Peeling back the history pages, The Benjamin Gate first formed in 1998 following the tragic automobile death of a musician friend named Ben. The effect of the loss — which Adrienne describes as "shocking us into finding our own existence" — brought together The Benjamin Gate's five members with the charge to take life by the reigns, and for them, it meant fulfilling their dream of starting a band. Sadly the band split up because of their personal life had begun to take precedence over the band (marriage, kids, etc.).
Halo
The Benjamin Gate Lyrics
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I will always return to you
No matter how far I stray
Oh
Your love is my halo
Your heart is
Big enough
Your heart is
Big enough
Even thought my heart fades away
I will always return to you
No matter how far I stray
Oh
Your love is my halo
Your heart is
Big enough
I cannot live without you
Your heart is
Big enough
Halo
(Your love is my halo) Halo
(Your love is my halo)
(Your love is my halo) Halo
(Your love is my halo)
Your love is my halo
Your heart is
Big enough
I cannot live without you
Your heart is
Big enough
Your love is my halo
Your heart is
Big enough
I cannot live without you
Your heart is
Big enough
The song "Halo" by The Benjamin Gate is a proclamation of the unwavering love and loyalty that the singer has towards a significant other. Despite moments where her heart "fades away," she is resolute in always returning to this person, regardless of how far she might stray. The repeated phrasing of "Your love is my halo / Your heart is big enough / I cannot live without you" highlights the importance and impact of this individual in her life. She sees this person as her guiding light or "halo," a symbol of hope in the midst of darker times.
The song draws upon the imagery of a halo, which traditionally represents a circle of light or radiance often depicted around holy figures or angels. In this context, the halo represents the love and protection that this person offers to the singer. The repetition of the word "halo" throughout the chorus creates a sense of emphasis and significance, as if the person's love is the only thing that can sustain her through difficult times. The singer is essentially saying that this person is her beacon of hope, her guardian angel, her everything.
Overall, "Halo" is a song that speaks to the transformative power of love and how it can guide us through life's challenges. It is a tribute to the strength and depth of human connections, and a reminder of how important it is to have someone who will always be there for us.
Line by Line Meaning
Even thought my heart fades away
Although my heart may lose its strength and intensity,
I will always return to you
I will come back to you, no matter what happens,
No matter how far I stray
Regardless of how far apart we may be, physically or emotionally,
Oh
Expressing the depth of the singer's emotions
Your love is my halo
The love you have for me provides a spiritual light and aura around me,
Your heart is
The love and compassion you have is,
Big enough
Powerful and abundant enough to sustain me,
I cannot live without you
I am deeply connected to you and cannot go on without you,
Halo
The love and protection surrounding the singer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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