Welcome To The Black Parade
Halflives Lyrics

When I was a young girl
I am reflecting on a time in my past when I was innocent and had not yet experienced the harshness of the world around me.

My father took me into the city
My father exposed me to the reality of the world by taking me to the city.

To see a marching band
We witnessed an event in which many people came together and marched in unison as a team.

He said, 'Girl, when you grow up
My father posed a question to me about my future aspirations.

Would you be the savior of the broken
He asked if I would be the one to help those who have been beaten down by life, especially those who are outcasts or rejected by society.

The beaten and the damned?'
He specifically mentioned those who have been mistreated or punished unfairly, perhaps by the very society they live in.

He said, 'Will you defeat them
My father asked if I would be strong enough to overcome the challenges I face in life.

Your demons, and all the non-believers
He asked if I would be able to conquer my own fears and the doubts of others.

The plans that they have made?'
He questioned whether I would be able to resist the expectations and assumptions that others have imposed upon me.

Because one day I'll leave you
My father acknowledged that he would not always be there for me.

A phantom to lead you in the summer
He told me that he would become a ghostly presence, illuminating my path in life.

To join the black parade.'
He spoke of a group of people who have come together in recognition of their pain and suffering, to the point that they have adopted a sense of darkness and gloom.

Sometimes I get the feeling she's watching over me
I sometimes sense that someone is looking after me and guiding me in my life.

And other times I feel like I should go
At other times, I feel as if I must move on and follow my own path, independent of any guidance or support.

And through it all, the rise and fall, the bodies in the streets
I have experienced both periods of triumph and moments of despair, and have seen the tragic consequences of societal neglect and decay.

And when you're gone, we want you all to know
When I am no longer around, I want everyone to remember that my spirit will live on.

We'll carry on
We will continue to persevere and endure, despite any challenges or setbacks we may face.

And though you're dead and gone believe me
Even when I am no longer physically present, I will remain an inspiration and guide to others who are seeking their own paths.

Your memory will carry on
My spirit and legacy will live on, long after I am gone.

In my heart I can't contain it
I feel emotions that are so powerful and intense that they overwhelm me at times.

The anthem won't explain it
There are some things that are beyond words or explanations, and can only be expressed through art and music.

Do or die, you'll never make me
I will never give up, no matter how difficult or hopeless the situation may seem.

Because the world will never take my heart
No matter what obstacles or hardships I face, my inner strength and passion will never be extinguished.

Go and try, you'll never break me
Others may attempt to defeat or undermine me, but they will never succeed in breaking my spirit.

We want it all, we wanna play this part
We are determined to make our dreams and passions a reality, and to take an active role in shaping our lives and the world around us.

I won't explain or say I'm sorry
I refuse to justify or apologize for my choices or beliefs, no matter how unconventional or controversial they may be.

I'm unashamed, I'm gonna show my scars
I am proud of the life I have lived and the struggles I have overcome, and I am not afraid to display the battle scars that reveal my strength and resilience.

Give a cheer for all the broken
Let us celebrate and embrace those who have suffered and endured great pain and hardship, who have emerged stronger and more resilient than ever before.

Listen here, because it's who we are
Our scars and struggles are an integral part of who we are as individuals and as a society, and we must acknowledge and accept them in order to heal and move forward.

I'm just a woman, I'm not a hero
I am not a larger-than-life figure or a superhero, but rather a flawed and vulnerable human being like everyone else.

Just a girl, who had to sing this song
I am simply an ordinary person who has been given a platform and an opportunity to express myself and share my story through music.

I'm just a woman, I'm not a hero
Once again, I reiterate that I am not a perfect or infallible figure, but rather an imperfect human being who is doing the best she can.

I don't care
I refuse to allow the opinions or judgments of others to dictate my actions or emotions, and will instead remain true to myself and my beliefs.