Read Full Bio ↴“11 Minutes” is YUNGBLUD’S second single of 2019, following “Loner.”
The song features vocals from both YUNGBLUD and Halsey as well as drumming from blink-182’s Travis Barker. The track’s downbeat vocals tell a modern dysfunctional love story all over intense guitar and drums.
In a proposed edit to this song bio, YUNGBLUD said:
"This song was inspired by a true event. It is a “perfect” modern tragedy where two young people were perfect for each other but separated because they believed they had to fit in with the boundaries of modern ideologies – where society envisages “love" as secondary to money, success and power. However, after years apart they realize they cannot live without each other and decide to meet. The girl sends him a message letting him know that she is “11 minutes away.” Yet on the way to meet him she gets into a car accident. The song resembles the 5 stages of grief, where after losing someone those 11 minutes will forever repeat in the back of his subconscious for the rest of is life. You never realize how important something is to you, until it has been taken away."
In a statement to iHeartRadio, YUNGBLUD explains:
"The song tells the story of a perfect tragedy that reflects modern love within our society. We are so distracted and focused on what’s next, we can fail to see what is actually in front of us. We don’t realize how much we need something until it’s taken away from us.
Working with Halsey and Travis was a f***ing dream – at the end of the day we’re all rock kids. We grew up with a mutual adoration for the genre so it completely makes sense that we would come together and try to modernize it."
"It was something that happened really quick. I don’t know why, it was kind of a collaboration of three artists that happened in a space of three days. Me and Halsey met, and we went out for a beer. Like, so weird. No one ever just goes out for a beer in music anymore. Everyone’s always like, “what can I get out of you?” And we found out we had so much in common, kind of musically, where we were from and stuff. And I had this idea got s song about this tragic accident, and it reminded of a Brand New song. And she was like, “I’ve loved this song all my life. And I would love to do something like this with you.” I was like, “sick!” So we did, and I remember as soon as she got on the mic, and sung the hook, I was like, “that sounds mental.”"
"What is so insane about Halsey’s voice is that it’s so distinctive because it’s got a character that is so individual. Soon as you hear that voice, you know it’s her. I love that because that’s rare in pop music. So it’s really refreshing to kind of go, “Whoa, that’s so individual.” As an artist, I believe her. I believe everything she’s saying. She’s genuinely an artist. I grew up on artists like Eminem and Lady Gaga, who kind of played characters. We have that in common, where we go, “Right, okay. If I’m going to get on a mic and I’m going to sing it like this and I’m going to play this person, how would that person feel?” Because if I sing it as just me, it’s going to have no emotion and it’s not going to connect to anybody because you’re just singing a song, you ain’t telling a story then. I always say if you ain’t telling a story or if you ain’t trying to push a boundary or do something different, you ain’t an artist, you’re a singer, and I don’t want to be a fucking singer, and she doesn’t want to be a singer either. That was the mutual spark and fire that really kind of blew this record up in the studio."
11 Minutes
Yungblud Lyrics
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I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
I think I missed you callin' on the other line
I'm just thinkin' all these thoughts up in my mind
Talkin' love but I can't even read the signs
I would sell my soul for a bit more time
You stain all on my body like you're red wine
You run your middle finger up and down my spine
I'm sorry there was no one to apologize
I'm so fuckin' sorry, I'm so fuckin' sorry
I've been playing somebody and it's helping nobody
And her lipstick arithmetic didn't stick
And now I'm sick, throwing fits
And yeah, I've seen you in my head every fuckin' day since I left
You on the floor with your hands 'round your head
And I'm down and depressed
All I want is your head on my chest
Touchin' feet, I'm 11
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
Tell me what you need, I can make you more than what you are
Come and lay the roses on the floor, every single Sunday, don't get bored
I just want to freeze, I can give you more than what you are
Now I see you standing all alone, I never thought the world would turn to stone
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here? (Why aren't you here?)
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here? (Why aren't you here?)
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
So why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Yungblud’s song "11 Minutes" is a melodic, emotive track that deals with missing someone intensely. The song is a collaboration with American singer-songwriter Halsey and Travis Barker of Blink-182. The song starts with Yungblud expressing his physical distance from his lover - "I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day". He is conveying that he has been thinking about them the whole day but is still not physically present with them.
In the chorus, Yungblud repeats the same phrase, but this time, he's questioning why his lover isn't there with him despite being just 11 minutes away. He's frustrated and confused as to why they still haven't come to meet him. Meanwhile, Yungblud is trying to read the signs and decipher his lover's feelings towards him, but it seems like he's unable to do so.
Yungblud expresses his regrets and feelings of guilt towards his lover in the second verse. The lines "I'm so fuckin' sorry, I'm so fuckin' sorry, I've been playing somebody, and it's helping nobody" highlight his remorse for past actions. He desires to be with his lover and make it up to them. But throughout the song, it's evident that Yungblud is also going through an emotional turmoil that is messing with his head.
Overall, "11 Minutes" is a song about the intense pain of missing someone, the confusion that comes when we can't read someone's signals, and the remorse we feel when we hurt those we love. The lyrics and the melody of the song perfectly blend to deliver a powerful and relatable narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
Despite only being 11 minutes away, I have been longing for you all day and unable to fill this void.
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
I'm close to you, yet you are not present. Why is that the case?
I think I missed you callin' on the other line
I may have missed your call while I was preoccupied on another line.
I'm just thinkin' all these thoughts up in my mind
I'm consumed by thoughts surrounding you and our relationship.
Talkin' love but I can't even read the signs
Despite discussing love, I am unable to distinguish the signals you are sending me.
I would sell my soul for a bit more time
I would give up everything for a chance to be with you even longer.
You stain all on my body like you're red wine
You've left a mark on me that I cannot shake off; you're a permanent part of me like red wine stains.
You're the fuckin' acid to my alkaline
We're polar opposites, but somehow it feels right when we're together.
You run your middle finger up and down my spine
You know just how to touch me in a way that sends chills down my spine.
I'm sorry there was no one to apologize
I'm sorry for any hurt that I have caused, but I don't know who to apologize to.
I'm so fuckin' sorry, I'm so fuckin' sorry
I am deeply regretful and remorseful for any pain I have caused.
I've been playing somebody and it's helping nobody
I've been pretending to be someone I'm not, and this is not beneficial to anyone involved.
And her lipstick arithmetic didn't stick
Her attempt at conveying her feelings through lipstick failed to resonate with me.
And now I'm sick, throwing fits
Now I am sick both physically and emotionally and often lose control of my emotions.
And yeah, I've seen you in my head every fuckin' day since I left
Since I left, thoughts of you have been constantly on my mind.
You on the floor with your hands 'round your head
In my mind, you've been reduced to a broken state with your hands around your head.
And I'm down and depressed
I'm feeling helpless and sad about our situation.
All I want is your head on my chest
The only thing that can console me right now is having you close to me with your head on my chest.
Touchin' feet, I'm 11
By touching feet, I'm reminded that I'm only 11 minutes away from you.
Tell me what you need, I can make you more than what you are
Just tell me what you want, and I'll do my best to make you even better than you already are.
Come and lay the roses on the floor, every single Sunday, don't get bored
Let's add some romance by laying roses on the floor every Sunday, so that we never get bored.
I just want to freeze, I can give you more than what you are
I want to take a moment to savor our time together, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make you even better than you are.
Now I see you standing all alone, I never thought the world would turn to stone
Seeing you alone reminds me of how things have changed and how I never expected the world to become so harsh and unbearable.
So call me stupid, call me sad
You can mock me for being foolish and upset.
You're the best I've ever had
Despite any difficulties we may be facing, you remain the best thing that has ever happened to me.
You're the worst I've ever had
Although we may be struggling, you also hold the title of the worst relationship I've ever had.
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
The duality of our relationship messes with my emotions, making me unable to think straight.
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
Despite only being 11 minutes away, I have been longing for you all day and unable to fill this void.
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here? (Why aren't you here?)
Even though you're so close, why am I unable to have you with me right now?
Why aren't you here?
Why are we apart right now when all I want is to be with you?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ashley Frangipane, Brynley Rose Plumb, Dominic Harrison, Matthew Schwartz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ballsballsballsballsballs4400
Chorus: Halsey]
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
[Verse 1: Halsey & YUNGBLUD]
I think I missed you callin' on the other line
I'm just thinkin' all these thoughts up in my mind
Talkin' love but I can't even read the signs
I would sell my soul for a bit more time
You stain all on my body like you're red wine
You're the fuckin' acid to my alkaline
You run your middle finger up and down my spine
I'm sorry there was no one to apologize
I'm so fuckin' sorry, I'm so fuckin' sorry
I've been playing somebody and it's helping nobody
And her lipstick arithmetic didn't stick
And now I'm sick, throwing fits
And yeah, I've seen you in my head every fuckin' day since I left
You on the floor with your hands 'round your head
And I'm down and depressed
All I want is your head on my chest
Touchin' feet in my bed
[Chorus: Halsey & YUNGBLUD]
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
[Bridge: Halsey]
Tell me what you need
I can make you more than what you are
Come and lay the roses on the floor
Every single Sunday, don't get bored
I just want to freeze
I can give you more than what you are
Now I see you standing all alone
I never thought the world would turn to stone
[Refrain: Halsey & YUNGBLUD]
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
[Chorus: Halsey & YUNGBLUD]
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
(Why aren't you here?)
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
(Why aren't you here?)
[Refrain: YUNGBLUD]
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
[Outro: Halsey]
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
So why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
@dillm7479
"11 Minutes"
(feat. Travis Barker)
[Halsey:]
I'm eleven minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm eleven minutes away, so why aren't you here?
[Halsey & YUNGBLUD:]
I think I missed you calling on the other line
I'm just thinking all these thoughts up in my mind
Talking love but I can't even read the signs
I would sell my soul for a bit more time
You stain all on my body like you're red wine
You're the fucking acid to my alkaline
You run your middle finger up and down my spine
I'm sorry there was no one to apologize
I'm so fucking sorry, I'm so fucking sorry
I've been playing somebody and it's helping nobody
And her lipstick arithmetic didn't stick
And now I'm sick, throwing fits
And yeah, I've seen you in my head every fucking day since I left
You on the floor with your hands 'round your head
And I'm down and depressed
All I want is your head on my chest
Touching feet in my bed
[Halsey:]
I'm eleven minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm eleven minutes away, so why aren't you here?
[YUNGBLUD:]
You're eleven minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're eleven minutes away, so why aren't you here?
[Halsey:]
Tell me what you need
I can make you more than what you are
Come and lay the roses on the floor
Every single Sunday, don't get bored
I just want to freeze
I can give you more than what you are
Now I see you standing all alone
I never thought the world would turn to stone
[Refrain: Halsey & YUNGBLUD]
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fucking with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fucking with my head
[Halsey:]
I'm eleven minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm eleven minutes away, so why aren't you here?
[YUNGBLUD:]
(Why aren't you here?)
You're eleven minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're eleven minutes away, so why aren't you here?
(Why aren't you here?)
[YUNGBLUD:]
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fucking with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fucking with my head
[Halsey:]
You're eleven minutes away and I have missed you all day
So why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
@michellurbina1322
Lyrics
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
I think I missed you callin' on the other line
I'm just thinkin' all these thoughts up in my mind
Talkin' love but I can't even read the signs
I would sell my soul for a bit more time
You stain all on my body like you're red wine
You're the fuckin' acid to my alkaline
You run your middle finger up and down my spine
I'm sorry there was no one to apologize
I'm so fuckin' sorry, I'm so fuckin' sorry
I've been playing somebody and it's helping nobody
And her lipstick arithmetic didn't stick
And now I'm sick, throwing fits
And yeah, I've seen you in my head every fuckin' day since I left
You on the floor with your hands 'round your head
And I'm down and depressed
All I want is your head on my chest
Touchin' feet, I'm 11
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
Tell me what you need, I can make you more than what you are
Come and lay the roses on the floor, every single Sunday, don't get bored
I just want to freeze, I can give you more than what you are
Now I see you standing all alone, I never thought the world would turn to stone
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here? (Why aren't you here?)
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here? (Why aren't you here?)
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
So why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
@alexdmt1122
Lyrics:
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
I think I missed you callin' on the other line
I'm just thinkin' all these thoughts up in my mind
Talkin' love but I can't even read the signs
I would sell my soul for a bit more time
You stain all on my body like you're red wine
You're the fuckin' acid to my alkaline
You run your middle finger up and down my spine
I'm sorry there was no one to apologize
I'm so fuckin' sorry, I'm so fuckin' sorry
I've been playing somebody and it's helping nobody
And her lipstick arithmetic didn't stick
And now I'm sick, throwing fits
And yeah, I've seen you in my head every fuckin' day since I left
You on the floor with your hands 'round your head
And I'm down and depressed
All I want is your head on my chest
Touchin' feet, I'm 11
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
Tell me what you need, I can make you more than what you are
Come and lay the roses on the floor, every single Sunday, don't get bored
I just want to freeze, I can give you more than what you are
Now I see you standing all alone, I never thought the world would turn to stone
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here? (Why aren't you here?)
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here? (Why aren't you here?)
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
So why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
@TheAcademicDiaries
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
I think I missed you callin' on the other line
I'm just thinkin' all these thoughts up in my mind
Talkin' love but I can't even read the signs
I would sell my soul for a bit more time
You stain all on my body like you're red wine
You're the fuckin' acid to my alkaline
You run your middle finger up and down my spine
I'm sorry there was no one to apologize
I'm so fuckin' sorry, I'm so fuckin' sorry
I've been playing somebody and it's helping nobody
And her lipstick arithmetic didn't stick
And now I'm sick, throwing fits
And yeah, I've seen you in my head every fuckin' day since I left
You on the floor with your hands 'round your head
And I'm down and depressed
All I want is your head on my chest
Touchin' feet, I'm 11
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?
Tell me what you need, I can make you more than what you are
Come and lay the roses on the floor, every single Sunday, don't get bored
I just want to freeze, I can give you more than what you are
Now I see you standing all alone, I never thought the world would turn to stone
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here? (Why aren't you here?)
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here? (Why aren't you here?)
So call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
Call me stupid, call me sad
You're the best I've ever had
You're the worst I've ever had
And that keeps fuckin' with my head
You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day
So why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
Why aren't you here?
@dalilahtrevino6793
the 5 stages of grief has never been performed this beautifully
@chaseevans4124
It definitely was made me well up abit to be honest haha..
@indigowolf440
Have you heard about Majoras mask?
@chaseevans4124
@@indigowolf440 nah i dont think i have..
@indigowolf440
Well allow me to waste 12 minutes of your life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S1SVkysIRw
@1LElife
Robot chicken was better
@karol-ys5ow
this is the type of modern emo music i'm here for idc
@sunbather77
Im you're 666th like love thattt 💞💞
@karol-ys5ow
Sedrah AbuAssi omfg iconic
@leoneneltrenfantasma9115
Modern emo