A cappella (Italian for “From the chapel/choir”) music is vocal music or singing without instrumental accompaniment, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. In modern usage, a cappella often refers to an all-vocal performance of any style, including barbershop, doo wop, and modern pop/rock.
when the party's over
Billie Eilish Lyrics
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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
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
Thái Lan Nhi
[Verse 1]
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'
[Chorus]
Quiet when I'm coming 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
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
Quiet when I'm coming 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
[Bridge]
But nothin' is better sometimes
Once we've both said our goodbyes
Let's just let it go
Let me let you go
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Baggers
Billie at 17 :crying ink
Me at 17: closing my laptop slowly to see when the light turns off
Skxtra
@LuCiFeRo *copied
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Baggers. Bro fr lol
LuCiFeRo
@Skxtra my bad my phone messed up
Skxtra
@LuCiFeRo It's good I just like correcting people even tho some people non like you are salty about it
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Soooo true
chikchirkun
As a vocalist, this is one of the hardest songs for me. Singing with subtone on such low notes requires such a powerful breath control and she does that so effortlessly! People saying that she can't sing and just whispers things are so delusional
Syifa Elfath
Dan entah kenapa saya suka penyanyi dengan nada rendah, sangat keren bagiku ❤
Christy Turner
I’m so good at singing
tortillinas2.0😘
Lo creo 🎉