Within a yearβs time, Halifax found itself among the rookie bands on the 2004 Warped Tour. By early 2005, after bowling them over Drive-Thru founders Richard Reines and Stefanie Reines during a New Jersey gig with The Early November, the label tweaked and reissued Reference. Halifax continued touring and building its fanbase while concocting what would become The Inevitability of a Strange World, a collection of riff-heavy arena rock anthems that blend post-punk hardcore with hard rock influences, a la MΓΆtley CrΓΌe.
The band took a three year break which was everything but a holiday: it was βa trial in life that gave us one ultimatum: stand up and fight for what we believe in or break up. 90% of bands fail, we like to think we're in the other 10%" explains Tommy. βNot to mention how much we have matured in the last 3 years as musicians and songwriters, let alone adults. We planted our feet firmly on the ground when we made this commitment to music and itβs going to take a lot more than faulty indie labels, lawsuits, and debt to sniper us out. We're not a band that backs down when faced with barriers. We have more respect for our fans and ourselves than to let anything get in the way or stop us from being artists.β
Wielding a melodic guitar driven sound, the quartet is back with their new EP Align. Halifax shows off their newly polished song-craftsmanship while still staying true to their musical influences, as they combine pop sensibility with their unmistakable riff rock and pounding rhythms. The band even shows off their penchant for reggae music in "Snake Slide", and "No Saturation".
Finished in a Day
Halifax Lyrics
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the lights are dimming by the minute
can someone call my other self
let them know ill be just fine
cornered with my back against the wall
the lights are dimming by the minute
can someone call my other self
let them know ill be just fine
start back at start so i know where to go
weve made it this far no turning back now
six days and all i can think about
six days and all i can think about is you
start back at start so i know where to go
weve made it this far no turning back now
six days and all i can think about
six days and all i can think about is you
can it be were on top of the world
from now on i can see
from a distance i can see the end
can it be were on top of the world
the stranger feeling crawling up my arm
into my heart
start back at start so i know where to go
weve made it this far no turning back now
six days and all i can think about
six days and all i can think about is you
start back at start so i know where to go
weve made it this far no turning back now
six days and all i can think about
six days and all i can think about is you
yea its over now
from my head down to my legs
from my head down to my
and now its over now
from my head down to my legs
and now its over now
from my head down to my legs
cornered with my back against the wall
the lights are dimming by the minute
can someone call my other self
let them know ill be just fine
cornered with my back against the wall
the lights are dimming by the minute
can someone call my other self
let them know ill be just fine
cornered with my back against the wall
the lights are dimming by the minute
can someone call my other self
let them know ill be just fine
The lyrics of Halifax's song "Finished in a Day" paint a picture of feeling cornered and overwhelmed, but also hopeful and focused on a specific person. The repetition of the opening lines "cornered with my back against the wall" and "the lights are dimming by the minute" create a sense of urgency and the need for a guiding presence, which could be interpreted as a call for help. The repetition of the line "start back at start so I know where to go" emphasizes the need for direction, but also implies a determined spirit to keep moving forward despite any obstacles.
The repeated mention of "six days" indicates a specific time frame, perhaps a deadline or a significant interval for reflection. The line "can it be we're on top of the world" could suggest a feeling of exhilaration and pride in one's accomplishments, but the mention of a "stranger feeling crawling up my arm" adds a sense of unease or uncertainty to this emotion. The final lines "and now it's over now" echo the opening lines, but with a sense of closure or resolution, as if the conflict has been resolved and the singer can move forward with newfound strength and resolve.
Line by Line Meaning
cornered with my back against the wall
Feeling trapped and under pressure
the lights are dimming by the minute
Time is running out and the situation is becoming more urgent
can someone call my other self
Asking for help from a more confident or capable version of oneself
let them know ill be just fine
Giving reassurance that everything will turn out okay
start back at start so i know where to go
Needing to go back to the beginning to find direction
weve made it this far no turning back now
Committing to moving forward and not giving up
six days and all i can think about
Obsessing over something for an extended period of time
six days and all i can think about is you
Thinking about a specific person constantly
can it be were on top of the world
Feeling victorious and successful
from now on i can see
Having a clear vision for the future
from a distance i can see the end
Seeing the end goal from far away
the stranger feeling crawling up my arm
Experiencing a creeping sensation of unease
into my heart
Feeling anxiety deep within oneself
yea its over now
Acknowledging the end of a situation
from my head down to my legs
Feeling a sense of finality throughout one's body
Contributed by Colton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EBSANAGUCCI
I've been looking for this song too, for a couple years now. Couldn't find it. Thank you.
izzymachanao
been searching for this song *_* thanks :)
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