In May 2014, Biersack revealed to Kerrang! magazine that he had been working on new music outside of Black Veil Brides, of which he will be called 'Andy Black'. He explains that his solo project will have a radically different sound compared to the band, and that he felt that he couldn't create that sound within the band, so decided to take it on as a solo artist. Andy's inspiration for this project was his love for '80s synth and goth music, and will be working with former Black Veil Brides producer John Feldmann. Despite this project, he reassured his fans that this does not mean this is his primary focus, and that this is more of a hobby or a side-project. On May 19, he premiered his first song titled 'They Don't Need to Understand' online with a music video via Hot Topic.
Break Your Halo
Andy Black Lyrics
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Fear is the child I left behind
I'm never ashamed of the scars you see across my face
I'm only afraid that this will change
I'll break your halo
When you try to rise above me
I'll show you my own hell
If I can change this life, I would make things right, I would keep my shit together
I'll break your halo
I'm the only hope you've got to see the light (see the light)
My heart grows numb as the tide rolls in (oh, oh, oh)
And all the waves come crashing down (down, down, down)
Swallow your dreams and the love that kept you hanging on
Without my voice you'll lose yourself
I'll break your halo
When you try to rise above me
I'll show you my own hell
I can reach right down and pull you out
If I can change this life, I would make things right, I would keep my shit together
I'll break your halo
I'm the only hope you've got-
All the sins, you've given it up
And we can't breathe when we're not together
What we had was just perfect enough
Taking its toll can last forever
And I would give my life, just to make things right, got to keep my shit together
All I want is another one chance
All I need is one more broken heart (all I need is one more, broken heart)
I'll break your halo
When you try to rise above me
I'll show you my own hell
I can reach right down and pull you out
If I can change this life, I would make things right, I would keep my shit together
I'll break your halo
I'm the only hope you've got to see the light
(See the light)
I'll break your halo
I'm the only hope you got to see the light
(See the light)
The lyrics of "Break Your Halo" by Andy Black talks about the pain and fear that one feels in life. It begins with the singer speaking about the pain that lies in his mind and the fear that he left somewhere behind, while also expressing that he isn't ashamed of the physical and emotional scars that he has, and that he is only afraid of change. The chorus implies the idea of breaking someone's halo when they try to rise above them, suggesting that they will show their own hell and can pull that person out of it. The second verse explains the numbness one feels and how they can lose themselves without the voice of the person that is there to pull them out of that state.
Moreover, the song involves the idea of taking responsibility for the actions and being afraid of the outcome that may lead to losing someone. The lyrics, "If I can change this life, I would make things right, I would keep my shit together," represent an attempt and the fight to change for that person, and they want another chance to make things right to keep that person close to them. The song ends with the idea of being the only hope for the other person to see the light.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Break Your Halo" represent the struggle of overcoming one's fears and pain, taking responsibility for one's actions, and trying to keep themselves and their loved ones together in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is the pain of the pictures in my mind
Life is nothing but the pain that comes with endlessly reliving the memories in my head
Fear is the child I left behind
My constant sense of fear is like an abandoned child I can't seem to leave behind
I'm never ashamed of the scars you see across my face
The scars on my face are nothing to be ashamed of, they're simply a reminder of what I've been through
I'm only afraid that this will change
What really scares me is the possibility of things changing and losing what little control I have left
I'll break your halo
When you try to rise above me
I'll show you my own hell
I can reach right down and pull you out
I won't let you outshine me, and if you try, I'll show you just how painful my own world is. But I'll also be there to lift you up if you need it
If I can change this life, I would make things right, I would keep my shit together
If I had the power to change anything, I would try to fix everything and keep myself from falling apart
I'm the only hope you've got to see the light (see the light)
You can only count on me to help you find your way out of the darkness
My heart grows numb as the tide rolls in (oh, oh, oh)
And all the waves come crashing down (down, down, down)
Swallow your dreams and the love that kept you hanging on
Without my voice you'll lose yourself
My heart turns cold and unfeeling as everything around me falls apart, and you'll lose yourself without my support and guidance
All the sins, you've given it up
And we can't breathe when we're not together
What we had was just perfect enough
Taking its toll can last forever
Although you've given up your sins, neither of us can function alone. But what we had wasn't really perfect, and the consequences of our actions will continue to haunt us
And I would give my life, just to make things right, got to keep my shit together
All I want is another one chance
All I need is one more broken heart (all I need is one more, broken heart)
I'm willing to sacrifice anything to make things right, but I still need another chance. Even if what I really need is just another heartbreak
I'm the only hope you've got to see the light
You can only count on me to help you find your way out of the darkness
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW BIERSACK, BENJI MADDEN, JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN, MATTHEW PAULING, ZAKK CERVINI
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