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: There is a jarring contrast between the narrator's actions (being "face to face with someone new") and her internal state (feeling like she is still with "you"). This creates a sense of guilt and emptiness, as neither the narrator nor the new partner is truly being seen. Creative Context

The song by Halsey , released as a promotional single from her 2017 album hopeless fountain kingdom , tells a haunting story of lingering heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The Core Narrative halsey_eyes_closed_audio

: The lyrics describe a desperate attempt to recreate the feeling of a lost love with someone else. By keeping her "eyes closed," the narrator can pretend the person she is touching is actually the person she still loves. : There is a jarring contrast between the

: Halsey reflects on the immense sacrifices made for the former lover, noting she "would have gave it all" and "traded it all" for them, highlighting a deep, perhaps even self-destructive, loyalty. The Core Narrative : The lyrics describe a