Kane Brown and Jelly Roll address mental health in song ‘Haunted’

The 2023 song ‘Haunted’ by Kane Brown and Jelly Roll addresses themes of depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. The track explores the disconnect between outward success and internal struggle, with Brown’s lyrics highlighting a sense of emptiness despite fame and wealth.

Jelly Roll’s contribution to the song draws on his personal history with substance dependence. The concept for the song was reportedly inspired by Brown’s stay at the Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester, England, where the imagery of a former bank vault served as a metaphor for the haunting nature of depression.