Halo
Nineteen Forty-Five Lyrics
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And hang around just gathering her knees to place her chin upon them when I leave
I know some where's a girl who would wear hot pants and right now that might not be so bad
To have around I've seen normal people live but they don't have things to cope with like she did
Red lips I wrote all that you ever said forgive me if I've lost all that I could have had
I'll hold her hand she's still shady and the same but don't hold out for Paris in the rain
Halo shape into something I know...
The lyrics to Nineteen Forty-Five's song Halo are brimming with imagery and emotion, painting a vivid picture of a relationship between two people. The opening line "Halo shape into something I know" sets the tone for the song's dreamy, ethereal mood. The singer of the song is describing a lover who he sees as something almost angelic - her "halo" taking shape before his eyes. He goes on to describe how she slides into his bed, and how she curls up, chin on her knees, when he leaves. The song has a sense of longing and vulnerability, as the singer tries to come to grips with a relationship that may not have gone the way he wanted it to.
The lyric "I've seen normal people live but they don't have things to cope with like she did" is particularly striking, implying that the singer's lover has been through some kind of trauma or hardship that sets her apart from the "normal" people he knows. There's a sense that he admires her resilience and strength, but also a hint of sadness that she's had to go through so much.
Overall, the song is a haunting meditation on love, loss, and the fragility of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Halo shape into something I know with legs to slide into sheets on my bed
She becomes a familiar presence in my life, with a body that fits perfectly into my bed.
And hang around just gathering her knees to place her chin upon them when I leave
When I'm gone, she waits for my return by hugging her knees and resting her chin on them.
I know some where's a girl who would wear hot pants and right now that might not be so bad
I think there's a girl out there who wears revealing clothing and I wouldn't mind having her around now.
To have around I've seen normal people live but they don't have things to cope with like she did
I've been around average people but none of them have faced the challenges that she has.
Red lips I wrote all that you ever said forgive me if I've lost all that I could have had
I remember every word she said, but I apologize if I've missed out on a potential opportunity with her.
I'll hold her hand she's still shady and the same but don't hold out for Paris in the rain
I'll still be there for her despite her flaws, but we shouldn't expect a perfect romantic moment like in the movies.
Halo shape into something I know...
She becomes a constant presence in my life, someone I know well and feel comfortable around.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOUGLAS JAMES ELDRIDGE, RICHARD C. IVANISEVICH, THOMAS ALLAN FLOWERS
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