Wakin’ up in cold sweat
California King bed
Got the diamond ring set
Shoes that ain’t released yet
Maserati sports car
Singin’ songs that everybody knows
On a guitar
They say I’m a superstar, but
Oh
I still got this feeling in my bones
Happens every time that I’m alone
Part of me is feelin’ like a ghost
Oh-whoa-oh
‘Cause I’m haunted by the voice in my head
I’m haunted by the taste of that lead
I wanted too many times to jump off of the edge
Thinkin’ I was better off dead
I’m haunted only every other night
I’m haunted, and I wish I knew why
I wanted too many times to be gone by the mornin’
If I’m honest
Yeah, I’m haunted
Oh-whoa-oh, yeah
Yeah, I’m haunted
If I’m bein’ real
I spent my whole life escapin’ the pills
If I’m bein’ real
I think I was happier when I couldn’t pay the bills
If I’m bein’ real
I’m searchin’ for purpose
I feel wealthy but worthless
If I’m bein’ real
I don’t know if it’s worth it
‘Cause I’m haunted by the voice in my head
I’m haunted by the taste of that lead
I wanted too many times to jump off of the edge
Thinkin’ I was better off dead
I’m haunted only every other night
I’m haunted, and I wish I knew why
I wanted too many times to be gone by the mornin’
If I’m honest
Yeah, I’m haunted
Oh-oh
Haunted
If I’m bein’ real
I spent my whole life escapin’ the pills
If I’m bein’ real
If I’m bein’ real
‘Cause I’m haunted by the voice in my head
Yeah, I’m haunted
I’m haunted by the taste of that lead
Oh, so haunted
I wanted too many times to jump off of the edge
Thinkin’ I was better off dead
Was better off dead
I’m haunted only every other night
Whoa-oh
Haunted, and I wish I knew why
Wish I knew why
I wanted too many times to be gone by the mornin’
By the mornin’
Bein’ honest
Yeah, I’m haunted
Haunted
Haunted
Haunted
Haunted
Haunted
Exploring the Shadows: The Meaning Behind “Haunted”
In “Haunted,” Brown and Kane deliver a raw, emotional narrative that peels back the glamorous layers of fame to reveal an inner world filled with struggle and vulnerability. The lyrics paint a vivid contrast between outward success—luxury cars, unreleased shoes, and superstardom—and the persistent sense of emptiness that shadows the artist’s mind. The recurring motif of being “haunted” by inner demons and intrusive thoughts showcases a battle with mental health, touching on themes of depression, substance escape, and searching for purpose. The honest confessions throughout the song create an intimate connection, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences with isolation and doubt.
Song Credits
- Artists: Brown, Kane
- Release Year: 2024