Retrospect
Halovox Lyrics


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Retrospect


How did I get here, why did this happen and when will this torture ever end?
Do I deserve it, am I a victim or is it all just part of the master plan?

Would I change anything if the hands of time would allow me to?
And if I could change everything what kind of world would I wake up to?

I think of the places, all of the spaces that I used to fill back then
All of my family, all of my enemies and all of those who I could call friends

Would I change anything if the hands of time would allow me to?
And if I could change everything what kind of world would I wake up to?

If I could turn back the page to those chapters of my life
How many times would I change my mind and what would I write?
Sometimes I wonder - does destiny have a plan?
And when will I ever understand who I am?
Who I am

How did I get here, why did this happen and when will this torture ever end?
Do I deserve it, am I a victim or is it all just part of the master plan?

Would I change anything if the hands of time would allow me to?
And if I could change everything what kind of world would I wake up to?

If I could turn back the page to those chapters of my life
How many times would I change my mind and what would I write?
Sometimes I wonder - does destiny have a plan?
And when will I ever understand who I am?
Who I am

You do realize that this is all your fault
Every decision that you've ever made has brought you to this moment
You know how you got here
You know why this happened
You know you're not a victim
And you certainly know you deserve it
So why should your torture ever end?

If I could turn back the page to those chapters of my life
How many times would I change my mind and what would I write?
Sometimes I wonder - does destiny have a plan?




And when will I ever understand who I am?
Who I am

Overall Meaning

The song "Retrospect" by Halovox is a thought-provoking piece that revolves around the idea of questioning one's past decisions and their consequences. The lyrics compel the listener to ponder upon the circumstances that led them to their current state of being and introspect about the choices they made that might have resulted in unfavorable outcomes.


The first verse begins with a series of questions that express frustration and confusion regarding the current situation. The lines "How did I get here, why did this happen and when will this torture ever end?" depict the singer's frustration with their predicament. They ponder whether they are a victim or if their path was predetermined by some "master plan."


In the second verse, the lyrics delve deeper into the thought process of the singer as they contemplate revisiting past experiences and changing the outcomes. The lines "If I could turn back the page to those chapters of my life, how many times would I change my mind and what would I write?" express the desire to rectify past mistakes and seek a different outcome.


The bridge of the song is an outward projection of the singer's inner conflict, as a voice reinforces the idea that every choice they made led them to their current predicament. The lines, "You do realize that this is all your fault, every decision that you've ever made has brought you to this moment," emphasize the notion that the singer has the power to change their destiny because their decisions ultimately shape their lives.


In conclusion, "Retrospect" by Halovox is an introspective exploration of the self that encourages the listener to reflect upon their past mistakes and seek a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

How did I get here, why did this happen and when will this torture ever end?
I am lost and in pain, questioning my circumstances and searching for an end to my suffering.


Do I deserve it, am I a victim or is it all just part of the master plan?
I am grappling with questions of blame and fate, trying to determine if I am responsible for my pain or if it is out of my control.


Would I change anything if the hands of time would allow me to?
I am reflecting on my choices and wondering if I made mistakes that I would undo if given the chance.


And if I could change everything what kind of world would I wake up to?
I am contemplating the consequences of different choices and considering what the world might look like if I had done things differently.


I think of the places, all of the spaces that I used to fill back then
I am reminiscing about my past and the different roles I have played in my life.


All of my family, all of my enemies and all of those who I could call friends
I am thinking about the people who have been important to me throughout my life, both positive and negative.


If I could turn back the page to those chapters of my life
I am imagining the possibility of going back in time to relive or redo parts of my past.


How many times would I change my mind and what would I write?
I am considering how my perspective and actions might differ if given multiple chances to relive certain moments of my life.


Sometimes I wonder - does destiny have a plan?
I am contemplating whether or not there is a greater purpose or meaning to the events of my life.


And when will I ever understand who I am?
I am struggling with questions of self-identity and trying to make sense of my place in the world.


Who I am
My identity is a fundamental part of this ongoing struggle.


You do realize that this is all your fault
There is an implication that the source of my problems lies within my own actions or decisions.


Every decision that you've ever made has brought you to this moment
My past choices have all led up to my current state of being, for better or for worse.


You know how you got here
I have a certain level of awareness and responsibility for my current situation.


You know why this happened
I may have some understanding of the causes or factors that led to my current struggles.


You know you're not a victim
There is a suggestion that I should take ownership of my role in my struggles and refrain from seeking pity or excuses.


And you certainly know you deserve it
There is an implication that I have earned or brought upon myself the struggles that I am facing.


So why should your torture ever end?
Given the above, there is a suggestion that I may need to live with or work through my current struggles without the expectation of a satisfying resolution or escape.




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