The Halocline
Hippo Campus Lyrics

The lyrics of the song "The Halocline" by Hippo Campus depict a dark and gloomy shade. The song can be interpreted as a mystifying tale of survival during an apocalyptic event or a breakdown of an individual's mental state. The opening lines, "I scream your name, as blood bursts from my veins, in our darkest days," signify a moment of intense pain or sorrow for the singer calling out to another person they are emotionally attached to. The metaphorical lyrics highlight the intensity of emotions that the singer is experiencing. The phrase 'Blood bursts from my veins' can be interpreted as a metaphor for intense emotions that cannot be contained—pain, anger, or even vulnerability. The second verse talks about 'crawling out of the sewer, crimson red,' which alludes to a revolting and unpleasant situation where the individual feels helpless, and the only way out is to scream for help. The lyrics 'calling out to the walking dead' symbolizes the feeling of isolation or a lack of support.

In the chorus, the phrase "This is my only way home. " is repeated three times to emphasize the importance of home to the singer. In the latter half, the lyrics take a turn as they describe the death of everything, the collapse of society, and the loss of purpose. The phrases "Oh the sun has died," and "We all have died, we are all the halocline," can be interpreted as a metaphor for an apocalypse, where the world has fallen apart, and the singer feels as though there is no hope. The song's bridge asserts the resilience of the individual and the need to embrace their struggles and make the most of the situation. The lyrics "This is our home. This is our only way" indicate the singer's determination to embrace the darkness and make the most of their situation with the people around them.