Grand Hallway is an eight piece orchestral pop band from Seattle featuring … Read Full Bio ↴Grand Hallway is an eight piece orchestral pop band from Seattle featuring singer/songwriter Tomo Nakayama and members of local favorites Voyager One, the Maldives, Sleepy Eyes of Death, and Widower. Grand Hallway's debut album, “Yes Is The Answer” was released in 2007 in Japan on Sideout Records (home to Bright Eyes, Cursive, Two Gallants, The Velvet Teen), and self-released by the band in the United States. A follow-up EP, "We Flew Ephemera", was released in early 2008. Tours include time on the West Coast, a tour of Japan with Arthur and Yu and Shugo Tokumaru, and a performance at the 2008 Sasquatch Festival. Grand Hallway's new record, "Promenade", will be released on September 15, 2009.

Waltz
Grand Hallway Lyrics

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i'm the harbinger of love
i was made to lift you up
though you may not know my name
you know my work

in the rhymes you may have heard
as a clue in the sunday crosswords
though the answer is obscure

my face is clear

i'm the harbinger of love
i've been known to fuck you up
in the way that gasoline can kill a headache
what a headache

i'll save you a trip if you save me a beer
i'll reappear when you want me to
yea, that's what i'll do

what a headache
what a headache...

love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Grand Hallway's song Waltz speak of the idea of love personified as a harbinger, an omen. The singer claims to be this harbinger of love, though not necessarily known by name, but recognized by their work. They are the ones who lift people up and bring love into their lives. The singer acknowledges that they are not always a positive force and can often cause pain and confusion, like a potent drug. The singer offers to be available whenever needed, but only if a beer is saved for them.

The song's lyrics touch on the complex nature of love, and how it can be both a source of positivity and pain. The singer acknowledges this and embodies this dual nature. They are both the good and bad aspects of love, from the uplifting feeling to the headache that comes with it. The song captures the universal experience of love, which is characterized by both joy and struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

i'm the harbinger of love
I am an announcer, a messenger of love

i was made to lift you up
I was created to raise you, to help you fly

though you may not know my name
Even if I remain anonymous to you

you know my work
You are familiar with my actions

in the rhymes you may have heard
Perhaps you have encountered me in poetry

as a clue in the sunday crosswords
As a hint in the weekend puzzles

though the answer is obscure
But the solution is unclear

my face is clear
You can recognize my face

i've been known to fuck you up
I have caused damage, distress, or disarray

in the way that gasoline can kill a headache
Similar to how gasoline may ease a headache

what a headache
What a painful situation