Halo
Sam Tsui feat. Kurt Schneider Lyrics


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I dive in the frozen waves
When the past comes back to life
Fight fear for the selfish pain
It was worth it every time

Hold still right before we crash
Cos we both know how this ends
The clock ticks till it brakes your glass
And I drown in you again

Cos you are the piece of me
I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly
Still fight and I don't know why

If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
Ooh-ooh
Walk onto a red parade

And refuse to make amends
It cuts deep through our ground and makes us forget all common sence
Don't speek as I try to leave cos we both know what we'll choose
If you pull then I'll push to deep and I'll fall right back to you

Cos you are the piece of me

I wish I didn't need
Chasing relentlessly
Still fight and I don't know why
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?

If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
Why are you my clarity?
Why are you my clarity?
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?




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Overall Meaning

The song "Halo" by Sam Tsui feat. Kurt Schneider is a beautiful and emotional track with deep meaning. In the first verse, the singer talks about diving "in the frozen waves" when the past comes back to life. This could mean that when the singer remembers the memories from the past, they feel frozen and unable to move forward. However, they bravely face their fears and fight through the pain, knowing that it's worth it every time. The singer then talks about holding still before crashing because they both know how it ends. This might represent a relationship that they know will end badly, but they still can't stay away from it.


In the chorus, the singer asks why their love is a tragedy, but their partner is their remedy. This could mean that their relationship is causing them a lot of pain, but the partner is the only thing that can make them feel better. The singer also questions why their love is insanity, but their partner is their clarity. This means that even though their relationship might be insane, their partner is the only thing that makes sense in their life. In the second verse, the singer talks about walking onto a "red parade" and refusing to make amends. This could mean that despite being aware of their mistakes, they still choose not to correct them, leading to deep cuts in their relationship.


Overall, "Halo" is a song about a bittersweet relationship that's full of pain and struggles but is also worth fighting for. The lyrics beautifully capture the complicated emotions that come with this kind of relationship, making the listeners feel the singer's pain and vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

I dive in the frozen waves
I jump fearlessly into situations that seem daunting


When the past comes back to life
When feelings and experiences from long ago resurface


Fight fear for the selfish pain
Conquer anxiety for the sake of personal growth


It was worth it every time
The struggle was worth the outcome in the end


Hold still right before we crash
Pause briefly before things take a sharp turn


Cos we both know how this ends
The outcome is predictable to both parties


The clock ticks till it brakes your glass
Time passes until emotions shatter


And I drown in you again
I become fully consumed by you once more


Cos you are the piece of me
You are the portion of my life that makes me feel complete


I wish I didn't need
I yearn to be independent, but I need you


Chasing relentlessly
Pursuing constantly, without giving up


Still fight and I don't know why
I continue to struggle, without a clear reason why


If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love is painful and disastrous, why do you make me feel better?


If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
If our love seems crazy and confusing, why are you my source of understanding?


Walk onto a red parade
Embark on a bold and potentially dangerous journey


And refuse to make amends
Refuse to apologize or make things right


It cuts deep through our ground and makes us forget all common sense
Our actions and emotions cause us to lose sight of logic and reason


Don't speak as I try to leave cos we both know what we'll choose
Don't try to persuade me to stay because we know what the inevitable outcome will be


If you pull then I'll push too deep and I'll fall right back to you
If you try to pull away, I'll resist and ultimately give in


Ooh-ooh
Vocalization expressing emotion


If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love is painful and disastrous, why do you make me feel better?


If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
If our love seems crazy and confusing, why are you my source of understanding?


Why are you my clarity?
Why are you the one who brings sense to my life?


If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love is painful and disastrous, why do you make me feel better?


If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
If our love seems crazy and confusing, why are you my source of understanding?


Oooo-oooo
Vocalization expressing emotion


Oooh-oooh
Vocalization expressing emotion




Writer(s): Beyonce Knowles, Ryan Tedder, Evan Bogart

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