“Lucky” is a song by Halsey, released on July 26, 2024, as the lead single from her upcoming fifth studio album. The track samples Britney Spears’ 2000 song of the same name, reflecting Halsey’s admiration for Spears since childhood.
The music video, directed by Gia Coppola, portrays significant moments in Spears’ career, but it sparked controversy when Spears initially criticized Halsey for the depiction before retracting her statement and expressing support for the song and artist.
Lucky Halsey Lyrics
I am so lucky
Everybody, get in line to meet the girl who flew too high
Who does it all just to be liked by strangers that she met online
Did it all to be included, my self-loathing so deep-rooted
Inner child that’s unrecruited, truth is I’m not suited for it
When I die, I won’t have time to spend my money
But I hope that you still love me
‘Cause I’m so lucky, I’m a star
But I cry, cry, cry in my lonely heart, thinkin’
“If there’s nothin’ missin’ in my life
Then why (Why, why?) do these tears come at night?”
Why they come? Why they come?
Why they come? Why they come?
And why she losin’ so much weight?
I heard it’s from the drugs she ate
And I feel her, but I can’t relate
‘Cause I’d never end up in that state
A girl like that is a mother, must be tough
A problem child, I was rough
But what do you do with a difficult grownup?
When I die, I won’t have time to spend my money
But I hope that you still love me (Da-da-da-da, da-da-mm)
‘Cause I’m so lucky (I’m so lucky), I’m a star
But I cry, cry, cry in my lonely heart, thinkin’
“If there’s nothin’ missin’ in my life
Then why do these tears come at night?”
I shaved my head four times because I wanted to
And then I did it one more time ’cause I got sick (I am so lucky)
And I thought I changed so much, nobody would notice it, and no one did
Then I left the doctor’s office full of tears
Became a single mom at my premiere
And I told everybody I was fine for a whole damn year
And that’s the biggest lie of my career
But I’m so lucky, I’m a star
And I cry, cry, cry in my lonely heart, thinkin’
“If there’s nothin’ missin’ in my life
Then why do these tears come at night?”
I’m so lucky, I’m a star
But I cry, cry, cry in my lonely heart, thinkin’
“If there’s nothin’ missin’ in my life
Then why do these tears come at night?”
She’s so lucky, she’s so lucky
She’s so lucky, she’s so
Haven’t you heard?
Halsey Lucky Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of Halsey’s “Lucky” reflect on the duality of fame and the inner struggles that often accompany it. The song interpolates Britney Spears’ 2000 hit “Lucky” to convey a powerful message about the discrepancy between public perception and personal reality.
Halsey sings about the need for validation from strangers online and the deep-rooted self-loathing that persists despite outward success. The lyrics highlight themes of mental health battles, loneliness, and the quest for genuine connection.
The song also references Halsey’s recent health struggles, including her diagnosis with Lupus SLE and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. She alludes to public speculation about her body image and weight loss.
