Halcyon
Ellie Goulding(엘리 굴딩) 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
The lyrics of "Halcyon" by Ellie Goulding describe a tumultuous relationship between two people. The singer expresses that she has worked out that their relationship is not over, but it's going to be colder now that her partner has forced open the door. The singer claims to know her partner better than ever before, but also acknowledges that her partner never fought for her when she needed them as a shelter. The singer dreams of being closer to her partner, but when they are alone, they only make her feel lonely and lost.
The chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope as the singer insists that "it's gonna be better". A long walk and conversation between the two is suggested as a way to get to know each other better and find common ground. Yet, the repetition of "it's gonna be better" may also suggest a kind of resigned acceptance that, despite the struggles, their relationship will continue. Overall, "Halcyon" is a sad but honest reflection on the difficulties of a relationship and the possibility of finding a way to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's not over
I am aware that this is not the end of our relationship
Baby I worked this out for sure
I have thought through our situation and know what needs to be done
It's gonna be colder
Our relationship is going to become more distant and harsh
Now you force open the door
You are making an effort to get back into my life
I know you better than I ever have before
I have gained a deeper understanding of who you are
I know you
I have a strong understanding of your character
I know you're a fighter
You are a strong and resilient person
But you never fought for me
You did not put in effort to keep our relationship intact
When I was a shelter
When I protected and cared for you
'Cause you're not heading home to me
You are not coming back to be with me
We could be closer
We have the potential to have a better relationship
When it's just us, you show me what it feels like to be lonely
When we are alone, I feel isolated and disconnected from you
You show me what it feels like to be lost
I feel confused and uncertain when I am with you
I'll take your hand for you to let it go let it go let it go
I am willing to help you move on from our past and start fresh
It's gonna be better
Our relationship has the potential to improve
We'll take a long walk
We will spend time together and talk through our issues
Down the alleys of these houses
Through the quiet and hidden parts of our lives
And we'll talk
We will have a meaningful conversation
See what conversation rouses
Discover what emotions and thoughts our conversation can bring up
When we're alone
When we have privacy and intimacy
When we're alone, it could be home
Our private time together can be a place of comfort and safety
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, GLOBAL TALENT MUSIC PUB INC
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
Can’t believe this song came out 6 years ago 😢 I remember being 12 and listening to this album on repeat, now I’m 18 and still listen to this album on repeat
I-adore-tswift
🥺🥺
Roger Govea
Me too, and it's still pure bliss
Marleni Resendiz
It's sad, i don't know many ellie fans 😭. I love this album
Noémie Zimmer
Me too🥺💖
Mallory
and now this will turn 10 next year 😢
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!