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"Haunted Heart" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Christina Aguilera, taken from the soundtrack to the 2019 animated film The Addams Family. The song was written by Aguilera, Antonina Armato and Tim James, and produced by the latter two (comprising the duo Rock Mafia). It was released as a single on September 27, 2019, by RCA Records.
A fusion of pop, jazz and soul, the song tells the story of a passionate romantic relationship. It is a retro-style recording, reminiscent of songs from Aguilera's Back to Basics album, and dedicated to a gothic icon — Morticia Addams. "Haunted Heart" was praised by music critics, who complimented its production and Aguilera's soulful vocal delivery, and it also received a nomination for the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in an Animated Film.
Lyric Video[]
Promotional lyric video for "Haunted Heart" premiered on Aguilera's official YouTube channel on September 27, 2019, two weeks before the film was theatrically released. It features scenes from The Addams Family, especially those with the animated Morticia, as well as shots from the recording studio where Aguilera sings in front of a microphone. Three days later, the video was uploaded to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's YouTube channel as well.
Live performances[]
On September 12, 2019, Aguilera was a guest at the 31 Nights of Halloween Fan Fest event organized by Freeform. She performed the song in front of an audience for the first time. It aired on television on October 5, 2019. Lauren Piester of E! Online called the performance "delightfully spooky". Aguilera also promoted the song during her interviews at The Kelly Clarkson Show, and at Andy Cohen's Deep & Shallow radio show for Sirius XM.
Track listing[]
| Digital download | ||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Length | ||||||||
| 1. | "Haunted Heart" | 2:46 | ||||||||
Lyrics
There's no ground when you fall for me
You'll be fallin' for miles
I'm bewitched by your misery
But I love it when you smile
Let me know what you want from me
Whisper low in my ears
Before you try to get your hooks in me
I should warn you, my dear
My heart is a haunted house
Once you're in you ain't gettin' out
It's the trap you've been waitin' for
Ain't no windows, ain't no door
No escapin' the way you feel
It's like a dream but you hope it's real
My, my, my heart
M-m-m-m-m-my heart is a haunted (haunted house)
Watch your step when you walk to me
Careful where your heart treads
Suddenly you'll be in too deep
You'll be caught up in my web
You will think of me constantly
It'll drive you insane
Like the tattoo you can't remove
Like the blood in your veins
My heart is a haunted house
Once you're in you ain't gettin' out
It's the trap you've been waitin' for
Ain't no windows, ain't no door
No escapin' the way you feel
It's like a dream but you hope it's real
My, my, my heart
M-m-m-m-m-my heart is a haunted (haunted house)
It's a haunted (haunted house)