1) Alternative ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist with the name Hale:
1) Alternative rock band from Philippines.
2) American singer/songwriter.
1) Hale is an alternative rock quartet that originally formed from the southern part of Metro Manila. The band consists of Champ Lui Pio (vocals, rhythm guitar), Roll Martinez (vocals, lead guitar), Sheldon Gellada (bass guitar), and Paulo Santiago (drums and percussion), Join The Club's former drummer who replaced Omnie Saroca in 2008.
This four-piece rock alternative outfit collected themselves at the core of one goal to reach out the listening crowd and make them understand the value of the band’s musical sincerity. From the start, all they really wanted was to musically express themselves and be heard. But they didn't count on the massive chart-topping power of their sounds that spawned a new pop rock genre they've coined 'melodrama'.
Hale (2005-2006)
It was their self-titled debut album in 2005 that propelled them to the local mainstream and gained them their already growing popularity. Singles like Broken Sonnet, The Day You Said Goodnight, Kahit Pa and Kung Wala Ka monopolized music charts across the nation with one impressive hit after another. In that same year the album reached Triple Platinum Certification, sealing their name as one of the country's most acclaimed bands.
Twilight (2006-2008)
In October 2006, the band released their much-awaited sophomore album Twilight that jolted the OPM scene with experimental lyrics and sounds that featured a wider spectrum of musical arrangements: rough riffs and darker, more intricate lyrics. It was a move that most music artists wouldn't dared to do in such an early stage. But Twilight had successfully topped the charts once again with 15,000 units sold only a week after its release.
With already two successful albums under their belts, Hale suddenly decides to take a break and announces a 'hiatus'' from the exhaustion and the pressure to record the second album.
Above, Over and Beyond (2008-2009)
After their hibernation, Hale returns with a new album and a newfound passion. It took ten months to complete their third effort Above, Over and Beyond, but was eventually released on April 2008 which contained fresh singles like Pitong Araw, Sandali Na Lang, Over and Over (And Over Again) and Leap of Faith. Unlike before, it features a new sound that showcases the band's further artistic abilities without repeating what they've done before.
Kundiman (2009-present)
The band is set to promote their fourth album, Kundiman, in July 2009. As of now, the first single they've released from their effort is Bahay Kubo.
2) Hale Sheffield is a singer + songwriter born and raised in Brooklyn. When Hale was 15, she came up with the name Easy Socks. It has been her stage name for 4 years now, but as she's has gotten older she's found the importance of going back to her roots.
The Day You Said Goodnight
Hale Lyrics
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Push me off the road
The sadness
I need this time to be with you
I'm freezing in the sun
I'm burning in the rain
The silence
I'm screaming, calling out your name
And I do reside in your light
Put out the fire with me and find
Yeah, you'll lose the side of your circles
That's what I'll do if we say goodbye
To be is all I gotta be
And all that I see
And all that I need this time
To me the life you gave me
The day you said goodnight
The calmness in your face
That I see through the night
The warmth of your light is pressing unto us
You didn't ask me why
I never would have known
Oblivion is falling down
And I do reside in your light
Put out the fire with me and find
Yeah, you'll lose the side of your circles
That's what I'll do if we say goodbye
To be is all I gotta be
And all that I see
And all that I need this time
To me the life you gave me
The day you said goodnight
If you could only know me like your prayers at night
Then everything between you and me will be alright
To be is all I gotta be
And all that I see
And all that I need this time
To me the life you gave me
The day you said goodnight
She's already taken
She's already taken
She's already taken me
She's already taken
She's already taken me
The day you said goodnight
The song "The Day You Said Goodnight" by Hale is a melancholic yet beautiful song about longing to be with someone and the pain of separation. The opening line, "Take me as you are, push me off the road" signifies the singer's desire to be with someone regardless of their flaws and imperfections. They want to be taken as they are, with all their baggage and issues, and pushed off the road of loneliness and isolation. The next line, "The sadness, I need this time to be with you" suggests that the singer is going through a hard time, and being with the person they love will help them get through it.
The lines "I'm freezing in the sun, I'm burning in the rain, the silence, I'm screaming, calling out your name" create a vivid imagery of the singer's internal turmoil. They feel lost and alone, with conflicting emotions tearing them apart. The lines "To be is all I gotta be, and all that I see, and all that I need this time, to me the life you gave me the day you said goodnight" showcase the singer's vulnerability and emotional dependency on the person they love. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the importance of being with the person they love and how much they mean to them.
The song's ending with "She's already taken me" highlights the bitter truth that the singer is not with the person they love, and their happiness lies with someone else. The song is an emotional rollercoaster that conveys deep-seated feelings of love, longing, and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me as you are
Accept me for who I am
Push me off the road
Take me on an adventure, break me out of my routine
The sadness
The emotional weight I carry
I need this time to be with you
I want to spend time with you, just you and me
I'm freezing in the sun
I'm stuck in a place where I don't belong
I'm burning in the rain
I'm going through a difficult time
The silence
The emotional distance between us
I'm screaming, calling out your name
I need you to hear me, to acknowledge my existence
And I do reside in your light
I feel comfortable and safe with you
Put out the fire with me and find
Help me deal with my pain and find a way forward
Yeah, you'll lose the side of your circles
You might lose some of your old friends if you stay with me
That's what I'll do if we say goodbye
If we leave each other, I might lose my sense of self
To be is all I gotta be
All I need to do is be myself
And all that I see
Everything I see and experience is shaped by who I am
And all that I need this time
All I need right now is to be with you
To me the life you gave me
You brought me to life when we met
The day you said goodnight
The day you left me or ended our relationship
The calmness in your face
Your peaceful presence in my life
That I see through the night
Even when I'm in the darkness, your light shines through
The warmth of your light is pressing unto us
Your love is all-encompassing and comforting
You didn't ask me why
You accepted me without judgement or questions
I never would have known
I would not have understood without you in my life
Oblivion is falling down
I am falling apart without you
If you could only know me like your prayers at night
If you could understand me and my struggles as intimately as your own nighttime prayers
Then everything between you and me will be alright
Our relationship will be strengthened by mutual understanding
She's already taken
Someone else has already stolen my heart
She's already taken me
I am already deeply in love with someone else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Champ Lui Pio, Sheldon Gellada, Roll Martinez, Paolo Santiago
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