Halsey, whose real name is Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, has an impressive discography filled with hit tracks. The 30-year-old singer emerged on the music scene in 2015 with their debut studio album, Badlands, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
This album achieved double-platinum certification from the RIAA. Halsey’s unique sound, combining vocal fry with head voice, along with emotionally charged lyrics, has garnered them numerous awards and accolades.
The American artist’s awards include three Billboard Music Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, and an American Music Award. Their viral hit, Without Me, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Diamond by the RIAA.
A three-time Grammy nominee, Halsey is also known for hit tracks such as Bad at Love and You Should Be Sad. This article delves into some of their most popular songs.
Disclaimer: This article is ranked according to Spotify streams at the time of writing.
Top Halsey Songs to Enjoy in 2024: Without Me, Bad at Love, and More
1) Without Me (2,102,018,115 Spotify streams)
Without Me, the lead single from Halsey’s third studio album, Manic, was released on October 4, 2018. The song was co-written by Halsey, Brittany Amaradio, Amy Allen, and Louis Bell. This electropop track samples Justin Timberlake’s Cry Me a River and acknowledges him as a songwriter.
The song narrates the tale of a girl coping with a toxic, manipulative relationship, showcasing how her genuine affection was exploited.
The pre-chorus poignantly captures the song’s essence:
“I said I’d catch you if you fall (Fall)/ And if they laugh, then f**k ’em all (All)/ And then I got you off your knees/ Put you right back on your feet/ Just so you could take advantage of me.”
Without Me marked Halsey’s first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist.
2) Bad at Love (652,233,754 Spotify streams)
Bad at Love is a pop song that explores themes of self-discovery and growth. The lyrics detail the complexities and difficulties of navigating relationships, as highlighted in the first verse:
“Got a boy back home in Michigan/ And he tastes like Jack when I’m ki**in’ him/ So I told him that I never really liked his friends/ Now he’s gone and he’s callin’ me a b***h again.”
The song continues:
“There’s a guy that lives in the Garden State/ And he told me that we’d make it ’til we graduate/ So I told him that the music would be worth the wait/ But he wants me in the kitchen with a dinner plate.”
This pop anthem peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Halsey’s first top-five single as a lead artist.
3) You Should Be Sad (568,490,608 Spotify streams)
You Should Be Sad blends country lyricism with pop’s rhythmic flow, released in January 2020 as the third single from Halsey’s album Manic. This heartbreak anthem illustrates a woman’s experience in a toxic relationship with a self-centered partner. The chorus reads:
“Oh, I feel so sorry, I feel so sad/ I tried to help you, it just made you mad/ And I had no warning about who you are/ I’m just glad I made it out without breaking down.”
The narrative of strength and survival continues:
“And then ran so f***ing far/ That you would never ever touch me again/ Don’t see your alligator tears/ ‘Cause know I’ve had enough of them.”
This ballad peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the second highest-charting single from the Manic album.
4) Now or Never (477,054,230 Spotify streams)
Now or Never serves as the lead single from Halsey’s 2017 album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. This dark pop/R&B track features songwriting credits to Halsey, Magnus Hoiberg, Brittany Hazzard, Nathan Perez, and Benjamin Levin.
The song addresses the struggles in a relationship where the woman expresses her strong desire to make it work against all odds. The first verse articulates:
“I don’t wanna fight right now/ Know you always right/ Now I know I need you ’round with me/ But nobody waitin’ ’round with me/ Been through the ups.”
It continues with:
“Yeah, the ups and the downs with me/ Got a whole lot of love/ But you don’t wanna spread it ’round with me, yeah.”
Now or Never is certified 2x Platinum in the US.
5) Gasoline (437,452,108 Spotify streams)
On August 28, 2015, Halsey released Gasoline, an electropop song featured on the deluxe version of their debut album, Badlands. Co-written by Norwegian artist Peder Losnegard and Halsey, this song draws inspiration from the singer’s personal experiences, exploring themes related to mental and physical health.
An excerpt from the first verse reads:
“Are you insane like me?/ Been in pain like me?/ Bought a hundred dollar bottle of champagne like me?/ Just to pour that motherf***er down the drain like me?”
It continues:
“Would you use your water bill to dry the stain like me?/ Are you high enough without the Mary Jane like me?/ Do you tear yourself apart to entertain like me?”
Gasoline has also received a 2x Platinum certification from the RIAA in the US.
Additional noteworthy Halsey songs to check out include Sorry, Colors, Graveyard, and Nightmare.
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