1) Alternative ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist with the name Hale:
1) Alternative rock band from Philippines.
2) American singer/songwriter.
1) Hale is an alternative rock quartet that originally formed from the southern part of Metro Manila. The band consists of Champ Lui Pio (vocals, rhythm guitar), Roll Martinez (vocals, lead guitar), Sheldon Gellada (bass guitar), and Paulo Santiago (drums and percussion), Join The Club's former drummer who replaced Omnie Saroca in 2008.
This four-piece rock alternative outfit collected themselves at the core of one goal to reach out the listening crowd and make them understand the value of the band’s musical sincerity. From the start, all they really wanted was to musically express themselves and be heard. But they didn't count on the massive chart-topping power of their sounds that spawned a new pop rock genre they've coined 'melodrama'.
Hale (2005-2006)
It was their self-titled debut album in 2005 that propelled them to the local mainstream and gained them their already growing popularity. Singles like Broken Sonnet, The Day You Said Goodnight, Kahit Pa and Kung Wala Ka monopolized music charts across the nation with one impressive hit after another. In that same year the album reached Triple Platinum Certification, sealing their name as one of the country's most acclaimed bands.
Twilight (2006-2008)
In October 2006, the band released their much-awaited sophomore album Twilight that jolted the OPM scene with experimental lyrics and sounds that featured a wider spectrum of musical arrangements: rough riffs and darker, more intricate lyrics. It was a move that most music artists wouldn't dared to do in such an early stage. But Twilight had successfully topped the charts once again with 15,000 units sold only a week after its release.
With already two successful albums under their belts, Hale suddenly decides to take a break and announces a 'hiatus'' from the exhaustion and the pressure to record the second album.
Above, Over and Beyond (2008-2009)
After their hibernation, Hale returns with a new album and a newfound passion. It took ten months to complete their third effort Above, Over and Beyond, but was eventually released on April 2008 which contained fresh singles like Pitong Araw, Sandali Na Lang, Over and Over (And Over Again) and Leap of Faith. Unlike before, it features a new sound that showcases the band's further artistic abilities without repeating what they've done before.
Kundiman (2009-present)
The band is set to promote their fourth album, Kundiman, in July 2009. As of now, the first single they've released from their effort is Bahay Kubo.
2) Hale Sheffield is a singer + songwriter born and raised in Brooklyn. When Hale was 15, she came up with the name Easy Socks. It has been her stage name for 4 years now, but as she's has gotten older she's found the importance of going back to her roots.
Life Support
Hale Lyrics
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We try to hide but always
Leave an open door behind
To escape from reality
Why are you crying?
Why are you crying?
We're throwing lies at someone
We don't know, we don't know
From this reality
Why cant we risk our lives
For something that we can't deny
We try to run from something
We don't know, we don't know
Is this reality?
Why are you crying?
I feel so sorry
I feel so sorry
For me..
The lyrics of Hale's song "Life Support" describe the struggle of putting on a facade and hiding one's true feelings. The first lines, "Sarcastic smiles and fake hellos," suggest that the singer is putting up a front of happiness even though they are not truly happy. They try to hide, but they always leave an open door behind, which could symbolize a vulnerability or a way out. The chorus repeats the question, "Why are you crying?" as if someone is asking the singer why they are sad, but the answer remains unspoken.
The second verse implies that the singer was once sure of something, but they decided not to pursue it. They are now throwing lies at someone they don't know, perhaps to make themselves feel better or to fit in with a certain crowd. The bridge asks why people can't risk their lives for something they can't deny, which suggests that the singer is struggling to find a purpose or passion that they truly believe in. They try to run from something they don't know, which could represent fear of the unknown or fear of failure. The song ends on a somber note, with the singer expressing remorse and pity for themselves.
Overall, "Life Support" is a poignant commentary on the pressure to conform to society's expectations and the difficulties of being honest with oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Sarcastic smiles and fake hellos
Covering up our true emotions and intentions with insincere gestures and words
We try to hide but always
Attempting to conceal our feelings but inevitably failing to do so
Leave an open door behind
Unconsciously creating a way out of difficult situations
To escape from reality
Seeking refuge from the harshness of real life
Why are you crying?
Questioning why someone is showing their emotions when we ourselves are struggling to do the same
It felt so sure but we said no
Being certain of something but choosing to reject it due to fear or uncertainty
We're throwing lies at someone
Deceiving others even though we have no knowledge of their true feelings or intentions
We don't know, we don't know
Being ignorant to the reality of the situation
From this reality
Attempting to escape from the difficulties of real life
Why cant we risk our lives
Questioning why we are so hesitant to take risks in life
For something that we can't deny
Taking a chance on something that we know deep down to be true
We try to run from something
Attempting to escape from our problems
Is this reality?
Questioning if what we are experiencing is the harshness of real life
I feel so sorry
Feeling regretful for our actions and decisions
For me..
Reflecting on the personal consequences of our actions and decisions
Contributed by Jake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.