Castle
Halsey
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Sick of all these people talking, sick of all this noise Tired of all these cameras flashing, sick of being poised Now my neck is open wide, begging for a fist around it Already choking on my pride, so there's no use crying about it I'm headed straight for the castle They wanna make me their queen And there's an old man sitting on the throne that's Saying that I probably shouldn't be so mean I'm headed straight for the castle They’ve got the kingdom locked up And there's an old man sitting on the throne that's Saying I should probably keep my pretty mouth shut Straight for the castle Oh, all these minutes passing, sick of feeling used If you wanna break these walls down, you’re gonna get bruised Now my neck is open wide, begging for a fist around it Already choking on my pride, so there's no use crying about it Crying about it Crying about it Crying about it I'm headed straight for the castle They wanna make me their queen And there's an old man sitting on the throne that's Saying that I probably shouldn't be so mean I'm headed straight for the castle They’ve got the kingdom locked up And there's an old man sitting on the throne that's Saying I should probably keep my pretty mouth shut Straight for the castle There's no use crying about it There's no use crying about it There's no use crying about it There's no use crying about it I'm headed straight for the castle They wanna make me their queen And there's an old man sitting on the throne that's Saying that I probably shouldn't be so mean I'm headed straight for the castle They’ve got the kingdom locked up And there's an old man sitting on the throne that's Saying I should probably keep my pretty mouth shut Straight for the castle They wanna make me their queen And there's an old man sitting on the throne that's Saying that I probably shouldn't be so mean I'm headed straight for the castle They’ve got the kingdom locked up And there's an old man sitting on the throne that's Saying I should probably keep my pretty mouth shut Straight for the castle
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Written by: Ashley Frangipane, Peder Losnegard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album AffiliationThe song "Castle" was released by Halsey on August 28, 2015, and is a part of her debut studio album "Badlands."
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Music and Theme"Castle" is an alternative pop song with strong electropop influences, and it talks about her reclamation of her own narrative as an artist.
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Use in FilmThe song rose to further acclaim when it was used in the soundtrack for the 2016 fantasy film "The Huntsman: Winter's War"; a remixed version was used, fit the dark fantasy themes of the movie.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Castle" was directed by Sing J Lee, who depicted Halsey arriving at the castle to take her throne, reinforcing the song's themes of power and self-determination.
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Live PerformancesHalsey has performed "Castle" live at a number of major gigs and concerts, including the 2016 MTV Movie Awards.
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The Huntsman VersionThe remix version of "Castle" for "The Huntsman: Winter's War" was produced by Lido, Halsey's frequent collaborator, and features orchestral elements for a grand, movie-score feel.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song explore themes of feminism and empowerment. Halsey has mentioned in interviews that "Castle" is about not letting other people dictate your trajectory or narrative.
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Success and ReceptionWhile it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, "Castle" did catch the attention of critics and music listeners for its bold sound and strong lyricism, gaining positive reception.
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Music Writing CreditsHalsey co-wrote "Castle" with Lido, emphasising her involvement not just in performance but also in songwriting.
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Artistic Growth"Castle" represents a significant part of Halsey's growth as an artist. In an interview, she said she wrote the song when she felt claustrophobic and wanted more control over her music and image. It is a defining song in her discography.
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