hotline
Billie Eilish Lyrics
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Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That could only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That could only mean one thing
'Cause ever since I left the city, you
Got a reputation for yourself now
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Girl, you got me down, you got me stressed out
'Cause ever since I left the city, you
Started wearing less and goin' out more
Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
'Cause ever since I left the city
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
I know when that hotline bling
That could only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That could only mean one thing
The lyrics to Billie Eilish's song "Hotline" depict a narrative of a troubled relationship. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about a time when their partner used to reach out to them on their cell phone late at night when they needed love and support. The repetition of the phrase "Late night when you need my love" emphasizes the vulnerability and reliance between the two individuals.
The chorus of the song, "I know when that hotline bling, that could only mean one thing," suggests that the singer has become accustomed to this pattern. They have associated the sound of the phone ringing with their partner's need for love, indicating a codependent dynamic in the relationship.
The second verse reveals that the singer has left the city, resulting in their partner gaining a reputation and becoming more independent. The singer feels left out and expresses their distress and jealousy through the line, "Girl, you got me down, you got me stressed out." The following lines depict how the partner's behavior has changed since the singer's departure, with references to dressing provocatively, going out more, and socializing with unfamiliar people ("Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor, Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before"). This highlights the singer's feelings of insecurity and the emotional toll that the breakup has had on them.
Overall, "Hotline" explores the aftermath of a breakup, the different ways individuals cope with heartbreak, and the lingering attachments that can make it difficult to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to call me on my cell phone
You used to reach out to me when you needed emotional support
Late night when you need my love
During the late hours when you crave for my affection
Call me on my cell phone
Contact me through the means of modern communication
I know when that hotline bling
I am aware of the specific sound that plays when you contact me
That could only mean one thing
There is only one reason why you would reach out to me
'Cause ever since I left the city, you
Because since I departed from your immediate surroundings
Got a reputation for yourself now
You have established a certain image and notoriety
Everybody knows and I feel left out
The information about you has spread and I feel excluded from it
Girl, you got me down, you got me stressed out
Girl, you have made me feel low and anxious
'Cause ever since I left the city, you
Because since I departed from your immediate surroundings
Started wearing less and goin' out more
You began wearing revealing clothing and spending more time socializing
Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
Drinking champagne on the dance floor
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
Spending time with unfamiliar girls
'Cause ever since I left the city
Because since I departed from your immediate surroundings
Late night when you need my love
During the late hours when you crave for my affection
Call me on my cell phone
Contact me through the means of modern communication
I know when that hotline bling
I am aware of the specific sound that plays when you contact me
That could only mean one thing
There is only one reason why you would reach out to me
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Anthony Paul Jefferies, Aubrey Drake Graham, Timothy E. Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Belle.loveee
She listened to us and didnโt call it hotline bling. I love you Billie!
@linhtut1144
did i miss something?!? what happened
@ostardreamz4832
@@linhtut1144 she made this cover(itโs a bit different now) like 3years ago a cover of drake popular song hotline bling. She prolly posted it due to the lack of new music rn
@imgone7
@no personality no it doesnโtttt
@NavayahWeekes
@@Owl650 LMFAOOO
@ostardreamz4832
@@haa8888 thatโs nice but weโre watching it on Bille channel so therefore she posted it
@IchBinSylvester
0:35 makes you feel like you're floating, its so peaceful and heavenly.
@ryancrean.
listen to call it fate call it karma, the chorus gives that exact vibe.
@louieschwartz
@@ryancrean. naaa that artist isnโt on this level of taste and skill. Magical song
@UyenVu-sv5wl
Not really
I feel depressed ๐ข