Halcyon
EllieΒ goulding Lyrics
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Baby I worked this out for sure
It's gonna be colder
Now you force open the door
I know you better
than I ever have before
I know you
But you never fought for me
When I was a shelter
'Cause you're not heading home to me
We could be closer
We could be closer
We could be
When it's just us, you show me what it feels like to be lonely
You show me what it feels like to be lost
I'll take your hand for you to let it go let it go let it go
When it's just us, you show me what it feels like to be lonely
You show me what it feels like to be lost
I'll take your hand for you to let it go let it go let it go let it go
It's gonna be
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
We'll take a long walk
Down the alleys of these houses
And we'll talk
See what conversation rouses
When we're alone
When we're alone, it could be home
When it's just us, you show me what it feels like to be lonely
You show me what it feels like to be lost
I'll take your hand for you to let it go let it go let it go let it go
It's gonna be
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be
It's gonna be better
It's gonna be better
In the song Halcyon by Ellie Goulding, the lyrics depict a sense of struggle in a relationship. The song talks about a breakup that the singer knows is not over yet. She has come to realize the true character of her partner and the fact that he never fought for her. The line "When it's just us, you show me what it feels like to be lonely, You show me what it feels like to be lost," reveals that they are together but still feel lonely and lost. However, despite everything, she believes that things will get better in the future.
The lines "We'll take a long walk, Down the alleys of these houses, And we'll talk, See what conversation rouses, When we're alone, When we're alone, it could be home," suggest that the singer wants to try and save the relationship by talking it out. She wants to take a long walk with her partner, where they can talk without any distraction and try to reconnect. She thinks that they will be able to make things right if they talk and be alone together.
Overall, the song Halcyon by Ellie Goulding is an emotional portrayal of a relationship that is on the verge of falling apart but still holds hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's not over
I am aware that our relationship is not finished
Baby I worked this out for sure
I have given it much thought and I am certain
It's gonna be colder
Our relationship will be more distant and unfriendly
Now you force open the door
You have initiated the end of our relationship
I know you better
I understand you more now
than I ever have before
more than I previously did
I know you
I have a good understanding of who you are
I know you're a fighter
I know you are strong and determined
But you never fought for me
You have not made an effort to keep our relationship going
When I was a shelter
When I provided protection and comfort for you
'Cause you're not heading home to me
Because you have chosen not to come back to me
We could be closer
We have the potential to be closer in our relationship
When it's just us, you show me what it feels like to be lonely
I feel lonely when it's just the two of us
You show me what it feels like to be lost
You make me feel disoriented and uncertain
I'll take your hand for you to let it go let it go let it go
I will help you let go of our relationship and move on
It's gonna be better
Our relationship will improve
We'll take a long walk
We will spend some time together walking
Down the alleys of these houses
Throughout the neighborhoods and streets
And we'll talk
We will converse
See what conversation rouses
We will see what kind of discussion arises
When we're alone
When it's just the two of us
When we're alone, it could be home
Being alone with you could feel like home
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SPIRIT /GLOBAL TALENT MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ELLIE GOULDING, JAMES ELIOT
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[Verse 1]
I know it's not over, baby I worked this out for sure
It's going to be colder, now you've forced open the door
I know you better than I ever have before
I know you
I know you're a fighter
But you never fought for me when I was a shelter
So you're not heading home to me
We could be closer, we could be closer
We could be
[Pre-Chorus]
When it's just us
You show me what it feels like to be lonely
You show me what it feels like to be lost
I take your hand for you to let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go
[Pre-Chorus]
When it's just us
You show me what it feels like to be lonely
You show me what it feels like to be lost
I take your hand for you to let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go
[Chorus]
It's going to be, it's gonna be better
It's going to be better, it's gonna be better
It's going to be better
It's going to be better
It's going to be better
It's going to be
It's going to be better
It's going to be better
[Verse 2]
We'll take a long walk, down the alleys of these houses
And we'll talk, see what conversation rouses when we're alone
When we're alone, it could be home
[Pre-Chorus]
When it's just us
You show me what it feels like to be lonely
You show me what it feels like to be lost
I take your hand for you to let it go
Let it go, let it go, let it go
[Chorus]
It's going to be, it's gonna be better
It's going to be better, it's gonna be better
It's going to be better
It's going to be better
It's going to be better
It's going to be
It's going to be better
It's going to be better
Anya Jade-Olivia
Canβt believe this song came out 6 years ago π’ I remember being 12 and listening to this album on repeat, now Iβm 18 and still listen to this album on repeat
I-adore-tswift
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Roger Govea
Me too, and it's still pure bliss
Marleni Resendiz
It's sad, i don't know many ellie fans π. I love this album
NoΓ©mie Zimmer
Me tooπ₯Ίπ
Mallory
and now this will turn 10 next year π’
Scorpio Myers
This album reminds me of dark times but it also got me through them! This whole album is a memory and I know every place I was and every feeling I felt and every reason why! It's mad how we all go through the same things!
Maritza
Such underrated song. Her best.
Ieasha Mcmullan
I agree!!! love this song so much
Aren Skreigh
I love it!