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when the party's over
Billie Eilish Lyrics


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Don't you know I'm no good for you?
I've learned to lose you, can't afford to
Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin'
But nothin' ever stops you leavin'

Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Don't you know too much already?
I'll only hurt you if you let me
Call me friend but keep me closer (call me back)
And I'll call you when the party's over

Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
And I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
Yeah, I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

But nothin' is better sometimes
Once we've both said our goodbyes
Let's just let it go
Let me let you go

Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Billie Eilish's song "when the party's over" appear to be about a toxic relationship that the singer knows should end, but they struggle with the idea of being alone. The opening line, "Don't you know I'm no good for you?" suggests that the singer is aware that they are not good for their partner, but they continue to be with them anyway. The line, "I've learned to lose you, can't afford to" could suggest that the singer has lost their partner before, but they can't afford to lose them again.


The line "Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin', But nothin' ever stops you leavin'" could be interpreted in a few ways. It could suggest that the singer is willing to sacrifice themselves to stop their partner from leaving, but no amount of sacrifice is enough to keep them in the relationship. Alternatively, it could mean that the singer has tried everything to fix the relationship, but nothing seems to work.


The chorus, "Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own, I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that" suggests that the singer is uncomfortable with their own company and lies to themselves to cope with the loneliness. They try to convince themselves that they enjoy being alone, but in reality, they crave companionship.


The line, "Don't you know too much already? I'll only hurt you if you let me" suggests that the singer recognizes that they have the potential to hurt their partner and warns them against getting too close. The line "Call me friend but keep me closer" could mean that the singer wants to maintain the relationship, but on their terms.


The bridge, "But nothin' is better sometimes, Once we've both said our goodbyes, Let's just let it go, Let me let you go" suggests that the singer knows that ending the relationship is for the best and they should just let it go. However, they still struggle with the idea of being alone and letting go of the toxic relationship.


Overall, the song appears to be about a toxic relationship that the singer knows should end, but they struggle with the idea of being alone. They recognize that they are not good for their partner but still want to maintain the relationship on their terms.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't you know I'm no good for you?
I'm aware that I'm not a good fit for you.


I've learned to lose you, can't afford to
I've accepted the inevitable end of our relationship as I can't bear it anymore.


Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin'
I'm willing to do anything to prevent you from getting hurt.


But nothin' ever stops you leavin'
Your desire to leave me cannot be prevented regardless of what I do.


Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
I'm silent when I arrive home and I'm alone, reflecting on our situation.


I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I could deceive myself and claim that I enjoy being alone.


Don't you know too much already?
You're already aware of the challenges we face in this relationship and I won't hurt you if you let me go.


I'll only hurt you if you let me
I'm afraid that I'll eventually hurt you if you stay with me.


Call me friend but keep me closer (call me back)
We can still be friends, but I'll need you to stay in touch with me constantly.


And I'll call you when the party's over
I'll reach out to you once I've moved on from this phase in my life.


But nothin' is better sometimes
Sometimes it's better to let go and move on.


Once we've both said our goodbyes
Once we've ended our relationship, it's final.


Let's just let it go
We should allow this relationship to come to an end.


Let me let you go
I need to emotionally detach myself from you and allow you to move on.


Quiet when I'm comin' home and I'm on my own
I'm still quiet when I come home and I'm by myself, reflecting on the past.


I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that
I may deceive myself and claim that I enjoy being alone, but it's just a façade.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Finneas Baird O'Connell

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

LilyRockstar2012


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

sdasdas


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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