Hopeless Fountain Kingdom cover art

  Studio Album · No. 2

Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Songwriting Credits by Halsey

2017 Astralwerks 13 tracks 39 min

Produced by Lido, Ricky Reed, Benny Blanco, Greg Kurstin, Cashmere Cat, Happy Perez  ·  Engineered by Serban Ghenea, Chris Gehringer, John Hanes, Julian Burg, Alex Pasco, Ben Sedano

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Who wrote the songs?

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Halsey's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

13
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18
Lyricists
8
Producers
2017
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Hopeless Fountain Kingdom is Halsey's first Billboard 200 number-one album, built as a loose concept record inspired by Romeo and Juliet that frames a doomed romance across two rival houses. Halsey has a writing or co-writing credit on every track and shaped the narrative arc herself, working with a rotating cast of producers including Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Greg Kurstin, Ricky Reed, and Lido to give each song a distinct sonic identity. The lead single Now or Never set the project's tone of bruised desire, while Bad at Love became its breakout hit and her highest-charting song from the album at that point. The result reads less as a singles collection and more as Halsey's attempt to control a single continuous story across thirteen tracks.

Halsey's second studio album, released June 2, 2017. A concept album loosely based on Romeo and Juliet, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom expanded Halsey's collaborator network to include Greg Kurstin, Ricky Reed, and Benny Blanco alongside returning collaborator Lido. The Weeknd co-wrote 'Eyes Closed' and 'Now or Never' without appearing as a performer. 'Lie' features Quavo; 'Strangers' features Lauren Jauregui; 'Hopeless' features Cashmere Cat. 'Devil in Me' carries a co-writing credit for Sia Furler. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
The Prologue
HalseyLidoChris Braide Ashley FrangipanePeder LosnegårdChris Braide Lido Halsey (Lead Vocals)
2
100 Letters
HalseyEric Frederic Ashley FrangipaneEric Frederic Ricky Reed Halsey (Lead Vocals)
3
Eyes Closed
HalseyBenjamin LevinCashmere CatNathan PerezThe Weeknd Ashley FrangipaneBenjamin LevinMagnus August HøibergNathan PerezAbel Tesfaye Benny BlancoHappy PerezCashmere Cat Halsey (Lead Vocals)
4
Alone #66
HalseyEric FredericDan WilsonJosh CarterAnthony Hester Ashley FrangipaneEric FredericDan WilsonJosh CarterAnthony Hester Ricky ReedJosh Carter Halsey (Lead Vocals)
5
Now or Never #17
HalseyBenjamin LevinCashmere CatNathan PerezStarrah Ashley FrangipaneBenjamin LevinMagnus August HøibergNathan PerezBrittany Hazzard Benny BlancoCashmere CatHappy Perez Halsey (Lead Vocals)
6
Sorry
HalseyGreg Kurstin Ashley FrangipaneGreg Kurstin Greg Kurstin Halsey (Lead Vocals)
7
Good Mourning
HalseyLido Ashley FrangipanePeder Losnegård Lido Halsey (Lead Vocals)
8
Lie
HalseyLidoQuavo Ashley FrangipanePeder LosnegårdQuavious Keyate Marshall Lido Quavo (vocals)
9
Walls Could Talk
HalseyLido Ashley FrangipanePeder Losnegård Lido Halsey (Lead Vocals)
10
Bad at Love #5
HalseyEric FredericJustin TranterRogét Chahayed Ashley FrangipaneEric FredericJustin TranterRogét Chahayed Ricky ReedRogét Chahayed Halsey (Lead Vocals)
11
Strangers #100
HalseyGreg Kurstin Ashley FrangipaneGreg Kurstin Greg Kurstin Lauren Jauregui (vocals)
12
Devil in Me
HalseyGreg KurstinSia Ashley FrangipaneGreg KurstinSia Furler Greg Kurstin Halsey (Lead Vocals)
13
Hopeless
HalseyBenjamin LevinCashmere CatJoshua Coleman Ashley FrangipaneBenjamin LevinMagnus August HøibergJoshua Coleman Benny BlancoCashmere Cat Cashmere Cat (production, vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 29 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Hopeless Fountain Kingdom

Did Halsey write Hopeless Fountain Kingdom herself?
Halsey has a writing or co-writing credit on every track of Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, and she conceived the album's overarching concept. She built the record as a loose narrative inspired by Romeo and Juliet, then co-wrote each song with collaborators and producers. The story and emotional throughline were her own creation.
Who produced Hopeless Fountain Kingdom by Halsey?
The album was produced by a rotating group including Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Greg Kurstin, Ricky Reed, Lido, Happy Perez, and Roget Chahayed, with Halsey also credited as a producer. Each producer handled different tracks, which gives the album its varied sound. Serban Ghenea mixed the record and Chris Gehringer mastered it.
Who wrote Bad at Love by Halsey?
Bad at Love was co-written by Halsey along with her collaborators. It became the album's breakout hit and her highest-charting single from the project at the time, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song deals with a string of failed relationships.
What is Now or Never by Halsey about?
Now or Never was the lead single from Hopeless Fountain Kingdom and sets the album's tone of urgent, bruised desire within its Romeo-and-Juliet-style narrative. It peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Halsey co-wrote the track as the entry point into the album's story.
Did Hopeless Fountain Kingdom by Halsey reach number one?
Yes. Hopeless Fountain Kingdom debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, Halsey's first chart-topping album. It earned 106,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, of which 76,000 were traditional album sales, and was the first album by a woman to hit number one in 2017.
Is Hopeless Fountain Kingdom a concept album?
Yes. Halsey built Hopeless Fountain Kingdom as a loose concept album inspired by Romeo and Juliet, following a doomed romance between two rival houses. The opening track The Prologue directly references Shakespeare's text. The narrative runs across the album's thirteen songs.
What singles were released from Hopeless Fountain Kingdom?
The charting singles were Now or Never, Bad at Love, Alone, and Strangers. Bad at Love performed best, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Now or Never reached number 17. Strangers featured Lauren Jauregui and Alone was reworked as a remix with Big Sean and Stefflon Don.
Is Hopeless Fountain Kingdom by Halsey certified Platinum?
Yes. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA, signifying one million units in the United States. Several of its singles also earned certifications, including Bad at Love and Now or Never.

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