Halia is best known for providing the singing vocals for the Siren (played by Lily Cole) in Series 6 of the British science fiction programme Doctor Who, as well as the covers she releases on her tumblr.
Her official website is located at: http://haliameguid.com
Doomsday
Halia Meguid Lyrics
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this dawn, it's white as bone and stirs
in me some kind of wild, broken lightning
listen this sound, the sea
it's burning up
and you are not beside me
it's burning up
and you are not beside me
stars in the bruise black sky are dying
they turn to metal in my mouth
and laugh at me for all my crying
listen this sound, the sea
it's burning up
and you are not beside me
listen to this sound, the sea
it's burning up
and you are not beside me
The lyrics of "Doomsday" by Halia Meguid are filled with intense imagery and emotion. The opening lines, "is this the end or is it starting? this dawn, it's white as bone and stirs in me some kind of wild, broken lightning" set the tone for the song. The feeling of uncertainty and impending doom is palpable. The singer is struggling with the idea that something big is happening, but she doesn't know what it is. The image of the white dawn is bone-like, suggesting death or decay. The wild, broken lightning hints at the tumultuous emotions the singer is feeling.
The next verse speaks to the feeling of isolation and abandonment. The sea is burning up, but the singer's loved one is not beside her. The repetition of the line "listen to this sound, the sea, it's burning up" adds to the sense of urgency and danger. The final verse contains some of the most striking imagery in the song. The stars in the sky are dying, turning to metal in the singer's mouth. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the way the singer feels silenced by the enormity of the situation. The laughter at the end of the verse is particularly cutting, as it seems to mock the singer's sadness.
Overall, "Doomsday" is a powerful song about uncertainty, fear, and loss. The dark imagery and haunting vocals give it a sense of foreboding, as if something terrible is about to happen.
Line by Line Meaning
is this the end or is it starting?
I am questioning if this moment marks an end or a beginning.
this dawn, it's white as bone and stirs
The light of this new day is empty and stirring something wild within me.
in me some kind of wild, broken lightning
I am filled with a chaotic, shattered energy.
listen this sound, the sea
Pay attention to the sound of the ocean.
it's burning up
The water is hot and fiery.
and you are not beside me
I am alone in this moment of chaos.
stars in the bruise black sky are dying
The stars in the dark sky are fading away.
they turn to metal in my mouth
I feel them solidifying in my mouth, making it hard to speak.
and laugh at me for all my crying
They mock me for my tears and distress.
listen this sound, the sea
Again, pay attention to the sound of the ocean.
it's burning up
The water is still hot and fiery.
and you are not beside me
Once more, I am alone in this moment of chaos.
Contributed by Kaylee C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Haylzzsmith
Thank you :)
@PamelaSaloto
Absolutely perfect..
@notarii894
I got the chills. This is amazing i want to learn this on the piano
@SuperPegase
Ohh Haylzzsmith ! You so fantastic ! when i see the talent like you in England and that if you come from england i just want say "Allons-y !". In short, pursue your passion into a profession that you shoed further develop this talent that you shouting "Geronimo". +1 like from France.
@SeanEdits
Amazing rendition of one of Golds classics :'( You look like Karen Gillan too! ^^ But you must get that alot. You got yourself a new sub =)
@Shadowlight196
I think that you're just an incredible and sweet person. If I lived in England, I would love to meet you! Since I'm American, that makes things a little difficult. Great job on the music and the cosplay! Stay fantastic!
@kendall12161
This is so good!! :)
@bunnyrogers3818
You look like Karen Gillan...okay that's weird...sorry hah
But seriously this is amazing :)
@Haylzzsmith
Thanks so much for subscribing :) means a lot and thank you I love Murray Gold and Halia Meguid is incredible and thank you very much for saying I look like Karen :P
@ZeATP
Wow it's amazingly amazing x) !
Ima whovian, that's why I cry everytime I hear that song. Your version and Halias one are incredible !
And yeah, it's true, you REALLY look like Karen ^^