It's 1:23 a.m. on June 8, 2011, where I am now, which means it's 4:23 a.m. … Read Full Bio ↴It's 1:23 a.m. on June 8, 2011, where I am now, which means it's 4:23 a.m. on Long Island, New York. Exactly six years ago, in a quiet parking lot, you may or may not have found me asleep inside the van in which I was living. I was a waiter - often working late and usually going out for a couple of beers after my shift. Some nights, I could catch a shower at the 24-hour gym near work. On others, I would settle for a wipe-down with wet napkins and brushing my teeth with a cup of water. The best places to sleep were the ones where I could back the van up to a wall and crack the back doors to catch a breeze. I would usually break out my guitar and expand on song concepts that I had begun to formulate that summer. Life was pulling me down in such a heavy way that I started to question where I was headed and what I was doing. Confusion and despondency are words that enter my mind as I reflect back on laboring through one of the strangest, loneliest periods of my life.

  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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Time Machine
Halos Lyrics

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This song is a time machine
This song is a time machine
All existence is in peril as we fly between
Different times, forever shifting for a change of scene
Because this song is a time machine

Whoa! Traveling through time now. Kinda freaky
Gettin' all time sick -- events get leaky

Changing the future, changing the past
Living life twice over, having a blast
Makin' paradoxes happen that could blow a hole
In the universe so big we'll never get control
I'm breaking every rule of physics you got in you, I'm
Destabilizing the space-time continuum

This song is a time machine

Today I went back in time and shot myself as a kid
But I didn't fade away, cause after I did
I went back again and shot myself before I did it
They'll never find the crazy time-bubble where I hid it
Time won't catch up. I can cover my tracks
Tying knots in that timeball, flyin' through the cracks
In case it does and I still get canned, my
life will come back, cause I just fathered my grandma

This song is a time machine

Hey Jude before the Beatles can make you millions
A penny in a bank account, later makes billions
Pose with a caveman on my next vacation
Try to stop, but somehow cause the JFK assassination
Gonna rewrite history, be part of the past
I shouldn't have that kind of power? You can kiss my ass
You can't stop me now, you can't give me the boot, ya
Can't change a damn thing I already did in the future

This song is a time machine

Overall Meaning

The song Time Machine by Halos is aptly named as it describes a musical experience that can transport the listener through different eras and alternate timelines. The lyrics tell of the singer's journey through various points in time, breaking the laws of physics and creating time paradoxes. The character enjoys having complete control over their experiences, living life twice over and even going back in time to shoot themselves, knowing that they can avoid the consequences.

The song speaks to the human fascination with time travel and the idea that one can change the future or rewrite history. It also touches on the potential dangers and consequences of altering the space-time continuum, with the possibility of causing irreparable damage to the universe.

Overall, the song portrays the thrill and excitement of being able to manipulate time and control one's destiny, while also warning against the potentially catastrophic effects of doing so. The metaphorical time machine that the lyrics speak of is the power of music to transport us to different places, memories, and experiences, and the thrill of being able to relive moments in time.

Line by Line Meaning

This song is a time machine
The song functions as a time machine, allowing the listener to travel through time and change the course of history.

All existence is in peril as we fly between
The act of traveling through time puts all of existence at risk.

Different times, forever shifting for a change of scene
Time travel allows for the exploration of different eras and locations.

Whoa! Traveling through time now. Kinda freaky
Time travel can be disorienting and unsettling.

Gettin' all time sick -- events get leaky
The effects of time travel can distort events and cause unpredictability.

Changing the future, changing the past
Time travel has the power to alter both the future and the past.

Living life twice over, having a blast
Traveling through time allows for experiencing events multiple times.

Makin' paradoxes happen that could blow a hole
The creation of paradoxes can have catastrophic consequences.

In the universe so big we'll never get control
The power of time travel is so immense that we can never fully understand or control its effects.

I'm breaking every rule of physics you got in you, I'm
The act of time travel defies the laws of physics as we know them.

Destabilizing the space-time continuum
Time travel has the potential to disrupt the space-time continuum and cause irreversible damage.

Today I went back in time and shot myself as a kid
The artist has engaged in reckless and dangerous behavior through time travel.

But I didn't fade away, cause after I did
The singer did not disappear as a result of encountering their past self.

I went back again and shot myself before I did it
The singer has engaged in self-destructive behavior in their use of time travel.

They'll never find the crazy time-bubble where I hid it
The singer has taken steps to conceal their actions and evade discovery.

Time won't catch up. I can cover my tracks
The artist believes they can avoid the consequences of their actions through time travel.

Tying knots in that timeball, flyin' through the cracks
The artist is manipulating time to conceal their identity and actions.

In case it does and I still get canned, my
The singer acknowledges the possibility of being caught and facing punishment for their actions.

life will come back, cause I just fathered my grandma
The singer has engaged in self-contradictory behavior that threatens the integrity of time and existence.

Hey Jude before the Beatles can make you millions
The artist is using time travel to gain financial benefit.

A penny in a bank account, later makes billions
The artist is using foreknowledge of future events to manipulate financial markets.

Pose with a caveman on my next vacation
The artist is using time travel as a form of amusement and novelty.

Try to stop, but somehow cause the JFK assassination
The singer is using time travel maliciously to cause harm and affect historical events.

Gonna rewrite history, be part of the past
The artist is using time travel to alter the course of history and become part of past events.

I shouldn't have that kind of power? You can kiss my ass
The singer is flippant and unrepentant about their irresponsible use of time travel.

You can't stop me now, you can't give me the boot, ya
The singer believes they are beyond the reach of any consequences for their actions.

Can't change a damn thing I already did in the future
The singer is aware of the effects of their actions on the course of time and believes they are beyond change.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: A Halo Called Fred

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