Colors

Halsey

About Colors

"Colors" is a song by American singer and songwriter Halsey from her debut studio album, Badlands (2015). It was released on February 9, 2016 through Astralwerks as the album's third single. The song was made available as a 7" single and a five-track remix EP titled "Complementary Colors". As of January 2020, the song has reached over 240 million streams on Spotify.


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2015
4:09
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Your little brother never tells you but he loves you so
You said your mother only smiled on her tv show
You’re only happy when your sorry head is filled with dope
I hope you make it to the day you’re twenty-eight years old

You’re dripping like a saturated sunrise
You’re spilling like an overflowing sink
You’re ripped at every edge but you’re a masterpiece
And now i’m tearing through the pages and the ink

Everything is blue
His pills, his hands, his jeans
And now i’m covered in the colors pull apart at the seams
And it's blue
And it's blue

Everything is grey
His hair, his smoke, his dreams
And now he's so devoid of color
He don’t know what it means
And he's blue
And he's blue

You were a vision in the morning when the light came through
I know I’ve only felt religion when i’ve lied with you
You said you’ll never be forgiven till your boys are too
And I’m still waking every morning but it’s not with you

You’re dripping like a saturated sunrise
You’re spilling like an overflowing sink
You’re ripped at every edge but you’re a masterpiece
And now I’m tearing through the pages and the ink

Everything is blue
His pills, his hands, his jeans
And now I’m covered in the colors Pull apart at the seams
And it's blue
And it's blue

Everything is grey
His hair, his smoke, his dreams
And now he's so devoid of color
He don’t know what it means
And he's blue
And he's blue

You were red, and you liked me because I was blue
But you touched me, and suddenly I was a lilac sky
Then you decided purple just wasn't for you

Everything is blue
His pills, his hands, his jeans
And now I'm covered in the colors pull apart at the seams
And it's blue
And it's blue

Everything is grey
His hair, his smoke, his dreams
And now he's so devoid of color
He don't know what it means
And he's blue
And he's blue

(Everything is blue)

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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, Dylan Bauld

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13 facts about this song

Release and Production
"Colors" is an electropop song by American singer-songwriter Halsey and it was released on February 9, 2016.
Song Composition
The song was composed in key B Major with a tempo of 90 beats per minute.
Artist Creation
"Colors" was written by Halsey herself along with Dylan Bauld, who also produced the song.
Album Inclusion
The song is featured on Halsey's debut album, “Badlands,” which was released in 2015.
Song Popularity
"Colors" reached #80 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Genre
“Colors” features influences of synth-pop, a genre that blends pop music with the synthesizer as the dominant instrument.
Music Video
The music video for "Colors" stars actor Tyler Posey from TV series "Teen Wolf" as Halsey's love interest. In addition, the video has over 210 million views on YouTube.
Interpretation
Widely interpreted as a breakup song, the lyrics to "Colors" explore themes of emotional turmoil, betrayal, and longing.
Song Recognition
In 2018, the song earned an ASCAP Pop Music Award for Halsey.
Song Certification
The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2016.
Production Technique
Use of electronic drums, synths, and deep bass offers an atmospheric, moody feeling in the song "Colors".
Distinct Lyrics
"Colors" features metaphors and abstract imagery, making it a standout song in Halsey's discography.
Live Performances
Halsey has performed "Colors" live at various music festivals and television shows, further increasing its popularity.

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