amy to write the lyrics.
Haunted
Evanescence Lyrics
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Still can't find what keeps me here
When all this time I've been so hollow inside
(I know you're still there)
Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you, loving you
Hunting you I can smell you - alive
Your heart pounding in my head
Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Saving me raping me
Watching me
(Watching me, wanting me)
I can feel you pull me down
(Fearing you, loving you)
I won't let you pull me down
The lyrics to Evanescence's song "Haunted" describe the singer's experience of being haunted by a presence that she cannot identify or escape. The opening line, "Long lost words whisper slowly to me," suggests that the presence is communicating with the singer, but she cannot fully comprehend what it is saying. This is further emphasized by the line, "Still can't find what keeps me here," which suggests that the singer is trapped in some way and cannot escape the haunting presence.
The second verse suggests that the presence is both desirable and threatening. The singer says, "Watching me, wanting me, I can feel you pull me down," which suggests that the presence is both attracted to her and is exerting an influence over her that is pulling her down. The singer also describes both fearing and loving the presence, which suggests that it is both alluring and dangerous.
The final verse suggests that the presence is violent and possibly sexual in nature, as the singer describes it as "hunting" her and being "saving me, raping me, watching me." This description is both terrifying and erotic and implies that the singer is both attracted to and repulsed by the presence.
Overall, "Haunted" is a haunting song that explores the themes of desire, danger, and the supernatural. It is a powerful exploration of the human psyche and our primal instincts.
Line by Line Meaning
Long lost words whisper slowly to me
Memories that I have forgotten and lost are coming back to me gradually
Still can't find what keeps me here
I am struggling to figure out what is making me stay in this place
When all this time I've been so hollow inside
I have been feeling empty and drained for a long time
(I know you're still there)
I am aware that there is something or someone present around me
Watching me, wanting me
Something or someone is observing me and desiring my attention
I can feel you pull me down
I am being dragged down by the force of this presence
Fearing you, loving you
I am experiencing contradictory feelings of fear and love towards this presence
I won't let you pull me down
I am determined to resist the force that is trying to pull me under
Hunting you I can smell you - alive
I am actively searching for the source of this presence and can sense its vitality
Your heart pounding in my head
I can hear the sound of this presence's heartbeat very clearly
Saving me raping me
I feel as though this presence is both saving and violating me at the same time
Watching me
The presence is continuously observing me
(Watching me, wanting me)
The presence desires my attention and is always keeping an eye on me
I can feel you pull me down
The force of this presence is still dragging me down
(Fearing you, loving you)
Despite my fear, I still hold strong feelings of love towards this presence
I won't let you pull me down
I am determined to not let myself succumb to this presence and the feelings it brings
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Written by: Ben Moody, Amy Lee, David Hodges
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Long lost words whisper slowly to me
Still can't find what keeps me here
When all this time i've been so hollow inside
I know you're still there
Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you, loving you
I won't let you pull me down
Hunting you I can smell you, alive
Your heart pounding in my head
Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Saving me, raping me
Watching me
Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you, loving you
I wont let you pull me down ~haunted evanscence
Gareth Adamson
Dark music needs a comeback in pop culture to wake people up.
50 Shades Of Tiff
Exactly.
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Mattress757
wake them up inside?
Ruki
Exactly
Ashton Harvey
Defiantly agree
Lisa Cox
Her gorgeous, passionate, and powerful voice + amazing use of electric guitar = an incredible song <3
Matt Johnston
I got chills
JulianRoyale
yeah + singing about demon oppression...which is creepy.
Carpediem
@JulianRoyale She wrote it in reference to an abusive relationship she was in and made it a bit metaphorical. It's not about demon possession