Half Life
Whether I Lyrics
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Now you're fighting your feelings
And fearing the shame that you sown
All the times that I blindly followed you
Can't believe that I never saw the truth
I don't know what to do
You locked your arms around my mouth
I scream and shout, tear my lungs out
I don't know what to do, I can't get over you
They tell you what you want to hear
To feed the attention you hold so dear
Tread lightly across these lines
Playing again and again in my mind
There's a painful progress building you up stone by stone
There's a certain satisfaction I watching you fall from your throne
So pardon me, avoid the possibility
Of unraveling the patchwork in the way that you think
Why can't I see the truth?
I don't know what to do
You locked your arms around my mouth
I don't know what to do, I think I'm turning blue
I scream and shout, tear my lungs out
I don't know what to do, I can't get over you
I'll sleep peacefully
Knowing I pierced your skin
Despite all your walls
I still found my way in
I'm not another fall out, boy did we try
I may be a notch in your bedpost
But your life is a lie
Why can't I see the truth?
I don't know what to do
You locked your arms around my mouth
I don't know what to do, I think I'm turning blue
I scream and shout, tear my lungs out
I don't know what to do, I can't get over you
Oh no, I don't know what to do
And I, I can't get over you
I'll tell you what you need to hear
So close your lips and listen, dear
I think it's time that I said goodbye
Play it again and again in your mind
The song "Half Life" by Whether I is a haunting and emotionally charged track that explores the depths of heartbreak and betrayal. The opening line of the song, "I see your lips are the staircase to your soul," is a powerful metaphor that suggests that the way the person speaks and communicates gives insight into their true self. The singer then acknowledges that the person they once trusted is now "fighting their feelings" and "fearing the shame that they sown."
The chorus of the song is a cry of desperation, as the singer feels suffocated and trapped by their emotions. The phrase "You locked your arms around my mouth" is a vivid depiction of someone feeling silenced and rendered powerless by another person. Despite the pain and anguish they feel, the singer cannot seem to get over the person who has hurt them so deeply.
The bridge of the song hints at a sense of satisfaction that the singer takes in watching the other person's downfall. The lines "There's a painful progress building you up stone by stone / There's a certain satisfaction in watching you fall from your throne" suggest a feeling of vengeance or retribution. However, the singer acknowledges that they must avoid the temptation to tear down the other person's worldview and beliefs, recognizing that doing so may unravel everything for them.
Overall, "Half Life" is a raw and intense song that explores the complexity of human emotions in the face of heartbreak and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
I see your lips are the staircase to your soul
Your lips reveal much about your innermost thoughts and feelings
Now you're fighting your feelings
You're struggling to control your emotions
And fearing the shame that you sown
You're afraid of the negative consequences of your actions
All the times that I blindly followed you
I blindly trusted and followed you without questioning your intentions
Can't believe that I never saw the truth
I'm surprised that I didn't realize the truth about you sooner
I don't know what to do
I'm unsure about what actions to take in this situation
You locked your arms around my mouth
You're preventing me from speaking the truth or expressing myself
I don't know what to do, I think I'm turning blue
I'm feeling physically suffocated and unable to take action
I scream and shout, tear my lungs out
I'm feeling overwhelmed with emotions and unable to control them
They tell you what you want to hear
People say things to please you or avoid confrontation
To feed the attention you hold so dear
You crave attention and validation from others
Tread lightly across these lines
Be cautious about what you say or do, as it may have serious consequences
Playing again and again in my mind
I can't stop thinking about what happened and can't find closure
There's a painful progress building you up stone by stone
You're slowly building yourself up, but it's a painful process
There's a certain satisfaction in watching you fall from your throne
I find satisfaction in seeing you lose your power or status
So pardon me, avoid the possibility
Excuse me for not wanting to take a risk
Of unraveling the patchwork in the way that you think
Of exposing the flaws in your way of thinking
I'll sleep peacefully
I'll be content with what I've accomplished
Knowing I pierced your skin
I have hurt you and that brings me comfort
Despite all your walls
Despite your attempts to protect yourself
I still found my way in
I've managed to break through and reach you
I'm not another fallout, boy did we try
I'm not just another failed relationship, we really tried to make it work
I may be a notch in your bedpost
You may have used me and discarded me like a conquest
But your life is a lie
Your life is built on false pretenses and deception
I'll tell you what you need to hear
I'll be honest with you about what you really need to know
So close your lips and listen, dear
Stop talking and pay attention to what I'm saying
I think it's time that I said goodbye
I've decided to end this relationship
Play it again and again in your mind
Remember this moment and learn from it
Contributed by Madison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ricisapsycho
You guys brought back that old metalcore sound again hard ass riffs amazing jobs
Broderick Smith
I love this so much. Can't wait to see them in December. I hope they release another single before the album drops.
Crystal Black
Been listening to these dudes for a long ass time. 💙 never gets old
David Oliveira
Indeed, this song never gets, well, old or boring in any way!
Xochitl Ballesteros
I loved their EP and now I'm all over this album! <3
Michael S
This is what making a new album's about, we need moar of this! I feel most of this genre turns to pop rock or some other genre that isn't really catering to the core fans. Not a bad thing but it's really nice to see that some bands can still work with what they've made. This song may be softer but the album has more than enough to satisfy.
Zach Coleman
Definitely one of the best bands in the genre at the moment
mike drake
damn, you guys are incredible. i see this band being really big in the coming years. keep up the good work
Ivin Mckinney
25 people apparently don't have souls. How the hell can people not like Whether, I. They are basically everything the metalcore scene needs. originality, talent...really fucking catchy too. These guys fucking slay.
Spencerthepoet
I can't wait for the album! I've been a fan before you guys even had a record deal. (Not to brag.) To grow up with you guys is an amazing feeling,and I know I'll forever be a fan! And you might even know who I am from Facebook and such cx