Halo
Florence the Machine Lyrics


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Remember those walls I built
Well, baby they're tumbling down
They didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make a sound

I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now

It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace

You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Standing in the light of your halo
Pray it won't fade away

Halo
Halo
Halo
Halo

Hit me like a ray of sun
Shining through my darkest nights
You're the only thing that I want
And I'm addicted to your light

I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again

It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I ain't ever gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace

You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Standing in the light of your halo
Pray it won't fade away

Halo
Halo
Halo
Halo

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace

You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Standing in the light of your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can see your halo, halo, halo




I can see your halo, halo, halo
I can see your halo, halo, halo, halo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Halo" by Florence + the Machine are about finding the courage to let someone into your life and how that person can illuminate your world. The first stanza talks about the walls the singer has built up, but suddenly they come tumbling down when this person enters their life. The second stanza speaks of the awakening that happens within the singer due to this person's presence, and how they have broken all the singer's rules in the process. The chorus repeats the idea of being surrounded by the other person's embrace and being saved by their light, represented by the metaphor of a halo.


The third stanza uses the imagery of a ray of sun shining through the darkness to describe the life-giving force the other person brings. The singer insists that they never thought they would fall for someone again, but this is a different kind of falling - they are not afraid because the other person has given them strength. The chorus repeats again, highlighting how the person's presence is written all over their face and that they can see their halo. The final chorus emphasizes the wish that the other person's light won't fade away.


Overall, the lyrics of "Halo" seem to express a sense of wonder and gratitude at finding someone who brings light and hope into your life when you thought you had nothing left to give.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember those walls I built
I've built emotional walls to protect myself.


Well, baby they're tumbling down
Those walls are coming down now that I've let you in.


They didn't even put up a fight
The walls came down easily, indicating that I wanted to lower them.


They didn't even make a sound
The walls came crashing down without a fuss, representing how much I truly wanted them to come down.


I found a way to let you in
I've opened up to you in a way that I haven't with others, and it was worth it.


But I never really had a doubt
I knew deep down that letting you in was the right decision.


Standing in the light of your halo
Being close to you is wonderful and has improved my life significantly.


I got my angel now
You have brought so much goodness into my life that you seem almost divine.


It's like I've been awakened
Being with you has made me feel alive in a way I never have before.


Every rule I had you breakin'
You have helped me to break out of old patterns and habits that were holding me back.


It's the risk that I'm takin'
Opening up to you was risky, but it has been worth it so far.


I ain't never gonna shut you out
I don't want to lose the connection we have, and I'm committed to keeping it strong.


Everywhere I'm looking now
Your presence is felt everywhere; it's like you've become a part of me.


I'm surrounded by your embrace
Your love and care are all-encompassing, and I feel safe and warm in your arms.


Baby I can see your halo
You are a beacon of hope in my life.


You know you're my saving grace
Without you, I don't know where I'd be right now.


You're everything I need and more
You have fulfilled my emotional needs in ways I never thought possible.


It's written all over your face
Your love for me is obvious, and I feel blessed to receive it.


Pray it won't fade away
I don't want to lose the connection we have, and I hope it lasts forever.


Halo
You are an angel in my life.


Hit me like a ray of sun
Meeting you was a powerful and positive experience for me.


Shining through my darkest nights
You have brought light into my life during my darkest moments.


You're the only thing that I want
I know that I want you in my life, and I'll do what it takes to keep you close.


And I'm addicted to your light
Your presence and love have become a positive addiction for me.


I swore I'd never fall again
I was wary of love and commitment before I met you.


But this don't even feel like falling
Being with you feels natural and effortless, not like a risk.


Gravity can't forget
My walls and fears of love still exist, but they don't hold me back anymore.


To pull me back to the ground again
You remind me of reality and keep me grounded when I need it.


I can see your halo, halo, halo
Your love and positive energy are all around me, visible and powerful.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Evan Kidd Bogart, Ryan B. Tedder

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Remember those walls I built
Well, baby, they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make a sound
I found a way to let you win
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now
It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you break it
It's the risk that I'm taking
I ain't never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby, I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby, I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
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Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again
Feels like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you break it
The risk that I'm taking
I'm never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby, I can see your halo
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@bradleyswissman

OH MY GOSH I JUST DIED THIS IS AMAZING

@gregormackenzie2434

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@Alekslim13

This is so ahead of its time.

@kevinmantle8694

the best cover of any song period.

@nicholasbourcier

She really kicks it into another gear in the last verse/chorus

@Cheetohs77

it wants you to hear it again cos it's so good!

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Her voice is so crystal clear

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