Halsey - Bad At Love -

Released on August 22, 2017, "" served as the second single from Halsey's second studio album, hopeless fountain kingdom . The track marked a pivotal moment in her career, becoming her first top-five hit as a lead artist on the Billboard Hot 100 . Composition and Inspiration

: Co-written and produced by Ricky Reed and Rogét Chahayed , the song is a mid-tempo pop and R&B ballad. Halsey - Bad At Love

: Halsey described the song's intended vibe as " Leonardo DiCaprio in a Hawaiian t-shirt " driving a yellow convertible in a style reminiscent of Miami Vice or Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet . Released on August 22, 2017, "" served as

: Lyrically, it explores Halsey’s history of failed relationships, often attributed to her own "gypsy heart" and tendency to move on quickly when feelings fade. Cultural and Lyrical Significance : Halsey described the song's intended vibe as

: The lyrics explicitly detail past romances with both men (e.g., a "boy back home in Michigan") and women (a "girl with California eyes"), making it a significant moment for mainstream bisexual visibility.

How Halsey Created 'Bad At Love' | Billboard | How It Went Down

: Critics noted that while Halsey labels herself as "bad at love," the song actually depicts her escaping partners who were abusive, unsupportive, or struggling with addiction, suggesting a theme of self-protection rather than actual failure. Commercial Performance & Recognition