Castle

Halsey

About Castle

"Castle" is a song by American singer and songwriter Halsey. Originally recorded for her debut studio album, Badlands (2015), it was re-recorded for the soundtrack to the 2016 film The Huntsman: Winter's War. It was released on April 9, 2016 trough Capitol Records as a promotional single from the record. "Castle" was co-written by Halsey and the track's producer, Lido. The song was used in commercials and in the teaser trailer to promote the film. The song has background vocals of a choir singing Agnus Dei. She is singing about taking the throne and the kingdom is locked up which is a reference to her album Badlands. 


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2015
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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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Halsey

Ashley Nicolette Frangipane (/ˌfrændʒɪˈpɑːni/; born September 29, 1994), known professionally as Halsey (/ˈhɔːlzi/), is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her stage name is a reference to the Halsey Street station of the New York City Subway in Brooklyn, and an anagram of her first name. more »

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Written by: Ashley Frangipane, Peder Losnegard

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album Affiliation
The song "Castle" was released by Halsey on August 28, 2015, and is a part of her debut studio album "Badlands."
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.
Use in Film
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Live Performances
Halsey has performed "Castle" live at a number of major gigs and concerts, including the 2016 MTV Movie Awards.
The Huntsman Version
The 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.
Lyrics Interpretation
The 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.
Success and Reception
While 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.
Music Writing Credits
Halsey co-wrote "Castle" with Lido, emphasising her involvement not just in performance but also in songwriting.
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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