A snippet of the track was premiered during a TV spot advertising the "hopeless kingdom fountain" World Tour during "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon."
Many critics noted that the track’s production contains uncanny similarities to works by American singer, Britney Spears.
On June 1st, Halsey performed the whole hopeless fountain kingdom album for VEVO: Presents.
Walls Could Talk
Halsey Lyrics
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I'm about four minutes from a heart attack
And I think you make me a maniac
But you don't know
Two years and we in between
But we both been here since we seventeen
Here we go, fist fight in a limousine
But they don't know
And we both hope there's something
But we bo-both keep fronting
And it's a closed discussion
And I'm thinking, "Damn, if these walls could talk"
(Oh-oh-oh)
Well, they'd be like
(Oh-oh-oh)
"Shit is crazy right?"
(Oh-oh-oh)
I ain't your baby no more
Been about two weeks since you went away
I'm about halfway through a Cabernet
And I go, I'm wastin' a Saturday
Sittin' at home
Told my new roommate not to let you in
But you're so damn good with a bobby pin
Now you gon' play me like a violin
Hittin' these notes
And we both hope there's something
But we bo-both keep fronting
And it's a closed discussion
And I'm thinking, "Damn, if these walls could talk"
(Oh-oh-oh)
Well, they'd be like
(Oh-oh-oh)
"Shit is crazy right?"
(Oh-oh-oh)
I ain't your baby no more
(Oh-oh-oh)
Hey
(Oh-oh-oh)
No more
(Oh-oh-oh)
I ain't your baby no more
In Halsey's song "Walls Could Talk," she is reflecting on a past relationship that has left her feeling exhausted, frustrated, and hurt. The lyrics suggest that this is a relationship that has been going on for years, and it has been tumultuous from the beginning, with fist fights in a limousine and the use of a bobby pin to manipulate her way back into her ex's life. However, the relationship is clearly over, and Halsey is sitting at home feeling sorry for herself and drinking wine.
The chorus is the most impactful part of the song, as Halsey imagines what the walls of her house would say if they could talk. She suggests that they would confirm what she already knows - "Shit is crazy right?" - and that she is no longer the "baby" that her ex-boyfriend could manipulate and control. It's a powerful statement of independence and resilience, even in the face of heartbreak and emotional pain.
Overall, "Walls Could Talk" is a song that speaks to the complicated emotions that come with the end of a long-term relationship. Halsey is honest about the difficulties she faced, but also shows strength in moving on and asserting her own independence and self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Been about three days and I'm comin' back
It has been three days since I left, and I'm returning.
I'm about four minutes from a heart attack
I am in a state of anxiety and high alertness.
And I think you make me a maniac
I believe you are driving me crazy.
But you don't know
You are unaware of how your actions are affecting me.
Two years and we in between
We have been in this complicated relationship for two years.
But we both been here since we seventeen
We have known each other since we were seventeen years old.
Here we go, fist fight in a limousine
We are having an argument in a fancy car.
But they don't know
Others are not aware of the problems we are facing in our relationship.
And we both hope there's something
We both want our relationship to work out.
But we bo-both keep fronting
We are pretending not to care about each other.
And it's a closed discussion
It is a topic that neither of us wants to talk about.
And I'm thinking, 'Damn, if these walls could talk'
I wish the walls could tell our story.
Well, they'd be like
If the walls could talk, they would say...
'Shit is crazy right?'
They would express that our situation is chaotic.
I ain't your baby no more
I am no longer willing to be treated like a baby or a child in this relationship.
Been about two weeks since you went away
It has been two weeks since you left.
I'm about halfway through a Cabernet
I am drinking wine to distract myself from the situation.
And I go, I'm wastin' a Saturday
I feel like I am wasting my weekend doing nothing productive.
Told my new roommate not to let you in
I have warned my new roommate not to allow you into our place.
But you're so damn good with a bobby pin
You are capable of breaking in easily.
Now you gon' play me like a violin
You are going to hurt me emotionally like playing a violin.
Hittin' these notes
You are hitting emotional notes in me with your manipulations.
Hey
Expressing surprise or a need for attention.
No more
Not anymore, I am done with the relationship.
I ain't your baby no more
I am standing up for myself and ending this relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ashley Frangipane, Peder Losnegard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Been about three days and I'm comin' back
I'm about four minutes from a heart attack
And I think you make me a maniac
But you don't know, oh
Two years and we in between
But we both been here since we seventeen
Here we go, fist fight in a limousine
But they don't know
And we both hope there's something
But we bo-both keep fronting
And it's a closed discussion
And I'm thinking, damn, if these walls could talk
Well, they'd be like
(Oh-oh-oh)
Shit is crazy right?
(Oh-oh-oh)
That ain't your baby no more
Been about two weeks since you went away
I'm about halfway through a Cabernet
There I go, I'm wastin' a Saturday
Sittin' at home
Told my new roommate not to let you in
But you're so damn good with a bobby pin
Now you gon' play me like a violin
Hittin' these notes
And we both hope there's something
But we bo-both keep fronting
And it's a closed discussion
And I'm thinking, damn, if these walls could talk
Well, they'd be like
(Oh-oh-oh)
Shit is crazy right?
(Oh-oh-oh)
That ain't your baby no more
(Oh-oh-oh)
Hey!
(Oh-oh-oh)
No more
(Oh-oh-oh)
That ain't your baby no more
@skirpek2112
Big fan of the violin playing in background....
@ctr9k
It’s the cherry on top
@kasluvschatnoir6360
Hi trump
@skirpek2112
xxAtlanticAnimationsxx ;P hello ;)
@SPOneWingedAngel
:0 trump I ish big fan cough
@natthevilone
Said no one ever:
@kaylashewrote
Idk why but that oh-oh-oh part is really pleasing to hear
@shujislxt
It really is
@uglypotato284
ikr
@borednerd2100
i just want a bob ducan daddy Exactly, but am I the only who finds it sooo familiar?