Graveyard is a song by singer and songwriter Halsey that was released on September 13, 2019. It serves as the second single from the singer's upcoming third studio album Manic.
The single's artwork cover, if you look closely, contains the typical typography relating to the album with words such as "H3" and "(A)01". The cover also has the phrase "Follow Me - Follow Me", but so far, the meaning of this line is unknown.
On September 1, 2019, Halsey mysteriously changed her bio on Instagram to the number 93, which is also a reference to the number of post that she had on her profile page at the time.
Then two days later, on September 3, the singer herself posted on Twitter a pre-save link to the song alongside the track's art cover and release date.
The song starts off on an acoustic note with Halsey singing,
It's crazy when The thing you love the most is the detriment Let that sink in
And then it switches into an upbeat pop track on the pre-chorus with,
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper I won't stop 'til I get where you are I keep running, I keep running, I keep running
On the chorus, the singer talks about having a bad mindset while also going into a dark place in her life with the lyrics,
They say I may be making a mistake I woulda followed all the way, no matter how far I know when you go down all your darkest roads I woulda followed all the way to the graveyard
I absolutely love Graveyard by Halsey. It is a certified bop, my friends. I think that the singer is on her way to having a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. I am just saying. Also, if you watch the time-lapse video for Graveyard, you'll see Halsey painting a portrait of her album cover, which was later revealed to be titled Manic, in record time.
This single gets a 10/10 from me. Make sure that you buy, stream and listen to Graveyard right now on all streaming platforms:
Black Panther is a fantasy/sci-fi superhero film based on the Marvel Comic character of the same name that was released on February 16, 2018. The film was directed by Ryan Coogler, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole.
Following the death of his father, T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful enemy named Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) suddenly appears, T'Challa's mettle as king and as the Black Panther gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk.
Faced with both treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.
The diversity of black people and the African culture in this film is very stunning to me.
I mean, the different emotions that were portrayed by actors Michael B. Jordan and Chadwick Boseman were just absolutely amazing from my point of view.
I never thought that I would see Michael B. Jordan playing the role of a villain before. Especially, since he has starred in other movies like shooting victim Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station and Adonis Creed in the Creed films.
I also applauded all of black female actresses including Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o and Angela Bassettt in Black Panther as well.
They are all representation of what Black Girl Magic looks like. They are very inspiring to a generation of young black girls like me. I want to be just like them when I grow up.
And I loved the music along with the production, costume design, the use of computer-generated effects, lots of action and everything else in between.
I was so honored that I had a chance to watch this movie on DVD and experience the African American narratives for myself. And now you can, too. Make sure that you go and buy, rent, and watch Black Panther on Amazon, YouTube, Netflix, Vudu and more:
Something In You is a song by actress and singer Cait Fairbanks that was released September 6, 2019, through CatBeach Music. The track was written by Fairbanks along with songwriters Anna Nelson and Robert Harty.
Lyrically, Something In You is an acoustic song that finds the singer falling head over heels in love with that special someone.
She opens up the song with the lyrics,
I should know better
I shouldn't start this again
Losing sleep but playing every words
I've said to you
Caught in the middle
Between my head and my heart
There's civil war
Keeping score
What are we fighting for?
Cait also begins to describe the feeling that she has towards her lover on the second verse singing,
Your eyes like fire
Through smoke my heart has been cleansed
But I've been jaded and I'm scared to take another step
And then she continues on the chorus with,
I'm out of my mind
'Cause there's something in you
'Cause there's something in you
Okay, you guys. What can I say? Cait Fairbanks' music keeps getting better and better by the minute. The lyrics, the production and her voice on this song is to die for.
Make sure that you go and support Cait's new single "Something In You" on streaming platforms like Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and more:
Umbrella is a song by singer and songwriter Cait Fairbanks that was released on May 17, 2019 through RC Music. The track was written by Fairbanks herself along with RC Cates.
Lyrically, Umbrella is a folk song that finds the singer talking about wanting to make her lover happy again despite being in the midst of a storm.
She opens up on the first verse with,
Find your cup filled up with happiness again Thank the clouds for cleansing rain Find forgiveness in your heart so love remains And find me there along the way
And Cait continues on the second verse singing,
Then our lives can shine so true Where the shadows are just me and you Though the sky may not always be blue I’ll survive the storm if I’m with you
On the third verse,the singer is now encouraging her love interest to see the bright side of things with the lyrics,
Find the beauty in the moment come what may Leave behind our darkest days See the wonder in the chance that things could change Take my hand I’ll lead the way
Before ending the song on the final verse with,
Then our lives will shine so bright Where the shadows are just yours and mine Though the sky may not always be blue I’ll survive the storm if I’m with you I’ll survive the storm if I’m with you I’ll survive the storm right here with you
I am officially obsessed with Cait Fairbanks' music. I mean, her song Umbrella really showcases her vocals with the banjo playing in the background.
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Tokyo Narita (Freestyle) is the collaboration between Halsey and Lido that was released on May 6, 2016. The pair had previously dated before, but now they remain as close friends.
The sounds of the aeroplane taking off heard at the beginning of the song, is in reference to the title "Tokyo Narita", which is also the name of the Japanese capital's international airport.
Halsey opens up the first verse with a nod to Kanye West singing,
So we laid down on the floor next to our brand new bed Just so we could listen closer to this new Kanye West But I can barely hear over the music in my head All these 808s and heartbeats bangin' in your chest
On the next verse, she also mentions Canadian rapper Drake with the lyrics,
Told the driver "keep it goin'," he can run the meter So we could finally hear Views on some decent speakers
The singer continues on the third verse talking about the Vogue party with,
Now we at the Vogue party and the whole thing's catered So we said that we'd leave early, get some pizza later But my hands go down your jeans and you distract the waiter Until we take it somewhere better like the elevator
Then, Halsey comes in really hard on the last verse singing,
But these days I've dropped the keys to Anthony's Mercedes We're standin' naked in the kitchen listenin' to Amy
And in those weeks you f***in' lost it cause you just wrote "Crazy" And it seems like you never listen and I hate you lately
I love this song Tokyo Narita (Freestyle) by Halsey along the production and the lyrics for this track as well. The only thing that I would say about it is that I was the song itself was longer than two minutes and twenty six seconds because it's just, well, you're going to have to listen to it yourself to see what I am talking about.
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Sorry Would Go A Long Way is a song by singer Tori Kelly that was released on June 28, 2019, through Capitol Records. It serves as the second single from Kelly's upcoming third studio album Inspired by True Events.
Kelly opens up the first verse singing:
Don't seem to wanna hold me like you did before We don't go out to dinner, ain't no flowers at my door You do a lot of talking, there's a word you never say "Sorry" would go a long way
And on the second verse:
I stayed up all night waiting, and you forgot to call And, oh, I feel so lonely, it's like you don't care at all Maybe it's your ego or just your foolish pride It's like I'm not on your mind
Before moving on to the chorus with the lyrics,
You never tell me that you love me Oh, what a mess of me you've made It won't make it all better, won't make it okay But "sorry" would go a long way
Then, the singer pours out her soul on the bridge with:
And after the heartache, after the hurt Why is it so hard to say that one word If it's really over?
Kelly continues with the final chorus singing:
You never tell me that you love me Oh, what a mess of me you've made No, it won't make it all better, won't make it okay But "sorry" would go a long way
I love Sorry Would Go A Long Way by Tori. I could really hear her tell a story in her song like never before. You guys should listen to this single for yourselves and see what you think about it.
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Room 93 is the debut extended play by singer and songwriter Halsey that was released on October 27, 2014 by Astralwerks. The project was later re-released digitally on March 9, 2015, including a new version of Halsey's hit song "Ghost".
Is There Somewhere
Is There Somewhere serves as the opening song on Room 93 as Halsey gives listeners her point-of-view on falling in love with someone.
She begins singing on the first verse with,
You were dancing in your tube socks in our hotel room,
Flashin' those eyes like highway signs
Light one up and hand it over, rest your head upon my shoulder
Just wanna feel your lips against my skin
Then Halsey continues on the second verse with,
White sheets, bright lights, crooked teeth, and the night life
You told me this is right where it begins
But your lips hang heavy underneath me
And I promised myself I wouldn't let you complete me
Ghost
Lyrically, Ghost is about being in a relationship with someone who is not emotionally invested and then finally making up your mind to leave the situation as Halsey sings in the pre-chorus:
You say that you're no good for me Cause I'm always tugging at your sleeve And I swear "I hate you" when you leave But I like it anyway
Before moving on to the chorus with the lyrics,
My ghost Where'd you go? I can't find you in the body sleeping next to me My ghost Where'd you go? What happened to the soul that you used to be?
Hurricane
Hurricane is described as a darkly produced track that talks about avoiding attachments both to locations and lovers.
On the first verse, Halsey sings,
There's a place way down in Bed-Stuy Where a boy lives behind bricks He's got an eye for girls of eighteen And he turns them out like tricks
I went down to a place in Bed-Stuy A little liquor on my lips I let him climb inside my body And held him captive in my kiss
And goes to the pre-chorus with,
And there's a storm you're starting now And there's a storm you're starting now And there's a storm you're starting
Then, the singer lets it be known on the chorus of the song with the lyrics,
I'm a wanderess I'm a one night stand Don't belong to no city Don't belong to no man I'm the violence in the pouring rain I'm a hurricane
Empty Gold
Empty Gold is an alternative pop song that talks about feeling both reckless and breathless. The singer begins the track on a dark note with,
I, I must confess How hard I tried to breathe Through the trees of loneliness And you, you must confess How hard you need to see Through the heart beating out my chest
I love the pre-chorus where Halsey sings,
Feel like we've been falling down Like these autumn leaves But baby don't let winter come Don't let our hearts freeze
And then continues on the chorus
Before she moves her way into the chorus with the lyrics,
If the morning light don't steal our soul We will walk away from empty gold
Trouble (Stripped)
Trouble is the final track on Halsey's Room 93 EP. The reason why it is stripped is because the song is a demo version featuring only the singer's vocals and a piano to make it more of a sexy yet emotional ballad for listeners.
The song starts off with the lyrics,
Would you bleed for me? Lick it off my lips like you needed me? Would you sit me on a couch With your fingers in my mouth? You look so cool when you're reading me
Before Halsey continues to the pre-chorus,
Let's cause a little trouble Oh, you make me feel so weak I bet you kiss your knuckles Right before they touch my cheek
And the later on the chorus,
But I've got my mind Made up this time 'Cause there's a menace in my bed Can you see his silhouette? Can you see his silhouette? Can you see his silhouette?
And I've got my mind Made up this time Go on and light a cigarette Set a fire in my head Set a fire in my head tonight
Overall, I really love Room 93 by Halsey. Every song on the project, in my opinion, took me on a journey inside the mind of Halsey from beginning to end. I would recommend this EP to anyone who have never heard of Halsey's music before.
Without further ado, make sure that you buy/stream/listen to Room 93 by Halsey on all streaming platforms available:
