The group has released five albums since their formation: "Kind of Light" (2003), "Over and Over" (2005), "Not Only...But Also" (2008), "This Must Be Love" (2009) and "The 88" (2010). Additionally, the group provided the soundtrack to the 2012 film "The Lorax". The group's song "At Least It Was Here" is the theme song from the American sitcom "Community".
Haunt You
The 88 Lyrics
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I'm gonna haunt you for the rest of your life
I got a lot of catching up left to do
Just for me and for you
At the heart of something I wanna say
I'm gonna haunt you for the rest of your days
I got a lot of things that I'm gonna prove
Rollin and a reelin with your friends down the stairs
Knockin on the ceiling just to see if I'm there
When you see me bleeding don't you know that I care
I got a lot of something you oughta be
I'm gonna haunt you till you want me to leave
I got a lot things that I'm gonna do
Just for me and for you
The 88's song "Haunt You" is a song about the singer's desire to be constantly present in the life of a loved one, even after death. The first verse begins with the singer proclaiming that they have something to offer that the other person should try, and that they will haunt them for the rest of their life. The singer then goes on to express that there is a lot of catching up to do, which they intend to do together.
In the second verse, the singer alludes to the fact that there is something they want to say to the person they are addressing, and that they will haunt them for the rest of their days. They also express their determination to prove something to the person, which they will do for the sake of themselves and the other person.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the singer's intention to haunt the other person, with a focus on how they intend to do it. They will roll and reel with the other person's friends, knock on the ceiling to see if they are there, and when they see the singer bleeding, the other person will know that they care. This chorus is a reminder that the singer will always be present in the other person's life.
Overall, "Haunt You" can be seen as a song about the power of love that goes beyond death. The singer's desire to haunt the other person is not scary or threatening, but rather a way to express their love and presence even after life has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a lot of something you ought to try
I have many unique experiences you should try and engage in
I'm gonna haunt you for the rest of your life
I will always linger in your thoughts and memories
I got a lot of catching up left to do
I have a lot of unfinished business that needs to be addressed
Just for me and for you
It's an exclusive ambition shared between us
At the heart of something I wanna say
I have something profound to share with you
I'm gonna haunt you for the rest of your days
I'm going to continue being a major presence in your life always
I got a lot of things that I'm gonna prove
I have a lot of scores that I want to settle
Just for me and for you
It's an exclusive ambition shared between us
Rollin and a reelin with your friends down the stairs
I'll be there even when you're having fun with others
Knockin on the ceiling just to see if I'm there
I'll be present everywhere, in your thoughts and in your surroundings
When you see me bleeding don't you know that I care
Even though I may be hurting, know that I still love and care for you
I got a lot of something you oughta be
I have many admirable qualities that you should emulate
I'm gonna haunt you till you want me to leave
I'll be there for you until you're ready for me to go
I got a lot things that I'm gonna do
I have many ambitions that I want to fulfill
Just for me and for you
It's an exclusive ambition shared between us
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.