Haunted
Taylor Swift (Deluxe) Lyrics
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I have known it all this time
But I never thought I'd live to see it break
It's getting dark and its all too quiet
And I can't trust anything now
And its comin' over you like its all a big mistake
Holding my breath, won't lose you again
Come on, come on don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Something's gone terribly wrong, you're all I wanted
Come on, come on don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't turn back, now I'm haunted
Stood there and watched you walk away
From everything we had
But I still mean every word I said to you
He will try to take away my pain
And he just might make me smile
But the whole time I'm wishin' he was you instead
Oh, oh, holding my breath, won't see you again
Something keeps me holding on to nothing
Come on, come on don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Something's gone terribly wrong, you're all I wanted
Come on, come on don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't turn back, now I'm haunted
I know, I know, I just know
You're not gone, you can't be gone
No
Come on, come on don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Something's gone terribly wrong, won't finish what you started
Come on, come on don't leave me like this
I thought I had you figured out
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
Can't go back, I'm haunted
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You and I walk a fragile line
I have known it all this time
Never ever thought I'd see it break
Never thought I'd see it
The song "Haunted" by Taylor Swift is deeply emotional, conveying the heartache and confusion one feels when a relationship falls apart without warning. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, describing the fragile nature of the connection between the singer and the person they love. The singer is aware of the delicate balance between them, but they never thought things could crumble so easily. As darkness settles in and the world grows quiet, they're left with a feeling of uncertainty and no one to trust.
The chorus is a plea for the person they love not to leave them, to come back and help them make sense of what went wrong. They thought they had everything figured out, but something has gone terribly wrong, and they're haunted by the loss of what they once had. Even though the other person has walked away, the singer can't let go and feels trapped in a state of pain and longing. Despite the possibility of finding temporary relief through someone else, they still wish it was their lost love with them instead.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I walk a fragile line
We have a delicate connection that could easily be broken.
I have known it all this time
I have always been aware of this delicate connection.
But I never thought I'd live to see it break
I never imagined that our connection would actually crumble.
It's getting dark and its all too quiet
Things are becoming ominous and unsettling.
And I can't trust anything now
I am feeling a sense of betrayal and mistrust.
And its comin' over you like its all a big mistake
You are feeling regretful and unsure about your actions.
Holding my breath, won't lose you again
I am trying my best to keep our connection from falling apart again.
Something's made your eyes go cold
There is a sense of detachment and distance between us now.
Come on, come on don't leave me like this
I am begging you to not abandon me in this fragile state.
I thought I had you figured out
I believed I knew you well, but I am now confused about your feelings and intentions.
Something's gone terribly wrong, you're all I wanted
Our relationship has crumbled and I am left feeling lost and alone.
Can't breathe whenever you're gone
I feel suffocated and adrift when we are apart.
Can't turn back, now I'm haunted
I cannot undo the past and the pain of our relationship has become a constant presence in my life.
Stood there and watched you walk away
I was helpless as you left me and our relationship behind.
From everything we had
Our connection was once strong and meaningful.
But I still mean every word I said to you
All the promises and feelings I expressed to you were sincere.
He will try to take away my pain
I am seeking solace in another person to ease the hurt of our lost relationship.
And he just might make me smile
This new person may bring some happiness, but it cannot replace what was lost.
But the whole time I'm wishin' he was you instead
Despite my attempt to move on, I am still longing for you.
I know, I know, I just know
I have a deep sense and intuition about our relationship.
You're not gone, you can't be gone
I refuse to believe that our connection is completely broken and lost.
Something's gone terribly wrong, won't finish what you started
Our relationship ended without resolution and it is agonizing not to be able to complete what we began.
Can't go back, I'm haunted
I cannot return to the past and escape the constant presence and pain of our lost relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TAYLOR SWIFT
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