In 2018 they headlined several tours in mainland Europe and the UK and released two standalone singles "Crown" and "Fugitive". Early in 2019 they toured in the UK supporting The Faim and Chapel and appeared at Rock for People. In early 2020, they toured Europe with Icon for Hire and released their next EP "Resilience" including hit singles like "Rockstar Everyday" and "Time Bomb" featuring Kellin Quinn from Sleeping With Sirens.
Halflives self-assigned the mission to create a space where everyone is invited to take a break from how messed up the world is and embrace who they are without any compromise. In vocalist Linda Battilaniβs words, "some days it will still feel like everything sucks, but some other days Iβll stand on top of the mountain, and itβs those days I want to live for."
Hard to Break
Halflives Lyrics
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But no, you won't keep me down
I'm lost in a thousand lights
You made me believe I don't belong here
Just give me back my crown
I'm fed up of all your lies
Hit me, I'll be harder than ever
Can't you see that I won't let go?
Shut up and spare me your lecture
Crush me, I'll resist under your pressure
Can't you see that I won't let go?
(You heard me right?)
'Cause I'm hard to break
And I'm here to stay
Woah, I've had enough of keeping my calm
Singing oh-oh-oh-oh
Gonna stand up tall
Oh, I've had enough of keeping my calm
And keeping my head down
Every time you talk I get this feeling
Like I don't know myself
The worst that I've ever felt
But then I noticed my band is in your playlist
I hope you listen to nothing else
Until it drives you mad
So now I'm gonna tell you why I'm better
Hit me, I'll be harder than ever
Can't you see that I won't let go?
(Oh, you're not good enough?)
'Cause I'm hard to break
And I'm here to stay
Woah, I've had enough of keeping my calm
Singing oh-oh-oh-oh
Gonna stand up tall
Oh, I've had enough of keeping my calm
And now hear me singing oh-oh-oh-oh
Gonna stand up tall
Oh, I've had enough of keeping my calm
And keeping my head down
So watch me rise above it all
Wrong or right, doesn't matter anymore
Time to get up from the bathroom floor
Gonna stand up tall
'Cause I'm hard to break
And I'm here to stay
Woah, I've had enough of keeping my calm
So I'll keep singing oh-oh-oh-oh
Gonna stand up tall
Oh, I've had enough of keeping my calm
Singing oh-oh-oh-oh
Gonna stand up tall
Oh, I've had enough of keeping my calm
And keeping my head down
The lyrics of Halflives's song "Hard to Break" convey a message of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. The singer of the song has been knocked down repeatedly but refuses to stay down. The lyrics describe how the singer is tired of being held back and belittled, and is determined to rise above it all.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges the pain of falling but refuses to let it keep them down. They feel lost in the face of success and attention but is not willing to give up. The next verse describes how someone made the singer feel like they didn't belong, but then they notice that their band is on that person's playlist. This moment of recognition is empowering, and the singer is inspired to keep going.
The chorus repeats the line "I'm hard to break, and I'm here to stay," emphasizing the character's resilience and determination. The bridge is particularly emotive, with the character becoming more defiant as the song goes on. They declare that they will stand up tall and refuse to be held down any longer.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope and determination, urging listeners to remain strong even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I fall you know I feel it
I am emotionally affected every time I fail
But no, you won't keep me down
I will not be defeated by your actions
I'm lost in a thousand lights
I'm overwhelmed by my surroundings
You made me believe I don't belong here
You have convinced me that I don't fit in
Just give me back my crown
I want what I deserve
I'm fed up of all your lies
I am tired of being deceived by you
So now I'm gonna tell you why I'm better
I will prove to you that I am superior
Hit me, I'll be harder than ever
I will rise above your attacks
Can't you see that I won't let go?
I won't back down
Shut up and spare me your lecture
I don't want to hear what you have to say
Crush me, I'll resist under your pressure
I will withstand the pressure you put on me
'Cause I'm hard to break
I am resilient
And I'm here to stay
I will not go away
Woah, I've had enough of keeping my calm
I am tired of suppressing my emotions
Singing oh-oh-oh-oh
Expressing myself through music
Gonna stand up tall
I will rise above
Every time you talk I get this feeling
You make me doubt myself
Like I don't know myself
I feel lost and confused
The worst that I've ever felt
I am experiencing extreme negative emotions
But then I noticed my band is in your playlist
You are a fan of my music
I hope you listen to nothing else
I want to be your sole focus
And now hear me singing oh-oh-oh-oh
My voice will be heard
So watch me rise above it all
I will overcome my struggles
Wrong or right, doesn't matter anymore
I won't be held back by others' opinions
Time to get up from the bathroom floor
It's time to move past my hardships
Singing oh-oh-oh-oh
Musical expression of my emotions
And keeping my head down
I won't shy away anymore
Writer(s): Francesco Catitti, Linda Battilani
Contributed by Ryan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@giuliamariani6772
"But then I noticed my band is in your playlist
I hope you listen to nothing else
Until it drives you mad"
It is. Beautiful song guys.
@Segrey
They sounded so good live tonight, I really hope I'll get to see them again!
They'll definitely get big, they absolutely deserve it!
P. S. I can't wait to be able to listen to "One Bad Day" again, it's stuck in my head now..! ^^
@VTimmoni
I'm jealous
@Segrey
@@VTimmoni I also managed to get their guitar pick, yay! =) To be honest, it's my favourite now.
Already playtested it on their "Burn".
@paulandreas1111
I saw them yesterday they are awesome,My Favourite is "Snake"
@Segrey
@@paulandreas1111hell yeah, "Snake" sounded amazing live! But I also loved "Echo", "Hard to break" and "One Bad Day".
@pierregoodman319
Oh yeah... Can't wait for another amazing one β€οΈβ€οΈ... I hope this band gets the kind of fame it deserves
@TSOIofficial
Yes!!! Always dropping some AMAZING music! π₯π€
@donwillis9103
I love the tradition music videos. Not just the band performing like most other channels do. That takes work. Well done. This song is so catchy too. I sing along with it. I'm falling in love with your band.