Alone (Halsey song)
2018 song by Halsey
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"Alone" is a song by American singer Halsey from her second studio album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017). A remixed version of the song featuring American rapper Big Sean and British rapper Stefflon Don was released on March 15, 2018 through Astralwerks as the third and final single from the album.[1]
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| Single by Halsey featuring Big Sean and Stefflon Don | ||||
| from the album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom | ||||
| Released | March 15, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | August 2016 – January 2017 | |||
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| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | Astralwerks | |||
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| "Alone" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
"Alone" contains a sample from "Nothing Can Stop Me", written by Tony Hester and recorded by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.[2] "Alone" follows "kinda like this Gatsby vibe," as stated by Halsey.[3] It's about a social butterfly at the house party (which is a parallel to the masquerade ball in Romeo and Juilet) referenced in "Heaven In Hiding" and "Strangers".[4] It is the second character's perspective of this party, with "Heaven In Hiding" acting as the first character's perspective.[5] Musically, "Alone" is an alternative pop,[6] dark pop,[7] and smooth soul[8] song featuring verses that blend hip-hop, pop, and dancehall.[9]
Music video
The music video was directed by Halsey with Hannah Lux Davis and released on April 6, 2018. It starts with Halsey walking to a building where there is a Masquerade Ball. She starts dancing, before noticing her former lover on the balcony getting cozy with another woman, while various flashbacks from the "Now or Never" music video are shown. She gets caught up in the crazy and energetic filled party, and runs to a fountain to vomit a black feather and liquid. Suddenly, Big Sean's character appears to rap his verse/console her. She walks into a fully mirrored room, and Stefflon Don is shown rapping her verse, wearing a red dress. The video ends with Halsey celebrating her happiness as confetti falls down, with her former lover staring at her confused by a note she left for him.[10]
Live performances
Halsey performed "Alone" live on Sounds Like Friday Night on April 6, 2018. This was also her first UK television performance.[11] In May, she performed the song on The Voice.[12]
Track listings
- Digital download[13]
- "Alone" (featuring Big Sean and Stefflon Don) – 3:27
- Digital download – Calvin Harris Remix[14]
- "Alone" (featuring Stefflon Don) – 3:19
- Digital download – Alone (featuring Big Sean and Stefflon Don) [Remixes][15]
- "Alone" (featuring Big Sean and Stefflon Don) [Clean Bandit MFF Remix] – 3:23
- "Alone" (featuring Big Sean and Stefflon Don) [CID Remix] – 3:46
Charts
Weekly charts
Calvin Harris remix
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[25] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[26] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[27] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[28] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | March 15, 2018 | Digital download | Original | [13] | |
| Australia | March 16, 2018 | Contemporary hit radio | Universal Music Australia | [29] | |
| Various | April 20, 2018 | Digital download | Calvin Harris Remix |
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| Italy | May 4, 2018 | Contemporary hit radio | Original | Universal | [30] |