May 22 - Besties: Repent (Halocene)

  [English version below]

Halocene nació en 2008 en Phoenix, Arizona, Estados Unidos, y estaba formado originalmente por Addie Nicole, Austin Amick, Justin Polizzi, Brad Amick y Cash Hart, aunque ahora parece que solo quedan Addie y Brad, que hicieron tan buenas migas que hasta acabaron casándose hace unos años. Al menos hasta el año pasado también seguía Justin, el batería, pero en algunas canciones han contado con otros y otras. Con producción y financiación propias, han demostrado que el trabajo duro y la perseverancia dan sus frutos.

Repent es una canción muy dura, que aborda la violencia doméstica. A veces, tus orígenes te hacen tanto daño que perdonar deja de ser una opción. Esta es la traducción de lo que Addie comentó: "Mi madre es una superviviente de abuso sexual, físico y mental. Varias personas de su familia abusaron sexualmente de ella cuando era niña y la llamaron mentirosa cuando intentó hablar sobre ello. Escribí Repent para ella y para otras personas que han sufrido abusos. Espero que esta canción les brinde algún tipo de consuelo al saber que no están solas".

Al mismo tiempo que Halocene, otras cantantes están siendo más reconocidas en los últimos años por su voz y sus covers e incluso han ido de la mano en ocasiones. Los mejores ejemplos son Violet Orlandi, con quien colaboraron en THE MIRROR, y Lauren Babic, con quien hicieron lo propio en When Demons Come To Life. Las dos son igualmente fantásticas; mientras que Violet tiene una voz muy del estilo de Amy Lee, Lauren tiene un registro más grave y también es capaz de hacer guturales.

  [Versión en castellano arriba]

Halocene was conceived in 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, and was originally made up by Addie Nicole, Austin Amick, Justin Polizzi, Bradley Amick and Cash Hart, although now it seems there is no one left besides Addie and Brad, who got along so well that even ended up getting married several years ago. At least until last year, Justin, the drummer, was also part of it, but in some songs they have counted on others, both men and women. Self-produced and self-funded, they have proven that hard work and perseverance pay off.

Repent is a really hard song which deals with domestic violence. Sometimes your upbringing hurts you so much that forgiveness is no longer an option. This is what Addie said about it: "My mom is a survivor of sexual, physical, and mental abuse. She was molested by various family members as a child, and was called a liar when trying to speak up about it. I wrote Repent for her, and for others out there who have experienced abuse. I hope that this song gives you some kind of comfort in knowing you are not alone".

Same as Halocene, other singers are becoming more well-known in recent years due to their voices and their covers and have even gone hand in hand at times. The best examples are Violet Orlandi, with whom they collaborated on THE MIRROR, and Lauren Babic, with whom they did the same on When Demons Come To Life. Both are equally fantastic; while Violet has a voice very much like Amy Lee, Lauren has a lower vocal range and is also capable of growling.

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/halocene/repent-2

Lyrics/Letra:

(Do you regret it?)

Once more you try to blame me
And you can’t undo how you made me
Our blood does not define us 
Cause you choose to only deny us
Maybe I pulled us under
Drowning in all my fear
But maybe you made this monster 
And it looks too much like a mirror
Do you regret it
Cause I can’t forget it
Repent, get on your knees and beg
Somewhere in there, you remember
You know what you did
Repent, get on your knees and beg
You said you tried to love me
Well your love has battered and scarred me
Maybe I pulled us under
Drowning in all my fear
But maybe you made this monster 
And it looks too much like a mirror
Do you regret it
Cause I can’t forget it
Repent, get on your knees and beg
Somewhere in there, you remember
You know what you did
Repent, get on your knees and beg
And the worst part is (worst part is)
I forgive (I forgive)
Say it’s fine (Say it’s fine)
But not this time (oh)
Do you regret it?
Why?
Repent, get on your knees and beg
Somewhere in there, you remember
You know what you did
Repent, get on your knees and beg

Why?