I Hate Everybody

### Composer(s)

Ashley Frangipane, Finneas O'Connell, Benny Blanco, Noonie Bao, Sarah Aarons, Cashmere Cat, Happy Perez & Lido

## *Manic* Chronology

"**I Hate Everybody**" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song performed by Halsey. It is featured as the seventh track on her third album, *Manic*. It was released on January 17, 2020 through Capitol Records.

## Background

The song was announced on December 3, 2019 through social media. In an Instagram livestream on December 3, 2019 Halsey named this song as one of her favorite songs of the album along with "929", "Killing Boys" and "Dominic's Interlude".

Via Apple Music Halsey talked about the inspiration behind the song:

"*At some point I kind of put my foot down and was like, ‘Here’s what we’re not going to do is make all my music about whoever I’m dating. This album is about me. I should matter enough on my own. I shouldn’t be desirable because some rock star you think is cool thinks I’m desirable. That’s not what this is anymore, and it never should have been.‘ But when you’re young, your insecurities get the best of you sometimes, and 'I HATE EVERYBODY' is about that. It’s thinking, ‘Well, they respect his opinion, so if he likes me, they will too.’ Whoa. Wrong. No-no-no. This should be about me.'*"
—Halsey about the song's meaning

She also explained how it makes up a trio with "Forever...(Is a Long Time)" and "Dominic's Interlude" in the same interview:

"*Every album of mine has what we call a trio: three songs smack in the middle that serve as a transition and are meant to be listened to in succession. On Manic, it’s 'Forever ... (is a long time),' 'Dominic's Interlude,' and 'I HATE EVERYBODY.’*"
—Halsey explaining the trio

She further explained the song's meaning through Spotify's storyline feature:

"*This song is half satirical and half serious. It's about the feeling of want to b e loved so badly that your emotions circle back on themselves and you decide 'screw it. If I can't have who I want I don't want anyone at all.' But the subtext tells the truth. It says 'leave me alone' and then '...where did you go? Make up your mind!*"
—Halsey

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I'm my own biggest enemy

Yeah, all my empathy's a disaster

Feelin' somethin' like a scaly thing

Wrapped too tightly 'round my own master

My friends are gettin' bored of me

Sayin' I fell in love with a stranger

I don't know what they all think of me

But in reality, I don't even

[Pre-Chorus]

Remember anything but thinkin' you're the one

And I can force a future like it's nothing

[Chorus]

So I'll just hate everybody

Well, then why can't I go home without somebody?

And really, I could fall in love with anybody who don't want me

So I just keep sayin' I hate everybody

But maybe I, maybe I don't

[Verse 2]

I know I've got a tendency

To exaggerate what I'm seein'

And I know that it's unfair of me

To make a memory out of a feelin'

It's 'cause I notice every single thing

That's ever happening in the moment

And I don't know why it's consumin' me

Because honestly, all I know is

[Pre-Chorus]

Infatuation's observation with a cause

But none of it is love, so while I'm waitin' for it

[Chorus]

I'll hate everybody

Well, then why can't I go home without somebody?

And really, I could fall in love with anybody who don't want me

So I just keep sayin' I hate everybody

But maybe I, maybe I don't

[Bridge]

If I could make you love me

Maybe you could make me love me

And if I can't make you love me

Then I'll just hate everybody

[Chorus]

Everybody

Well, then why can't I go home without somebody?

And really, I could fall in love with anybody who don't want me

So I just keep sayin' I hate everybody

But maybe I, maybe I don't

## References

1. ↑ *Twitter* - "January 17, 2020"
2. ↑ *IG Lives* - "Halsey | Instagram Live Stream | 3 December 2019"
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 *Apple Music* - Manic by Halsey
4. ↑ *Spotify* - "I HATE EVERYBODY" by Halsey

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