Haunted
Nekokat Lyrics
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Why should good things have to end?
Love and death, they always look the same
Filled your house with kerosene
Burnt up every trace of me
Some things don't wash out, I'm sure you'll see
I get a little bit lost but I never really wanna be found
No-oh
I get a little bit dark, get a little bit down on myself
I get a little bit lost but I never really wanna be found
You've got me haunted (haunted)
The way you say my name
It's bitter on your lips
But then it tastes like lemonade
You know I want it (want it)
I'm begging you to stay
The moment that you left
I knew I'd never be the same
Oh what a shame
Oh what a shame
Oh-o-oh
Oh what a shame
Oh what a shame
How long can we do this shit?
I guess that I get what I get
All I had to do is let it fade
(All I had to do was let it fade)
I think I did it to myself
Dug a grave, went to hell
Holidays never gone so well
(I think I see you better) Ayy
I get a little bit dark
Get a little bit down on myself (down on myself)
I get a little bit lost but I never really wanna be found
No-oh
I get a little bit dark
Get a little bit down on myself (down on myself)
I get a little bit lost but I never really wanna be found
You've got me haunted (haunted)
The way you say my name
It's bitter on your lips
But then it tastes like lemonade
You know I want it (want it)
I'm begging you to stay
The moment that you left
I knew I'd never be the same
Oh what a shame
Oh what a shame
Oh-o-oh
Oh what a shame
Oh what a shame
(Dug a grave, went to hell, went to hell)
(Went to hell, went to hell, went to hell, went to hell)
You've got me haunted (haunted)
The way you say my name
It's bitter on your lips
But then it tastes like lemonade
You know I want it (want it)
I'm begging you to stay
The moment that you left
I knew I'd never be the same
Oh what a shame
Oh what a shame
Oh-o-oh
Oh what a shame
Oh what a shame
The lyrics of Nekokat's "Haunted" portray the theme of heartbreak and regret. The first verse talks about the singer's struggle with inner demons and the pain of love and loss. The monsters in the singer's head refer to negative thoughts and emotions that are hard to control. They also symbolize the haunting memories of a past relationship. The line "Love and death, they always look the same" suggests how emotionally draining love can be, and how losing love can feel like a death in itself.
In the chorus, the singer admits to being haunted by their ex. The way they say the singer's name is bitter on their lips, yet the touch of their love feels like a sweet taste of lemonade. The singer knows they should let go, but they are begging their ex to stay, unable to forget the moments they shared. The line "The moment that you left, I knew I'd never be the same" emphasizes the profound impact this person had on their life.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges their mistakes in the relationship. They blame themselves for digging their own grave and going to hell with their actions. The holidays they spent together never felt better after the breakup. The line "I think I see you better" could mean that in retrospective, they understand their ex's perspective and reasons for leaving.
Overall, "Haunted" is a song that explores the emotional aftermath of a breakup. It describes the pain, regret, and longing that come from losing someone you loved.
Line by Line Meaning
I got monsters in my head
There are troubling thoughts in my mind
Why should good things have to end?
It's unfair that positive experiences come to a close
Love and death, they always look the same
The emotions of love and loss can be indistinguishable
Filled your house with kerosene
I caused destruction to the place where we lived
Burnt up every trace of me
I got rid of any evidence of my presence
Some things don't wash out, I'm sure you'll see
The memories of what happened will remain forever
I get a little bit dark, get a little down on myself
I tend to become negative and pessimistic about myself
I get a little bit lost but I never really wanna be found
I feel disconnected and directionless, but don't necessarily want to be 'rescued'
You've got me haunted (haunted)
Your presence continues to affect and disturb me
The way you say my name
The tone and way in which you address me
It's bitter on your lips
There's negativity behind what you say
But then it tastes like lemonade
Despite the negative connotations, there's still something pleasant about your words
You know I want it (want it)
I can't help but desire your attention/affection
I'm begging you to stay
I'm pleading with you to not leave
The moment that you left
Once you were gone
I knew I'd never be the same
I was aware that things would be irrevocably different after you left
How long can we do this shit?
How much longer can we keep going in this uncertain situation?
I guess that I get what I get
I suppose I'm receiving what I deserve
All I had to do is let it fade
I only needed to allow the feelings to gradually dissipate over time
I think I did it to myself
I believe that I caused this situation
Dug a grave, went to hell
I put myself through an extremely difficult and unpleasant experience
Holidays never gone so well
This occasion hasn't been enjoyable
I get a little bit dark
I experience negative thoughts and emotions
You've got me haunted (haunted)
You continue to provoke unsettling feelings in me
Writer(s): Jessica Bowen, Jordan Witzigreuter, Cameron Walker Wright
Contributed by Madison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@itwasntme2268
You music is criminally underrated
@accordingtobaily
This is like one of those 'super unsatisfying' videos cause the whole background is never pink!!
@NEKOKAT
we like to keep things at a cool 20% dissatisfaction rate :)
@GLu-tb1pb
NEKOKAT yeah... it needs to be about.... 20% cooler ;)
@wellhelltherefellwhuman4637
It's like Robin Schulz made the melody, Tyler Joseph wrote the lyrics and Joe Janik is singing! Man, I can't believe I only found this band in 2019😕 they're definitely gonna get really big really soon. Perfect melody, perfect lyrics, perfect voice... I can't get enough!💖
@ayyyylexis
One of the best Nekokat songs
@TyCat7
Week 3 of Quarantine: Playing catch up with a favorite artist. Not disappointed, I might add.
@missmirko6946
I'm going to send this song to some of my friends, this needs more views, you all did a very good job!
@hridaypatel8860
They were in my sound cloud recommendations.
..glad to hear this. Nice song 👍
@lanap6442
holy shit how did i just find this. this is amazing