Halo – English Lyrics

• By: Depeche Mode

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the darkly poetic world of Depeche Mode's "Halo" and immerse yourself in the English language through its rich, metaphorical lyrics. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to explore complex emotions and figurative language, such as similes ("like shackles on your feet") and evocative imagery ("lips of tragedy"). "Halo" is special for its blend of electronic innovation and profound lyrical depth, making it a compelling piece for any language learner to decipher and appreciate.

[English]

You wear guilt

...

Like shackles on your feet

...

Like a halo in reverse

I can feel

The discomfort in your seat

And in your head, it's worse

There's a pain

A famine in your heart

...

An aching to be free

Can't you see?

...

All love's luxuries

Are here for you and me

And when our worlds they fall apart

...

When the walls come tumbling in

Though we may deserve it

It will be worth it

Bring your chains

Your lips of tragedy

And fall into my arms

And when our worlds they fall apart

When the walls come tumbling in

Though we may deserve it

It will be worth it

And when our worlds they fall apart

When the walls come tumbling in

Though we may deserve it

It will be worth it

And when our worlds they fall apart

...

When the walls come tumbling in

Though we may deserve it

It will be worth it

...

And when our worlds they fall apart

When the walls come tumbling in

Though we may deserve it

It will be worth it

...

Key Grammar Structures

• You wear guilt

  ➔ present simple

  ➔ The verb "wear" is in the present simple, showing a current state or habit.

• I can feel the discomfort in your seat

  ➔ modal verb (can)

  ➔ The modal "can" expresses ability: "I "can" feel..."

• Can't you see?

  ➔ negative interrogative

  ➔ The contraction "Can't" forms a negative question: "Can't you see?"

• All love's luxuries are here for you and me

  ➔ present simple (linking verb)

  ➔ The verb "are" is a linking verb in the present simple, connecting subject to complement.

• When the walls come tumbling in

  ➔ present simple in a time clause

  ➔ The verb "come" is in the present simple, used in a time clause introduced by "when".

• Though we may deserve it

  ➔ concessive clause with modal may

  ➔ The modal "may" introduces a concessive idea: "Though we "may" deserve it..."

• It will be worth it

  ➔ future simple (will)

  ➔ The auxiliary "will" forms the future simple: "It "will" be worth it."

• Bring your chains

  ➔ imperative

  ➔ "Bring" is a base‑form verb used as an imperative command.

• And fall into my arms

  ➔ imperative (verb)

  ➔ "Fall" is the base form of the verb, functioning as an imperative after "and".