Halsey’s new album, The Great Impersonator, is just around the corner, and in a recent introspective interview with Rolling Stone UK, she opened up about the inspiration behind the title of her upcoming fifth album. Just before announcing the LP, Halsey shared her recent health challenges with lupus and leukemia, and now she reveals how her personal struggles and reflections on identity led to the album’s poignant title.
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Halsey explained that the title, The Great Impersonator, was born out of a period of illness during which she felt disconnected from her sense of self. This period pushed her to maintain appearances, often at odds with her internal state. In the music video for her recent song, “Lucky,” the pop star revealed to the world that she was wearing a wig to hide her struggles from the public. “I felt like a professional Halsey impersonator,” she recounted in her interview with Rolling Stone UK. This experience left her feeling like a performer of her own persona.
She also shared insights into the album’s title track, explaining that it tackles the complexities of fame and perception. “It’s about the irony of dying surrounded by so many people who feel like they know you, only for them to realize they didn’t at all after you’re gone,” Halsey said. The track delves into the paradox of public life, where an artist’s image may be known to millions, yet the person beneath remains largely misunderstood.
Halsey will release The Great Impersonator next Friday, October 25th. Announcing the album, the 30-year-old singer said that she “made this record in the space between life and death. And it feels like I’ve waited an eternity for you to have it. I’ll wait a bit longer. I’ve waited a decade, already.” Four singles have already been unveiled, and Halsey has been sharing photos of herself impersonating various icons—from Dolly Parton to Bruce Springsteen—to build anticipation for the album.
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