Takida, a five piece rock band from Ånge, Sweden, started out in 1999 and t… Read Full Bio ↴Takida, a five piece rock band from Ånge, Sweden, started out in 1999 and they have worked hard to get where they are today. They have been touring all around Sweden and built quite a reputation as a solid live rockband. Their fanbase is growing as we speak. Their first demo old was only produced in 500 copies and sold out immediately, old was recorded in year 2000. It was followed up by the EP T2 (2000), the full length album tAKiDA (2001), the ep Gohei (2003) and the ep Thorns (2004). These 4 EP's and one album has sold over astonishing 10,000 copies together, much thanks to many successful gigs that lead to an increased popularity.

Takida were also included on the rock collection Played Out Vol. 1 (2000) with the tracks It's a sin and Jaded and on Played Out Vol. 2 (2002) with the tracks One of A Kind and Evil Eye

They were picked up by the local indie rock label Ninetone Records in 2005 and the first single Losing from the album ...Make YOU Breathe was released in January and peaked at second place on the Swedish singles chart and was the most played song on swedens largest alternative rock radio channel, Bandit rock. The album ...Make YOU Breathe was released on the fifth of April 2006 and peaked at nr. 7 on the album charts and one nr. 1 on the hard rock charts. The album later turned out to be the best selling hard rock album in Sweden 2006. Their first single Losing was followed up with the (unofficial) singles Jaded and Reason To Cry. The album remained on the Hard Rock charts for 136weeks. However it only lasted on the general charts for ten weeks.

They began writing new material for their sophomore album Bury the Lies in late 2006 and the first single off the album Halo was released on march 23rd, the track did not make it big and never entered the singles charts. The album was released on May 16th and peaked as number one on the swedish album charts.
The second single off the album Curly Sue was the first song by Takida to make the the tracks list and peaked on 1st place and remained there for 10 straight weeks, and accomplishment that has only been done by Celine Dion and Bryan Addams before, the track did however beat the longevity record on the chart. The track also made it into the Swedish singles charts peaking at Nr. 1 and is on its 43'rd week on the chart.
Bury the Lies was an enourmous breakthrough for Takida and it has currently remained for 83 weeks on the general albums chart in Sweden and for over 100 weeks on the Hard Rock charts, many of those weeks in pole position. The album was nominated for two Swedish Grammy awards and a Sundsvall Music Award. They won best hard rock album of the year at the Bandit Rock Awards and "Bästa Utomsocknes" at Sundsvall Music Awards. Both the album Bury the Lies and it's second single Curly Sue went platinum in Sweden.
The third single from the album is Handlake Village
Won the award "Swedish Group of the Year" at Rockbjörnen 2008.

The band starting writing material for a third album in April 2008 and they also started considering an international release, to be started in remaining Scandinavia and Germany. The first single off of the album called A Darker Instinct As You Die was released to Swedish radio stations on June 12th 2009. The album is due August-September.
Takida is to embark on their first international concerts in the summer of 2008, starting off with two concerts in Germany.
Their third album The Darker Instinct was released September 2 2009 and with it their second single off the album, The Things We Owe which turned out to be their largest hit since Curly Sue. A video was released to accompany the single.

Halo
Takida Lyrics

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My heart is pounding, the blood is streaming, my friends.
And I can't be whole again, I can't be whole again
I'm sorry

The poison's inside now
And the soul's not aching, I'm scared
Cause I will not love again, I will not love again
It kills me inside, it kills me inside

Yeeaah

You have a credulous mind it's not a halo
showing in front of your eyes
Yeeaah
I have a devil inside, he can't say no
Put me to sleep and no more lies, it's over

The river runs red now, my friends
and it will turn red again, it will turn red again
Open your eyes, open your eyes
Yeeah

You have a credulous mind it's not a halo
showing in front of your eyes
Yeeaah
I have a devil inside, he can't say no
Put me to sleep and bury the lies

The bond is wasted, your trust will fall
My journey starts when the grim reaper calls.
Goodbye to you,
goodbye to you,
goodbye to you
It's over now

You have a credulous mind it's not a halo
showing in front of your eyes
Yeeaah
I have a devil inside, he can't say no
Put me to sleep and bury the lies, it's over

There is no Halo
There is no halo,

My friends

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Takida's song "Halo" speak of a person who is struggling with their own demons and poison that has entered their life. The opening lines speak of a pounding heart and blood streaming, which suggests a sense of urgency and perhaps physical discomfort. The lyrics then state that the singer cannot be whole again, indicating a sense of loss or damage that cannot be undone. The lines "I'm sorry" suggest a feeling of regret or guilt, which may be related to the poison or damage that has been inflicted upon the singer.

The second verse speaks to the idea of a "devil inside," which can't say no and has put the singer to sleep with lies. This suggests perhaps addiction or a struggle with personal demons that the singer is unable to overcome on their own. The river running red and turning red again could signify a cycle of destruction that the singer is unable to break, despite the warning to open their eyes.

The chorus repeats the idea of a "credulous mind" not recognizing a halo, which perhaps speaks to the idea of false ideals and expectations leading to disappointment and disillusionment. The devil inside the singer is unable to say no and put them to sleep, which may indicate a desire to escape the pain or to be numbed to it.

Overall, the song speaks to the struggle of personal demons and the difficulty of breaking free from destructive cycles of behavior, while also recognizing the pain and loss that can come from such struggles.

Interesting Facts:

1) "Halo" was released by Takida in 2009 on their album "The Burning Heart."
2) The song became one of the band's most successful singles, reaching the top three on the Swedish singles chart.
3) The music video for "Halo" features the band performing in a dark, industrial space, with images of fire and destruction interspersed throughout.
4) The lyrics to "Halo" were written by Takida's lead singer, Robert Petterson.
5) The song's instrumentation includes heavy guitar riffs and driving drums, typical of Takida's hard rock sound.
6) The title "Halo" may be interpreted as irony, as the song's lyrics speak to the absence of such a holy symbol.
7) Takida formed in 1999 in Sweden and has released several albums and popular singles in their home country.
8) The band's name comes from the Japanese word "takida," meaning "rights" or "justice."
9) Takida has toured with bands such as HIM, 3 Doors Down, and Nickelback.
10) "Halo" has been used in several television shows and commercials, including the Swedish version of "Top Model" and an advertisement for the Toyota Aygo.

Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for "Halo" are not readily available online.

Line by Line Meaning

My heart is pounding, the blood is streaming, my friends.
I feel intense emotions and anxiety, and my friends are witnessing it.

And I can't be whole again, I can't be whole again
I can't return to my old self or the way things were before.

I'm sorry
I regret my actions or situation and apologize.

The poison's inside now
There is a negative influence affecting me internally.

And the soul's not aching, I'm scared
Despite feeling numb or accepting the situation, I am still afraid.

Cause I will not love again, I will not love again, It kills me inside, it kills me inside
I have lost faith in love and am devastated by this realization.

You have a credulous mind it's not a halo showing in front of your eyes
You are seeing things in a positive light or believing in something blindly.

I have a devil inside, he can't say no, Put me to sleep and no more lies, it's over
I am struggling with my inner demons and wish to escape the lies and negativity.

The river runs red now, my friends, and it will turn red again, it will turn red again, Open your eyes, open your eyes
There is bloodshed or danger present, and my friends need to be aware and alert.

The bond is wasted, your trust will fall, My journey starts when the grim reaper calls.
My relationship is ruined and trust broken, and I am on the path to my inevitable end.

Goodbye to you, it's over now
I am saying farewell and acknowledging the end of something.

There is no Halo
There is no perfect or ideal situation, despite what may be perceived.

My friends
A return to the idea of others being present and witnessing what is happening.

Contributed by Dylan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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