Halsey has entered their dominatrix era, and frankly, we are not emotionally prepared. Their new single “Safeword” just dropped, and it comes with a music video so racy, even your WiFi might blush.
At the tender age of 30 (which, in pop-star years, is basically ancient), Halsey is kicking off a brand-new era after 2024’s The Great Impersonator. And let’s just say, they are not here to play—unless, of course, you say the magic word.
Lyrical Breakdown: Poetry, but Make It Kinky
Over a beat so plucky it practically winks at you, Halsey croons:
📌 “Pin me to the floor, swing me by the neck
📌 Locked behind a door, is it time yet?”
Uh, Halsey? Time for what exactly? Because we’re sweating. But don’t worry—if things get too intense, the chorus reassures us:
📌 “I’m tough, I’m mean, I’m rough
📌 Just say the safe word when you’ve had enough.”
Good to know! (Quick question: Does “pause” count? What about “BRB”?)
The Video: A Masterclass in ‘Wait, Can I Watch This at Work?’
Directed by Lana Jay Lackey (who, frankly, deserves a raise for this one), the video is a chef’s kiss masterpiece of dominance, submission, and outfits that require at least two assistants to get into.
Halsey goes full boss mode in one scene, then switches things up and takes orders in another. The wardrobe? Oh, just leather, latex, and possibly a few items borrowed from a medieval torture museum.
– The song? 🔥
– The video? 🌶️🌶️🌶️
– The need to lie down afterward? Immediate.
Halsey, we love this for you. Now excuse us while we Google “beginner’s guide to safe words.” 🚨