Lonely Is the Muse

"Lonely Is the Muse" is a song by the American singer Halsey from her fifth studio album, The Great Impersonator (2024). She wrote it with Stuart Price, while Austin Corona, Wyatt Bernard, and Brandon Buttner handled its production. Columbia Records released the song on August 15, 2024, as the album's second single. "Lonely Is the Muse" is an alternative rock, hard rock, gothic rock, and grunge song led by guitar and drums, with lyrics that focus on self-worth and resilience. Amy Lee of Evanescence inspired the track, whom Halsey impersonated as part of the album's promotion.

Upon its release, the song received a positive response from music critics, with praise towards its sound; NME listed it as one of the best songs from 2024. Commercially, it appeared on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart. A Vevo live performance for "Lonely Is the Muse" premiered on October 30, 2024. Halsey included the song in the regular set lists of For My Last Trick: The Tour (2025) and several festival appearances.