Anthem For Tonight
Halifax Lyrics


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So here's a question,
I'll hypnotize you,
But will you follow me,
Follow all these footsteps I left behind,
My hands are shaking,
Don't criticize me,
I'm not being in demand,
I could pay for your tears,

It's in my job description,
To tell you how to feel,
This is my ammunition,
I'll fly away with you,

Make make me make you want to sing along,
Break break me until you realize your favorite song,
This is your anthem for tonight,

Your contemplating,
What you want from me,
But it's not up to you,
Listen to me what I have to say,
Up against the wall,
With my guard down,
But can you conquer me,
I'm fighting you're not sure and we're not fine,

It's in my job description,
To tell you how to feel,
This is my ammunition,
I'll fly away with you,

Make make me make you want to sing along,
Break break me until you realize your favorite song,
This is your anthem for tonight,

So here comes a breakdown,
Oh you wish you could,
So here comes a breakdown,
Let's sing it and get down,
So here comes a breakdown,
Let's sing it and get down,

Just tell me one more time,
What do you want honey,

Make make me make you want to sing along,




Break break me until you realize your favorite song,
This is your anthem for tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Halifax's "Anthem For Tonight" delve into themes of manipulation and control, with the lead singer asking the listener to follow him as he leads them into a world of his own creation. He hypnotizes them with his words and asks them to trust him by following the footsteps he has left behind. He admits that he can be demanding at times, but reassures the listener that he can make it worth their while by paying for their tears.


Throughout the song, the lead singer asserts his power over the listener, stating that it is his job to tell them how to feel and that he possesses the ammunition to make them do so. He even goes so far as to say that he will fly away with the listener, further emphasizing his control over them. The chorus of the song is almost like a call to action, with the lead singer urging the listener to sing along with him and make this their anthem for the night.


As the song progresses, the lead singer becomes more vulnerable, admitting that he is up against the wall with his guard down. He challenges the listener to conquer him, but the listener is unsure and the two are left in a state of fighting and uncertainty.


Overall, "Anthem For Tonight" is a powerful commentary on the complexities and dangers of manipulation, control, and power dynamics in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

So here's a question,
I'm starting things off with a question


I'll hypnotize you,
I'll capture your attention


But will you follow me,
Will you come along with me?


Follow all these footsteps I left behind,
Follow my lead and do what I've done before


My hands are shaking,
I'm nervous


Don't criticize me,
Don't judge me harshly


I'm not being in demand,
I'm not in a position of power


I could pay for your tears,
Even if it makes you cry, I could handle it financially


It's in my job description,
It's what I'm supposed to do


To tell you how to feel,
I'm here to guide your emotions


This is my ammunition,
This is what I have at my disposal to get you to follow me


I'll fly away with you,
We could escape together


Make make me make you want to sing along,
I'm going to make you want to sing this song


Break break me until you realize your favorite song,
Break me down until you realize this is your favorite song


This is your anthem for tonight,
This is the song that belongs to you tonight


Your contemplating,
You're thinking


What you want from me,
You're unsure of what you want from me


But it's not up to you,
It's my decision, not yours


Listen to me what I have to say,
Pay attention to me, I have something important to say


Up against the wall,
We're in a difficult situation


With my guard down,
I'm being vulnerable


But can you conquer me,
Can you handle me?


I'm fighting you're not sure and we're not fine,
We're in a conflict and things aren't okay


So here comes a breakdown,
Things are about to get intense


Oh you wish you could,
You want to be a part of this


Let's sing it and get down,
Let's sing and dance together


Just tell me one more time,
Repeat yourself


What do you want honey,
What is it that you truly desire?


This is your anthem for tonight,
This song is all about you tonight




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