11 Minutes

## Music Video

"**11 Minutes**" (also registered as "**11 Minutes Away**") is a song performed by YUNGBLUD and Halsey, featuring American drummer Travis Barker of rock group Blink-182. It was released on February 13, 2019 through Locomotion Recordings and Geffen Records.

## Background

In an interview with *Genius* and a Q&A on their website YUNGBLUD talked about the meaning of the song and how the collaboration came to be:

"*This song was inspired by a true event. It is a "perfect" modern tragedy where two young people were perfect for each other but separated because they believed they had to fit in with the boundaries of modern ideologies [...] It was something that happened really quick. I don’t know why, it was kind of a collaboration of three artists that happened in a space of three days. Me and Halsey met, and we went out for a beer. [...] I had this idea [for a] song about this tragic accident [...] she was like, 'I've loved this song all my life. And I would love to do something like this with you.' [...] and I remember as soon as she got on the mic, and sung the hook, I was like, 'that sounds mental.' [...] What is so insane about Halsey’s voice is that it’s so distinctive because it’s got a character that is so individual. Soon as you hear that voice, you know it’s her. I love that because that’s rare in pop music. So it’s really refreshing to kind of go, “Whoa, that’s so individual.*"
—Yungblud with *Genius*

Both Halsey and Yungblud also talked about what is was like to get Travis Barker on the track:

"*Halsey said, “it needs to sound like a Blink 182 record.” And everyone just kind of looked up at me. And my producer’s like, “yeah, man. It does.” And Halsey’s like, “I can just text Travis Barker.” I was like, “what?! Of course you can!” She did it, and 10 minutes later, Travis Barker was in the studio*"
—Yungblud with *Genius*

## Chart performance

The song peaked at #1 of the Billboard US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. It also charted in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, Scotland, Slovakia, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

It has been certified Gold in Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association.

## Cross-references

* The song was inspired by "Limousine" performed by Brand New which is about a car crash.

## Lyrics

[Chorus: Halsey]

I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day

I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?

[Verse 1: Halsey & YUNGBLUD]

I think I missed you callin' on the other line

I'm just thinkin' all these thoughts up in my mind

Talkin' love but I can't even read the signs

I would sell my soul for a bit more time

You stain all on my body like you're red wine

You're the fuckin' acid to my alkaline

You run your middle finger up and down my spine

I'm sorry there was no one to apologize

I'm so fuckin' sorry, I'm so fuckin' sorry

I've been playing somebody and it's helping nobody

And her lipstick arithmetic didn't stick

And now I'm sick, throwing fits

And yeah, I've seen you in my head every fuckin' day since I left

You on the floor with your hands 'round your head

And I'm down and depressed

All I want is your head on my chest

Touchin' feet in my bed

[Chorus: Halsey & YUNGBLUD]

I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day

I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?

You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day

You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?

[Bridge: Halsey]

Tell me what you need

I can make you more than what you are

Come and lay the roses on the floor

Every single Sunday, don't get bored

I just want to freeze

I can give you more than what you are

Now I see you standing all alone

I never thought the world would turn to stone

[Refrain: Halsey & YUNGBLUD]

So call me stupid, call me sad

You're the best I've ever had

You're the worst I've ever had

And that keeps fuckin' with my head

Call me stupid, call me sad

You're the best I've ever had

You're the worst I've ever had

And that keeps fuckin' with my head

[Chorus: Halsey & YUNGBLUD]

I'm 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day

I'm 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?

(Why aren't you here?)

You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day

You're 11 minutes away, so why aren't you here?

(Why aren't you here?)

[Refrain: YUNGBLUD]

So call me stupid, call me sad

You're the best I've ever had

You're the worst I've ever had

And that keeps fuckin' with my head

Call me stupid, call me sad

You're the best I've ever had

You're the worst I've ever had

And that keeps fuckin' with my head

[Outro: Halsey]

You're 11 minutes away and I have missed you all day

So why aren't you here?

Why aren't you here?

Why aren't you here?

Why aren't you here?

Why aren't you here?

## Music video

A music video for the song was released on February 21, 2019 and was directed by Colin Tilley. The video is split up in five chapters that follow the five stages of grief model: Chapter 1 "Denial", Chapter 2 "Anger", Chapter 3: "Bargaining", Chapter 4: "Depression", and Chapter 5: "Acceptance".

## Trivia

* There's a solo version by Halsey registered on ASCAP titled "**11 Minutes (Halsey Version)**". However, a solo version was never released.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/writer/739536702/FRANGIPANE%20ASHLEY *ASCAP* ID 896250300]
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 YUNGBLUD and Halsey – 11 Minutes Lyrics - Genius
3. ↑ YUNGBLUD and Halsey - 11 Minutes (Billboard Chart History)
4. ↑ https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/writer/739536702/FRANGIPANE%20ASHLEY *ASCAP* ID 896600481]