Halsey - New Americana (lyrics)

[@Allenthegreat]

The song is actually about being a teenager living in NYC. It's about how majority of the people here are lower class and that even though they're poor they don't feel left out of the scene. The lyrics "the cities ours until the fall", means that during the summer all the rich kids leave town and head to the hamptons, but return to the city once school starts, fall. The second verse is about how in the modern day of America, being gay is an acceptable thing. In short this video is a dedication to the hipsters who hang in Williamsburg and bushwick. They all smoke weed, listen to biggie/nirvana because it was popular back in the day and all live diverse lifestyles. This song isn't just about smoking legalized weed.

[@angelacanedit]

this makes me think of the song in a very different way, thanks

[@ov2347]

I'm pretty sure it's about revolution against the upper class and in general. the city's ours until the fall is the elite in charge until rebellion. new americana is the new people that emerge from the revolution. and high on legal Marijuana is representing a change that we did. There's more examples, but that's how I've thought of it anyways.

[@anjapopovic1419]

in an interview she said that its about new generation

[@fatima-zz9kj]

this makes the song even better

[@jakethecake6968]

Therealallenn that's nice but I'd rather not read any like I did and just listen to the song srry for being a jerk

[@xBrokenKittyxx]

I will never understand why songs I hated at first become my favs..

[@tinylifewithdiesel]

Same

[@craigborzellecagregzellcre2548]

u hate your true self

[@kevinstone5024]

Maybe its the legal marijuana.

[@tinylifewithdiesel]

kevin stone im not denying anything lmao

[@Niceguyhidden]

Watch me whip whip. Watch me ne-ne?

[@Maria-kz2gj]

Im British but Im more than happy to scream this from the rooftops

[@nightshadeLG63]

Same, dude. Same.

[@elenacucos2910]

I’m also British

[@semigood_artist1815]

Like, Y/n singing fight song screaming or?

[@qupid2589]

@@semigood_artist1815 you did not 🤚🏼😭

[@azure2302]

Love the pfp

[@kateorourke6064]

Anyone else highkey obsessed with this, gasoline and castles?

[@jessicam7017]

y e s

[@rabbitpiet7182]

Yup

[@kawaiimuffin3779]

You sound crazy when you obsessed with gasoline and castles lmao😂😂😂😂

[@basicallyripped9148]

Yup

[@daisyslovebot]

Kate O'Rourke mee

[@nightcorefreakfest3762]

young James Dean some say he looked just like his father but he could never love somebody's daughter

[@Vran4743]

"That's kinda gay ngl" - some random bi person

[@nalanibelvin251]

I could someone daughter and son ngl

[@aymansaafan9679]

She means new Americans turns to be gays

[@nalanibelvin251]

@@aymansaafan9679 i know, im just bi asf

[@courtneydalton9256]

🏳️‍🌈 yeessssssssss

[@Princess4fh]

Makes me feel powerful😏

[@katbaby9134]

me too

[@tinaasmrx7200]

This makes me feel powerful enough to not fuck up my nails when I paint them😂

[@snxwflakes7656]

Same

[@Princess4fh]

Jackson Keaton me too ahaha

[@TheFallenSkyes]

I just realized your picture is Markiplier wearing his Ass glasses. XD

[@mengre21]

We are the really gay iguanas.. Smokin all the tropicanas.. Chasin scooby to nevada.. We are the really gay iguanas...

[@bobbyjones3043]

Touched my heart ❤

[@mengre21]

+Bobby Jones :') Glad to know :')

[@mackenziew.1899]

XD

[@Whynotm88]

Beautiful

[@mengre21]

Ally Jay XD

[@comandantedetropa5063]

"We are the new americana, I am a tiny gay iguana"

[@heatherrose1324]

+Comandante de Tropa that just made my day I swear xDDDD

[@xxForgottenx]

+Comandante de Tropa LOL.

[@theghostisaliartrustme9287]

HAHA it sounds just like that lol!!!!

[@zoerae696]

LOL

[@mikewhitten1365]

+Comandante de Tropa yea.... nope, not at all

[@faewhispers9547]

" what kind of bubblegum have you been blowing lately?" I had to stop and just say DAMN

[@sarinnaquirk1314]

lol what's up

[@faewhispers9547]

+Sarinna Quirk Nothing much.

[@justacookie5759]

Gas prices

[@sruthidinesh3173]

I feel like this is an epic dad joke

[@justacookie5759]

+Anamika Mahesj Dad jokes are fun.

[@imtheonlyastro2322]

We are the new Americana, High on legal marijuana, Raised on Biggie and Nirvana, We are the new Americana. Love the Chorus

[@fashioncrazy1012]

+ImTheOnlyAstro IKR

[@samiero2500]

Someone said Nirvana, I'm hers

[@samiero2500]

+Not Cool Llamas *here

[@alexaaguilar3936]

+ImTheOnlyAstro I love that chorus too

[@sanianra4936]

+Alexa Aguilar Same

[@kazalrekha3029]

I really feel like a New Americana whenever I listen to this Masterpiece Song 💕 I really Love the Song, The Lyrics, The Background view Our Queen 👑 Halsey and Everything ❤️💕💖💋

[@messygirl084]

it is 2020 and ı heard this song for the first time ıs there sonething wrong with me ? 😂

[@laniyahbarrett3860]

Same

[@myrthelensink4679]

@@laniyahbarrett3860 hiiii

[@laniyahbarrett3860]

@@myrthelensink4679 Hello

[@gigglygigglygoo69]

:0

[@abbyroad5169]

Cause its just getting famous again

[@brianb_1085]

I'm getting a Lana Del Ray National Anthem vibe from this. Particularly the chorus.

[@justincferrell]

everyone needs to stop with the Lana shit. Nobody's copying her, she's not even original.

[@theghostisaliartrustme9287]

same lol idk why

[@adamtaucher8766]

Thats what i thought when i heard it

[@aylajayde3252]

+wwefan4life56 mentions a guy looking like james dean.....SCREAMS lana del rey

[@Charl0tte1827]

+justincferrell who said she's copying? People only imply the similar sound?

[@jessicamoore3639]

Sounds like Avril Lavigne performing Lana Del Rey lyrics with a more Katy Perry-bubblegum pop feel

[@tatiannamoore5638]

exactly! omg

[@allisonobrien6812]

She does sound just like Avril! I'm not usually into music like this, but Halsey is great.

[@eskiimomsp6442]

Jesus I couldn't have put it better xD

[@danielgoutovets8897]

I can see that.

[@1800-j8x]

Or maybe she just sounds like Halsey 🖕

[@badluck889]

Hello new song, welcome to repeatland.

[@jamiec2209]

Bad Luck Same dou

[@anderaleon3888]

Bad Luck yup

[@daisyslovebot]

Bad Luck ?

[@psychedela_.0119]

I think I'm dyslexic, I read repeatland as wattpad😒

[@kimaya1243]

This is the gen z anthem ✨😌✋

[@Stfu_ong24]

Yep

[@ahuman387]

Were you raised to biggie and nirvana???

[@awatts1238]

@@ahuman387 yeah

[@Kinky_Devil]

Amen to that

[@Shortieking]

Sure, gen z 😍

[@MoniqueAnn]

Lyrics gives me LIFE 🌻💿

[@MelissaBackwoods]

When you hear a song for the first time on radio and less than 1 minute into it you know this is your new jam to blast in car👍🏼

[@stellaomera8489]

hell yeah !!!

[@averyoakley9332]

I don't know why this only has 10 likes because this is the best lyric video I found and I have looked through at least 50 different video so nice job

[@Quarantinable2]

This reminds me of The 100

[@puppieskw587]

Yes very

[@kimberlyturner1943]

Yeah it does

[@jakeyb9848]

It really does, it's kinda weird lol

[@guerrayiriana2826]

It does! I thought I was the only one who thought that!

[@lisashawley1363]

so true. LOVE THAT SHOW! TEAM CLARKE!

[@Cararhi]

Football team loved more than just a game so he vowed to be his husband at the alter. ❤️💛💚💙💜

[@betzya9429]

Every single morning i listen to this and it gets me pumped!

[@quincypollard8085]

this deserves so many more likes than it already does, I'm very jealous of this video it looks amazing!! not to mention the son is great~

[@lamishamrahman1811]

+Lex Ackerman hi there tokyo ghoul otaku anime person lol

[@ophelia8039]

+Lamisha M Rahman its black butler...

[@matthewveliz325]

+Juvia Fullbuster lol she thought it was kaneki! fail xD

[@Jess-he6qk]

smh learn your animes

[@bornsinner5944]

That's ciel from black butler shame on you +Lamisha M Rahman

[@cybxrlxve5424]

"young James Dean some say he looks just like his father...but he...could never love somebodys daughter" XD

[@Grellibe]

Yes, those are the lyrics

[@ANT96-x8d]

Bleumoon Selene Except James Dean was never gay in real life.

[@Grellibe]

Anthony Nunez Ok?

[@burntham113]

Anthony Nunez Proof?

[@ANT96-x8d]

burntham113 look it up

[@sarehhawke2311]

Funny how I loved this when it first came out and now my friends are like have you heard that song New Americana and I want to freaking slap them.

[@Cowabungas]

wow you're such a special snowflake wow

[@jamie285]

nah its people like you that need to be slapped

[@IanEndicott]

omg I hate that same things happening to me

[@yoongyoong8490]

samr

[@jazzknajee7620]

Sarehhawke Same I just be like, "I told you about that song..."

[@camigirl5288]

I hate how nostalgic i am over this song and i dont even have those memories

[@JKS323]

That line is so powerful , Good job Halsey

[@mrslundy1535]

dude you got 1 like per each year since you commented-

[@JKS323]

@@mrslundy1535 haha

[@viforever1731]

Just wanna say, that the Macy's ad before the video made me cry. SHE GOT HER OWN PUPPY!

[@Deathbringerrrrrrrrr]

lol you made me snort laugh. great job!

[@kylahsmith7868]

Raised on biggie and nirvana 😍

[@pakkz1553]

The new America after Kanye west becomes president this is the national anthem 😂😂

[@woosanminsung7743]

Trueeeeee

[@channelone-stop4637]

Hey this song is good unlike him

[@breannalangford8039]

+Maddy Styles 😂😂😂😂👌

[@beccawright3564]

so true 💪👏

[@djaura65]

+Llama Wolf The New Amerikanye?

[@christianchavez4694]

Sloths are a slow-moving tropical American mammal that hangs upside down from the branches of trees using its long limbs and hooked claws. Just so you guys know ;)

[@reyna_mythqueen7618]

interesting-

[@thomasshaughnessy1121]

Great song.The line of "raised on biggie and nirvana" sums up my childhood.How come this is the first time that i have heard halsey?.Great artist.

[@0_XAlexX_0]

Nobody: Me searching for “take a light inside a new Balensyaga” and somehow getting what I asked for: 👁👄👁👍

[@prestonsolla5930]

This slays me. I finally found a song that goes with my voice. So....... Yyyyaaaassssss WWOORRKK.

[@curassavica]

+Preston Solla I'm sorry but I have to laugh every time somebody says "yaaaaasss" I AGREE WITH YOU THOUGH, HALSEY SLAYS EVERYONE.

[@haniayahahaha]

@@curassavica" YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSS" it's been 5 years❤✨

[@peachydaniela]

TELL ME I'M YOUR NATIONAL ANTHEM! whoops, wrong song

[@lizbeth5275]

lmao haha

[@zeynepuyank3455]

My fav comment

[@kenziecoughenour5029]

Lana del Ray and Halsey are two different people both my favorite singers thou

[@filthy66animal]

XD

[@ALMyoutube]

"Mimicking me is a fucking bore to me" -Lana

[@amasiscreator9783]

i listen to this song a lot since this actually calms me down after doing STUFF and well this makes me feel like i need to stop feeling like a bitch and enjoy ever day to the fullest i've done so much freakn mistakes in my life and this song is literally the only thing that makes me feel okay again I love this song sm

[@casidk605]

young James Dean x Mr Football team New OTP!!

[@glitter_666]

Everyone : New Americana Me : BALENCIAGA Bruh Lol

[@crackpipecharmbracelet]

Brendon Urie brought me here with his cover on Periscope, he's perfect.

[@alejandraway1391]

+Gracie-Mae Urie SAME

[@yeetskeetgay6136]

Same.

[@celesterowley3893]

This song is this generation's "Californication". It's wonderful.

[@m.sandoval180]

This song definitely makes me think of Gen-Z

[@Vran4743]

Nah, we ain't that epic

[@likealittlelamb]

For anyone who likes the chorus of this song, you should check out Lana Del Rey's 'National Anthem'! This song is copied from it :)))) (also 'Prom Song Gone Wrong' by Lana mentions Biggie and Nirvana, and Halsey's whole theme is almost the exact same as Lana's older stuff. So go check out the original artist.)

[@-Marvel_JC-]

Whoever is reading this comment, is a legend and I wish you a wonderful life

[@charadreemur5220]

"Getting high on legal marijuana" Thanks bernie

[@IceTheFanDude]

I’ve been trying to find this song ever since it first came out and I finally found it this is my favorite Halsey song!

[@villayrtherrster328]

Finally found the original song

[@abdelkadercherouan1496]

OK OK OK I'm not American but this song is SO FREAKING COOL CAN WE AGREE?????? 😂

[@laura-faye9157]

Song is stuck in my head but I LOVE IT

[@sunnidix3356]

I've been looking for this song so long!!!!!

[@alexishill3989]

Halsey made a good song! I am loving it so much.

[@Alex_Fierro_]

"So he vowed to be his husband at the alter"

[@shannonk.362]

When I heard this on the radio I thought it was Lorde for some reason

[@woosanminsung7743]

Really I guess I can see why

[@shannonk.362]

+cocoa ling Yeah especially the chorus.

[@SatanicWren]

My radio says it's by lorde

[@everythingtypicalm4911]

Lol you thought it was lorde I'm not making fun of you it's funny I agree

[@Ash-ph2eb]

mood

[@kyralinklater5195]

I'm Canadian but I love this song

[@haniayahahaha]

Uk❤

[@rebelyell1983x]

I was raised on Biggie and Nirvana!! :)

[@user-mt3qu6lj1l]

i wasnt raised on them but i love them

[@logicallyawesome4965]

this is the best lyrics video of this song. thanks. the quality of the sound is good too.

[@kylejames3194]

This song is my favorite! I'm gonna do a cover of it soon!

[@haniayahahaha]

U still haven't.... What made u give up on ur çhannel five years ago?

[@2shawnadowd]

I suspect this will go viral!

[@stephenrobisch4467]

I've always loved songs that use the military march-drum roll sound as the beat.

[@shawnbordeaux1020]

Ima start listening to this again !!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 grew up in this song we love Halsey !

[@maus5344]

1:50.. I see what you did there ⊙﹏⊙

[@soi8984]

What

[@maus5344]

+Sydney Giller she used the same beat of Biggie's song, 'Juicy' haha

[@theghostisaliartrustme9287]

I see it too lol

[@LobodaGreat]

make sense because she from new york and biggie from there

[@LobodaGreat]

make sense because she from new york and biggie from there

[@50frogsinatrenchcoat9]

Hope James and his husband have a happy marriage

[@spacekiddoesyoutube7665]

My theme song. I love this song.

[@sportstours24]

I actually thought this was about success from humble origins. The US has taught me the importance of success and hard work. Acceptance is a good message, as well.

[@yukiwishes00]

not american, but loved the song :D 💜

[@Jellydoll-xx9vl]

Hasley: "But we don't feel like outsiders at at" Au/ra: "WE MIGHT BE THE OUTSIDERS!!"

[@Katherine_1235]

Ignore this 0:57

[@Maria-ps1dw]

I like this song a lot, listening to it over and over again😀

[@bbyqirl3715]

Halsey is omg 😍❤️

[@novalocke3962]

great song. awesome lyrics and tune and beat. go Halsey! 😁

[@graffitigorsk2989]

That biggie smalls "juicy" part left me in tears, did it anyone else?

[@FirePhoenix39]

Wat

[@hinterlandss]

Yes

[@mikey5939]

+Ethan Cuomo really! well you prob found it cause you comment a mouth ago its at 1:50 if you still haven't found it

[@mikey5939]

+Ethan Cuomo lol I had a feeling cause you commented a month ago 😂😂

[@abbietuth9638]

+Brian Gorski Never heard of Biggie smalls's songs.

[@evonyfaustino2345]

I love this song, its awesome!

[@rachelbryan364]

For anybody wondering, I think this song means how America is now as opposed to the past, touching on subjects like gay marriage and legalizing marijuana in some states. There's nothing wrong with either of these things in my opinion, but it's a lot different than it was in, say, the 80s or 90s.

[@crowfeathers]

I love your icon :>

[@rayansaada1186]

Dont worry your not the only one hear this in 2021 🖤

[@karlaartiles4134]

Halsey reminds me of Ruby Rose and idk why.

[@ProllyJustAriii]

Omg- I thought it was only me-

[@younggodicarus]

The first ever Halsey song I ever heard

[@user-ei1kg8qz7c]

Cigarettes and tine liquor bottles just what you’d expect inside her new balenciaga✨

[@gargirani7891]

Really madam your voice is heart touching i had listen it first time and after that i be your biggest fan with lots of love from India 🙂🙂💓🤩❤️❤️

[@miamaracle1819]

WAIT WTF 5 YEARS AGO?!

[@KidInBand]

My mom was on hold and they played this song, I randomly just started to sing at 0:57. After the song was done I just left the room

[@macospacos6011]

We know very well who we are, so we hold it down when summer starts. What kind of dough have you been spending? What kind of bubblegum have you been blowing lately?

[@phasesrat]

I love Halseys songs. Their so meaningful

[@bigheartbby]

I miss TATINOF oml😭

[@valntinevee]

lucky i didnt get to go

[@audreymaroney2929]

SAAAAMMMMMEEEE

[@Sammiethevibe]

😭😭

[@Nailpainter1]

SAME IT WAS SO COOL

[@alexanicole6740]

Same 😭

[@liv3934]

I was at the amazing tour is not on fire in Orlando and this song played. Now every time I hear this song it reminds me of Dan and Phil.

[@flyingunikittyspoopattack6441]

I'm here for Hetalia. Imagine Alfred singing this along with the radio. Except, imagine him hitting every note like a pro. Everyone else is stunned speechless. Anyone else think of this?

[@flyingunikittyspoopattack6441]

No? Okay.

[@terumikamilamiaanima]

OMG YES

[@ٱلينبنتسوريا]

2021?🖤✨

[@nadia08324]

I heard "monocle enhancers" lol 😂

[@nopleasestopthisisasinkill2753]

Thats what I heard! I was like" Halsey why u do that"

[@katbaby9134]

definitely Wat was said

[@lollipoppinful]

That's not at all what she said, Kat.

[@aspen6044]

Hola pham

[@nadia08324]

+Aspen Dovie heyy

[@myrthelensink4679]

i love this song so much !!!!!!!!!!

[@SuperSix4]

1:59 nice use of Biggies song Juicy!

[@davidstewart8906]

Yeah, it’s not stolen, though. She paid for the rights to sample Biggie’s song and gave credit to Biggie in the album booklet.

[@SuperSix4]

David Stewart That's what makes this song even better

[@davidstewart8906]

I know. I just see a lot of comments on this page accusing her of stealing, so I just want to make sure people know she didn’t.

[@SuperSix4]

David Stewart Hey it's no problem man, I get it. It is also nice to see a song that didn't steal a beat nowadays haha

[@gregtheslimjimgenie8568]

SuperSix4 I was thinking so hard of what song that part sounded like 😂

[@frozengaming4543]

They Songs Fell Me Like King Of The Earth

[@Tropical56_]

Lyrics: [Verse 1] Cigarettes and tiny liquor bottles Just what you’d expect inside her new Balenciaga Viral mess, turned dreams into an empire Self-made success, now she rolls with Roc-A-Fellas [Pre-Chorus] Survival of the richest, the city’s ours until the fall They're Monaco and Hamptons bound But we don’t feel like outsiders at all [Chorus] We are the new Americana High on legal marijuana (Sky high) Raised on Biggie and Nirvana We are the new Americana [Verse 2] Young James Dean, some say he looks just like his father But he could never love somebody’s daughter Football team loved more than just the game So he vowed to be his husband at the altar [Pre-Chorus] Survival of the richest, the city’s ours until the fall They're Monaco and Hamptons bound But we don’t feel like outsiders at all [Chorus] We are the new Americana High on legal marijuana (Sky high) Raised on Biggie and Nirvana We are the new Americana [Bridge] We know very well who we are So we hold it down when summer starts What kind of dough have you been spending? What kind of bubblegum have you been blowing lately? [Chorus] We are the new Americana High on legal marijuana (Sky high) Raised on Biggie and Nirvana We are the new Americana We are the new Americana High on legal marijuana (Sky high) Raised on Biggie and Nirvana We are the new Americana

[@RosseRue]

...it's a lyric video...

[@AmongUs-em7xp]

You did this for what?

[@maiziedigby710]

It’s- bestie it’s a lyrics video

[@justthathollywoodundeadfan6060]

Ik it’s a lyric vid, but u gotta respect the amount of time they probably took to write this-

[@merlinian209]

thank u sm omg😭 i love ppl like u.

[@clementinfant8798]

The first stanza is marvelous ❤️

[@FallenAngelVictoriax]

Sounds like 'Viral Mess' to me, not 'Vile Romance', but I might be wrong.

[@lexiespohnholtz8370]

This song slays my life!!

[@HatsuneMiku-uw5nj]

is it sad sad I've never heard this song before but I know it by heart

[@haniayahahaha]

Same first time 5 years after

[@kodypickney6462]

I love this song so much now❤️♥️

[@Nadia-bq2wo]

I WAS AT 7 ELEVN AND I HEARD THIS ON THE RADIO I WAS LIKE OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@xbeast1220]

I love this song so much I listen to it all day long!!!!

[@luv223s]

Brendon Urie cover anyone?

[@mayrasalgado02]

Sebastian Michaelis The Weeb me!

[@piraicat]

The Wonderful Dessy yas

[@alexiswhiting9572]

Yep....he is awesome!!!

[@blanchesss]

Omg no

[@madsdsdsds]

She speaks about what america is turning out to be like. Thats why this song is true and thoughtful.

[@badluck889]

2:10 grape