However, their breakthrough came in 2018 with the release of their single "still feel." with an accompanying music video, received media attention and led to the band signing a record deal with RCA Records. "still feel." also charted on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart and has amassed over 80 million streams on YouTube and Spotify.
In August 2019, half•alive released their debut studio album titled "Now, Not Yet." The album was well-received, and the band embarked on a worldwide tour, performing in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
In 2022, the band released "Give Me Your Shoulders, Pt. 1," which served as the first part of their second studio album. However, they later announced the cancellation of "Give Me Your Shoulders, Pt. 2" and unveiled a new single called "Did I Make You Up?" This single was followed by the release of their second album, "Conditions of a Punk," in December 2022.
On October 13, 2022, they released the single "Did I Make You Up?" along with its captivating music video, which culminated in the announcement of their second album, "Conditions of a Punk," set to be released on December 2, 2022.
half•alive's musical style is a blend of beat-driven dance-pop, dark electro-rock, and indie pop. They draw inspiration from various genres and incorporate elements of R&B, funk, soul, and electronic music. The band has cited influences such as Sufjan Stevens, Vulfpeck and Christine and the Queens. Their lyrics often touch on themes of anxiety and religion, and they strive to create a balance between abstract and relatable lyrics to allow listeners to interpret the songs in their own way.
ice cold.
half•alive Lyrics
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Forgetting the good things
Caught up in the problems
Please stop complaining
Tell me something beautiful
Lovelier than usual
Hope is the closest
This beauty in focus
Is dwelling in the depths of you
A desperate longing to break through
When you're feeling that ice cold
Forgetting the good things
Caught up in the problems
Please stop complaining
Tell me something beautiful
Lovelier than usual
Holding that pain is holding you back
Keeping that rage is keeping you sad
Caught in the wake of memories past
Pulling you down 'til you drown in the bad
I wanna see you wake up
Shake free of all these hang-ups
Your heart is filling with glory
Shaping itself when you
Tell me something beautiful
Lovelier than usual
Relentless and immovable
Tell me something beautiful
Hope is the closest
Haven't you noticed
This beauty in focus
Is dwelling in the depths of you
A desperate longing to break through
Elevate, elevate, elevate (elevate)
Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate (celebrate)
Take a moment and appreciate
All the best things resting on the way
I wanna see you wake up
Shake free of all these hang ups
Your heart is filling with glory
Lifting you mind and lifting your worries
You're feeling that ice cold
Forgetting the good things
Caught up in your problems
Please stop complaining
Tell me something beautiful
Lovelier than usual
Tell me something
Tell me something beautiful
The song "Ice Cold" by half·alive is a message of hope that urges listeners to see the beauty that exists within themselves and the world around them. The lyrics are addressed to someone who is feeling trapped by their problems and is struggling to see the positive things in life. The repeated refrain of "Tell me something beautiful/Lovelier than usual" is a plea for the person to focus on the good things in their life, rather than dwelling on the negative.
The song also acknowledges the painful emotions that the listener may be experiencing, such as anger and sadness, and encourages them to release those feelings in order to move forward. The lines "Holding that pain is holding you back/Keeping that rage is keeping you sad" suggest that the listener needs to let go of their negative emotions in order to experience personal growth.
The song's message is ultimately one of empowerment, as the listener is urged to elevate themselves and celebrate the good things in life. The lines "Elevate, elevate, elevate/Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate" encourage the listener to take control of their own happiness and to actively appreciate the positive things in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
You're feeling that ice cold
You are feeling emotionally detached and distant.
Forgetting the good things
You are ignoring the positive aspects of your life.
Caught up in the problems
You are preoccupied with the negative situations in your life.
Please stop complaining
Stop constantly voicing out negative sentiments.
Tell me something beautiful
Share something positive and uplifting.
Lovelier than usual
Something that exceeds your expectations in a positive way.
Hope is the closest
Optimism is within reach.
Haven't you noticed
Have you realized?
This beauty in focus
The positive aspects of life you should focus on.
Is dwelling in the depths of you
It exists within you and can be accessed.
A desperate longing to break through
An intense desire to overcome negative emotions.
Holding that pain is holding you back
Suppressing negative emotions prevents growth.
Keeping that rage is keeping you sad
Holding onto anger prolongs sadness.
Caught in the wake of memories past
Stuck in negative memories from the past.
Pulling you down 'til you drown in the bad
Allowing negativity to consume you.
I wanna see you wake up
I hope you become aware and improve.
Shake free of all these hang-ups
Overcome all the negative emotions and thoughts.
Your heart is filling with glory
A feeling of pride and joy is growing within you.
Shaping itself when you
Taking control of your emotions and thoughts.
Relentless and immovable
Persistent and unyielding in a positive way.
Elevate, elevate, elevate (elevate)
Raising your consciousness and improving your mental state.
Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate (celebrate)
Acknowledging your progress and accomplishments.
Take a moment and appreciate
Pause and reflect on the positive things in life.
All the best things resting on the way
More positive experiences and opportunities are coming.
Your heart is filling with glory
A feeling of pride and joy is growing within you.
Lifting your mind and lifting your worries
Improved thoughts and emotions help alleviate stress.
Tell me something
Share something positive.
Tell me something beautiful
Share something positive and uplifting.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Austin Prince, Brett Kramer, J. Tyler Ross Johnson, Joshua William Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
[Chorus: Kimbra]
You’re feeling that ice cold
Forgetting the good things
Caught up in the problems
Please stop complaining
Tell me something beautiful
Lovelier than usual
[Verse 1: Josh Taylor]
Hope is the closest
Haven’t you noticed
There’s beauty in focus
It’s dwelling in the depths of you
It’s desperate longing to break through
[Chorus: Kimbra]
When you’re feeling that ice cold
Forgetting the good things
Caught up in the problems
Please stop complaining
Tell me something beautiful
Lovelier than usual
[Verse 2: Josh Taylor]
Holding that pain is holding you back
Keeping that rage is keeping you sad
Caught in the wake of memories past
Pulling you down 'til you drown in the bath
[Pre-Chorus 1: Josh Taylor and Kimbra]
I wanna see you wake up
Shake free of all these hang-ups
Your heart is filling with glory
Shaping itself when you
[Chorus 2: Josh Taylor and Kimbra]
Tell me something beautiful
Lovelier than usual
Relentless and immovable
Tell me something beautiful
[Verse 1: Josh Taylor and Kimbra]
Hope is the closest
Haven’t you noticed
There’s beauty in focus
It’s dwelling in the depths of you
It’s desperate only to break through
[Pre-Chorus 2: Josh Taylor and Kimbra]
Elevate, elevate, elevate (elevate)
Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate (celebrate)
Taking a moment an’ appreciate
All the best things resting on the way
I wanna see you wake up
Shake free of all these hang-ups
Your heart is fill’n with glory
Lifting you mind and lifting your worries
[Chorus 1: Josh Taylor and Kimbra]
You’re feeling that ice cold
Forgetting the good things
Caught up in the problems
Please stop complaining
Tell me something beautiful
Lovelier than usual
Tell me something
Tell me something beautiful
@SongTheory
Not only is this song a bop, but it also has a great freaking message. It's so refreshing to hear pop music that's not only well-written, but uplifting and hopeful.
@mariemaybs
Song Theory it’s addictive... it’s a self care song! 🥰
@GarnachoEmpire712
I know this is a nice middle ground which is nice to relax too
@HollyHodges
YOU CAN BET I’LL BE LISTENING TO ALL OF THESE SONGS ON REPEAT ON MY ROAD TRIP TOMORROW
@veronicacollins808
Holly Hodges I hope you have fun.
@Mauricio_3018
You're so lucky.
@HollyHodges
Veronica Collins thank you!
@conkypandas
I’M ROAD TRIPPING TOO! have fun!
@HollyHodges
Mauricio Del Ángel really you could listen to them on repeat anywhere haha
@clankit
me, trying to recover from my ankle sprain: elevate, elevate, elevate (elevate)