Formed in London, UK in early 2010, Halls worked on material that would appear on the debut EP 'Halls EP', released in January 2011, which was described as having 'ambient soundscapes buttressed by skitter-step beats.'
'Ark' - his brooding debut album - draws from a palette of crystalline melodies, intense production and panoramic instrumentation to create a deeply personal, constructivist work of art. Evocative in sound and yet isolationist in sentiment, the album is an intense, dramatic and emotive study of loss and modern anxiety set to a strained electronic soundtrack.
In his new work 'Love To Give', Howard has replaced apprehension and doubt with a muted hope, and just as the sentiment has shifted, as too the compositions and arrangements have moved into the real world. Ark’s electronic templates have ceded to - as Howard says - “embrace the sound of human beings”, and the instrumental palate has widened: brass, tuned percussion, woodwinds, and organs now flesh out the tracks, with digital percussion only used for texture rather than structure. Much was recorded in a theatre in London’s Woolwich, with Howard’s vocals recorded naturally in the large main hall, and passing traffic and street noise can be heard faintly throughout the album.
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Wait For You
Halls Lyrics
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Shadows vanish with the afternoon
Contemplation fills the air
I am attached to my despair
Maybe you, if ever you'd come
And rescue me from my daily evening doldrums
I guess that's why I wait for you
That's why I wait for you
I wait for you
God knows my job will beat me down
Like asphyxiation fills my will to drown
Seemed like melodrama when this began
But melodrama gets real when you're livin' it, man
I guess that's why I wait for you
That's why I wait for you
That's why I wait for you
I wait for you
Maybe that sun will shine
I'll wake up and find you calling
Maybe my last despite
You lift me up when I'm
When I'm falling
So I want to
Wait for you
That's why I wait for you
That's why I wait for you
I wait for you
In "Wait for You" by Halls, the lyrics explore the longing and yearning for someone to come and rescue the singer from their despair and monotony. The evening setting creates a sense of solitude and contemplation in the room, with the shadows disappearing as the afternoon turns into evening. The singer admits to being attached to their despair, suggesting that they have become accustomed to their own sadness.
The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and frustration that is reflected in the repetitive lines "That's why I wait for you, I wait for you." The singer sees this person as their potential savior, someone who can rescue them from their daily evening doldrums. The repetition emphasizes the strong desire and reliance on this person's presence.
The second verse speaks more directly about the struggles of the singer's job, which weighs them down and suffocates their will to go on. The line "Melodrama gets real when you're livin' it, man" suggests that what may seem like an exaggeration or drama to others is the singer's reality. The desperation and yearning for someone to lift them up from their melancholy is clearly expressed throughout the song.
In the bridge, there is a glimmer of hope, as the singer imagines a possibility of the sun shining and the person they long for finally calling out to them. This holds the promise of potential salvation and a lifting of their spirits. However, it is clear that until that moment arrives, the singer will continue to wait for this person to bring them solace and rescue them from their emotional struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Evening settles in the room
The atmosphere becomes calm and quiet as the evening progresses
Shadows vanish with the afternoon
As the afternoon turns into evening, the areas covered in shadows become brighter
Contemplation fills the air
Deep thoughts and reflection are all around
I am attached to my despair
I feel connected to my feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness
Maybe you, if ever you'd come
There's a possibility that if you were to come
And rescue me from my daily evening doldrums
You could save me from the boredom and monotony I experience every evening
God knows my job will beat me down
I feel overwhelmed and defeated by my job
Like asphyxiation fills my will to drown
The suffocating pressure makes me want to give up and sink into despair
Seemed like melodrama when this began
It appeared exaggerated and theatrical at the start
But melodrama gets real when you're livin' it, man
However, the dramatic emotions become genuine and intense when you're actually experiencing them
Maybe that sun will shine
Perhaps there will be a brighter and happier future
I'll wake up and find you calling
I hope to wake up and receive a call from you
Maybe my last despite
Possibly the last bit of hope and determination I have left
You lift me up when I'm
You support and uplift me when
When I'm falling
I'm going through difficult times
So I want to
This is why I desire to
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Written by: AYANNA PORTER, CHARLES ROANE, LEE JR. HUTSON
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