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Without Me

Song · 2018 · Halsey (written by Halsey, Brittany Amaradio, Amy Allen and Louis Bell, with credits for the interpolation of Justin Timberlake's 'Cry Me a River'; produced by Louis Bell). Album:

You held them up. Who's holding you? 🫗

Who it's for

The narrator lists everything she gave: she 'filled your cup until it overflowed', got him 'off your knees' and back on his feet, and took on his struggles as if they were her own, only to be dropped once he no longer needed her.

Used, drained, hurt→Clear-eyed, reclaiming self-worth

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What it is

"Without Me" is a 2018 single by Halsey, released on October 4, 2018 and later included on her third studio album, Manic. Louis Bell produced it, and its bridge interpolates Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River". The song is about giving everything to a partner who leaves once they no longer need you.

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All major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music).

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Heads up: Explicit lyrics; drinking and drugs in video.

Age: Explicit lyrics

Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Marriage”

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