Halo
Slash Lyrics
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I'm the Devil you keep inside
'Cause it's all I can do to stay solid every day
Watching all of your days pass you by
But the time has come
To throw your halo down
We may never live forever
Don't deny it
What you need ain't in the clouds
Here it comes, here it comes
Time to dirty up your halo
Could be living so hard, but you waste your life away
Still afraid to be what you are
Still I beg you to try to start loving for today
'Cause regrets gonna bury your heart
But the time has come
To throw your halo down
We may never live forever
So you better live for now
Don't deny it
What you need ain't in the clouds
Here it comes, here it comes
Time to dirty up your halo
You will not obey, you will not obey, defy it
I will lead the way, I will lead the way to burn you down
But the time has come
To throw your halo down
We may never live forever
So you better live for now
Don't deny it
What you need ain't in the clouds
Here it comes, here it comes
Time to dirty up your halo
Put down your halo
Put down your halo
Here it comes, here it comes
Time to dirty up your halo now
The lyrics to "Halo" by Slash feat. Myles Kennedy suggest a struggle with personal demons and a desire to break free from negative patterns of behaviour. The opening lines, "Have you profited to my cold and shallow ways / I'm the Devil you keep inside" set a tone of self-loathing and the baggage one carries even as they try to be better. The reference to the halo is particularly powerful as it implies an attempt to be good or righteous, but that very attempt can be a burden.
The song then moves onto a call to action, with Kennedy urging the listener to embrace the present, to "live for now" and not be held back by regrets or fear. The repeated refrain of "time to dirty up your halo" reinforces the message of breaking free from constraints and expectations, while the plea to "start loving for today" suggests that the singer recognizes that the struggle is not just internal, but also a matter of relationships and trying to live ones truth. Finally, the last stanza starts with a sense of defiance but ends on an empowering note - rather than being led to destruction, the listener should be the one to take control and "lead the way."
Overall, "Halo" is a powerful song that speaks to the complexities of personal growth and the ongoing battle between self-destructive tendencies and the desire to be better.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you profited to my cold and shallow ways
Have I influenced you to benefit from my unfeeling and superficial behavior?
I'm the Devil you keep inside
I represent the evil that you hide within yourself
'Cause it's all I can do to stay solid every day
Maintaining a strong, emotionless facade is the only way I can cope with daily life
Watching all of your days pass you by
Observing how you waste your time and miss out on opportunities
But the time has come
It's time to make a change
To throw your halo down
Stop pretending to be pure and innocent
We may never live forever
Our time is limited
So you better live for now
Make the most of the present moment
Don't deny it
Don't pretend that you're happy living a life that doesn't fulfill you
What you need ain't in the clouds
Your desires aren't unattainable or unrealistic
Here it comes, here it comes
Change is imminent
Time to dirty up your halo
It's time to embrace your flawed, imperfect self
Could be living so hard, but you waste your life away
You have the potential to live a fulfilling life, yet you choose to throw it away
Still afraid to be what you are
You're still scared to embrace your true self
Still I beg you to try to start loving for today
I implore you to attempt to find happiness in the present moment
'Cause regrets gonna bury your heart
If you continue to waste time and avoid change, you will eventually have a lifetime of regrets
You will not obey, you will not obey, defy it
Don't follow societal norms blindly, but resist them
I will lead the way, I will lead the way to burn you down
I'll guide you towards accepting your flaws and breaking down your facade
Put down your halo
Let go of your pretenses
Here it comes, here it comes
Change is inevitable
Time to dirty up your halo now
It's time to embrace your imperfections and live your life authentically
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAUL HUDSON, MYLES R KENNEDY
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