Leading up to the track’s release, Halsey live-streamed herself painting the cover art for Manic, which was made available for pre-order in conjunction with the release of “Graveyard.”
On September 27, 2019, a vertical video for “Graveyard” was made available to Spotify. Almost a month after the song’s release, Halsey posted a music video for “Graveyard,” featuring Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney.
Graveyard
Halsey Lyrics
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The thing you love the most is the detriment
Let that sink in
You can think again
When the hand you wanna hold is a weapon and
You're nothin' but skin
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeperI won't stop 'til I get where you are
I keep running, I keep running, I keep running
They say I may be making a mistake
I would've followed all the way, no matter how far
I know when you go down all your darkest roads
I would've followed all the way to the graveyard
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I keep running when both my feet hurt
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
Oh, when you go down all your darkest roads
I would've followed all the way to the graveyard (no, oh)
You look at me (look at me)
With eyes so dark, don't know how you even see
You push right through me (push right through me)
It's gettin' real
You lock the door, you're drunk at the steering wheel
And I can't conceal
Oh, 'cause I've been diggin' myself down deeper
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I keep running, I keep running, I keep running
I would've followed all the way, no matter how far
I know when you go down all your darkest roads
I would've followed all the way to the graveyard
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I keep running when both my feet hurt
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
Oh, when you go down all your darkest roads
I would've followed all the way to the graveyard
Oh, it's funny how
The warning signs can feel like they're butterflies
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I keep running when both my feet hurt
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
Oh, when you go down all your darkest roads
I would've followed all the way to the graveyard
Halsey's song "Graveyard" is a pop ballad with a deep meaning. The lyrics describe a toxic relationship in which the singer is in love with someone who hurts them emotionally or physically. The song opens with the unsettling realization that the thing which the singer loves the most is causing them harm. The singer acknowledges that they cannot help but continue to pursue the relationship, despite the harm it is causing. The second verse ominously describes a scene in which the love interest locks the singer out of the car while drunk and behind the wheel, suggesting that things have escalated to a dangerous level.
Throughout the song, Halsey sings about her unrelenting love for her partner, demonstrating the lengths she would go to for him, even if it means following him into his darkest moments. The chorus is particularly poignant, with Halsey singing about digging herself deeper, running with feet that hurt, and following her beloved all the way to the graveyard. She acknowledges that others may see her behavior as a mistake, but she remains steadfast in her pursuit of love, despite the costs.
In summary, "Graveyard" is a deeply introspective song about toxic relationships and the unfortunate tendency to pursue them even when things are bad. Halsey's lyrics evoke a sense of desperation and obsession, showcasing how people can be blinded by their love for someone who ultimately harms them.
Line by Line Meaning
It's crazy when
It's hard to believe when
The thing you love the most is the detriment
The thing you love the most is hurting you
Let that sink in
Think about it
You can think again
Reflect on your thoughts once more
When the hand you wanna hold is a weapon and
When the person you love is hurting you
You're nothin' but skin
You feel weak and exposed
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I keep making things worse for myself
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I won't give up until I am with you
I keep running, I keep running, I keep running
I keep trying my best
They say I may be making a mistake
Others think I might be wrong
I would've followed all the way, no matter how far
I would have done anything for you
I know when you go down all your darkest roads
I know when you're struggling
Oh, it's funny how
It's ironic that
The warning signs can feel like they're butterflies
The warning signs can be easy to ignore
You look at me (look at me)
You stare at me
With eyes so dark, don't know how you even see
You have dark eyes that are hard to read
You push right through me (push right through me)
You ignore me and push past me
It's gettin' real
Things are getting serious
You lock the door, you're drunk at the steering wheel
You're driving drunk and locking me out
And I can't conceal
I can't hide my feelings
Oh, I've been diggin' myself down deeper
I've been making things worse for myself
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I won't give up until I am with you
When both my feet hurt
Even when I'm in pain
I would've followed all the way to the graveyard
I would have gone to the ends of the earth for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amy Allen, Ashley Frangipane, Jonathan Bellion, Jordan K Johnson, Louis Bell, Mark Williams, Stefan Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I dont think so as it is restricted in my religion... good job with the lyrics
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Hi, nice job on these lyrics
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Not yet but imma get a matchstick on my right wrist, ahem same as Halsey 😍😍😍
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17 with 3 🤷 craving more
@potpotato1
Her lyrics hits hard when I’m still holding onto someone whom I shouldn’t be.
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