Promise
Halo Grey Lyrics
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With your lies
Label me, label me
HEY HAVE NO CONTROL!!!
Mother milk, the sour breast
I drank her insignificance
The stylish saints, their words divine
That contradict in time
They made me misled and confused
But I find that in time the haze lifts when you draw the line
So label me the outcast 'cuz it feels good to not be a part of the parody
I stand alone in your city of dirt
The alien, the introvert
Yin and the yang, they both intertwine
Divides the soul to redefine
And everyday we choose a shade
The shade to portray
What's that shade i'm showing back, from the womb that fed me black?
And you filth that I taste
I rose above and found my place
So label me the outcast 'cuz it feels good to not be a part of the parody
I stand alone in your city of dirt
The alien, the introvert
Did it feel so right when your light shined so very bright and you had control?
I put this one to karma, I put this one to fate
I put this one to all your superheroes YOU ALL CREATE!
So label me the outcast 'cuz it feels good to not be a part of the parody
I stand alone in your city of dirt
The alien, the introvert
The lyrics of "Promise" by Halo Grey revolve around the theme of not conforming to societal norms and being labeled as an outcast. The first verse talks about how the lies of others have influenced and misled the singer. They also mention drinking from the sour breast of their mother's insignificance, which could be interpreted as feeling neglected or unimportant. The second verse acknowledges the duality of existence, represented by the yin and yang, and how we choose to portray ourselves to the world. The singer questions the shade they've been projecting, possibly alluding to a past where they conformed and didn't embrace their true self. The chorus declares their pride in being labeled as an outcast, standing alone as an alien and introvert in a city of dirt.
The bridge takes on a slightly more aggressive tone, addressing those who had previously controlled and manipulated the singer. They put their fate in karma and blame the superheroes that society idolizes for creating a false sense of control.
Overall, the lyrics of "Promise" can be interpreted as a message of self-acceptance and rejecting toxic societal expectations. It encourages listeners to embrace their true identity and reject the labels placed upon them by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Label me, label me
Identify me, identify me
With your lies
Using untrue statements
HEY HAVE NO CONTROL!!!
I won't be affected by your lies
Mother milk, the sour breast
I consumed the insignificance of my mother
I drank her insignificance
I internalized my mother's lack of importance
The stylish saints, their words divine
Religious or spiritual leaders
That contradict in time
Whose teachings or beliefs differ over time
In your world I played your rules
I adhered to your way of life
They made me misled and confused
Which caused me to be misguided and uncertain
But I find that in time the haze lifts when you draw the line
I discovered that clarity comes when boundaries are set
So label me the outcast 'cuz it feels good to not be a part of the parody
I prefer being on the outside to avoid the hypocrisy
I stand alone in your city of dirt
I am the only one who has integrity in your corrupt society
The alien, the introvert
I am different and keep to myself
Yin and the yang, they both intertwine
Two opposing forces that complement each other
Divides the soul to redefine
It splits one's essence to transform it
And everyday we choose a shade
We pick a version of ourselves to show
The shade to portray
The facade to present
What's that shade i'm showing back, from the womb that fed me black?
What part of my identity is a result of my childhood?
And you filth that I taste
The negative aspects of your influence that I've experienced
I rose above and found my place
I overcame and discovered my true identity
Did it feel so right when your light shined so very bright and you had control?
Did it satisfy you when you had power and influence?
I put this one to karma, I put this one to fate
I believe in natural consequences and destiny
I put this one to all your superheroes YOU ALL CREATE!
I attribute your success and status to your own fabricated ideals
Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peter J. Anchor G.
Awesome band, thx..!!
Extreme Charisma
Do you have the link from Halo Grey?
Daniel Petry
unfortunately they only released a couple demos years ago. the only way to find their old website is through the way back machine on archive.org