Frangipane signed their first recording contract with Astralwerks, and released their début EP Room 93 in 2014. Their début studio album Badlands (2015) reached number two on the US Billboard 200 and has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Halsey appeared as a featured artist on The Chainsmokers' 2016 single "Closer", which reached number one on several national charts, including in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Halsey's second studio album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017) was preceded by the single "Now or Never", which became their first top 40 entry as a lead artist.
On May 17, Halsey released the single "Nightmare", which debuted in the top fifteen of the US. On September 13, 2019, they released the single "Graveyard". During September 2019, Halsey announced that their third studio album Manic would be released in January 17, 2020, and they would be having a world tour in support of their third studio album. The singer will play 19 shows during the first leg, scheduled to take place in Europe between February and March 2020. They released another single, "Clementine", on her birthday, September 29, 2019.
Halsey released their fourth studio album "If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power", on August 27, 2021. A theatrical film directed by American filmmaker Colin Tilley, titled after the album and featuring its music, was screened in select IMAX cinemas around the world on August 25 and 26, 2021, leading up to the album release.
Alanis' Interlude
Halsey Lyrics
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Bit my nails down so they wouldn't scratch
But who believes in needs like these?
I'll take two of 'em, please
Soft skin's soft as
All of these beautiful lives and beautiful thighs
They always kept me up at night
Your pussy is a wonderland
And I could be a better man
It doesn't matter to me
Your pussy is a wonderland
And I could be a better man
It doesn't matter to me
'Cause he and she is her
And her and he are loved
And I have never felt the difference
'Cause he and she is her
And her and he are loved
A child in all these labels
And my girl, she
Always wore a skirt in the classroom
Eating my desert in the bathroom
Can't get caught so we stiller than a statue
Bad news, think I'll probably die before I have you
Soft skin's soft as
All of these beautiful lives and beautiful thighs
They always kept me up at night
But I live for loving impolite, 'cause
Your pussy is a wonderland
And I could be a better man
It doesn't matter to me
Your pussy is a wonderland
And I could be a better man
It doesn't matter to me
'Cause he and she is her
And her and he are loved
And I have never felt the difference
'Cause he and she is her
And her and he are loved
A child in all these labels
'Cause he and she is her
And her and he are loved
And I have never felt the difference
'Cause he and she is her
And her and he are loved
A child in all these labels
Halsey's "AlAnIs' InTErlUde" is a raw and introspective song that delves deep into her personal experiences and her perspective on sexuality and gender identity. The lyrics in this song are very self-reflective and honest, and they convey a sense of vulnerability and emotional depth. The opening lines of the song, "A shining badge, a suit to match, Bit my nails down so they wouldn't scratch," highlights the pressures that Halsey may have felt to conform to societal standards of appearance and behavior, especially given her high-profile status as a musician.
Later on, the song delves deeper into Halsey's personal experiences with sexuality and gender identity. She sings about her attraction to both men and women, and the confusion and complexity that can come with those feelings. The line "Your pussy is a wonderland, And I could be a better man, It doesn't matter to me" is a candid admission of sexual desire, and the chorus repeats the theme of accepting love in all its forms, regardless of gender or labels. The song's title references influential 90s musician Alanis Morissette, another artist known for her unapologetic honesty and vulnerability in her lyricism.
Overall, "AlAnIs' InTErlUde" is a powerful and deeply personal song that speaks to Halsey's unique experiences with sexuality and gender identity. It sheds light on important topics related to self-acceptance, love, and societal expectations, and it does so in a way that is raw, honest, and emotionally impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
A shining badge, a suit to match
I am putting on a facade, dressing the part to fit in with society's expectations.
Bit my nails down so they wouldn't scratch
I am anxious and nervous about not meeting those expectations and trying to hide it.
But who believes in needs like these?
I wonder if anyone truly cares about my struggles and anxieties.
I'll take two of 'em, please
I try to cope by indulging in material possessions, hoping they will fill the void.
Soft skin's soft as
I am drawn to physical beauty and desires.
All of these beautiful lives and beautiful thighs
I am attracted to both men and women, regardless of societal norms and labels.
They always kept me up at night
My desires and struggles with societal norms keep me awake at night.
But I can't change my appetite, 'cause
Despite the societal pressures, I cannot change who I am and what I desire.
Your pussy is a wonderland
I am expressing my love and desire for someone's body in a poetic way.
And I could be a better man
I want to be a better person for the one I love, regardless of their gender or identity.
It doesn't matter to me
Their gender or identity does not matter to me, as long as we love each other.
'Cause he and she is her
Gender and identity are fluid, and I recognize and accept that.
And her and he are loved
Love should not be restricted by societal norms and labels.
And I have never felt the difference
I have never seen a difference between loving a man or a woman, as long as we love each other.
A child in all these labels
I feel like society's labels are arbitrary and infantile, and I refuse to be boxed into them.
And my girl, she
I am referring to my lover, who happens to be a girl.
Always wore a skirt in the classroom
My lover, like me, is also constrained by societal expectations and norms.
Eating my desert in the bathroom
We have to hide our desires and our love for each other, like eating dessert in secret.
Can't get caught so we stiller than a statue
We live in fear of getting caught and suffering the consequences of not fitting into society's expectations.
Bad news, think I'll probably die before I have you
Our love is forbidden and could have serious consequences, yet we cannot help but love each other.
But I live for loving impolite, 'cause
I am willing to defy societal norms to love who I want, regardless of their gender or identity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alanis Nadine Morissette, Ashley Frangipane, Mike Farrell, Peder Losengard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cronicvamp12
Alanis has been an inspiration for her from the beginning and now they get a collaboration together is so great. I am so proud of her
@ashleyisawesome18
Ashley said she wrote her a letter.
@twistychip2906
We all are it's so awesome
@manyox
“Eating my desert in the bathroom” easily my favorite line of manic
@twistychip2906
everyones
@tayahh1203
And then the fav line continues“bad news think I’ll probably die before I have you “
@badgirlhollywood9741
That’s so gross
@athenadraws7703
@TL Finley 👏 facts
@dreamcorepotato
This made my toes curl
@laurenholmes5746
‘Bit my nails down so they wouldn’t scratch’...
I’ll leave that here... 🙊