Beyoncé’s 2008 song featuring the repeated word “Halo” in its chorus is titled “Halo.”
“Halo” was released as the fourth single from Beyoncé’s third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. Columbia Records issued it in January 2009. The song was written by Ryan Tedder, Evan Bogart and Beyoncé, and Tedder co-produced it with Beyoncé.
The power ballad became one of Beyoncé’s most recognizable international hits. Its lyrics use the image of a halo to describe idealized love and emotional protection. The song’s polished pop sound helped it reach audiences beyond contemporary R&B radio.
“Halo” is sometimes confused with “Sweet Dreams,” another single from the same album. “Sweet Dreams” was the album’s sixth single and has a more electronic dance-pop sound, while “Halo” is known for its soaring ballad arrangement.