Candlebox is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in December 1991,… Read Full Bio ↴Candlebox is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in December 1991, they originally named the band Uncle Duke and later changed it as a tribute to a song by Midnight Oil. They were sometimes looked down upon by grunge fans for their style, which was considered by many to be a derivative version of true grunge, and their commercial success suffered as a result. Despite this, the band played the Seattle club circuit during the early 1990s to the many of the same fans who had supported many of the bands that had come immediately before them. The members did not consider Candlebox to be a grunge band however; they viewed themselves as a rock and roll band more than anything. Nevertheless, Candlebox had sold more than 4 million copies of their self-titled debut which, after many months of gaining momentum, peaked at number 7 on Billboard's album charts. Their follow up album, Lucy, was certified as platinum. Their third and last album was Happy Pills, which was released in 1998. Candlebox was the first successful act on Madonna's Maverick Records, which went on to sign Alanis Morissette, Deftones, and Prodigy.

Candlebox was known for an explosive live show and throughout their 8 year career, they toured with such bands as Living Colour, The Flaming Lips, Our Lady Peace, Rush, Henry Rollins, and Metallica. They were also a featured band on the main-stage at Woodstock '94 and made repeat live performances on the David Letterman show.

They are best known for the singles "Change", "You", "Far Behind" and "Simple Lessons". "Far Behind" entered Billboard's Top 20 in July of 1993 and didn't drop off the charts until January of 1994. The videos for "Far Behind" and "You" were in seemingly perpetual rotation on MTV and became two of the most requested videos of 1993.

Drummer Scott Mercado left the band in 1997 and was replaced by former Pearl Jam member Dave Krusen. Krusen later left the band in 1999 and was replaced by Shannon Larkin of Ugly Kid Joe. Bardi Martin also left the band that year, and was replaced by Rob Reddick (formerly of Dig). The band split in year 2000.

As of 2005, singer Kevin Martin is currently recording and performing as the leader of The Hiwatts. Peter Klett is currently recording and performing as the leader of redlightmusic.

In 2006, Candlebox has reunited with their original line-up. They went on a three-month North American tour beginning on July 1st of the same year. This marks their first collaboration since 1996.

In 2008, Candlebox released their fourth studio album called "Into the sun". This meant their return since 1998's Happy Pills. Also, they released a Live album called "Alive in Seattle" which includes tracks from all their past albums.

In 2009, Kevin Martin (along with Sean Hennesy, Candlebox's guitarist) helped form the super-group The Gracious Few with three of the members of the band LIVE. Functioning as lead singer, the band went on to release a self-titled album which accompanied an extensive tour. Though LIVE has reformed with a new lead singer, more material from The Gracious Few is said to be released in the future

Crooked Halo
Candlebox Lyrics

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Eyes to you, every hand I see. Eyes to you, very heavy in my hands.
Eyes raised up to your hand, my arms diseased.
Eyes fall, eyes follow you, and I'll be,
Something's not ready for...
My love for you. I've been this space for you.
Our crooked halos and I, I fall to you again.
Some things I, some things I've never been told.
Some things I've never been told.

Your head to me, heavey as I'm dropping down.
Son you raise it to me, as my feet, my feet they hit the ground.
All for you my hands are burning,
All for you my knees they're hurting.
I push it down for, I push it down for, I push it down for,
Something's not ready for...
My love to you. I'l be your, your space to you,
Your crooked halo, and I fall, and I fall to you again
There's some things my friend, some things I've never been told...
Some things I've never been told.
Can you see that we've raced these lessons of our days,
We're better of here yeah, we're better of dead.
These eyes follow you, my eyes follow you,

Do you remember in our days?, won't you let it go...
Can you see me my tired friend, there's something I need to tell you.
I guess I meant to give it to you a long, long road ago.
It's all for you my hands are beating,
It's all for you my mind, I've needed you.
I fall to you again, and I fall to you again.

There's somethings I've never been told.
There's somethings we've never shown.
There's some lines I've never told you.
There's some times I, I've never showed you.
Do you still need my time if I show it to you?

And do you still write it off every time I open to you?
I know it's alright, I know it's alright, I know it's alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Candlebox's song "Crooked Halo" are emotional and introspective, exploring the complexity of a relationship that is weighed down by personal struggles and a lack of communication. The imagery of "eyes to you" and "eyes follow you" suggests a deep connection to someone, but also a sense of being trapped or suffocated by their presence. The singer seems to be struggling with their own demons, feeling "heavy" and "diseased," but still placing all of their love and devotion on this other person.

The repeated refrain of "something's not ready for...my love for you" highlights the tension and uncertainty in the relationship, as well as the singer's own inner turmoil. They want to express their emotions fully, but something is holding them back. There is a sense of desperation and longing in lines like "all for you my hands are burning" and "I need you," but also a feeling of futility, as if the singer knows deep down that their love may never be enough.

The final lines of the song suggest a plea for understanding and acceptance: "Do you still need my time if I show it to you? And do you still write it off every time I open to you? I know it's alright." There is a sense of resignation and bittersweet acceptance in these lines, as if the singer knows that they will never fully be able to connect with this other person, but is still willing to try.

Line by Line Meaning

Eyes to you, every hand I see. Eyes to you, very heavy in my hands.
My attention is constantly on you, every action I take is for you, but it feels like a huge burden.

Eyes raised up to your hand, my arms diseased.
I constantly look up to you for guidance and support, but it's making me feel physically and emotionally unwell.

Eyes fall, eyes follow you, and I'll be, something's not ready for... My love for you.
I can't help but focus on you, and it's holding me back from being ready to fully love you.

I've been this space for you. Our crooked halos and I, I fall to you again.
I've created a space for you in my life, and even though we both have our flaws, I keep coming back to you.

Some things I've never been told.
There are things I don't know or haven't been told about our relationship.

Your head to me, heavy as I'm dropping down. Son you raise it to me, as my feet, my feet they hit the ground.
When I feel defeated, your presence weighs on me heavily, but you continue to support me and lift me up.

All for you my hands are burning, all for you my knees they're hurting.
I'm willing to do whatever it takes and endure pain for you.

I push it down for, I push it down for, I push it down for, something's not ready for... My love to you.
I keep suppressing something and avoiding fully expressing my love for you because I don't feel ready.

I'l be your, your space to you, your crooked halo, and I fall, and I fall to you again.
I'll continue to make room for you in my life, and even though we both have our flaws, I'll keep coming back to you.

There's some things my friend, some things I've never been told... Some things I've never been told.
There are things I don't know or haven't been told about our relationship, and it's weighing on me.

Can you see that we've raced these lessons of our days, we're better of here yeah, we're better of dead.
We've both gone through tough lessons in life, and maybe it's better for us to be together, even if it means death.

Do you remember in our days?, won't you let it go...
Do you remember the good times we had together, and can we move past our issues?

Can you see me my tired friend, there's something I need to tell you. I guess I meant to give it to you a long, long road ago.
I need to confess something to you, and I should have done it a long time ago.

It's all for you my hands are beating, it's all for you my mind, I've needed you.
My heart and mind are consumed by you, and everything I do is for you.

There's somethings we've never shown. There's some lines I've never told you. There's some times I, I've never showed you.
We haven't shown each other everything, and there are things I haven't said or done for you.

Do you still need my time if I show it to you? And do you still write it off every time I open to you?
If I make an effort to give you my time and be vulnerable with you, will you appreciate it or dismiss it?

I know it's alright, I know it's alright, I know it's alright
Despite our issues and flaws, deep down I know we'll be okay.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARDI DAVID MARTIN, KEVIN COLIN MARTIN, PETER ANDREW KLETT, SCOTT MERCADO

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