Zoë has several other music projects - Malfoy Manor (a more electronic kind of wizard rock), Zoë's Adventures Under Ground (her "Muggle", aka non-Harry-Potter, music), and The Vashta Nerada (her collaborative nerd-music effort with MaryBeth Schroeder of the wizard rock act Nagini and is based in the UK.
Halfblood Prince
Split Seven Ways Lyrics
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Keep my secrets well; ignorance is bliss
And no one knows any other side of me
But you, just you
No one cares much for a half-blood Slytherin
So I'll not say a word, and I'll keep those mysteries in
That's half the battle won for nobody to know
But you, just you
'Cause the boy they know, he doesn't say a lot
Just a few spat-out curses he was never taught
The boy they know is pastless and he's cruel
'Cause no one knows my secrets but you, just you
The Half-Blood Prince isn't a name that I took lightly
Why would I glorify a mother who doesn't like me?
But there's magic in words when you can arrange them well
Nobody knows, nobody knows
I'm a no-name face in a pure-blood crowd
So, don't expect me to yell and shout it out proud
Because there is more power in the things I never tell
You know, oh, you know
'Cause the boy they know, he doesn't say a lot
Just a few spat-out curses he was never taught
The boy they know is pastless and he's cruel
'Cause no one knows my secrets but you, just you
'Cause the boy they know, he doesn't say a lot
Keeps the feelings buried in the hope they'll be forgot
The boy they know is pastless and he's cruel
Nobody knows the real me but you, just you
The lyrics of Split Seven Ways's song "Halfblood Prince" explore themes of secrecy, identity, and power dynamics. The singer's Slytherin heritage and mixed-blood status make them an outcast among the pure-blooded crowd, forcing them to keep their true self hidden. The phrase "ignorance is bliss" suggests that the singer sees their secrecy as a form of protection, shielding them from judgement and potential harm.
The central message of the song is that power lies in the things we keep hidden, rather than those we display openly. The singer recognizes their unique position, the only one privy to their secrets being their confidante – "you, just you." They use this knowledge to gain leverage and control over their identity, refusing to let others define them.
The reference to the Half-Blood Prince character from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series adds another layer to the song's themes. While the singer acknowledges that the name isn't one they took lightly, there is still "magic in words when you can arrange them well." The idea that language can be used to manipulate and influence others ties into the song's themes of power dynamics.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep my cards clutched tightly in my fist
I guard my secrets and don't reveal them to anyone.
Keep my secrets well; ignorance is bliss
It's better to keep secrets since it brings peace of mind.
And no one knows any other side of me
Nobody knows the real me except for you.
But you, just you
Only you know the real me.
No one cares much for a half-blood Slytherin
People don't like half-bloods with a Slytherin background.
So I'll not say a word, and I'll keep those mysteries in
I won't reveal my secrets to anyone and keep them to myself.
That's half the battle won for nobody to know
Keeping my secrets to myself is half the battle won since nobody knows them.
But you, just you
But you know the real me.
'Cause the boy they know, he doesn't say a lot
The persona people know as me is not talkative.
Just a few spat-out curses he was never taught
The cursing habits that I display aren't a result of my upbringing.
The boy they know is pastless and he's cruel
The persona people know as me has a cruel and uncaring attitude.
'Cause no one knows my secrets but you, just you
Because nobody knows the real me except for you.
The Half-Blood Prince isn't a name that I took lightly
I didn't choose the title of Half-Blood Prince without thinking very hard about it.
Why would I glorify a mother who doesn't like me?
I wouldn't want to glorify my mother who doesn't have any affection for me.
But there's magic in words when you can arrange them well
Words can be magical when arranged properly.
Nobody knows, nobody knows
Nobody knows the true meaning behind the name Half-Blood Prince.
I'm a no-name face in a pure-blood crowd
I'm anonymous in a crowd full of pure-bloods.
So, don't expect me to yell and shout it out proud
Don't expect me to boastfully announce who I really am.
Because there is more power in the things I never tell
There's more strength in the things I keep to myself rather than share with others.
You know, oh, you know
You know the real me.
'Cause the boy they know, he doesn't say a lot
The persona people know as me is not talkative.
Just a few spat-out curses he was never taught
The cursing habits that I display aren't a result of my upbringing.
The boy they know is pastless and he's cruel
The persona people know as me has a cruel and uncaring attitude.
'Cause no one knows my secrets but you, just you
Because nobody knows the real me except for you.
'Cause the boy they know, he doesn't say a lot
The persona people know as me is not talkative.
Keeps the feelings buried in the hope they'll be forgot
I hide my emotions and feelings, hoping that they will be forgotten.
The boy they know is pastless and he's cruel
The persona people know as me has a cruel and uncaring attitude.
Nobody knows the real me but you, just you
Nobody knows the true me except for you.
Contributed by Tristan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@deathislife1993
Split Seven Ways always has amazing songs. Have loved this for years.
@stephanienoblet8503
Love ❤️ this song