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Lost Cause
Billie Eilish Lyrics


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Something's in the

Something's in the air right now
Like I'm losin' track of time (time, time)
Like I don't really care right now
But maybe that's fine
You weren't even there that day
I was waitin' on you (you, you)
I wondered if you were aware that day
Was the last straw for me and I knew (knew)

I sent you flowers
Did you even care?
You ran the shower
And left them by the stairs
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ayy-ayy-ayy-ayy
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Thought you had your shit together

But damn, I was wrong (wrong)
You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause)
And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was)
I know you think you're such an outlaw, yeah
But you got no job (job)
You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause)
And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was)
I know you think you're such an outlaw
But you got no job

I used to think you were shy (shy)
But maybe you just had nothin' on your mind
Maybe you were thinkin' 'bout yourself all the time
I used to wish you were mine (mine)
But that was way before I realized
Someone like you would always be so easy to find

(So) so easy (easy)
(So mm-mm) easy, mm-mm-mm, mm

Gave me no flowers
Wish I didn't care
You'd be gone for hours
Could be anywhere
Ooh
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Thought you would've grown eventually

But you proved me wrong (wrong)
You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause)
And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was)
I know you think you're such an outlaw (yeah)
But you got no job (no job)
You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause)
And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was)
I know you think you're such an outlaw (think you're such a lost cause)
But you got no job

What did I tell you?
Don't get complacent
It's time to face it now, now, now, now, now, now
What did I tell you?
Don't get complacent
It's time to face it now, now, now, now

Overall Meaning

In "Lost Cause," Billie Eilish sings about the end of a relationship that has run its course. The song begins with a feeling of disorientation and detachment as she describes feeling like she's "losing track of time" and "doesn't really care right now." It becomes clear that the person she's addressing was absent on a day when she needed them, which led to her ending the relationship. She sent flowers to them, but they didn't appreciate the gesture and left them by the stairs. The chorus then highlights the change in her feelings towards this person as she recognizes that they're a "lost cause" and that they don't have their life together.


The second verse sees Billie reflecting on the past, realizing that the person she once wanted to be with was just someone who was selfish and didn't care about her. She feels foolish for ever wanting to be with them and recognizes that people like them are always easy to find. The chorus repeats, emphasizing their loss of significance and the change in her perspective. Finally, Billie delivers a warning to them not to get too comfortable in life and that it's time to face the consequences of their actions.


Overall, "Lost Cause" is a breakup song that deals with the change in feelings towards someone who is no longer important to the singer. It's about moving on and recognizing that sometimes people just aren't worth the time and effort.


Line by Line Meaning

Something's in the air right now Like I'm losin' track of time (time, time) Like I don't really care right now But maybe that's fine
The singer feels a sense of detachment, and possibly disinterest or apathy towards the situation.


You weren't even there that day I was waitin' on you (you, you) I wondered if you were aware that day Was the last straw for me and I knew (knew)
The person who the singer is addressing was absent on a significant day, which led to the singer reaching a breaking point in their relationship.


I sent you flowers Did you even care? You ran the shower And left them by the stairs Ooh-ooh-ooh Ayy-ayy-ayy-ayy Oh-oh-oh-oh Thought you had your shit together
The person who the singer is addressing seems to be disinterested in the relationship, as evidenced by their lack of response and disregard for the flowers sent to them.


But damn, I was wrong (wrong) You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause) And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was) I know you think you're such an outlaw, yeah But you got no job (job)
The singer believed that the relationship had potential, but now realizes that the person they are addressing is not who they thought they were, and has no ambition or direction.


I used to think you were shy (shy) But maybe you just had nothin' on your mind Maybe you were thinkin' 'bout yourself all the time I used to wish you were mine (mine) But that was way before I realized Someone like you would always be so easy to find
The singer had an idealized view of the person they are addressing, but now realizes that they were simply disinterested and self-centered.


(So) so easy (easy) (So mm-mm) easy, mm-mm-mm, mm Gave me no flowers Wish I didn't care You'd be gone for hours Could be anywhere Ooh Ah-ah-ah-ah Thought you would've grown eventually
The relationship was one-sided, with the singer caring much more than the person they are addressing, who seems to come and go as they please without any real commitment.


What did I tell you? Don't get complacent It's time to face it now, now, now, now, now, now What did I tell you? Don't get complacent It's time to face it now, now, now, now
The singer is fed up and wants the person they are addressing to take responsibility for their lack of commitment and disinterest in the relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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on lovely (with Khalid)

Thought I found a wayThought I found a way out (found)But you never go away (never go away)So I guess I gotta stay nowOh, I hope some day I'll make it out of hereEven if it takes all night or a hundred yearsNeed a place to hide, but I can't find one nearWanna feel alive, outside I can't fight my fearIsn't it lovely, all aloneHeart made of glass, my mind of stoneTear me to pieces, skin to boneHello, welcome homeWalkin' out of townLookin' for a better place (lookin' for a better place)Something's on my mind (mind)Always in my head spaceBut I know some day I'll make it out of hereEven if it takes all night or a hundred yearsNeed a place to hide, but I can't find one nearWanna feel alive, outside I can't fight my fearIsn't it lovely, all aloneHeart made of glass, my mind of stoneTear me to pieces, skin to boneHello, welcome homeWhoa, yeahYeah, ahWhoa, whoaHello, welcome home

Thought I found a way
Thought I found a way out (found)
But you never go away (never go away)
So I guess I gotta stay now

Oh, I hope some day I'll make it out of here
Even if it takes all night or a hundred years
Need a place to hide, but I can't find one near
Wanna feel alive, outside I can't fight my fear

Isn't it lovely, all alone
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin to bone
Hello, welcome home

Walkin' out of town
Lookin' for a better place (lookin' for a better place)
Something's on my mind (mind)
Always in my head space

But I know some day I'll make it out of here
Even if it takes all night or a hundred years
Need a place to hide, but I can't find one near
Wanna feel alive, outside I can't fight my fear

Isn't it lovely, all alone
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin to bone
Hello, welcome home

Whoa, yeah
Yeah, ah
Whoa, whoa
Hello, welcome home
I LOVE THIS SONNGGGGGGGGGGGG

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on Happier Than Ever

Hi lobbbbbbbbbbbbb

Billie Eilish fan


on Everything I Wanted

I love this song ❤️♥️

Sophie


on bad guy

Lov love It ❤️

Cléo


on bad guy

Eu amo música

yes


on Everything I Wanted

I had a dream

Hey


There, It is i, yes


I fink personallee that wee wee die rash is referncing the great Martin lufer kin with this

wonderful analogy right at]th]

eht the very start of the song. And what a beautfiful one it ws! so many instruments and pineapples. It rally did
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open up my minds 12th eye and as I voice crack into puberty, let me sing you out after reading

a very
hearfelt review.

Never gonna give you up

Never gonna gangnam style

Welcome to the nut zone

Only nut inside of squirrells homes

Pressure cook my delicious chickem.

Mail your mum pieces of my love for her.

Nutty bottom nutella

Stitch my wound shut.

Three little words,

Uh oh stinky.


Thnak you yes it was me
Kind regards,
¬And all of my love for eeryone ever

Yes.

yes


on bad guy

I'm a bad-

Yo

it's ya boi

yes

What the funk does she mean here? there is no actual explanation she literally just ends it on 'Bad', bad whAT! bILLIE! ANSWER ME PLEASE I JUST WNAT TO KNOW THE DEEPER MEANINGS OF THIS SONG SO i CAN UNDERSTAND YOUR COMPLEX BRSIN. (that's brain crossed with prison ;))

Yours
and forever as such,
Yes

yes


on bad guy

Make your girlfriend mad tight

Yo this is actually mad disrespectful vro, my girlfriends front bottom is too tight and she had to get surgery to loosen it and I really don't appreciate this kind of disrespect in my young clean Christisan neighborehood. She feels really really seriously insecure about the whole thing and I would appreciate an email from willy eyelash herself

Yours Truly,
Yes.

yes


on bad guy

Ur mum gey

ehaam


on Bored

very nice

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