Oh, the wonders of falling in love.
Love is such a gift and finding someone special can be exhilarating. The beginning stages of a relationship is usually the part that’s idolized the most. The chase, the butterflies, the adoration, and seeing la vie en rose. Sadly, relationships aren’t always “picture perfect” for everyone.
Oftentimes, many can find themselves tethered to toxic relationships. Relationships that consist of being gaslit, manipulated, and verbally abused. Breaking free from the endless cycle is easier said than done. Rising alternative indie band Paging Doctor Moon released their second single, Haunted, on February 5th. “Haunted is about a bad relationship that feels like Groundhog Day,” says Kirsten Heibert, founder of Paging Doctor Moon.
“Your mouth in the morning tastes like cigarettes.
It’s a little bit unnerving, but it’s still the best.
And I am haunted, you’re all I ever wanted.
Your bed feels the same as any other day
The bumps on my skin shown not much has changed
But time is passing
No love is everlasting.”
Do you want to know why I believe this song’s a 10/10? Haunted oozes with raw emotion and vulnerability. That’s the beautiful part about an artist. You can take a blank canvas and do whatever you want with it. In this case, Kirsten allowed her words to flow freely from the inner depths of her heart and poured them out to create this cathartic gem.
“Said I didn’t wanna hold you but I lied
When you took your hand away, I cried
I don’t wanna let you waste my time again.”
The lyrics above struck a chord with me the most. Being involved with someone who takes you for granted is soul-crushing. Walking away from the relationship and choosing yourself is the best thing you can do, but nobody said it was a piece of cake. It takes an immense amount of resilience to let someone go. However, it is possible. Haunted is a song that can be a guiding light for anyone who’s struggled or is currently struggling with a toxic relationship. Paging Doctor Moon will continue to release singles this year leading up to a Spring 2021 debut album release.
I love everything about this band, so I'm looking forward to hearing what they release soon!