"Life's a Mess" is a song performed by Juice WRLD featuring Halsey. It was released on July 6, 2020 and as the third single of Legends Never Die, Juice WRLD's first posthumous album following his death on December 8, 2019.[1] It is also featured on Halsey's second EP, Collabs.
Background[]
Halsey said the following about the song and getting to honor Juice WRLD on this song:
- "Juice was one of the greatest people I have ever known, and one of the most brilliant artists we will ever live to witness. A true genius who has lyric and melody spilling out of him without any second thought or hesitation. And a beautiful soul who believed in spreading love and creating a community for people to feel less alone. It means everything to me that I could be a part of this album. I cried the first time that I heard it. With all the love in my heart, #lljw🕊️ [Long Live Juice World]"
- —Halsey[2]
Halsey got the song's title tattooed alongside the number "999",[2] a number that appears on the song's cover art and was very meaningful to Juice WRLD who also had it tattooed on his arm. The number represented turning struggles into positives for him.[3]
Lyrics[]
[Intro: Juice WRLD]
Have you ever fallen head over heels for somebody?
Not just somebody
No, no
(But she did again)
[Verse 1: Juice WRLD]
Have you ever fallen head over heels for somebody
That made promises that give you the world? (Um)
I really hope they held you down
I really hope it was no lying 'cause when heart breaks
It feel like the world's gone
But if the love's real, you'd feel your soul roar like a lion
And you'd finally let bygones be bygones
Don't throw in the towel, I know it feels like you're the only one trying
You just gotta learn to live and love on
[Pre-Chorus: Juice WRLD]
I belong with the one put on this earth for me
Everybody has their someone, just gotta look and see
I'm screaming out, "Lord, help me, I've been lonely"
That's when you accept me
Then you set me free
[Chorus: Juice WRLD]
Uh, sometimes life's a mess (Uh)
I get high when I'm upset
I remember when me and love didn't click
Searching for somethin' real, then I found it
Uh-uh, sometimes life's a mess
Yeah, I get high when I'm upset
I remember when me and love ain't click
Looking for somethin' real, then I found it
[Verse 2: Juice WRLD]
Can't put you fucking back, well it's better now
Through the trials and tribulations, I found my way out
Feel all of the good and bad vibrations all around
All around us, they surround us
Was a lost cause, with some lost love
It ain't my fault, pain chose us, then I found her
My whole world turned upside down, uh
But for the better
[Pre-Chorus: Juice WRLD]
I belong with the one put on this earth for me
Everybody has their someone, just gotta look and see
I'm screaming out, "Lord, help me, I've been lonely"
That's when you accept me
Then you set me free
[Chorus: Juice WRLD & Halsey]
Uh, sometimes life's a mess
I get high when I'm upset
I remember when me and love didn't click
Searching for somethin' real, then I found it
Uh-uh, sometimes life's a mess
Yeah, I get high when I'm upset
I remember when me and love ain't click
Looking for somethin' real, then I found it
[Bridge: Halsey]
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Uh, uh, uh, uh
[Verse 3: Halsey]
Thank God, I finally found you
You put the light in my eyes when I'm around you
I'm too flawed to hold you down, but
Don't wanna be here alone
And I thank God, I finally found you
I'll put the light in your eyes if I'm allowed to
I'm too flawed to hold you down, but
Don't let me be here alone
Music video[]
The photo (left) vs the painting (right)
A music video for the song was released on July 6, 2020 and was directed by Chad Ross. It features artist David Garibaldi painting a photo of Juice WRLD and Halsey that she shared following his death.[4]
References[]
- ↑ Pitchfork - "New Juice WRLD Album Legends Never Die Announced"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Twitter - @halsey - "“Life’s A Mess” with @JuiceWorlddd out now #lljw"
- ↑ YouTube - "Juice WRLD Decodes His 999 Tattoo & Other Hidden Messages | MTV News"
- ↑ Instagram - @iamhalsey - "Sweet boy. The fastest brain in the game. Your creativity, endless. Immortal. Rest in power. I can’t even explain the sadness."