Discover the story of the song > Between The Halo And The Horn – A Ha

The lyrics talk about the contrast between good things (halos, roses, wheat) and bad things (horns, thorns, storms) in life. The protagonist keeps going even when things are tough ('we soldier on'). They mention being in a difficult situation ('down in the trenches') but still trying to smile and stay positive ('a smile as it dawns on you'). They also mention that worrying about the future is pointless ('your doomsday defenses are utterly senseless') and that they should just keep going and not let it bother them ('just get on with the show'). Despite the ups and downs, they keep going ('we soldier on') between the good and bad things in life ('between the halo and the horn').