During my junior year of high school, my zealously-religious parents gave me an ultimatum: abandon my budding love for music, the few friends I had, and the mundane pursuits of an average teenager, or embrace the misled plannings of their confused, militant design. Despite being overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation, I made the best decision I have ever made: I packed my proverbial bags with my meager belongings, and struck on out on my own path. I legally emancipated myself to gain full control of my life, and dedicated my energies to survival, advancement, and the pursuit of a better existence. Writing and consuming music became a cornerstone of stability in those times of transience and uncertainty. It remains as such to this day. The songs I had been tinkering with in the van eventually became real recordings of real instruments played by real friends of mine. When an opportunity arose to move to the West Coast, I took those recordings to California in search of other like-minded individuals with whom I could propel our musical ambitions to the highest levels.
Bass player John Hoge was the first to come aboard, as he moved from Arizona to California seeking greener pastures. In the Halos project, he found them. Shortly after, Josh Huber swept us away with his twinkling piano fingers. After a disheartening record label experience, guitarist Zak Freedman had all but given up on the business of music when he met us. Together, we helped rebuild his faith and passion. At a mere 18 years of age, drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos was singled out from a slew of talented drummers because he shone brighter than the rest, and after years of searching, the team was assembled.
Now, there are five of us. We don't play those old songs too much anymore, because together, we create better songs that reflect our collective musical vision. That vision has remained rooted in the idea that the music, and its associated aesthetics, could portray a harmonious marriage between whimsical, fairytale-esque themes and notions, and more grandiose, ethereal soundscapes, while forcefully prodding the envelope that confines so much of contemporary rock music.
The music has been described as:
"...an epic, a musical mountain few others could conquer. The variety, emotional dedication and musical ability ensure this stands out from a lot of artists on the radio..."
- Alex Brady / Clink Magazine (UK)
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Dust
Halos Lyrics
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Manifests to break the will
As a hammer to the skull
Resist reprisal of no consequence
Finite existence dust and ashes (Remain)
Corrosive pathos
Unafraid to face the truth
No fate but what we make
(2x)
Resist reprisal of no consequence
Finite existence dust and ashes (Remain)
The song Dust by Halos is a deep reflection on human existence and the nature of life itself. The opening lines, "Imprinted on us all, manifests to break the will, as a hammer to the skull," suggest that there is something bigger than us that shapes our lives, forcing us to conform and follow a certain path. The repetition of "resist reprisal of no consequence" throughout the song further highlights the idea of free will and our ability to resist the pressures of society and the world around us.
The lyrics "finite existence dust and ashes remain" also emphasize the ephemeral nature of life and the inevitability of death. This theme is further explored in the lines "now drowning in the wake, unafraid to face the truth, no fate but what we make", which suggest that although death may be inevitable, we have the power to determine our own fate and create meaning in our lives.
Overall, Dust is a powerful and poignant song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own mortality and the meaning of life. The lyrics are thought-provoking and introspective, urging us to resist the pressures of conformity and embrace the fleeting nature of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Imprinted on us all
It is a universal experience that affects all of us
Manifests to break the will
This experience causes a loss of motivation and determination
As a hammer to the skull
It feels like a terrible and painful blow to the head
Resist reprisal of no consequence
There is no punishment for resisting this experience
Finite existence dust and ashes (Remain)
We are all mortal and will eventually become nothing but dust and ashes
Corrosive pathos
This experience is emotionally corrosive
Now drowning in the wake
Those who are experiencing this are overwhelmed by its effects
Unafraid to face the truth
Despite the pain it causes, those experiencing this are not afraid of confronting it
No fate but what we make
Ultimately, we control our own destinies
Resist reprisal of no consequence
Once again, there is no punishment for resisting the effects of this experience
Finite existence dust and ashes (Remain)
As a reminder that we are all mortal and will one day die
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: CHRISTOPHER MATTHEW JONES, DAVID ANDREW LOWMILLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Still
The space and the time
Dust in the flow like
Shadows entwined
Forget about us
Alone on the mountain
Lost to the sound
I can't feel enough
To bear the weight of us
I can't feel enough
I can't feel enough
To keep this wasted love
I can't feel enough
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
Come
The leopard and lace
The faces that tore me
Keep guarding my way
What happened to us?
Torn from the moment
Of weeping in dust
I can't feel enough
To bear the weight of us
I can't feel enough
I can't feel enough
To keep this wasted love
I can't feel enough
I can't feel enough
To bear the weight of us
I can't feel enough
I can't feel enough
To keep this wasted love
I can't feel enough
This old love, you know now
(I can't feel enough)
It's not over
Just go now
(I can't feel enough)
What goes round
Comes back around
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
This love ain't mine
@bubuars
I was at the opening for Depeche Mode in Rome....you was great!!!!!!!!!!...i completely fall in love with you and your music!!!!😍
@hermihermi4764
I was at the opening for Depeche Mode in Zagreb...well...I fell in love with their music, absolutely fantastic!!!
@xlunaticmoon
There are few CD's I feel you can listen to on repeat and never tire
This album is one of them, it's a true masterpiece.....
No matter how many times I listen to it I still want more.......dark euphoria
I really hope they don't change their sound
@lornemcneil
Why dark ?
@daveweisbrich1769
"CD's" lol
I find it funny how easy it is to identify someone in the same age range as me
@SpaceLion87
Give a try to Submotion Orchestra. Their 'finest hour' album is really a pleasure to listen over and over.
@aworkofmarc6356
100,000 times yes! That ^^^ (my most favored CD) Los Angeles, CA
@charlesearle2055
@@lornemcneil Because dark is everyone's fate so it guides us to shine our torches as bright as possible while we're here.
@Opa0911
Support Olympiastadion 09.07.2023 depeche mode concert! Love it, feel it. Happy to see U in Milano this weekend again.
@mauroerra7890
Ascoltati a Roma per la prima volta grazie ai Depeche Mode ...... Bravissimi!! 🎉🎉