Halo
Sam Tsui Lyrics
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Well, baby they're tumbling down
They didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make up 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 feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
Oh, I can see your halo, your halo, your halo, your halo
Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
Oh, but this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again
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 feel 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
I can feel your halo, your halo, your halo, your halo
Ooh, ooh
I can feel your halo
I can feel your halo
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can feel your halo
Your halo
The lyrics of the song 'Halo' by Sam Tsui and Kurt Schneider are about falling in love with someone and being willing to take a risk for them. The reference to the 'walls' being broken down is a metaphor for opening up to someone and letting them in. The statement that 'it's like I've been awakened' is a metaphor for the transformative power of love. The singer has been changed by their newfound love, and it has broken the rules they used to live by. The chorus repeats the line 'Everywhere I'm looking now, I'm surrounded by your embrace', emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of the love the singer feels.
The overall message of the song is about the power of love to transform and overcome obstacles. The singer is asking their lover not to fade away, hoping that the intensity of the love they feel will never diminish. The use of religious imagery in the use of the word 'halo' reinforces the idea of a transformative power that is beyond human understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember those walls I built
I used to have my guard up and not let anyone in
Well, baby they're tumbling down
Because of you, my walls are slowly falling apart and I'm opening up
They didn't even put up a fight
My walls came down smoothly and easily because you're so kind and understanding
They didn't even make up a sound
My walls came down silently because I trust you and feel safe around you
I found a way to let you in
I finally gave you a chance to get to know me and see the real me
But I never really had a doubt
Deep down, I always knew that you were someone special and worth taking a chance on
Standing in the light of your halo
Being around you feels like being in the presence of an angel, you make everything better
I got my angel now
You are my guardian angel, here to protect and guide me through life
It's like I've been awakened
Being with you has made me feel more alive and aware of the world around me
Every rule I had you breakin'
You make me want to break out of my old habits and try new things because you inspire me
It's the risk that I'm takin'
Loving you is a risk, but it's worth it because you bring so much joy to my life
I ain't never gonna shut you out
I promise to always be honest and vulnerable with you, and to never push you away
Everywhere I'm looking now
In every direction I turn, I see reminders of you and your love
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Your love is like a warm embrace that surrounds me and makes me feel safe
Baby I can feel your halo
I can feel your goodness and positivity radiating from you, like a halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're the reason why I have hope and faith in the world, you're my hero
You're everything I need and more
You are the perfect person for me and I feel incredibly lucky to have you in my life
It's written all over your face
The way you look at me and interact with me shows me that you love me and care for me deeply
Pray it won't fade away
I'm scared of losing your love and hope that we can keep this amazing connection forever
Hit me like a ray of sun
Meeting you was like a beacon of light that shone through my life, illuminating everything
Burning through my darkest night
Your love and companionship help me get through tough times and make them less scary and lonely
You're the only one that I want
I don't need anyone else but you, you're the only one who completes me
Think I'm addicted to your light
I'm drawn to your positive energy and way of being, you make me a better person and I can't get enough
I swore I'd never fall again
I made promises to myself to protect my heart and not let anyone get close, but you changed that
Oh, but this don't even feel like falling
Loving you doesn't feel like a risk or something to be scared of, it feels natural and right
Gravity can't forget
Even though I'm falling in love with you, I'm still mindful of reality and potential challenges we may face
To pull me back to the ground again
I'm still grounded and realistic, and I won't let myself get swept away without thinking things through
Contributed by David L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.