Halo
Boston Manor Lyrics

Here we are again
The singer finds themselves in a familiar, repetitive situation of drug abuse and addiction.

A thick brown belt's on my arm again
The singer is preparing to inject drugs, as evidenced by the belt around their arm which helps raise their veins for easy access.

A table spoon of tar again
The drug being used is likely heroin, as it comes in a tar-like substance and is typically injected.

I've let go and it never felt so good
The artist has given in to their addiction, and despite any negative consequences, the high feels too good to resist.

I've sold out my friends
The artist has likely stolen or betrayed those closest to them to support their addiction.

And ruined my life over again
The singer recognizes the destructive pattern of their addiction and how it has negatively impacted their life multiple times.

My energy and my money's spent
The singer has depleted themselves physically, emotionally, and financially in pursuit of their addiction.

I can see your halo fall, halo fall
The artist is witnessing the loss of innocence or purity in someone else, likely a loved one or themselves, due to addiction and its consequences.

I can see your halo fall
The artist witnesses the loss of hope, dignity, and potential in themselves or those affected by addiction.

'Cause I had it, then I lost it all
The artist had a life, a sense of self, and an identity before addiction, but now everything has been taken away due to their self-destructive habits.

Cold sweats in the morning
Withdrawal symptoms manifest early in the day, likely due to the drugs wearing off during the night.

Real life's become boring
The everyday reality of life without drugs seems dull and unfulfilling in comparison to the constant state of euphoria achieved through addiction.

I've tripped and I'm falling
The singer is losing control of their life and descending even further into addiction.

But I'll stop tomorrow
The singer recognizes the harm of their addiction, but continues to push off quitting and getting help until another day.

Can you catch the feeling?
The singer wonders if others can understand the allure and euphoria of addiction, in spite of its negative consequences.

A small wet cloth to stem the bleeding
The artist has been using needles for drug injection, and must use a cloth to stop the bleeding at the injection site.

The scars on my arms are barely healing
The artist's arms are covered in needle marks, which are evidence of their dependence and a physical reminder of their addiction.

(Just a quick fix then I'll get clean)
The singer plans to take another quick dose of drugs, with the misguided belief that it will be the final time before they can stop using on their own.

I can see your halo fall, halo fall
The singer witnesses the loss of innocence or purity in someone else, likely a loved one or themselves, due to addiction and its consequences.

I can see your halo fall
The artist witnesses the loss of hope, dignity, and potential in themselves or those affected by addiction.

'Cause I had it, then I lost it all
The artist had a life, a sense of self, and an identity before addiction, but now everything has been taken away due to their self-destructive habits.