Briggs was born in London to Scottish parents from Bishopbriggs, Scotland, which inspired her professional name. At age four, she moved to Tokyo with her parents. She sang in public for the first time at a Tokyo karaoke bar, and immediately realized she wanted to continue performing throughout her life. Growing up with the city's karaoke bar traditions and hearing music from Motown musicians to The Beatles at home also influenced her to pursue music. She started writing her own songs at age seven, which she would perform for her family. She moved to Hong Kong at age 10, where she lived until she was 18. After graduating from Hong Kong International School she moved to Los Angeles, California, and attended college at Musician's Institute
Hi-Lo
Bishop Briggs Lyrics
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Begging for mercy, forgiving the ghost
Say that you love me, lay me to waste
We've build a fire and you put out the flames
You're so hi-lo, hi-lo
Hi-lo, hi-lo
You're so hi-lo, hi-lo
And I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow, oh
I'm so hollow, hollow, oh
I'm so hollow, hollow, oh
The safety is broken, intentions are numb
Whispers and daggers, we're losing our tongue
Tracing the stitches, searching for grace
Say that you love me but you're fading to gray
You're so hi-lo, hi-lo
Hi-lo, hi-lo
You're so hi-lo, hi-lo
Hollow, hollow
And I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow, oh
I'm so hollow, hollow, oh
I'm so hollow, hollow
Foster my heart, foster my pain
Bring me to life, kill me for game
Oh I, idle is the devil's hand when you're waiting for change
Strike me down, lift me up, my love remains
But you're so hi-lo, hi-lo
Hi-lo, hi-lo
You're so hi-lo, hi-lo
Hollow, hollow
And I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow, oh
Hollow, hollow, oh
Hollow, hollow, oh
The lyrics to Bishop Briggs's song Hi-Lo seem to be exploring the complex nature of a romantic relationship that is both exhilarating and destructive. The singer describes feeling "killed slowly" and "hollow" by their partner, who is "so hi-lo" - displaying contradictory and unpredictable behavior. The partner seems to be simultaneously holding the singer close and begging for mercy, while also putting out the "fire" that they had "built" together, and "fading to gray." The relationship is plagued by "whispers and daggers" - a phrase that suggests both secrecy and aggression - and the couple is "losing their tongue," perhaps struggling to communicate openly and honestly with each other. Despite all of this, the singer's love for their partner remains strong, and they are searching for a way to keep that love alive.
Overall, the lyrics to Hi-Lo suggest a relationship that is filled with intensity, passion, and pain. The partner's "hi-lo" nature - alternately loving and cruel - creates a sense of instability that is hard for the singer to navigate. The sense of hollowness that suffuses the song underscores the idea that the relationship is not nourishing the singer's soul. Still, there is a powerful sense that this love is worth fighting for, that the singer is willing to endure suffering in order to keep the flame alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Killing me slowly, holding me close
You're hurting me slowly but still holding on to me tightly
Begging for mercy, forgiving the ghost
I'm pleading with you for mercy while also trying to let go of the past
Say that you love me, lay me to waste
You claim that you love me, but your actions are destroying me
We've build a fire and you put out the flames
We had something passionate but you killed it and left us in the cold
You're so hi-lo, hi-lo
You're inconsistent and unpredictable
Hollow, hollow
You lack depth and emotion
And I'm so hollow, hollow
I'm also empty and unfeeling
The safety is broken, intentions are numb
Our relationship is no longer safe and genuine feelings are absent
Whispers and daggers, we're losing our tongue
We're starting to hurt each other with both our words and actions
Tracing the stitches, searching for grace
We're trying to heal the wounds and find forgiveness
Say that you love me but you're fading to gray
You're telling me you love me but your feelings are becoming unclear and uncertain
Foster my heart, foster my pain
Take care of my heart and my hurt
Bring me to life, kill me for game
You're the only one who can make me feel alive, even if it means hurting me
Oh I, idle is the devil's hand when you're waiting for change
Being stagnant and waiting for things to improve can lead to worse outcomes
Strike me down, lift me up, my love remains
Even when you hurt me, I still love you and will stay by your side
Hollow, hollow
You still lack depth and emotion
Hollow, hollow, oh
Reemphasizing your emptiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SARAH GRACE MCLAUGHLIN, MARK JACKSON, IAN SCOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Disa
This so
@ShirleyRossi5
Here's the CORRECT lyrics:
Killing me slowly, holding me close
Begging for mercy, forgiving the ghost
Say that you love me, lay me to waste
We build a fire, then you put out the flame
You're so Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
You're, so Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
And I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow (oh)
I'm so hollow, hollow (oh)
I'm so hollow, hollow (oh)
The safety is broken, intentions are numb
Whispers and daggers we're losing our tongue
Tracing the stitches, searching for grace
Say that you love me but you're fading to gray
You're so Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
You're so Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
And I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow (oh)
I'm so hollow, hollow (oh)
I'm so hollow, hollow
Foster my heart, foster my pain
Bring me the life, kill me for game
Oh, I, idle is the devil's hand when you're waiting for change
Strike me down, lift me up, my love remains
But you're so Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
You're, so Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo
And I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow
I'm so hollow, hollow
Hollow, hollow (oh)
Hollow, hollow (oh)
Hollow, hollow (oh)
@soniashenoy4071
her voice is so powerful
it's unreal
@erinlee7478
I know! It's amazing.
@Guardducks
Sonia Shenoy I was just thinking the very same thing.
@LibProjet
Sonia Shenoy unreal engine
@anonymousdesigner7963
@Lib Projet Haha not a lot of gamers here
@lucacherubini9428
Anonymous Designer over 9000
@AnneExclusive
Thank you Grey’s Anatomy once again for this beautiful find.
@bawinilengcobo7204
I searched for it immediately 😭😍
@OleJay
Came from Grey's too! They have the best music