American singer-songwriter, Halsey, has cemented herself as a household name in the pop music scene. And, as the times go by, her voice in the spectrum of socio-political issues has become a loved artist world over. Now, from unapologetic advocacy of women's rights to being a champion for art with a cause, she's been an ever-evolving. And, so has her songwriting.

And, this week, the star celebrates her birthday. From radio pop hits to lesser known indie-pop B-Sides, Halsey has tried it all. And, with a number of smash hit singles, poetic lyricism and fiery stage presence, she's here to stay. So, celebrating her artistry on her big day, here's a look at some of her most prominent songwriting moments.

  • 1. “And I don’t wanna be somebody in America / Just fighting the hysteria.” - Ashley
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  • 2. “We're the alley cats and they can throw their stones // They can't break our hearts, they won't take our soul." - Empty Gold
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  • 3. "We wrote a story in the fog on the windows that night // But the ending is the same every damn time." - Strange Love
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  • 4. “The warning signs can feel like they’re butterflies.” – Graveyard
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  • 5. "My ghost/Where'd you go?/ I can't find you in the body sleeping next to me"- Ghost
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  • 6. " 'Cause I can sometimes treat the people that I love like jewelry"- Sorry
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  • 7. "If there's a light at the end, it's just the sun in your eyes// I know you wanna go to heaven, but you're human tonight" - Young God
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  • 8. "But I never got the chance to make her mine// Because she fell in love with little thin white lines" - Bad at Love
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  • 9. "You think I'm swimming in green// but It's passed around my family tree" - Still Learning
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  • 10. "Every night I wanna live in color through a white-blue screen" - 3 AM
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By: Ahalya Narayanan