"Alone" is a song performed by Halsey which is featured as the fourth track on the standard and as the fifth track on the deluxe edition of her sophomore studio album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. It was released on June 2, 2017 through Astralwerks Records.
A remix featuring Big Sean and Stefflon Don was released on March 15, 2018 as the album's third single. There were also three other official remixes released: the first by Calvin Harris that also features Stefflon Don on April 20, 2018 and two others by Clean Bandit and CID that were both released on May 4, 2018.
Background[]
In a Twitter Q&A on June 3, 2017 Halsey talked about the inspiration behind "Alone" and how it is connected to "Heaven In Hiding":
- "'Alone' is kinda like this Gatsby-vibe. [...] This like social butterfly kinda like set at the masquerade party at the Capulet’s house in Romeo and Juliet. It is one person’s perspective and 'Heaven In Hiding' is another’s person perspective of the same party. So 'Alone' and 'Heaven In Hiding' are two characters experiencing the same party in two different ways which I thought was really interesting to give those [songs] the same expierence but from two different perspectives."
- —Halsey on Twitter[1]
While performing at The Electric Ballroom in Camden, United Kingdom, Halsey recently described Alone as "a song that I wrote about my desperate need for attention, and my inability to form a human connection with just about anyone."[2]
Upon the announcement of the Big Sean and Stefflon Don remix fans were worried that it might ruin the song but Halsey responded that "this record is a BANGER. You guys have no idea. I rarely do collaborations or add features to songs. These guys took this song to a new level."[3] Moreover, both Don and Big Sean received roles in the Hopeless Fountain Kingdom universe. Whereas Don is Luna's friend who pumps her up, Big Sean serves as her guardian angel.[4]
Official versions[]
- Album version - 3:25
- Single version - 3:27
- Calvin Harris remix - 3:19
- Calvin Harris extended remix - 4:18
- Clean Bandit remix - 3:23
- CID remix - 3:46
Cross-references[]
- The lyric "And I can never say sorry 'cause I won't take the blame" references the "Gasoline" lyric: "Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame, like me."[5]
- The lyric "Said he tried to phone me, but I never have time/He said that I never listen, but I don’t even try" is similar to the lyric "I’ve missed your calls for months it seems/Don’t realize how mean I can be" from "Sorry" and "She doesn't call me on the phone anymore/She's never listening, she says it's innocent" from "Strangers".
- The lyric "I stayed a night out in Paris where they don’t know my name" is similar to "Alone out in Saint-Tropez" off of "Don't Play".
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
[Intro]
If I
If I
[Verse 1]
Said he tried to phone me, but I never have time
He said that I never listen, but I don't even try
I got a new place in Cali, but I'm gone every night
So I fill it with strangers so they keep on the lights
She said she told you she knows me, but the face isn't right
She asked if I recognized her and I told her I might
[Pre-Chorus]
See, everywhere I go
I got a million different people tryna kick it
But I'm still alone in my mind, yeah
[Chorus]
I know you're dying to meet me
But I can just tell you this
Baby, as soon as you meet me
You'll wish that you never did
(You'll wish that you never did)
[Verse 2]
I stayed a night out in Paris where they don't know my name
And I got into some trouble with that drink in my veins
I got a problem with parties 'cause it's loud in my brain
And I can never say sorry 'cause I won't take the blame
I know I always go missing and you're lying awake
But if you ask why I'm distant, oh, I'm running away
[Pre-Chorus]
You know that everywhere I go
I got a million different people tryna kick it
But I'm still alone in my mind
[Chorus]
I know you're dying to meet me
But I can just tell you this
Baby, as soon as you meet me
You'll wish that you never did
(You'll wish that you never did)
[Bridge]
I, I know you wanna
I, I know you wanna
I, I know you wanna
Slip under my armor
I, I know you wanna
I, I know you wanna
I, I know you wanna
Slip under my armor
[Pre-Chorus]
See, everywhere I go, I got a million different people tryna hit it
But I'm still alone in my mind
[Chorus]
I know you're dying to meet me
But I can just tell you this
Baby, as soon as you meet me
You'll wish that you never did
(You'll wish that you never did)
Yeah
[Outro]
(I know you wanna, I, I know you wanna)
You'll wish that you never did
(I know you wanna slip under my armor)
Oh (I know you wanna, I, I know you wanna)
You'll wish that you never did
[Intro]
If I
[Verse 1: Halsey]
Said he tried to phone me, but I never have time
He said that I never listen, but I don't even try
I got a new place in Cali, but I'm gone every night
So I fill it with strangers so they keep on the lights
She said she told you she knows me, but the face isn't right
She asked if I recognized her and I told her I might
[Pre-Chorus: Halsey]
See, everywhere I go
I got a million different people tryna kick it
But I'm still alone in my mind, yeah
[Chorus: Halsey]
I know you're dying to meet me
But I can just tell you this
Baby, as soon as you meet me
You'll wish that you never did
(You'll wish that you never did)
[Verse 2: Big Sean]
Unh, look
I'm a real rare individual
I'm in the physical and the metaphysical (yeah)
I know you need your alone time, that's critical
But I need some of your time, is that hypocritical?
Damn, you know I relate to you more than fam
So I won't sit around and let you sink in quicksand
Look, I know you got million dollar plans
And you tryna build a brand, live a life in high demand
Swerving big b's, your bag got little G's
Gucci down to the socks like Biggie and Little Ceas'
Let's hit the Maldives and hide behind palm trees
Little red wine, weed, and a calm breeze
'Cause baby, you been living life inside a bubble
When the last time you had somebody hug you?
Hold up, when the last time you had somebody love you?
Hold up, when the last time you love someone who love you?
[Pre-Chorus: Halsey, Big Sean]
You know that everywhere I go
I got a million different people tryna kick it (for real)
But I'm still alone in my mind
[Chorus: Halsey]
I know you're dying to meet me
But I can just tell you this
Baby, as soon as you meet me
You'll wish that you never did
(You'll wish that you never did)
[Verse 3: Stefflon Don]
Stay up ina me all night ana rock
U know seh mi have di wickedest tock
Yuh all ways tell me seh mi full ah attitude
An yuh nuh like mi friend cah she rude
Still I, pu-pull up in the Benz wid tha all gold ting
Window down cah u haffi see me with ma king
What ya' sipping, boy I'm dipping, now ya' tripping off a fling
I be clipping off ya wings, tadah
[Pre-Chorus: Halsey]
See, everywhere I go
I got a million different people tryna hit it
But I'm still alone in my mind
[Chorus: Halsey]
I know you're dying to meet me
But I can just tell you this
Baby, as soon as you meet me
You'll wish that you never did
(You'll wish that you never did)
Yeah, yeah
[Outro: Halsey]
(I know you wanna, I, I know you wanna)
You'll wish that you never did, oh
(I, I know you wanna slip under my armor)
(I know you wanna, I, I know you wanna)
You'll wish that you never did
Music video[]
The music video was directed by Halsey with Hannah Lux Davis and released on April 6, 2018. It stars Stefflon Don, Big Sean and Don Lee alongside Halsey.
References[]
- ↑ Twitter - @halsey - ".@acherrirose #hopelessfountainkingdom"
- ↑ Halsey, talking about Alone, performing at The Electric Ballroom in Camden
- ↑ Twitter - @halsey - "This record is a BANGER. You guys have no idea. 🤘🏼 I rarely do collaborations or add features to songs. These guys took this song to a new level. 🌼"
- ↑ Twitter - @halsey - Hahaha 100% Sean my guardian angel “when the last time you loved someone who loved you?” And stef my friend like “bitch ain’t trippin off a fling”"
- ↑ [ Twitter - @halsey - "Gasoline: "pointing fingers cause you'll never take the blame, like me." Alone: "I can never say 'Sorry' cause I won't take the blame."]
| Hopeless Fountain Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2017 • Astralwerks Records | ||
| Songs | ||
| Standard | 1 The Prologue • 2 100 Letters • 3 Eyes Closed • 4 Alone • 5 Now Or Never • 6 Sorry • 7 Good Mourning • 8 Lie • 9 Walls Could Talk • 10 Bad at Love • 11 Strangers • 12 Devil In Me • 13 Hopeless | |
| Deluxe | Heaven In Hiding • Don't Play • Angel On Fire | |
| Artist(s) | ||
| Halsey • Cashmere Cat • Lauren Jauregui • Quavo | ||
| Tour | ||
| Hopeless Fountain Kingdom World Tour | ||