Hopeless

Halsey, Cashmere Cat

About Hopeless

Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (stylized in all lowercase) is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Halsey. It was released on June 2, 2017, by Astralwerks. The album features guest appearances from Quavo and Lauren Jauregui. Halsey co-wrote every song on the album, while production was handled by Lido and Benny Blanco, among others. Following its release, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and the Canadian Albums Chart. The album was also certified Platinum by RIAA. In support of the album, Halsey embarked on the Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Tour. The album was described by Halsey as having more "radio friendly music" when compared to her previous releases. The albums lead single, "Now or Never", was released on April 4, 2017. It peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Halsey's first top-twenty entry on the chart as a lead artist. It also became Halsey's first track as a lead artist to earn Multi-Platinum status; it was certified double Platinum by RIAA. The second single, "Bad at Love", peaked at number five on the Hot 100, making it Halsey's highest peak as a lead artist at the time. It was certified triple Platinum by RIAA. The third and final single, "Alone", only reached number 66 on the Hot 100, but was certified Platinum by RIAA and reached number one on the Dance Club chart. 


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Boy, you make it look so easy
Promise that I'm gonna call you back in five
Sorry baby girl, but I can't tonight, oh
Boy, you make it look so simple, mm
Yeah, I've known that girl for like my whole life
Back in my hotel and I'm alone inside, oh

'Cause you know the truth hurts
But secrets kill
Can't help thinkin' that I love it still
Still here, there must be something real
'Cause you know the good die young
But so did this
And so it must be better than I think it is
Gimme those eyes, it's easy to forgive

Oh-oh-oh
Oh-ooh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
Oh-ooh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-ooh

You and all your friends all hate me, oh
Thinkin' that you're better when I'm not around
Hear me on the radio and turn it down, oh
I can't help the way you made me
Hope that she believin' in the truth you found
Thinkin' that you want us 'cause I can't find out, oh

'Cause you know the truth hurts
But secrets kill
Can't help thinkin' that I love it still
Still here, there must be something real
'Cause you know the good die young
But so did this
And so it must be better than I think it is
Gimme those eyes, it's easy to forgive

(Oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-ooh)
(Oh-oh-oh) I hope, hopeless
(Oh-ooh) Changes over time
(Oh-ooh) I hope hopeless
(Oh-ooh) Changes over time
(Oh-ooh) I hope hopeless
(Oh-oh-oh-oh) Changes over time

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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, BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, JOSHUA EMANUEL COLEMAN, MAGNUS HOIBERG

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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Song Details
"Hopeless" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Halsey. - It features guest vocals from American R&B duo Cashmere Cat. - The track is part of her second studio album, "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom," which was released in 2017.
Style and Theme
The song has a mix of pop, electropop, and synth-pop styles with elements of R&B. - It's a manifestation of Halsey’s feelings of hopelessness and her struggle with bipolar disorder, which she has been open about in many interviews and her music.
Lyrics and Interpretation
The lyrics narrative suggests a tussle between her yearning for hope and her inherent skepticism of it. - The recurrent theme of self-doubt and despair is reflected in the opening lyrics that say, "I hope hopeless changes over time."
Album Concept
Her album, "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom", is a concept album based on a pair of star-crossed lovers, reflecting her real-life heartbreaks.
Reception and Influence
"Hopeless Fountain Kingdom" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Platinum in the U.S. - The song "Hopeless," although not a hit single, contributed to the overall success of the album.
Collaboration
The collaboration with Cashmere Cat was critically acclaimed, marking the duo's first collaboration. The distinct vocal style of Cashmere Cat added a unique element to the song.
Live Performances
Halsey performed the song "Hopeless" during her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom World Tour in 2017.

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