"HAUNTED" BY JACOB LIZOTTE: A RAW DESCENT INTO PERSONAL DEMONS
In a landscape saturated with manufactured emotion, Jacob Lizotte’s “HAUNTED” emerges as a primal scream of authentic despair. The track is a masterclass in building tension, starting with a plea for salvation before spiraling into a full-blown confrontation with inner darkness.
The song’s lyrical architecture is particularly striking. Opening with the desperate trinity of requests – “Give me another light / Give me another reason / Give me a way out” – Lizotte immediately establishes the claustrophobic atmosphere that defines the entire piece. These lines aren’t just lyrics; they’re the mantra of someone clawing their way through emotional quicksand.
What makes “HAUNTED” particularly compelling is its brutal honesty about faith and uncertainty. When Lizotte confesses, “I’m trying to keep my faith / But I keep losing vision,” he captures that universal moment of doubt that anyone who’s struggled with mental health will recognize. The imagery of being “a slave to indecision” perfectly encapsulates the paralysis that comes with internal battles.
The song’s structure mirrors its thematic descent, building from contemplative verses to explosive choruses. By the time we reach the visceral “It’s time to pull the fucking pin” line, the raw anger and frustration have reached a fever pitch. This isn’t just songwriting; it’s emotional excavation.
The repetition of “The darkness that haunts me” in the outro isn’t just a hook – it’s the song’s thesis statement, hammered home with increasing intensity. Each iteration feels more urgent than the last, creating a suffocating spiral that perfectly captures the cyclical nature of mental struggles.
“HAUNTED” isn’t just a song about darkness – it’s about the exhausting dance between seeking light and being pulled back into shadow. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the most honest art comes from embracing our darkest moments and turning them into something others can relate to.
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“Haunted” has been added to my “Heavy” and “Wanderlust” playlists on Spotify!
