There are more than one artist with the name Hale:

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.

Take No
Hale Lyrics

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I've gone away and went through hell and back and...I never was and will again
All the tears I've held inside
Why it had to be this long

and I have failed to see

I would've wanted you gone
I, but it's just too soon

All the times I kept you outside
Why you had to be so strong

and I have failed to see
These dreams they haunt me back

praise fate
Cause I'm coming home

you...

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are from Hale's song "Take No". The song narrates the emotional journey of a person who has gone away and been through a difficult phase, possibly a period of depression or emotional turmoil. The lyrics suggest that despite going through such tough times, the person has come out stronger and has realized the value of the important relationships in their life.

The first line suggests the singer's past suffering, but they reassure themselves that they will never have to experience those difficulties again. The second line refers to the singer holding their emotions inside for a long time, possibly not sharing their struggles with others. The third line expresses the singer's confusion about why their difficult time had to last so long. The fourth line suggests that the singer was not able to see clearly during their struggles, possibly due to the overwhelming emotions they were facing.

The next few lines express the singer's conflicting emotions towards someone important in their life. They mention wanting that person gone, but also realizing it is too soon for that. The next line suggests that this person was kept at a distance by the singer, likely due to their own struggles. The final line of the stanza asks why that person had to be so strong, indicating that the singer feels weak compared to them.

The song's chorus suggests that the singer has come to terms with their past and is ready to move on. They thank fate for bringing them home and potentially reuniting them with their loved ones. The final line, "You...", is left open, possibly indicating a sense of relief or gratitude towards the person the singer addressed earlier in the song.

Line by Line Meaning

I've gone away and went through hell and back and...I never was and will again
I have endured immense hardships and challenges in my life, and I don't think I will have to go through them again.

All the tears I've held inside
I have been holding onto my emotions and have not expressed them fully.

Why it had to be this long
I am questioning why my struggles and difficulties have persisted for so long.

and I have failed to see
I have not fully grasped or understood the situation or circumstances.

I would've wanted you gone
There were moments when I wanted to be rid of you from my life.

I, but it's just too soon
However, I know that it is not the right time to let go or move on from you.

All the times I kept you outside
I have pushed you away and kept you at a distance from my life and my problems.

Why you had to be so strong
I am questioning why you had to be so strong and resilient despite everything that has happened to us.

These dreams they haunt me back
I have recurring dreams or memories that continue to trouble and affect me emotionally.

praise fate
I express gratitude to destiny or fate for bringing me back to my home.

Cause I'm coming home
I am returning home after all the trials and tribulations that I have faced.

you...
The song ends abruptly, leaving the final meaning open to interpretation.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew James Aitken, Peter Alan Waterman, Michael Stock

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