Half of You
Alex Wilson
Description
A sultry and emotionally raw mid-tempo pop ballad exploring the lingering ache of a dissolving relationship. Alex Wilson's Kentucky baritone delivers poignant lyrics set against a backdrop of atmospheric minimalism. The song blends modern pop sensibilities with classic soul influences, featuring a groove-heavy bassline, subtle slide guitar textures, and layered vocal harmonies that build to a cathartic release in the chorus. The lyrical theme centers around the frustration of emotional distance and the pain of only receiving 'half' of someone's affection, underscored by evocative imagery and soulful chord progressions.
Lyrics
(Verse 1) Met you in the quiet part of midnight, Coffee cup between us like a ceasefire. You laughed at something that I didn’t say, I was too busy counting all the ways we’ve changed. Your hands still dance when you’re explaining, Your eyes still hide when you’re in pain. I wanted to ask if you’re okay— But I’m not the one who gets to anymore. (Pre-Chorus) And it’s strange how the truth tastes sweeter in the past, Like we could’ve made it work if we’d just worked fast. (Chorus) I only get half of you now, Like a song cut off on the radio dial. You’re here in the room, but miles away somehow, And I’m still reaching out like a fool— For half of you. (Verse 2) Your phone lights up and you tilt it away, Say “It’s nothing” but I’ve heard that play. The way your smile flickers tells the rest, It’s someone else you’re trying to impress. And I can’t even say that I blame you, We’ve both been ghosts since the night we fell through. But it still kills me every time I see— What’s left of the love that used to be whole. (Pre-Chorus) And it’s cruel how the heart keeps beating out of time, When the rhythm we had was already dying. (Chorus) I only get half of you now, Like a song cut off on the radio dial. You’re here in the room, but miles away somehow, And I’m still reaching out like a fool— For half of you. (Bridge) Maybe one day I’ll hear the rest, The part where you say you wish me the best. But right now it’s just static in my head, And a chorus I can’t forget… (Chorus) I only get half of you now, Like a song cut off on the radio dial. You’re here in the room, but miles away somehow, And I’m still reaching out like a fool— For half of you. (Outro) Yeah, I’m still reaching out… For half of you. It's all I ever do...