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"The End"
Promotional single by Halsey
ReleasedJune 4, 2024 (2024-06-04)
Genre
Length3:17
LabelColumbia Records
Songwriter(s)Ashley Frangipane
Producer(s)
Lyric video
"The End" on YouTube

"The End" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Halsey from her upcoming fifth studio album. Halsey wrote and produced the song with Alex G, and Michael Uzowuru. Columbia Records released it as a promotional single on June 4, 2024. In conjunction with the track's release, the singer made donations to Lupus Research Alliance and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

"The End" combines acoustic music and folk over an acoustic-guitar-driven balladic production. The lyrics are about the singer's struggles resulting from ailments and the sense of safety and security found in her lover.

Background and release

Before the first single comes, I wanted to share this. It means a lot to me and I love it. Let's try something different this time and start at "The End"

— Halsey introducing "The End", Billboard[1]

From the start of her career, Halsey has been open about her health issues. In 2022, the singer has been diagnosed with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, Sjögren syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome, and POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome).[2] The same year, Halsey has been diagnosed with lupus and T-cell disorder.[1]

On April 15, 2023, Variety announced that the singer had parted ways with Capitol Records.[3] On June 14, 2023, it reported that Halsey had signed to Columbia Records.[4]

On September 22, 2023, Halsey teased upcoming music with an Instagram post, stating she's "splitting [herself] in two every day" to give her fans "deepest wounds" and "a handful of perfect joys".[5] On January 27, 2024 the singer shared a link to a website called "For My Last Trick", containing various Easter eggs and details related to her new album.[6] In March, Halsey posted a sinppet of new music and revealed that she was in the studio with an American producer Alex G.[7] On May 30, Halsey teased "The End" on the "For My Last Trick" website with a sticker that portrayed a woman getting an X-ray of her heart as a doctor looks it over.[8] The song was announced on the same website on June 3, and released the following day.[9] In conjunction with the songs's release, the singer made donations to Lupus Research Alliance and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.[10]

Composition

ALex G with a guitar
Alex G co-produced "The End".

The track was solely written by Halsey and produced by her, Alex G, and Michael Uzowuru. Alex G is also credited as a guitarist.[11] "The End" is an acoustic and folk ballad that features the singer's "raw" vocals and an acoustic guitar.[10] Lyrically, the track focuses on the singer's health struggles and topics of existentialism.[12][13]

In the song's pre-chorus and chorus, the narrator portrayes the feeling of love that "is healing and transcends the body's limits".[14] Furthemore, the singer describes several visits to the doctor, feeling like "the end of the world" is imminent, and that "there's poison in my brain and in my blood".

The second verse describes Halsey talking to her doctor and telling them "I'm not bitter 'cause I finally found a lover/Who's better for my liver, and now I'll finally recover".[14] The song ends with the singer "adresses[ing] her own mortality" and "a suggestion that [she] is not nearly done fighting", "When I met you, I said I would never die/ But the joke was always mine 'cause I'm racing against time/ And I know it's not the end of the world, but could you pick me up at eight?/ 'Cause my last treatment starts to day".[10][14]

Credits and personnel

Personnel

  • Halsey – vocals, songwriter, producer
  • Alex G – producer, guitar
  • Michael Uzowuru – producer
  • Randy Merrill – mastering engineer
  • Mark Stent – mixing engineer
  • Caroline Whitaker – assistant engineer
  • Matt Wolach – assistant engineer
  • Kieran Beardmore – assistant engineer
  • Sean Matsukawa – recording engineer
  • Caleb Laven – vocal producer
  • Sir Dylan – keyboard

Release history

Release history and formats for "The End"
Region Date Format Label Ref
Various June 4, 2024 Digital download, streaming Columbia
[15]

References

  1. ^ a b Chan, Anna (2024-06-05). "Halsey Reveals Lupus & Rare T-Cell Disorder Diagnoses: 'I Wasn't Sure How Much I Wanted to Share'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  2. ^ "Halsey is 'Celebrating' Recent Health Diagnoses After Being 'Called Crazy': 'I've Been Sick for a Long Time'". Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Halsey Splits With Capitol Records In The Wake Of Dispute Over TikTok Strategy". Stereogum. 2023-04-15. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Aswad, Jem (2023-06-14). "Halsey Signs With Columbia Records". Variety. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  5. ^ Duran, Anagricel (September 22, 2023). "Halsey teases fifth album in crypitc post: "Splitting Myself in Two" to give "Deepest Wounds"". NME. Retrieved June 30, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Wilkes, Emma (January 27, 2024). "Halsey teases new era with mysterious website". NME. Retrieved June 30, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Pilley, Max (March 27, 2024). "Alex G is in the studio with Halsey". NME. Retrieved June 30, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Aniftos, Rania (May 30, 2024). "Halsey Seemingly Teases New Musical Era With Cryptic 'For My Last Trick' Website & Snippet". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Singh, Surej (June 3, 2024). "'For My Last Trick': Halsey announces new single, teases new album". NME. Retrieved July 1, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ a b c Kaplan, Ilana (June 4, 2024). "Halsey Releases New Single 'The End' as She Reveals Secret Health Struggle: 'I'm Lucky to Be Alive'". People. Retrieved June 30, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ Strauss, Matthew (June 4, 2024). [hhttps://pitchfork.com/news/halsey-works-with-alex-g-on-vulnerable-new-song-the-end-listen/ "Halsey Works With Alex G on Vulnerable New Song "The End": Listen"]. Pitchfork. Retrieved July 1, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ Deville, Chris (June 4, 2024). "Halsey – "The End"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ Garcia, Thania (June 5, 2024). "Halsey Gears Up for Fifth Album With New Single 'The End,' Revealing Serious Health Struggles: 'Lucky to Be Alive'". Variety. Retrieved June 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ a b c Aniftos, Rania (June 4, 2024). "Halsey Unveils Emotionally Raw Acoustic Single 'The End': Stream It Now'". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ ""The End" on Spotify". Spotify. June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.


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