Within a year’s 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 Mötley Crüe.
The band took a three year break which was everything but a holiday: it was “a 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. “Not 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 it’s 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.”
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".
Giant In The Ring
Halifax Lyrics
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See through your sympathy
I'd rather be taking sorries from the man who left me out on the street
You spit out your words with a terrible stutter
Leave feelings out of stories like a cheating disease
If I can't trust you, how can I trust the karma chasing me?
So don't sell me out
Chase the drinks you can't control
Hide your hands behind your head
Hold them up high, make sure no one sees the strings attached to them
You run with the pack with the wrong intentions
Hold your breath when you've lost your way
Lie to me again and you've lost another place to stay
So don't sell me out
'Cause I'm worth more than the finger that is bearing your class ring
If you want a battle, just know my record is high
I'm a giant in the ring and I will call you out like a lie
Give me a reason to believe all the things that you told me
That you told all the ones that were closer
So much closer to you than I've ever been
I can't risk it
My own sanity's losing it's last nerve
I can't wait till the winter is over
Till its over and I can just sit back, relax
So don't sell me out
'Cause I'm worth more than the finger that is bearing your class ring
If you want a battle, just know my record is high
I'm a giant in the ring and I will call you out like a lie
Give me a reason to believe all the things that you told me
That you told all the ones that were closer
So much closer to you than I've ever been
If you want a battle, just know my record is high
I'm a giant in the ring and I will call you out like a lie
The lyrics to Halifax's song Giant In The Ring are directed at someone who has betrayed and lied to the singer. The first verse reveals the singer's frustration with an individual who speaks insincerely and with no regard for emotions or honesty. The singer states that if they cannot trust this person, how can they trust the universe to bring them their just desserts, or karma. The second verse details the other person's toxicity and the singer's refusal to tolerate it any longer. The final verse expresses a yearning for truth and a possible hope for resolution while also acknowledging a sense of loss and the need for emotional self-preservation.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's value and integrity. They refuse to be belittled or disrespected by someone who doesn't understand their worth. The repeated line, "I'm a giant in the ring and I will call you out like a lie," reinforces the idea that the singer will not tolerate dishonesty or mistreatment, and will speak out against it bravely and honestly.
Overall, the lyrics to Halifax's Giant In The Ring are a powerful statement of self-worth, honesty, and integrity. They reveal the singer's refusal to accept anything less than the truth and a resolution that honors their dignity and self-respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Look past the empty bottles
Don't get distracted by the surface-level issues
See through your sympathy
Don't fall for the fake empathy you're showing me
I'd rather be taking sorries from the man who left me out on the street
I'd rather own up to my own mistakes than receive fake apologies
You spit out your words with a terrible stutter
You're having a hard time being honest with me
Leave feelings out of stories like a cheating disease
You're leaving out important details to make yourself look better
If I can't trust you, how can I trust the karma chasing me?
How can I trust that the universe will bring justice if I can't even trust the people around me
So don't sell me out
Don't betray my trust
'Cause I'm worth more than the finger that is bearing your class ring
I deserve better treatment than what you're giving me, and I won't settle for less
Chase the drinks you can't control
You're chasing something that you can't handle
Hide your hands behind your head
You're avoiding taking responsibility for your actions
Hold them up high, make sure no one sees the strings attached to them
You're trying to manipulate the situation without being obvious about it
You run with the pack with the wrong intentions
You're surrounding yourself with people who aren't good influences
Hold your breath when you've lost your way
You're holding back the truth when you're unsure about what to do
Lie to me again and you've lost another place to stay
If you lie to me again, I won't tolerate it and you'll lose your place in my life
If you want a battle, just know my record is high
I'm not afraid to stand up for myself and I have a history of winning
I'm a giant in the ring and I will call you out like a lie
I have the power to expose your lies and deception
Give me a reason to believe all the things that you told me
I need proof that what you're saying is true
That you told all the ones that were closer
I know you've shared information with others, and I need to know if it's accurate
So much closer to you than I've ever been
I'm not as close to you as other people are, so I need to be cautious
I can't risk it
I can't take chances when it comes to trusting you
My own sanity's losing its last nerve
My mental health is at risk because of all the uncertainty and doubt
I can't wait till the winter is over
I can't wait for this difficult time to be over
Till its over and I can just sit back, relax
Once this situation is resolved, I can finally relax and let go of the stress
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Robert Welch
i like this song a lot :) and WØØT first comment XD
xXxBrausexXx
congratulation xD