A former member of British lovers rock trio Brown Sugar (along with former … Read Full Bio ↴A former member of British lovers rock trio Brown Sugar (along with former Soul II Soul member Caron Wheeler), Kofi emerges on her own here with a confident, crisp lovers album. This is how lovers rock should be done: the music (courtesy of Mad Professor) is buttery smooth, Kofi's vocals are similarly mellow -- yet with a sultry power that demands your attention -- and the melodies are supple enough to fit into any R&B radio station's nightly "Quiet Storm" programming. Unlike some lovers rock, the material here never treads into the pop realm to a disgusting degree (although there is an R&B remake of Midnight Star's classic "Curious."). But her lyrics don't always stick to pure lovers content. "Big John," for instance, is a poignant tale of a sympathetic killer, while "Black Pride" focuses on, well, black pride. Nevertheless, Kofi's soothing lovers style is consistent, no matter what the lyrical content. Along with the previously mentioned tracks, "There Must Be," "Didn't I," and "Reggae Starship" are especially strong, but all of the cuts on Black...With Sugar come together to set a mood that is hard to resist.

Haunt Me
Kofi Lyrics

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I got an issue
Cause I can't see my future less it's with you
1000 different words to say I miss you
It breaks my heart that I cant get you back no more

You're living rent free inside of my head
I can't get used to this space in my bed
I guess you could say that I'm lonely

But my memories with you they haunt me

Got monsters in my head and freaks in my bed
Can't fall asleep imma sleep when I'm dead
Starting to feel like a zombie
Cause my memories with you they haunt me

And I know I know I know
That you're gone but I can't let you go
Broke your heart but you left with my soul
You were half of what made me a whole

I know I know I try
But I can't get you back in my life
Don't know why I still see you at night

We done tried too many times
So hard to get you off my mind you flood my timeline
Had to block that bitch don't hit my line I might rewind time
I know my Lil dime fine
Plus she on that slime time yeah yeah
She don't like no nigga with no bread, need a check right

Tell that bitch I only want the head, why you naked
That lil bitch eat on my homie next, he my best man
All these bitches known to make amends, watch they left hand

Gone
Since I got my G's up I told her leave me lone
I can't trust no skeezer, they all done did me wrong
Why did I believer her? You know I had to leave her
Swear all these bitches eaters, you bet not think she won't

Bad bad
Im trynna backtrack
Don't want no nat nat
Wasting time you trynna lead me on
Swear im too real for these bitches
Know you gon feel if you listen
Ain't been in my feels in a minute
Pay no mind, not trynna take to long

You're living rent free inside of my head
I can't get used to this space in my bed
I guess you could say that I'm lonely
But my memories with you they haunt me

Got monsters in my head and freaks in my bed
Can't fall asleep imma sleep when I'm dead
Starting to feel like a zombie
Cause my memories with you they haunt me

And I know I know I know
That you're gone but I can't let you go
Broke your heart but you left with my soul
You were half of what made me a whole

I know I know I try

But I can't get you back in my life
Don't know why I still see you at night

Overall Meaning

In "Haunt Me," Kofi sings about the lingering memories of a past relationship that continue to haunt him. The lyrics suggest that Kofi is struggling with the absence of his significant other and finds it difficult to envision a future without them. He expresses his longing and heartbreak, admitting that he can't get over the person he lost. The repetition of "I know I know I know" and "Don't know why I still see you at night" emphasizes his inability to move on and let go of the past.

Kofi describes the impact of these memories as haunting, comparing them to monsters in his head and the feeling of being lonely and disconnected. He laments that he can't get used to the empty space in his bed and the absence of his lover's presence. The line "You were half of what made me a whole" indicates the deep connection he had with the person and how their departure has left him feeling incomplete.

The second verse shifts the focus to Kofi's experiences with other relationships, expressing his frustrations with failed connections and feelings of betrayal. He mentions a specific person who didn't appreciate him for his true self, which led him to cut ties and prioritize his own well-being. The chorus repeats, emphasizing how the memories of his past relationship continue to haunt him and hinder his progress in moving forward.

Overall, "Haunt Me" reflects the pain, longing, and struggle of trying to let go of someone who left a lasting impact on Kofi's life.

Line by Line Meaning

I got an issue
I have a problem

Cause I can't see my future less it's with you
I can't envision my future without you

1000 different words to say I miss you
I have a thousand ways to express how much I miss you

It breaks my heart that I cant get you back no more
It deeply saddens me that I can't have you back anymore

You're living rent free inside of my head
Thoughts of you reside freely in my mind

I can't get used to this space in my bed
I can't adjust to the emptiness beside me in bed

I guess you could say that I'm lonely
One could say that I feel alone

But my memories with you they haunt me
But my memories of you continually trouble me

Got monsters in my head and freaks in my bed
My thoughts are consumed with troubling thoughts and my bed is filled with undesirables

Can't fall asleep imma sleep when I'm dead
I struggle to sleep, I'll sleep when I'm dead

Starting to feel like a zombie
I'm beginning to feel like an emotionless, lifeless being

Cause my memories with you they haunt me
Because my memories of you continue to haunt me

And I know I know I know
I am aware, I understand

That you're gone but I can't let you go
I acknowledge that you're gone, but I can't move on from you

Broke your heart but you left with my soul
I hurt you deeply, and now I feel empty without you

You were half of what made me a whole
You were an integral part of my completeness

I know I know I try
I am aware that I make an effort

But I can't get you back in my life
But I can't bring you back into my life

Don't know why I still see you at night
I don't understand why I still see you in my dreams

We done tried too many times
We have attempted numerous times

So hard to get you off my mind you flood my timeline
It's extremely difficult to stop thinking about you, as you constantly appear in my thoughts

Had to block that bitch don't hit my line I might rewind time
I had to block that person, please don't contact me because it reminds me of past moments

I know my Lil dime fine
I am aware that my significant other is attractive

Plus she on that slime time yeah yeah
She exhibits suspicious behavior

She don't like no nigga with no bread, need a check right
She doesn't want a man without financial stability, she requires a substantial income

Tell that bitch I only want the head, why you naked
Inform that person that I am only interested in a sexual encounter, why are you undressed

That lil bitch eat on my homie next, he my best man
That girl is involved with my friend now, he is my closest companion

All these bitches known to make amends, watch they left hand
These women are notorious for making apologies, pay attention to their actions

Gone
Gone

Since I got my G's up I told her leave me lone
I have become successful, so I told her to leave me alone

I can't trust no skeezer, they all done did me wrong
I can't trust any promiscuous woman, as they have all mistreated me

Why did I believer her? You know I had to leave her
Why did I trust her? You know I had to end the relationship

Swear all these bitches eaters, you bet not think she won't
I promise, these women are opportunistic, don't assume she won't take advantage

Bad bad
Very bad

Im trynna backtrack
I'm attempting to retrace my steps

Don't want no nat nat
I don't want any drama

Wasting time you trynna lead me on
You're wasting time by giving me false hope

Swear im too real for these bitches
I promise, I am too genuine for these women

Know you gon feel if you listen
You will experience strong emotions if you really pay attention

Ain't been in my feels in a minute
I haven't been in touch with my emotions for a while

Pay no mind, not trynna take to long
Don't worry about it, I'm not trying to prolong the situation