Halfway Gone
Lifehouse Lyrics
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You were always hard to hold
So letting go ain't easy
I'm hanging on but growing cold
While my mind is leaving
Talk, talk is cheap
'Cause I'm halfway gone and I'm on my way
And I'm feeling, feelin' feelin' this way
'Cause I'm halfway in but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
You got one foot out the door
And choking on the other
Always think there's something more
Its just around the corner
Talk, talk is cheap
Give me a word you can keep
'Cause I'm halfway gone and I'm on way
And I'm feeling, feelin' feelin' this way
'Cause you're halfway in but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
If you want me out, then I'm on my way
And I'm feelin', feelin' feelin' this way
'Cause you're halfway in, but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone (oh oh)
I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone (oh oh)
Now I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
Don't take too long, don't take too long
'Cause I'm on my way
If you take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone and I'm on way
And I'm feeling, feelin' I'm feelin' this way
'Cause you're halfway in but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
If you want me out, then I'm on my way
And I'm feelin', feelin' feelin' this way
'Cause you're halfway in, but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone (oh oh)
'Cause I'm halfway gone, and I'm halfway gone (oh oh)
'Cause I'm halfway gone, yeah I'm halfway gone
The song "Halfway Gone" by Lifehouse is about someone who is struggling in a relationship where the other person's love seems to be half-hearted. The singer feels that their partner is always "hard to hold" and that they have one foot out the door while choking on the other. The singer is hanging on, but they are growing cold and their mind is leaving. They feel like they are "halfway in" the relationship, but it won't take long for them to be "halfway gone."
The repeated phrase "Talk, talk is cheap" suggests that the singer is tired of empty promises and wants concrete action. They want their partner to give them a word they can keep and not just say things they don't mean. The repeated refrain of "don't take too long" suggests that the singer is tired of waiting for their partner to fully commit and is ready to leave if they take too much time.
Overall, the song portrays a feeling of frustration and uncertainty in a relationship that seems to be hanging in the balance. The singer is struggling to hold on, but they know that leaving may be the best option for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Halfway gone, halfway gone
I am in a state of being halfway gone and I have repeated this state as an affirmation.
You were always hard to hold
You were always difficult to keep emotionally attached.
So letting go ain't easy
Breaking up is not an effortless procedure for me.
I'm hanging on but growing cold
I am still holding onto you, but my love for you is turning into indifference.
While my mind is leaving
My thoughts are starting to detach themselves from you.
Talk, talk is cheap
Speaking without following through has no value.
Give me a word you can keep
If you tell me something, make sure it's something that you will stick to.
'Cause I'm halfway gone and I'm on my way
I'm already in the process of leaving.
And I'm feeling, feelin' feelin' this way
I'm starting to feel this way.
'Cause I'm halfway in but don't take too long
I still have some level of commitment, but don't make me wait forever.
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
I'm still in a state of being halfway gone and I have repeated this.
You got one foot out the door
You're not fully committed and already looking for a way out.
And choking on the other
You're still emotionally tied to me, but struggling to let go.
Always think there's something more
You're always looking for something better.
Its just around the corner
You believe that something better is easily attainable.
If you want me out, then I'm on my way
If you want to end this, I'm prepared to leave.
And I'm feelin', feelin' feelin' this way
I'm starting to become emotionally detached and feel this way.
'Cause you're halfway in, but don't take too long
You still have some level of commitment, but don't make me wait forever.
Now I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
I still find myself in a state of being halfway gone.
Don't take too long, don't take too long
Don't prolong the inevitable.
'Cause I'm on my way
I'm already in the process of leaving.
'Cause you're halfway in but don't take too long
You still have some level of commitment, but don't make me wait forever.
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone (oh oh)
I'm still in a state of being halfway gone and I have repeated this.
'Cause I'm halfway gone, and I'm halfway gone (oh oh)
I'm still in a state of being halfway gone and I have repeated this.
'Cause I'm halfway gone, yeah I'm halfway gone
I'm still in a state of being halfway gone and I have repeated this.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACOB KASHER HINDLIN, JUDE COLE, KEVIN RUDOLF, JASON WADE
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You were always hard to hold
So letting go ain't easy
I'm hanging on but growing cold
While my mind is leaving
Talk, talk is cheap
Give me a word you can keep
'Cause I'm halfway gone, and I'm on my way
And I'm feelin', feelin', feelin' this way
'Cause you're halfway in, but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
Halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
You got one foot out the door
And choking on the other
Always think there's something more
Is just around the corner
Talk, talk is cheap
Give me a word you can keep
'Cause I'm halfway gone, and I'm on my way
And I'm feelin', feelin', feelin' this way
'Cause you're halfway in, but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
If you want me out, then I'm on my way
And I'm feelin', feelin', I'm feelin' this way
'Cause you're halfway in, but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
Now I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
Don't take too long, don't take too long
'Cause I'm on my way, if you take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, and I'm on way
And I'm feelin', feelin', I'm feelin' this way
'Cause you're halfway in, but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
If you want me out, then I'm on my way
And I'm feelin', feelin', I'm feelin' this way
'Cause you're halfway in, but don't take too long
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
'Cause I'm halfway gone, I'm halfway gone
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@MewSage86
Lifehouse is such an underrated band. I loved them.
@horethchinguyen1726
Hi 👋, how are you doing?
@RedJoker9000
It's 2021 and over a decade since the song came out. Man I feel old, but still willing to jam out to this.
@thebalder9634
Meet anyone over 50 and they'll reassure you you're still young.
@silentj80
By jam, do you mean dancing in your living room in front of your kids while they get embarrassed?
@visionboard1783
You too😄
@CoastalConservancy
Looks like we're the party. Y'all live near Cali let's throw a party with these amazing songs from this era
@harlowlow
Dude, I feel you. 😵🎶
@williamjonline
10 years later, still one of my favorite songs!!!!
@katierandomly
I’m 27 and I’ve never felt old until the past couple years. I was in school when this song came out..🥺