Halo
'Depeche Mode Lyrics
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Like shackles on your feet
Like a halo in reverse
I can feel
The discomfort in your seat
And in your head, it's worse
There's a pain
An aching to be free
Can't you see?
All love's luxuries
Are here for you and me
And when our worlds, they fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
Bring your chains
Your lips of tragedy
And fall into my arms
And when our worlds, they fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
And when our worlds, they fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
And when our worlds, they fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
And when our worlds, they fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
The song Halo by Depeche Mode is a powerful and emotional ballad that delves into the themes of guilt, pain, and redemption. The opening lyrics set the tone for the song, describing the singer as someone who wears guilt like shackles on their feet and has a halo in reverse. The halo symbolizes the negative aspects of the individual's behavior, as opposed to the positive connotation associated with a halo in religious iconography. The discomfort in their seat and their thoughts reveal their inner turmoil and struggle with their actions.
The chorus of the song provides a glimmer of hope, suggesting that love and its luxuries are available to everyone, and that even when our worlds fall apart and the walls come tumbling in, we can find solace in each other's arms. The repetition of the last two lines of the chorus emphasizes the idea that despite any punishment we may suffer as a result of our actions, it will all be worth it in the end.
The final verse brings the imagery of chains and tragedy together, emphasizing the singer's self-imposed suffering. However, the invitation to fall into the arms of the singer provides comfort and support, suggesting that even in the face of the most severe hardships, love can help heal the wounds.
Line by Line Meaning
You wear guilt
You carry a burden of remorse and self-blame
Like shackles on your feet
Guilt is weighing you down and enslaving you like chains on your ankles
Like a halo in reverse
Instead of a halo that symbolizes goodness, you have a negative aura surrounding you
I can feel
I sense
The discomfort in your seat
You are uneasy and anxious
And in your head, it's worse
Your mental anguish is even more severe
There's a pain
You are experiencing intense emotional suffering
A famine in your heart
You are lacking fulfillment and satisfaction in your life
An aching to be free
You strongly desire to break free from your emotional and mental burdens
Can't you see?
Do you not realize?
All love's luxuries
The pleasures and comforts that come with love
Are here for you and me
We can both enjoy the benefits of love if we let ourselves
Bring your chains
Do not hesitate to reveal your emotional burdens and struggles
Your lips of tragedy
Your words expressing your sorrow and pain
And fall into my arms
Allow yourself to find comfort and solace in my care and affection
And when our worlds, they fall apart
If our lives and relationships crumble
When the walls come tumbling in
When our challenges and problems overwhelm us
Though we may deserve it
Even if we have brought some of the difficulties upon ourselves
It will be worth it
We can find value and meaning in facing and overcoming our trials
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mi11imani
"Halo"
You wear guilt
Like shackles on your feet
Like a halo in reverse
I can feel
The discomfort in your seat
And in your head it's worse
There's a pain
A famine in your heart
An aching to be free
Can't you see
All love's luxuries
Are here for you and me
And when our worlds
They fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
Bring your chains
Your lips of tragedy
And fall into my arms
And when our worlds
They fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
@joisfuneral
You wear guilt
Like shackles on your feet
Like a halo in reverse
I can feel
The discomfort in your seat
And in your head it's worse
There's a pain
A famine in your heart
An aching to be free
Can't you see
All love's luxuries
Are here for you and me
And when our worlds
They fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
Bring your chains
Your lips of tragedy
And fall into my arms
And when our worlds
They fall apart
When the walls come tumbling in
Though we may deserve it
It will be worth it
@mikemaguire1368
Violator is one of the best albums, ever. RIP Fletch.
@trentderzerstorer1838
Just finding this out now, one of my Fav-O-Rite bands in High School (and beyond).
@depechebest
Brilliant album
@Willesden_Rab1_TV
sad news man
@oxyman10
I still have the cassette tape I bought as a teenager from Columbia House.
@jeffroberts4207
Truth
@MrNwango
This is art. And probably one of the strongest songs from an already untouchable album.
@elizandrolorensi6571
Neil Tennant once said he wish PSB would have recorded Violator
@sirvillar007
Thanks Depeche Mode for this masterpiece.
@hochzeitsfotografseychelle2986
You are welcome, Mr. White! 😎