Halo
Deep Blue Something Lyrics
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In shrouds of dew, as ghosts.
Their eternity is for searching
But a certain dissension grows.
I've seen them wander,
Voices raised in prayer
Consorting in whisper,
They curse the ones not there.
If you didn't want this and I didn't need it,
Then how has this interest become an addiction?
If you didn't want it, then why can't you do without?
I know I'm not your first one,
But I pray I'll be your last.
I've never seen you cry before,
But I know when I make you laugh.
I know and you know, you've heard this all before
These arms are for holding on.
This heart won't stray from home.
If you didn't want this and I didn't need it,
Then how has this interest become an addiction?
If you didn't want it, then why can't you do without?
I know, I know, I know
God tell me, where's my Halo?
If you didn't want this and I didn't need it,
Then how has this interest become an addiction?
If you didn't want it, then why can't you do without?
If you didn't want this and I didn't need it,
Then how has this interest become an addiction?
If you didn't want it, then why can't you do without?
The lyrics to Deep Blue Something's song Halo seem to describe the struggle of a relationship in which one party may be more invested than the other. The first verse paints a picture of lost souls wandering, searching for something they may never find. The metaphorical landscape they traverse is misty and evocative of a sense of spiritual discomfort. The chorus then asks a set of hard-hitting questions to the other party in the relationship - the first question is about how their interest has become an addiction; almost implying a sense of danger in the relationship. The second question asks why they can't do without it - implying that despite knowing this might not be what they wanted, they are still persisting in the relationship. The second verse takes a more personal tone, with the first line stating that the person knows they're not the first, but they hope to be the last. The verse then moves on to describe their knowledge of the other person's emotions, juxtaposing their strength when they laugh with vulnerability when they cry. The verse closes with a declaration of loyalty.
The final chorus opens with the assertion that the person knows they may be asking for too much, questioning God himself about whether he can give them a halo (a symbol of purity and divinity). It ends with the same hard-hitting question posed in the prior chorus, leaving the listener with a sense of unease about the future of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Souls suffer the landscape
The spiritual essence of people are struggling in the environment around them
In shrouds of dew, as ghosts.
They are hidden and elusive, like apparitions covered in moisture.
Their eternity is for searching
The souls are endlessly seeking something that they cannot find
But a certain dissension grows.
However, a conflict or disagreement is developing among these souls
I've seen them wander,
I have observed them aimlessly moving around
Voices raised in prayer
Their pleas to a higher power are loud and desperate
Consorting in whisper,
When they whisper to each other, they are collaborating and scheming
They curse the ones not there.
These souls are bitter towards those who are not present with them
If you didn't want this and I didn't need it,
If neither of us desired this situation to unfold
Then how has this interest become an addiction?
How has it progressed to a point where we cannot resist it?
If you didn't want it, then why can't you do without?
If you didn't seek this out, why are you unable to let go of it?
I know I'm not your first one,
I am aware that I am not your initial choice
But I pray I'll be your last.
But I hope to be the final one that you choose
I've never seen you cry before,
I have not witnessed you emotional like this previously
But I know when I make you laugh.
However, I am aware that I can make you happy.
These arms are for holding on.
I am here to embrace and cling tightly onto you
This heart won't stray from home.
My heart will not wander, it will stay with you
I know, I know, I know
I am certain of my feelings and intentions
God tell me, where's my Halo?
I am lost and searching for the symbol of my righteousness and purity
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TODD DAVID PIPES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ash6215
Souls Suffer the landscape
In,shrouds of dew, as ghosts.
Their eternity is for searching
But a certin dissension grows.
I've seen them wander,
Voices raised in prayer
Consorting in whisper,
They curse the ones not there.
If you didn't want this and i didn't need it,
Then how has this interest become addicition?
If you didn't want it, they why can't you do without?
I know I'm not your first one,
But I pray I'll be your last
I've seen you cry before,
But I know I make you laugh.
I know and you know, you've heard this all before...
These arms are holding on.
This heart won't stray from home.
I know, I know...
God tell me, where's my Halo?
MY God i am a song writer to but wow , this is awesome and what a song speechless , i love these guys ( i love their 4 songs ) you all know which one
@Robinssoncravents
safely this song will be in my top 10 all times song! why not? here my list:
1.Counting Blue Cars - Dishwalla
2. Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
3.Halo - Deep Blue Something
4. Mistress - Red House Painters
5. Get a good thing - Jesus Jones
6. In a daydream - The Freddy Jones Band
7. Josey - Deep Blue Something
8. The devil you know - Jesus Jones
9. Revolving Door - American Music Club
10.Plowed - Sponge
What about you? what is your all times top 10 songs?
@OscarRLuna
1 NIN-La Mer
2. Soda Stereo-Sweet Sahumerio
3. Miguel Mateos-Y sin pensar
4. Peter Murphy - Indigo eyes
5. Marillion - Beyond you
6. Simple Minds - New Gold Dream
7. Sisters of Mercy - Mother Russia
8. Paul Van Dyk - nothing but you
9. Led Zeppelin - ramble on
10. Louie louie - The Kingsmen
@jktomas
And I said what about Halo? And she said, "I think I remember the game, And as I recall, I think, we both kinda liked it." And I said, "Well, that's the one thing we've got."
@aethrya
My uncle got me Home when I was 11. One of my favorite albums from that era.
@CityWideLandscape
The lead singer was my english teacher my freshman year in high school. He was not our teacher the second half of the year because breakfast at tiffany's was so popular.
@dudebro755
hows your life been over the last 11 years
@hellschellesbells
the ways they wrote their music is sooo moving...I can put this one on replay and become dead to the world...lost in music
@Geek37664
This should’ve been their big hit. Seriously, this eclipses Breakfast by miles.
@kirkhotopp9874
Deep Blue Something is way better than what most people give them credit for
@jonathanm.ollerjr.6486
The chord progression was actually the one got me hooked me to this song.
@Robinssoncravents
this is a really timeless song
@saatwikkatiha
Heard this song for the first time today. Heard it at least 15 times already. Already learnt the vocals and bass parts, looking to cover this sometime in the future :)