I’ve always possessed a strange taste in the hobbies and interests I choose to embark in. Nine times out of ten, whenever I state an opinion or a like that I have just uncovered, I get weird looks or questions about what exactly that hobby or interest consists of. And no, I am not trying to single myself off as the weird one or the black sheep of the group. It’s been oddly reoccurring that my opinions aren’t quite the same as others. I like it that way. It makes things interesting in a conversation. But, there’s one opinion that I have that has stuck with me for a couple of years now. I’ve recently noticed a sort of hate floating around the subject, and it’s quite confusing for me.

I love the music both Halsey and Lana Del Rey produce.

I know that there are countless of you out there that agree with me on this one. And in that case, you will most likely agree with me whenever I say I have recently seen tons of hate on the two. There are gifs and pictures and jokes on how Lana can’t sing, or how Halsey is trying to be someone different, or how both or just one of the two release strange, unpopular music. And I just sit there in awe at how strong the hate is being sent towards the two, which, by the way, leans more on Lana d\Del Rey’s end than Halsey’s.

I listen to Halsey and Lana strictly due to their lyrics. They are so poetic and the songs they sing-speak on taboo instances, such as abuse and mental illnesses. Their lyrics are hypnotizing and magical, telling a story with every hymn. Even though both have uniquely different styles, they are alike in that way. They tend to speak on things that other singers steer from. And I mean, the music behind the lyrics is pretty catchy and calming too, of course. There's a serene mood that accompanies the listener of each and every song.

Point is, as I stated about Christmas music, everyone has different opinions on what’s good music and what’s not. And that is completely okay. I just don’t understand why some people feel the need to bully certain singers for doing what they love and what makes them happy. Why bully or send hate mail to two people that may be slightly different than the others? Isn't that what's "in" nowadays? Being different? Music is the way they express themselves, and there’s nothing more beautiful to me than seeing someone establish pure happiness towards something they’ve accomplished. I love Halsey’s and Lana’s music, and there’s not one GIF, meme, or cruel tweet that could sway my opinion.