"11 Minutes" (also registered as "11 Minutes Away"[1]) 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 [2]
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[2]
Chart performance[]
The song peaked at #1 of the Billboard US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.[3] 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.[4]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/writer/739536702/FRANGIPANE%20ASHLEY ASCAP ID 896250300]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 YUNGBLUD and Halsey – 11 Minutes Lyrics - Genius
- ↑ YUNGBLUD and Halsey - 11 Minutes (Billboard Chart History)
- ↑ https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/writer/739536702/FRANGIPANE%20ASHLEY ASCAP ID 896600481]