Haunted
awfultune Lyrics
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And never get out of this bed
But what would that do?
I avoid all mirrors
'Cause I'm scared to look into my eyes
When I only see you
It's like you're always creeping
On the walls, and in my feelings
Are really true
I put one foot
In front of the other, front of the other
Slowly
I turn every corner, turn every corner
Even when you're nowhere in the room
I'm haunted by you
I light all my candles, light all my candles
The darkness
Is too hard to handle, too hard to handle
Sleeping is just something I can't do
I'm haunted by you
The lyrics to "Haunted" by awfultune depict the feeling of being consumed by the memories of a past love that never really left. The singer explains that they could stay in bed and hide under the covers, but that wouldn't change the fact that they are haunted by this person. The lyrics suggest that the haunting is not just a figment of the singer's imagination, but that it is a real and tangible feeling that is always present.
The singer avoids mirrors because they are scared to confront their own feelings about the person they cannot shake. The feeling of being haunted is compared to that of a ghost, always lurking in the shadows and creeping on the walls. The singer tries to move on, putting one foot in front of the other and turning every corner, but the person is always present, even when they are not in the room.
To cope with the haunting, the singer lights candles, perhaps to create a sense of warmth and safety in the face of the darkness that seems to accompany the ghostly presence. Despite their efforts, the singer cannot escape the haunting, and the song ends with a powerful statement: "Sleeping is just something I can't do, I'm haunted by you." This line illustrates the all-consuming nature of the haunting, suggesting that the singer's entire existence is consumed by this person who they cannot escape.
Line by Line Meaning
I could pull the sheets over my head
I could hide away and avoid facing reality
And never get out of this bed
And stay in bed forever
But what would that do?
But that wouldn't solve anything
I avoid all mirrors
I can't stand to see my own reflection
'Cause I'm scared to look into my eyes
Because I'm afraid of what I might see
When I only see you
When I can only think of you
It's like you're always creeping
It feels as though you're following me, haunting me
On the walls, and in my feelings
In every corner of my mind and emotions
All those stories about ghosts
The legends of the afterlife and unexplained events
Are really true
Are a reflection of my reality
I put one foot
I try to move forward
In front of the other, front of the other
Step by step, slowly but surely
Slowly
Gradually, cautiously
I turn every corner, turn every corner
I search every possible avenue
Even when you're nowhere in the room
Even when you're not physically present
I'm haunted by you
Your memory and presence still lingers
I light all my candles, light all my candles
I try to create a calming ambiance
The darkness
The feeling of being lost and alone
Is too hard to handle, too hard to handle
Is overwhelming and difficult to cope with
Sleeping is just something I can't do
I struggle with insomnia and restlessness
I'm haunted by you
Your lasting impact on my life has left me feeling haunted
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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