Born in the shadows of a Kiama garage, influenced by the old school blues a… Read Full Bio ↴Born in the shadows of a Kiama garage, influenced by the old school blues and today’s new indie genre, they formed The VANNS.
The VANNS began jamming in the early months of 2012 and went onto win the 2012 Red Bull Bedroom Jam, which scored them a gig with The Getaway Plan at the Sydney Hi-Fi, recording time in Melbourne with Jan Skubiszewski (Way Of The Eagle) and a set at HOMEBAKE 2012.
Recently they were the band chosen as the focus of Vivid’s Ideas session ‘Access All Areas – breaking new artists in 2013’, and have been receiving regular plays on triple j unearthed.
The VANNS have all taken 2013 off study to focus on their music and tour as much of the country as possible. They have started to headline shows in Wollongong and Sydney, plus support popular Australian artists such as Jinja Safari, Kingswood, Sticky Fingers and The Bamboos.
Their main influences are Ball Park Music, Jinja Safari, Kings Of Leon, Led Zeppelin, The Black Keys, Jimi Hendrix and The White Stripes. Mash them all together and what you get is the Blues and Indie styles of The VANNS!

Haunted
The Vanns Lyrics

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Well I'm face down
Just spent my weeks worth on another round
The wise words once said from a dead man
Is "this won't last forever"
It's such a slow night
My memories fade into a shattered light
As my best mate from high school's on another high
So can this last forever

Well you know I tried luck
Don't you tell me twice, love

That my head is haunted
I'm gonna flaunt it
Let's open up the last thing I recall
I should of listened to my old man
Always knew he would understand
And I tried, love

It's getting late now
I best get home to face a breakdown
Philosophising me a way out
If this don't last forever
It's such a long way
To relish myself in ecstasy
I've spent a lifetime and a half
Spitting the same excuses when I already know that they mean nothing
How about something

And I tried luck
Don't you tell me twice, love

That my head is haunted
I'm gonna flaunt it
Let's open up the last thing I recall
I should of listened to my old man
Always knew he would understand
And I tried, love

Drifting away
So tell me right now, honey
Right now, honey, why
Drifting away
So tell me right now, honey
Right now, honey, why
I'm drifting away
So tell me right now, honey
Right now, honey, why
I'm drifting away
So tell me right now, honey
Right now, honey

My head is haunted
And I'm gonna flaunt it
Let's open up the last thing I recall
Well I guess we are the luck ones
Who would have thought we'd make it this far

And I tried, love
And we didn't die

Overall Meaning

The Vanns’ song “Haunted” explores the singer’s struggle with addiction and the consequences that come with it. The song opens with the singer spending his week’s worth of money on another round of drinks, while his friend from high school indulges in another high. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the deteriorating state of his life but is unable to stop. The chorus emphasizes the tormenting effects of addiction, where the singer states that his head is haunted, and he is going to flaunt it.

As the song progresses, the singer tries to find a way out of his destructive behavior. He contemplates the wise words of a dead man, presumably someone who also struggled with addiction. The song suggests that the singer has tried to overcome his addiction, but his efforts have been unsuccessful, as he continues to drift away. He finishes the song by acknowledging that he and his friend are the lucky ones who have survived this far.

The lyrics, coupled with the upbeat rhythm of the song, create a sense of urgency, highlighting the emotional turmoil that comes with addiction. The song encapsulates the effects of addiction and the struggle to overcome it with poignant lyricism and a catchy melody that makes for a compelling listen.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm face down
I'm lying flat on my front

Just spent my weeks worth on another round
I've used all the money of the week to buy more drinks

The wise words once said from a dead man
A deceased person once gave some very intelligent advice

Is "this won't last forever"
The words were to suggest that the current situation is temporary

It's such a slow night
The current evening's activities are very dull

My memories fade into a shattered light
My thoughts are distorted and unclear

As my best mate from high school's on another high
My closest friend from school is currently intoxicated

So can this last forever
I'm wondering if this moment can keep going indefinitely

Well you know I tried luck
I attempted to have some good fortune

Don't you tell me twice, love
Please don't repeat yourself, dear

That my head is haunted
I feel mentally disturbed or troubled

I'm gonna flaunt it
I'm not afraid to show it off

Let's open up the last thing I recall
Let's discuss the most recent memory I have

I should of listened to my old man
I regret not following the advice given by my father

Always knew he would understand
I was aware that he would relate to and comprehend my situation

And I tried, love
And I made an effort, my dear

It's getting late now
The time is getting very late

I best get home to face a breakdown
It would be best if I went home to deal with a possible emotional collapse

Philosophising me a way out
I am attempting to think of a logical solution to my problem

If this don't last forever
If this situation is not indefinite

It's such a long way
It would be difficult to change the current situation

To relish myself in ecstasy
To enjoy myself profusely

I've spent a lifetime and a half
I feel like I've lived a very long time

Spitting the same excuses when I already know that they mean nothing
I keep uttering the same reasons for my actions, even though they are meaningless

How about something
What about trying something different

Drifting away
My thoughts are becoming more distant and less focused

So tell me right now, honey
Please inform me presently, my dear

Right now, honey, why
Why at this moment, dear?

And we didn't die
We made it through the difficult times

My head is haunted
I am experiencing haunting thoughts

And I'm gonna flaunt it
But I am not afraid to display them

Well I guess we are the luck ones
I suppose we are fortunate individuals

Who would have thought we'd make it this far
It is surprising that we have come this long

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew Banovich, Cameron Little, James Vann, Tom Switlek

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