In 2008, the band released a double A-side single featuring Judy Dyble (original Fairport Convention vocalist) as The Conspirators with Judy Dyble. The single featured a remake of Fairport Convention's "One Sure Thing" and The Conspirators song "Take Me To Your Leader". It reached No.7 in the official UK indie singles chart, spending three weeks in the top 10.
In 2012 Conspirators released their debut album "What's Going On". The album featured guest performances from Dodgy lead guitarist Andy Miller, as well as Echobelly's Glenn Johansson.
As of 2018, guitarist/vocalist John Gillies and lead singer Genevieve Gillies went on to form The Doubtful Bottle
Halo
The Conspirators 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 song "Halo" by The Conspirators seems to be a call to action for the listener to break free from a life of staying within their comfort zone and to live in the moment. The lyrics question whether the listener has profited from their shallow ways and encourages them to throw their halo down and live for the present instead of being afraid of what might happen in the future. The lyrics suggest that the fear of being one's true self is what causes people to waste their lives away, and that living with regret is a fate worse than death.
The song's chorus, "Here it comes, here it comes, time to dirty up your halo now" implies that life is not always about being perfect or living up to the expectations set by others, but rather enjoying the present moment and taking risks, even if it means "dirtying up" one's reputation. The bridge of the song references the idea of being defiant and not obeying the expectations set by society. The lyrics suggest that the listener needs to be a leader for themselves, and that they cannot let fear or the opinions of others control their actions or prevent them from being true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you profited to my cold and shallow ways
Have my selfish and heartless actions benefited you?
I'm the Devil you keep inside
I represent your inner demons and negative thoughts.
'Cause it's all I can do to stay solid every day
It's difficult for me to maintain my composure and not give in to my baser instincts.
Watching all of your days pass you by
I see you wasting your life away without truly living.
But the time has come
A turning point has been reached.
To throw your halo down
Abandon your pure and innocent facade.
We may never live forever
Our time in this world is limited.
So you better live for now
It's important to make the most of our time while we can.
Don't deny it
Acknowledge the truth.
What you need ain't in the clouds
The answers you seek aren't mystical or otherworldly.
Here it comes, here it comes
The moment of reckoning is approaching.
Time to dirty up your halo
It's time to break free from constraints and embrace your darker side.
Could be living so hard, but you waste your life away
You have the potential to live fulfilling and exciting life, but you're squandering it.
Still afraid to be what you are
You're too scared to be true to yourself and be honest about your desires and flaws.
Still I beg you to try to start loving for today
I implore you to begin living in the present and enjoying your life.
'Cause regrets gonna bury your heart
If you continue down this path, you'll be consumed by the weight of your past mistakes.
You will not obey, you will not obey, defy it
I refuse to be constrained or follow direction that doesn't feel authentic.
I will lead the way, I will lead the way to burn you down
I'm willing to take charge and pave the way for a new, more daring version of ourselves.
Put down your halo
Let go of any pretenses of being perfect or pure.
Here it comes, here it comes
The moment of truth is upon us.
Time to dirty up your halo now
It's time to embrace your inner darkness and live life boldly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAUL HUDSON, MYLES R KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andrejkrippel813
Sing along 🤟🏼 :
Have you profited to my cold and shallow ways
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
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
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
@Justanotherguy43
Such an underrated Slash song. Easily one of the best tunes on the entire album
@onurlusinan
Agreed completely, love the main riff!
@grum7140
Opening with Halo was genius!
@belubenitez1327
Myles Kennedy 🇺🇲
@rachelhaze941
No matter what age slash is I always considered him to be so adorable ❤
@alvianelevenj
one of my fav songs in Apocalyptic Love
@wojteo1745
One of my fav songs from Slash solo albums :DD
@tinglesrosyrupeeland
His voice <3 <3
@user-zh3fo7po2l
I hope you know Slash isnt the one singing...
@Blackbirddd
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