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".
Our Last Dance
Halifax Lyrics
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things will be a little different
things will be a little different
this september now when nights are long
let me have this one last dance
she leads me out of the room
she leads me out of the room
i wanna do this one more time before i
go on the road tonight
im going on the road tonight
get me up and get me moving
i wanna do this one more time before i
go on the road tonight
im going on the road tonight
you're caught you're all the same
now i never knew i never remembered your name
the walls are closing in
my cigarette is getting smaller
the air is getting thin
it doesnt seem like theres much room to do
get me up and get me moving
i wanna do this one more time before i
go on the road tonight
im going on the road tonight
get me up and get me moving
i wanna do this one more time before i
go on the road tonight
im going on the road tonight
how in the world could this ever happen
face down its happening all again
how in the world could this ever happen
how in the world could this ever happen now
how in the world could this ever happen
face down its happening all again
how in the world could this ever happen
how in the world could this could this could this
get me up and get me moving
i wanna do this one more time before i
go on the road tonight
im going on the road tonight
get me up and get me moving
i wanna do this one more time before i
go on the road tonight
im going on the road tonight
listen to me october
things will be a little different
things will be a little different
this september now when nights are long
let me have this one last dance
she leads me out of the room
she leads me out of the room
she leads me out of the room
she leads me out of the room
The lyrics of "Our Last Dance" by Halifax describe a desire to hold on to a moment before it passes. The singer, perhaps in some kind of late night club or a bar, asks for one last dance before they depart on a journey. This moment is special and they want to make the most of it, with the singer asking to be "up and moving" so they can enjoy it. The second verse suggests that this moment is all the more precious because it is temporary and fleeting, as the walls close in and the cigarette gets smaller.
The chorus is a repetition of the desire to make the most of this moment. The bridge, however, adds an ominous note to the song. The events repeat themselves, and the singer is facing down again. The words "how in the world could this ever happen" are repeated several times, suggesting that perhaps this moment is not as unique as the singer would like to believe. The song concludes with another repetition of the chorus, ending with the singer being led out of the room.
Overall, "Our Last Dance" is a reflection on the preciousness of the moment and the desire to hold on to it. It acknowledges the transitory nature of life and the need to make the most of it. The bridge, however, hints at a certain sense of repetition or even futility, suggesting that the singer understands the potential for the moment to pass and maybe even finds comfort in that inevitability.
Line by Line Meaning
please listen to me october
The singer is asking October (who represents his audience or possibly an ex-love interest) to pay attention to what he has to say.
things will be a little different
The singer is acknowledging that some changes will be made, likely in the relationship between himself and October.
this september now when nights are long
The singer is specifying the time of year that this interaction is taking place, implying that it may be a time of reflection and change.
let me have this one last dance
The singer is asking for one more chance to connect with October, perhaps symbolized by one final dance before parting.
she leads me out of the room
The singer follows October as she takes him away from the current situation, possibly to dance.
get me up and get me moving
The singer is requesting to be encouraged and motivated in order to make the most out of this opportunity.
i wanna do this one more time before i go on the road tonight
The singer wants to make the most out of this one final opportunity before leaving town, implying that he may not be back for a while.
im going on the road tonight
The singer is stating his intention to leave town and suggesting that he may be pursuing a career or lifestyle that involves travel.
you're caught you're all the same
The singer is addressing a group of people who he sees as being stuck in their ways, possibly implying a criticism or an accusation of conformism.
now i never knew i never remembered your name
The singer is admitting that he has forgotten or never knew the names of certain people in his life, implying a sense of detachment or disconnection.
the walls are closing in my cigarette is getting smaller the air is getting thin it doesnt seem like theres much room to do
The singer describes a feeling of claustrophobia, perhaps due to the limitations of his current situation, with smoking and lack of fresh air being possible factors.
how in the world could this ever happen
The singer is expressing disbelief or confusion at the current state of affairs.
face down its happening all again
The singer seems to be going through a difficult period, possibly reliving past mistakes or experiences that haven't been fully resolved.
how in the world could this ever happen now
The singer repeats his expression of disbelief, adding a sense of immediacy by using the word 'now.'
Contributed by Natalie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@failurehaus5979
So good
@sexyman1024
Why can’t I find this sing anywhere else?
@sleepingwithpanicatthedisc7740
I never really gave this band a chance and it sucks cuz I really thought that Sydney was there only banger they had but this song proves that is not the case 🤘
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@Jesusdanger26Oh
halifax doesn't have a new singer, the original singer left, but now its just a new guitarist i believe and the original guitarist is the singer/guitar now
@elnicolas123
halifax new singer its the one who played guitar, Chris Brandt. Havent heard him, but maybe its sure cool
@misschica51
Cool song. Anybody know if Halifax' new singer is any good? I haven't seen them recently.