Haunted
George Alice Lyrics

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I'm trying hard to please myself
But nothing seems to work and I can't help
Is there anywhere that's worth my place
I'm just a waste of space
But I kinda like it
So I guess I'll wait my turn
No, I don't complain if nothing goes my way
Every sinking day turns blue, it's hard to think of you

But I don't mind it

In other words opposites attract
But we're the opposite of that

I can't speak, I won't wait, I can't wait, it's too late
To tell me you're sorry
Tell me that I'm all that you wanted
Tell me that this love isn't haunted
And I'm tired of waiting for someone to say it
The silence is weighing
Tell me that this love isn't haunted
Tell me that I'm all that you wanted

Showing up at my front porch
You said you wanna go back
How could I ignore that?
I'm closing all the blinds now
Can we just say never mind now?

I'm waiting for the train to take us back
While you drive it off the tracks

I can't speak, I won't wait, I can't wait, it's too late
To tell me you're sorry
Tell me that I'm all that you wanted
Tell me that this love isn't haunted
And I'm tired of waiting for someone to say it
The silence is weighing
Tell me that this love isn't haunted
Tell me that I'm all that you wanted

Every time you call
Out of nowhere
To try and reel be back
Push me further away

Well, I can't speak, I won't wait, I can't wait, it's too late
To tell me you're sorry
Tell me that I'm all that you wanted
Tell me that this love isn't haunted
And I'm tired of waiting for someone to say it
The silence is weighing

Tell me that this love isn't haunted
Tell me that I'm all that you wanted

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of George Alice's song "Haunted" explore themes of self-doubt, uncertainty, and longing for validation in a relationship. The first verse expresses the singer's struggles with finding fulfillment despite their best efforts. They feel like a "waste of space" but admit to finding some strange comfort in that feeling. There's a sense of resignation as they wait for their turn, accepting that things don't always go their way. The line "Every sinking day turns blue, it's hard to think of you, but I don't mind it" suggests a conflicted state of mind, where thoughts of the person they desire are both painful and strangely comforting.

The chorus delves deeper into the singer's longing for reassurance and clarity. They express a need to be told that they are wanted and that the love they share isn't haunted by doubts or insecurities. The silence surrounding these feelings is described as weighing heavily on them, and they're tired of waiting for someone to acknowledge and address these concerns. The second verse indicates a past attempt at reconciliation, symbolized by someone showing up at the front porch and expressing a desire to go back. However, it seems the singer has closed themselves off to the idea, suggesting that they can't ignore the pain they've experienced.

Overall, "Haunted" captures the inner turmoil of someone yearning for validation and struggling with self-worth in a relationship. It explores the complexities of love, where opposing forces attract, but in this case, those opposites seem to create a troubled and uncertain dynamic.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm trying hard to please myself
I'm making a strong effort to make myself happy

But nothing seems to work and I can't help
But everything I try fails and I can't control it

Is there anywhere that's worth my place
Is there any place where I truly belong

I'm just a waste of space
I feel like I have no purpose or value

But I kinda like it
But strangely, I find comfort in feeling this way

So I guess I'll wait my turn
So I suppose I'll patiently wait for my opportunity

No, I don't complain if nothing goes my way
No, I don't whine when things don't go as I hope

Every sinking day turns blue, it's hard to think of you
Every passing day becomes more depressing, making it difficult to think about you

But I don't mind it
But strangely, I'm okay with feeling this way

In other words opposites attract
To put it differently, opposite personalities are drawn to each other

But we're the opposite of that
But our relationship goes against this notion of attraction

I can't speak, I won't wait, I can't wait, it's too late
I am unable to express myself, I refuse to be patient, I'm unable to wait, and now it's too late

To tell me you're sorry
To apologize to me

Tell me that I'm all that you wanted
Assure me that I am everything you desired

Tell me that this love isn't haunted
Convince me that our love isn't filled with lingering pain or regret

And I'm tired of waiting for someone to say it
And I'm exhausted from waiting for someone to express these sentiments

The silence is weighing
The absence of words is burdensome

Tell me that this love isn't haunted
Tell me that our love is free from haunting memories

Tell me that I'm all that you wanted
Tell me that I am exactly what you desired

Showing up at my front porch
Appearing unexpectedly at my doorstep

You said you wanna go back
You declared that you want to return to the past

How could I ignore that?
How could I overlook or disregard that statement?

I'm closing all the blinds now
I'm shutting out all external influences now

Can we just say never mind now?
Can we simply forget about it now?

I'm waiting for the train to take us back
I'm waiting for an opportunity to bring us back to the past

While you drive it off the tracks
While you deliberately derail it or ruin it

Every time you call
Whenever you reach out to me

Out of nowhere
Without any prior indication

To try and reel me back
To attempt to attract or pull me back

Push me further away
However, it only pushes me farther apart from you

Well, I can't speak, I won't wait, I can't wait, it's too late
Well, I am unable to express myself, I refuse to be patient, I'm unable to wait, and now it's too late