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Without Me by Halsey: Official Song Lyrics

Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, known professionally as Halsey, is an American singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the mid-2010s.

They first gained attention through social media platforms and released their debut studio album “Badlands” in 2015.

Halsey is known for blending genres like alternative pop, electropop, and indie rock in their music.

About Song

Release Date	October 4, 2018
Album	Included later in the album Manic (2020)
Writers	Ashley Frangipane (Halsey), Amy Allen, Louis Bell, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Scott Storch
Producers	Louis Bell

“Without Me” is a powerful and emotional track by Halsey, released in 2018.

The song explores themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and self-worth inspired by a personal relationship.

Its raw and vulnerable lyrics struck a chord with listeners, making it one of Halsey’s most successful singles, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Without Me Lyrics by Halsey

Verse 1

Found you when your heart was broke
I filled your cup until it overflowed
Took it so far to keep you close (Keep you close)
I was afraid to leave you on your own (Ooh)

Pre-Chorus

I said I’d catch you if you fall (Fall)
And if they laugh, then fuck ’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

Chorus

Tell me, how’s it feel sittin’ up there?
Feelin’ so high, but too far away to hold me
You know I’m the one who put you up there
Name in the sky, does it ever get lonely?
Thinkin’ you could live without me
Thinkin’ you could live without me
Baby, I’m the one who put you up there
I don’t know why (Yeah, I don’t know why)
Thinkin’ you could live without me
Live without me
Baby, I’m the one who put you up there
I don’t know why (I don’t know why, yeah, yeah)

Verse 2

Gave love ’bout a hundred tries (Hundred tries)
Just runnin’ from the demons in your mind
Then I took yours and made ’em mine (Mine)
I didn’t notice ’cause my love was blind

Pre-Chorus

Said I’d catch you if you fall (Fall)
And if they laugh, then fuck ’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

Chorus

Bridge

You don’t have to say just what you did (What you did)
I already know (I know)
I had to go and find out from them (Oh-woah)
So tell me, how’s it feel? (Oh-woah)

Chorus

Live Performances of Song Without Me

1. Halsey – Without Me (Live From The Victoria’s Secret 2018 Fashion Show)

2. Halsey – Without Me (Live – Fritz Session)

3. Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini Perform ‘Without Me’ | CMT Crossroads

4. Halsey – Without Me (Live Performance on Billboard Music Awards)

5. Halsey – ‘Without Me’ | Live at Capital’s Summertime Ball 2019

Similar Songs By Halsey

Here are some songs similar to Halsey’s “Without Me” in terms of emotional vulnerability and pop sound with personal lyrics:

“Bad At Love” – A candid track detailing past relationship struggles with a catchy electropop beat
“You Should Be Sad” – A country-pop fusion about moving on from a toxic relationship
“Be Kind” by Halsey & Marshmello – A dance-pop song about being patient with someone who struggles to open up emotionally.
“Graveyard” – A dark pop melody about following someone even when you know it’s destructive
“Sorry” – A raw piano ballad about regret and self-reflection
“Now or Never” – A mid-tempo R&B-influenced track about relationship ultimatums
“Colors” – A metaphorical song comparing relationships to different colors
“3 am” – An upbeat track with rock influences about late-night loneliness
“100 Letters” – A song about breaking free from a controlling relationship

FAQs

What Did Halsey Say About “Without Me”?

Halsey said it was their first song written as Ashley (their real name) rather than Halsey.

They shared that the song reflects real pain from a personal relationship and was hard to write.

What Started the Song’s Inspiration?

The song was inspired by a toxic relationship Halsey experienced. They wrote it after being repeatedly let down by someone they kept trying to help.

How Did This Song Perform on The Billboard Charts?

“Without Me” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Halsey’s first solo chart-topper. The song stayed on the chart for 29 weeks and reached #1 on Mainstream Pop Radio.

What Key Is Halsey Without Me In?

“Without Me” is in the key of D minor with a tempo of 136 beats per minute.

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