Haunted
Go West Lyrics


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Makes him a winner
Standing in the dark just out of sight
Checks his collar
Wondering who will he be tonight?

Haunted
Some people can be so sure of their hearts
Haunted
Same people can be so wrong for the part

Men in movies
Cast no shadows in the light
Frame by frame
Heroines caught in black and white

Haunted
Some people can be so sure of their hearts
Haunted
Same people are so wrong

Fact or fiction
Dangerous to lose sight of the line
These moving pictures
Still moving but running out of time

Haunted
Some people can be so sure of their hearts
Haunted
Same people are so wrong

Haunted
Some people can be so sure of their hearts




Haunted
Same people are so wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Haunted" by Go West depict a man who is haunted by his own personality and his desire to become someone else. The opening lines, "Makes him a winner, standing in the dark just out of sight, checks his collar, wondering who will he be tonight?" sets up the theme of the song. The singer is someone who tries too hard to be something they're not, and the song is about the consequences of that behavior.


The lyrics go on to describe how men in movies cast no shadows in the light, frame by frame, heroines caught in black and white. This depiction of film is used to convey the idea of people living their lives like movies, living through characters created by societal norms rather than being true to themselves. The lines "Fact or fiction, dangerous to lose sight of the line, these moving pictures, still moving but running out of time" further emphasize that it's important to stay grounded in reality and not lose sight of the consequences of living one's life as though it were a movie.


Overall, "Haunted" is a commentary on the dangers of trying to be something we're not instead of embracing our true selves. It cautions against getting too wrapped up in the images and expectations we see in movies and society, and encourages listeners to stay true to their hearts and not be haunted by their own choices.


Line by Line Meaning

Makes him a winner
Being in the dark and out of sight has made him feel like a winner.


Standing in the dark just out of sight
The subject is hiding in the dark out of sight from others.


Checks his collar
The subject has checked his collar, possibly to look presentable or to hide something.


Wondering who will he be tonight?
The subject is questioning his identity and what role he will play in his interactions with others.


Haunted Some people can be so sure of their hearts
The haunting feeling that some people, including the subject of the song, are confident in their emotions and decisions, even when they may be mistaken.


Same people can be so wrong for the part
These same people can be mistaken or unsuitable for the roles they choose to play in their own lives and relationships.


Men in movies Cast no shadows in the light
The men in films can appear perfect in the light, but they have no depth or substance that casts a shadow.


Frame by frame Heroines caught in black and white
The women in films are portrayed as two-dimensional characters, stuck in a set frame and lacking in colorful nuances.


Fact or fiction Dangerous to lose sight of the line
Blurring the distinction between fact and fiction can be hazardous as it muddles reality and creates confusion.


These moving pictures Still moving but running out of time
Movies may seem like they are in motion, but they are still, and their time is running out like everyone else's.




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Written by: COX, DRUMMIE

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