In 2019, YUNGBLUD and Halsey, who were dating at the time, took to the stage at Triple J’s Like A Version and delivered a hauntingly beautiful cover of Death Cab for Cutie’s “I Will Follow You Into The Dark.” Their emotional rendition of the 2005 emo classic immediately struck a chord with listeners, transforming the quiet, contemplative original into a cinematic duet layered with strings, soft piano, and heartache.
At the time, the British rocker and the American pop star were in the middle of a highly publicized relationship. Their chemistry was undeniable as they sat side by side—YUNGBLUD on piano, Halsey with eyes closed and voice trembling through the verses. Backed by a gentle string section, their harmonies soared through the studio with raw intimacy. It wasn’t just a cover. It felt like a conversation—two young artists singing to and about each other in real time.
The cover came just days after the release of their collaborative single “11 Minutes” with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. Their creative partnership seemed to mirror their romantic one—fiery, passionate, and authentic. The Like A Version appearance was later included in Triple J’s Like A Version: Volume Fifteen, which went on to chart on the ARIA Albums Chart and became a fan favorite.
Though their relationship ended later that year, the performance remains a poignant time capsule of their connection—both musical and personal. Halsey confirmed the breakup in late 2019, and both artists have since moved on with their respective careers and relationships. But for many fans, that moment in the Triple J studio captured something fleeting and beautiful: two people, in love, pouring every ounce of feeling into a song about devotion—even in the face of darkness.
Their cover of “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” still stands as one of the most memorable in Like A Version history, not only for its musical merit, but for the real-life story that unfolded quietly behind the mic.
