Machine Gun Kelly released his fifth album, Tickets to My Downfall, in 2020; it marked a complete departure from hip hop and entry into pop punk. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the only rock album to do so that year, and contained the single "My Ex's Best Friend" (with blackbear), which reached number 20 on the Hot 100. He achieved similar commercial success with its follow up mainstream sellout (2022).
Machine Gun Kelly had his first starring role in the romantic drama Beyond the Lights (2014), and since appeared in the techno-thriller Nerve (2016), the horror Bird Box (2018), the comedy Big Time Adolescence and portrayed Tommy Lee in the biopic The Dirt (both 2019).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_Gun_Kelly_(musician)
Studio albums
Lace Up (2012)
General Admission (2015)
bloom (2017)
Hotel Diablo (2019)
Tickets To My Downfall (2020)
mainstream sellout (2022)
Deluxes Versions
Lace Up (Deluxe) (2012)
General Admission (Deluxe) (2015)
bloom (Deluxe) (2017)
Tickets To My Downfall (SOLD OUT Deluxe) (2020)
mainstream sellout (life in pink deluxe) (2022)
Mixtapes and EP's
Stamp of Approval (2007)
Homecoming (2008)
100 Words and Running (2010)
Lace Up! (2010)
Rage Pack (2011)
Half Naked & Almost Famous - EP (2012)
EST 4 Life (2012)
Lace Up (The Prelude) (2012)
Black Flag (2013)
Fuck It (2015)
BINGE (2018)
lockdown sessions (2022)
genre : sadboy (2024)
Halo
Machine Gun Kelly Lyrics
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This ain't no halo over my head bitch
But dear God can you forgive the sinnin'
For everything that I did since the beginnin'
Because the devil around me so much
That you would think I got a death wish
Yeah, and the voices in my head get louder
Watchin' my career disappear like powder
Strike that, hanging on this weed like a life jacket
F-ck rappin', I was really livin' everything I was spittin'
Bitch what's happenin'
Fights daily, nights crazy dream chasin' till the drugs came
I was choppin' up them bitches like Jason
Had a motherf-ckers face layin' on the cold pavement
Wake up take 'em now I feel sane
Spendin' every penny in the studio slayin'
Me and my mob workin' any odd job
Prayin' this little dream was gonna feed our babies
Save me Lord, save me Lord, what the f-ck is this curse you gave me Lord?
Everybody think I finally made it Lord, but all I am is now is a slave my God
[Hook:]
This ain't no halo...
Revelations says if people wipe every tear from their eyes then death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore for the former things have passed away, EST 4 Life motherf-cker!
[Verse 2: MGK]
Put that halo around my neck, bitch
And give me death
I'm 22 and this 22 on my left, God bless
Maybe I'll finally see
Maybe they'll return what's originally mine because finder's keep
Maybe I will be great, and this voice of mine was designed to be the finest key
But, I'm losing faith, everyday they got news to break
Like my single flopped, and now I ain't hot
And they don't know if I'm ever gonna see the light of day
My labels mad or my albums bad or you ain't livin' up to the hype we thought you had
Or I lost a fan or I'm in cuffs again and meanwhile I ain't there to be my daughters dad
F-ck! what's left for me? because I don't ever want to become a celebrity
I don't want anyone to feel less than me so put your camera down and stand next to me
Right here, EST, everyone stand together
And if I ever RIP than I know everything I stand for's forever, lace up!
[Hook:]
This ain't no halo...
And when you play this song, hold your head high, motherf-cker, don't ever look down, be comfortable with who you are, our flaws are what makes us perfect
In "Halo," Machine Gun Kelly pours out his soul in this emotional and introspective song. He speaks about struggling with his inner demons and guilt from his past actions. He admits that he is surrounded by the devil constantly and wishes that he could turn back time and undo his mistakes. The chorus reflects his disillusionment with his own reputation and also with the music industry amidst talk that his singles have flopped. Kelly expresses that he was living everything he was listing and fighting till the drugs came, driving him to cut off b*****s like Jason. He reflects on his life now, wishes he had more, and wants to give his baby a good life with his humble dreams. He then makes reference to the bible in Revelations, saying that if people wipe every tear from their eyes, then death shall be no more, and the former things will have passed away. He ends by telling the listener to hold their head high and embrace their flaws because nobody is perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
This ain't no halo over my head bitch
I'm not claiming to be perfect or sinless
But dear God can you forgive the sinnin'
I know I've done wrong and I'm asking for forgiveness
For everything that I did since the beginnin'
I'm asking for forgiveness for my entire past
Because the devil around me so much
I am struggling with temptation and negativity
That you would think I got a death wish
I'm engaging in risky behavior
Yeah, and the voices in my head get louder
I am struggling with inner demons
Watchin' my career disappear like powder
I am experiencing a downfall in my career
Wish I could rewind those hours and get my life back
I regret past decisions and wish I could change them
Strike that, hanging on this weed like a life jacket
I am relying on drugs to get me through hard times
F-ck rappin', I was really livin' everything I was spittin'
I was living a life of sex, drugs, and violence
Bitch what's happenin'
What's going on, what's the problem?
Fights daily, nights crazy dream chasin' till the drugs came
I was fighting with others and myself while trying to pursue my dreams until drugs became part of my life
I was choppin' up them bitches like Jason
I was hurting and manipulating others
Had a motherf-ckers face layin' on the cold pavement
I hurt someone so much that they were left on the ground
Wake up take 'em now I feel sane
The drugs are making me feel less crazy
Spendin' every penny in the studio slayin'
I am putting all of my money and effort into making music
Me and my mob workin' any odd job
Me and my team were taking any job we could to make ends meet
Prayin' this little dream was gonna feed our babies
We were putting all of our hopes into this music career to support our family
Save me Lord, save me Lord, what the f-ck is this curse you gave me Lord?
I am calling for help because I feel as though I have been cursed
Everybody think I finally made it Lord, but all I am is now is a slave my God
Even though people think I am successful, I feel trapped and unhappy
Put that halo around my neck, bitch
I want to be remembered as someone good, even if I wasn't perfect
And give me death
I would rather die than continue living with this struggle
I'm 22 and this 22 on my left, God bless
I am young and blessed with talent
Maybe I'll finally see
I have hope for the future
Maybe they'll return what's originally mine because finder's keep
Maybe the people who took advantage of me will finally give back what they took
Maybe I will be great, and this voice of mine was designed to be the finest key
I have the potential to be great with my music
But, I'm losing faith, everyday they got news to break
I am starting to lose hope in the face of constant criticism and setbacks
Like my single flopped, and now I ain't hot
I am experiencing a decline in popularity
And they don't know if I'm ever gonna see the light of day
People doubt that I will ever make a comeback
My labels mad or my albums bad or you ain't livin' up to the hype we thought you had
My label or fans are disappointed with my recent music
Or I lost a fan or I'm in cuffs again and meanwhile I ain't there to be my daughters dad
I am losing everything important to me like family and fans
F-ck! what's left for me?
What do I have left to live for?
because I don't ever want to become a celebrity
I don't want to be famous, I just want to make music
I don't want anyone to feel less than me so put your camera down and stand next to me
I want others to feel equal to me and not be intimidated by fame
And if I ever RIP than I know everything I stand for's forever, lace up!
If I die, I want to be known for my message and values
And when you play this song, hold your head high, motherf-cker, don't ever look down, be comfortable with who you are, our flaws are what makes us perfect
When you listen to this song, be confident in yourself and accept your imperfections because they make you unique
Contributed by Samantha B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tylermartin1019
Don't get me wrong I don't mind the paths that mgk took and I totally respect the switch to rock, but man I would give my left kidney for new bangers like this
@SirCatsoverhumans
Yeah man. Same.
@clxrr502
Never again m8 these are now classics
@beetsmccgee4122
He ain’t done
@kyKat97
He ain’t done my man. Wait
@suicidalslut5416
Me too...but he's never been one to stick to a single genre. He also could never forget the road that brought him here🖤
@PhantxmWitch
8 years later still coming back to listen to the clasics EST
@sediqekaregarbarzy
you & me both
@jeremymartin420
Est 4 life brotha
@chasethefeel
@Jeremy martin this is literally the best song he ever made