Party Favor
Billie Eilish Lyrics
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Hey, call me back when you get this
Or when you've got a minute
We really need to talk
Wait, you know what
Maybe just forget it
'Cause by the time you get this
Your number might be blocked
"Stay" and, "blah, blah, blah"
You just want what you can't have
No way
I'll call the cops
If you don't stop, I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday, by the way
"It's not you, it's me" and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit
Don'tcha', babe?
I'm not your party favor
Look, now I know, we could've done it better
But we can't change the weather
When the weather's come and gone
Books don't make sense if you read 'em backwards
You'll single out the wrong words
Like you mishear all my songs
You hear, "Stay" and, "blah, blah, blah"
You just want what you can't have
No way
I'll call the cops
If you don't stop, I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday, by the way
"It's not you, it's me" and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit
Don'tcha', babe?
I'm not your party favor
The lyrics to Billie Eilish's "Party Favor" revolve around a relationship that has gone sour, and the singer has had enough of the other person's controlling behavior. The song begins with the singer leaving a message, asking the other person to call back when they get a chance because they need to talk. However, as the song progresses, the singer realizes the futility of attempting to reason with the other person. They even consider the possibility that the other person won't even receive the message because their number might have been blocked.
The chorus of the song contains the iconic lines, "I'm not your party favor." The singer states that the other person just wants what they can't have and that they are not going to put up with their controlling behavior. The song then moves to the second verse, where the singer acknowledges that the relationship could have been better, but they can't change the past. The singer then goes on to use a metaphor to illustrate how the other person misunderstands them. When the other person hears the singer's words, they "single out the wrong words like you misheard all my songs."
The lyrics to "Party Favor" showcase Billie Eilish's talent for writing honest and relatable songs that explore the darker aspects of human relationships. The song has won critical acclaim and helped cement Billie Eilish's status as one of the most exciting young musicians of our time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, leave a message
Please leave a message for me if I am unable to answer your call.
Hey, call me back when you get this
Kindly call me back once you receive and listen to this message.
Or when you've got a minute
Call me back at your earliest convenience.
We really need to talk
We need to have a serious conversation.
Wait, you know what
Actually, never mind.
Maybe just forget it
Let's just forget about what I said earlier.
'Cause by the time you get this
Considering the delay in receiving and listening to this message.
Your number might be blocked
It's possible that I may block your number.
"Stay" and, "blah, blah, blah"
You don't really listen to me or genuinely care about what I'm saying.
You just want what you can't have
You desire something that is unavailable or unattainable to you.
No way
I won't allow that.
I'll call the cops
I'll involve the authorities if necessary.
If you don't stop, I'll call your dad
I'll contact your father if you continue to act inappropriately.
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
I regret having to say this to you on a day that's supposed to be special for you.
Happy birthday, by the way
Wishing you a happy birthday regardless of the situation.
"It's not you, it's me" and all that other bullshit
I'm tired of hearing excuses and superficial apologies.
You know that's bullshit
You're aware that those are simply empty words.
Don'tcha', babe?
Don't you agree with me, my dear?
I'm not your party favor
I won't be used for your entertainment or amusement.
Look, now I know, we could've done it better
In hindsight, we could have handled things more effectively.
But we can't change the weather
Some things are beyond our control and cannot be altered.
When the weather's come and gone
After the storm has passed.
Books don't make sense if you read 'em backwards
Things will seem illogical or confusing if approached from the wrong angle.
You'll single out the wrong words
You'll focus on the incorrect details.
Like you mishear all my songs
Similar to how you misconstrue the meaning of my music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@violetskye2013
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Lyrics:
Hey, leave a message
Hey - call me back when you get this
Or when you've got a minute
We really need to talk
Wait - you know what
Maybe just forget it
'Cause by the time you get this
Your number might be blocked
"Stay" and "bla bla bla"
You just want what you can't have
No way
I'll call the cops
If you don't stop, I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday by the way
"It's not you, it's me" and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit
Don'tcha', babe?
I'm not your party favor
Look - now I know, we could've done it better
But we can't change the weather
When the weather's come and gone
Books don't make sense if you read 'em backwards
You'll single out the wrong words
Like you mishear all my songs
You hear "stay" and "bla bla bla"
You just want what you can't have
No way
I'll call the cops
If you don't stop, I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday by the way
"It's not you, it's me" and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit
Don'tcha', babe?
I'm not your party favor
@kath1788
5 simple presents to make for someones birthday.
The person getting the gift burns finger on hot glue
The gift giver:" i hate to this to u on your birthday"
Everyone stares in shock
Gift giver: "happy birthday by the way"
Edit: idk what is wrong with me its 3am and i am going insane in quarantine ☹
@gerlysoares
Hey, leave a message
Hey, call me back when ya get this
Or when you've got a minute
We really need to talk
Wait, you know what? Maybe just forget it
'Cause by the time you get this
Your number might be blocked
Stay and blah, blah, blah
You just want what you can't have
No way, I'll call the cops
If you don't stop, I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday, by the way
It's not you, it's me and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit, don't you, babe?
I'm not your party favor
Look, now I know we coulda done it better
But we can't change the weather
When the weather's come and gone
Books don't make sense if you read 'em backwards
You'll single out the wrong words
Like you mishear all my songs
You'll hear stay and blah, blah, blah
You just want what you can't have
No way, I'll call the cops
If you don't stop, I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday, by the way
It's not you, it's me and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit, don't you, babe?
I'm not your party favor
@thorne6785
Billie Eilish - party favor (Lyrics)
[Intro]
Hey, leave a message
[Verse 1]
Hey, call me back
When you get this
Or when you've got a minute
We really need to talk
Wait, you know what
Maybe just forget it
Cause by the time you get this
Your number might be blocked
[Chorus]
Stay and blah blah blah
You just want what you can't have
No wait, I'll call the cops
If you don't stop I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday by the way
It's not you, it's me and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit
Don't you, babe?
I'm not your party favor
[Verse 2]
Look, now I know we could've done it better
But we can't change the weather
And the weather's come and gone
Books don't make sense if you read them backwards
You'll single out the wrong words
Like you mishear all my songs
[Chorus]
You hear stay and blah blah blah
You just want what you can't have
No wait, I'll call the cops
If you don't stop I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday by the way
It's not you, it's me and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit
Don't you, babe?
I'm not your party favor
@kuriokurio
chords!!
intro:
C Am F C-G x2
Am C F C-G x2
chorus:
F-G C F E x2
F Fm C
bridge:
C Am F C-G x2
Am C F C-G x2
chorus:
F-G C F E x2
F Fm .. end!
(if there's something wrong please tell me!!)
i just wanted to take my ukelele and somehow learn to play this.. so i did it
PS. i think that billie is awesome and she really inspires me; hugs & kisses to her! :)
@kathryn4160
lyrics:
Hey, leave a message
Hey - call me back when you get this
Or when you've got a minute
We really need to talk
Wait - you know what
Maybe just forget it
'Cause by the time you get this
Your number might be blocked
"Stay" and "bla bla bla"
You just want what you can't have
No way
I'll call the cops
If you don't stop, I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday by the way
"It's not you, it's me" and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit
Don'tcha', babe?
I'm not your party favor
Look - now I know, we could've done it better
But we can't change the weather
When the weather's come and gone
Books don't make sense if you read 'em backwards
You'll single out the wrong words
Like you mishear all my songs
You hear "stay" and "bla bla bla"
You just want what you can't have
No way
I'll call the cops
If you don't stop, I'll call your dad
And I hate to do this to you on your birthday
Happy birthday by the way
"It's not you, it's me" and all that other bullshit
You know that's bullshit
Don'tcha', babe?
I'm not your party favor
@nicholetsakiri2206
I never knew "blah blah blah" could be sang so beautifully...
@slavgurl8684
It's nikole bitch
i like ur username
@andrewedward9146
What !??!? It was blah blah ?????!?!
@kyrie3634
Sameee
@sadvibez7958
@@slavgurl8684 same.It describes Her so well😂
@hxzel_sky
Agreed🤗
@farahleioropesa5249
I've never heard "bullshit" ever sang so sweetly
@eily2007
Lol right
@henrietjames1645
Ikr
@henrietjames1645
If someone sang it like that I wouldn't even be mad