New Americana
Halsey, Merit Leighton, Mason Purece, Levi Gunn, Jayda Brown, Emma Gunn
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Cigarettes and tiny liquor bottles Just what you'd expect inside her new Balenciaga Vile romance, turned dreams into an empire Self made success now she woes with Rockefellers Survival of the richest The city's ours until the fall They're Monaco and Hamptons bound But we don't feel like outsiders at all We are the new Americana High on legal marijuana Raised on Biggie and Nirvana We are the new Americana Young James Dean, some say He looks just like his father But he could never love somebody's daughter Football team loved more than just the game So he vowed to be his husband at the alter Survival of the richest The city's ours until the fall They're Monaco and Hamptons bound But we don't feel like outsiders at all We are the new Americana High on legal marijuana Raised on Biggie and Nirvana We are the new Americana We know very well who we are So we hold it down when summer starts What kind of dough have you been spending What kind of bubblegum have you been blowing lately We are the new Americana High on legal marijuana Raised on Biggie and Nirvana We are the new Americana We are the new Americana High on legal marijuana Raised on Biggie and Nirvana We are the new Americana
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Written by: James Mtume, Ashley Frangipane, Chandra Uber, Lawrence Michael Principatto
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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16 facts about this song
Release Details"New Americana" was released by Halsey on August 28, 2015, as the second single from her debut studio album, "Badlands."
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Billboard PerformanceThe song charted at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Platinum in the United States.
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Social Issues AddressedIt is often referred to as an anthem for millennials as it addresses contemporary social issues like racial, sexual, and gender identities.
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Achievement"New Americana" was named by Rolling Stone as one of the best songs of 2015.
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SongwriterHalsey co-wrote "New Americana" with Kalkutta, Larzz Principato, and James Mtume.
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Musical Attributes"New Americana" is characterized by its infusion of electropop, pop and alternative music genres.
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Lyrics OriginThe idea for the lyrics spun from a party conversation Halsey overheard about high racial diversity among American youngsters.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song, directed by Hype Williams, features Halsey leading a group of rebels in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic setting.
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InfluencesThe song has been noted for its lyrical references to notable figures in pop culture, such as Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and rapper Biggie Smalls.
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Live PerformancesHalsey promoted the song with live performances on several television programs, such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Global ReceptionOutside the U.S., it peaked at 84 in Australia and 65 in Canada.
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Godfather of the SongHalsey referred to James Mtume, one of the song co-writers, as the 'Godfather' of "New Americana," attributing him for crafting the lyrical concept.
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MeaningAccording to Halsey, the song represents "not a generation of pop star Kardashians," but "a generation of imperfections and individuality, multi-racial families, and genders that aren’t on a binary scale.”
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Initial ReceptionDespite its eventual success, the song was initially heavily criticized on social media, driving Halsey to doubt its potential.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by popular Youtuber and musician, Lauren Bonnell, generating millions of views.
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Adult Pop Songs Chart Performance"New Americana" also reached number 16 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.
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