Halsey and Amy Lee have teamed up for an unexpected—and seriously powerful—new track called “Hand That Feeds.” Written for Ballerina, the upcoming John Wick spinoff, the song blends Halsey’s raw edge with Amy Lee’s signature gothic power, and the result is haunting in the best way.
Amy shared her excitement on Instagram, writing,
“Hand That Feeds is officially out! It’s been so much fun making music for the @ballerinamovie – and such a pleasure to create with @iamhalsey.”
The lyrics are intense and poetic, capturing a twisted love story filled with betrayal and pain. The chorus hits hard:
“You say I mean the world to you to keep me on my knees / You dig the knife in deeper just to watch how much I bleed / I’m stripped to the bone I wanna be alone, no matter how I plead / You do it ’cause you know you can / Turn around and bite the hand that feeds.”
The track captures the dark, visceral vibe fans expect from the John Wick universe, and it’s a perfect match for Ballerina’s revenge-fueled plot. The movie, starring Ana de Armas, follows a deadly ballerina out for vengeance—and with this track on the soundtrack, expect the emotional stakes to feel even higher.
You can stream “Hand That Feeds” now on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.
Keep reading for the full lyrics:
[Verse 1: Halsey]
I know I should have the pride
I know I should have the spirit
I know you would tell a lie
If you knew I couldn’t hear it
[Pre-Chorus: Halsey]
You’d say it all so proudly
But do you know your crimes?
And do you think about me?
And were you ever mine?
[Chorus: Halsey, Halsey & Amy Lee]
You say I mean the world to you to keep me on my knees
And dig the knife in deeper just to watch how much I bleed
I’m stripped to the bone, I don’t wanna be alone, no matter how I plead
You do it ’cause you know you can
Turn around and bite the hand that feeds
[Verse 2: Amy Lee]
Every promise that you break
Every time you try to place the blame on me
I don’t wanna control the pain
Turn it into the fire I need
[Pre-Chorus: Amy Lee]
The feeling rushes through me
Can you still hear me cry?
But after all, I’m standing
On my own this time
[Chorus: Halsey, Amy Lee & Both]
Say I mean the world to you to keep me on my knees (Keep me on my knees)
Then dig the knife in deeper just to watch how much I bleed
Stripped to the bone, I don’t wanna be alone, no matter how I plead
You do it ’cause you know you can
Turn around and bite the hand that feeds
[Outro: Amy Lee, Halsey & Both]
I’ve played your twisted game (Played your twisted game)
Now watch me walk through the flames
Choking on the taste of your mistakes
And now you’re the one on your knees
That’s why you bite the hand that feeds
