They also composed the soundtracks of other Bungie games, including Myth: The Fallen Lords, Myth II: Soulblighter and Oni through their Chicago, IL studio Total Audio. However, the Total Audio studio was destroyed in a fire in 1999 and Marty later joined Bungie as a full time employee.
They began their careers composing jingles and as sound designers for Broderbund, working on such classic games as Riven, The Sequel to MYST.
Their old official site http://www.totalaudio.com/ now redirects to Marty's Inside Bungie profile.
"Halo"
Martin O'Donnell & Michael Salvatori Lyrics
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Well, baby they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make a sound
I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can see your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can see your halo halo
Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
And I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again
Feels like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I'm never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
Halo halo halo halo
I can feel your halo
I can see your halo
I can feel your halo
I can see your halo
Halo
The song "Halo" by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori is a beautiful love song that speaks about the feeling of being awakened by the love of someone special. In the first verse, the singer talks about the walls they built to protect themselves, which are now crumbling down effortlessly to allow their loved one in. The chorus refers to the special person as an angel, as they bring light into the singer's life and are their saving grace. The second verse suggests that the risk of falling in love is worth taking, and that the singer will never shut their loved one out. The song concludes with the repetition of the word "Halo," which represents the bright and pure love that the singer feels.
Overall, the song is a beautiful portrayal of the feeling of being in love and the transformative power it has on an individual's life. The lyrics are emotional and expressive, and play a key role in making this song a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember those walls I built
I had put up emotional barriers in my past relationships.
Well, baby they're tumbling down
But now you have broken down those walls and barriers.
And they didn't even put up a fight
The walls came down easily, indicating that I was ready for this change.
They didn't even make a sound
The change happened quietly, yet powerfully.
I found a way to let you in
I was able to trust you and let my guard down.
But I never really had a doubt
My intuition told me that you were the one for me.
Standing in the light of your halo
I am basking in the glow of your positive influence.
I got my angel now
You are my savior and everything I have been searching for.
It's like I've been awakened
You have brought me to life.
Every rule I had you breakin'
You have challenged and changed my preconceived notions.
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I am willing to take a chance on love with you.
I ain't never gonna shut you out
I am committed to being open with you and not hiding my true feelings.
Everywhere I'm looking now
You are all around me and I cannot escape your influence.
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Your love and care envelops me completely.
Baby I can see your halo
Your goodness shines so brightly that it is visible to me.
You know you're my saving grace
You are my protector and provider of salvation.
You're everything I need and more
You fulfill all of my desires and exceed my expectations.
It's written all over your face
Your love and devotion is obvious and palpable.
Pray it won't fade away
I hope that this relationship will continue and grow stronger over time.
Halo halo halo halo
The repetition of 'halo' emphasizes the importance and intensity of the emotions being expressed.
I can feel your halo
Your goodness and love is tangible and present in my life.
I can see your halo
Your positive influence is visible to everyone around us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEYONCE KNOWLES, EVAN BOGART, RYAN TEDDER
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