buzzkill
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My biggest flaw is a total lack of self-control
I have a sadness that I can't console
I only had a drink to escape my thoughts
Saying, "Flaws don't make you special, they just make you flawed"
"What doesn't kill you makes you wish that it had"
And, "Good things happen to people that are bad"
So when the party came to life, I wish I'd stayed in bed
But when I went to say goodbye, all of my friends said

"Oh boy, here comes the killjoy
Chill the fuck out, you're so young
Just shut up, you're bringing me down
And parties are supposed to be fun"

Look
I don't wanna be a buzzkill
I hate to be a buzzkill
I don't wanna be a buzzkill
But this life is shit and I just don't want it
I hate to be a buzzkill
So I cry and I cry and I just can't stop it

Well, I was changing the world, but got distracted by my telephone
In every crowded room I feel unnaturally alone
It's like I'm living in a dream but all the characters are me
I'm disillusioned by the world and I am filled with apathy
All of the cheaters prosper and all of the quitters win
And he's your president because you voted for him
So when the party came to life, well, I imagined I was dead
And that's when I began to cry and that's when all my friends said

"Oh boy, here comes the killjoy
Chill the fuck out, you're so young
Just shut up, you're bringing me down
And parties are supposed to be fun"

Look
I don't wanna be a buzzkill
I hate to be a buzzkill
I don't wanna be a buzzkill
But this life is shit and I just don't want it
I hate to be a buzzkill
So I cry and I cry and I just can't stop it

I don't wanna be a buzzkill but I am
I hate your city and I miss my dad
And of course you're fucking happy mate, you've had another gram
So I point a gun at your buzz, bang-bang
I don't wanna be a buzzkill but I'm sad as fuck
Help me, when I wake up it's bad as fuck
Help me, no, you don't give a damn
So I point a gun at your buzz, bang-bang

Look
I don't wanna be a buzzkill
But this life is shit and I just don't want it
I hate to be a buzzkill
So I cry and I cry and I just can't stop it
I don't wanna be a buzzkill
But this life is shit and I just don't want it




I hate to be a buzzkill
So I cry and I cry and I just can't stop it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for Baby Queen's Buzzkill showcase the singer's struggle with feeling disconnected from society and the world around her. She admits to having a lack of self-control and feeling uncontrollable sadness that she can't seem to shake. Through the song, she reveals that she sometimes drinks to escape her thoughts, which leads her to become disillusioned with life. She feels like everything is a façade, and even when she's surrounded by people, she feels incredibly lonely. Despite all of this, she doesn't want to bring anyone down or spoil their fun. But eventually, her sadness and frustration build up to a point where she can no longer hide it, and her friends label her as a buzzkill, telling her to snap out of it and enjoy the party.


The song also touches on themes of political disillusionment and feeling like everything is rigged against an individual. She laments that all of the cheaters prosper and quitters win, alluding to the corrupt political and social systems in place. The lyrics also criticize those who use drugs or other vices as a means of temporary happiness, whereas Baby Queen finds no solace in these things.


Buzzkill is a powerful and honest exploration of the darker aspects of the human psyche, particularly in the context of modern society.


Line by Line Meaning

My biggest flaw is a total lack of self-control
I have trouble managing my impulses, which is a major issue for me


I have a sadness that I can't console
I feel deeply unhappy and don't have a way to fix it


I only had a drink to escape my thoughts
I turned to alcohol to try and forget about my problems


Saying, "Flaws don't make you special, they just make you flawed"
I hear people say that it's okay to have flaws, but I find it hard to believe


"What doesn't kill you makes you wish that it had"
I've been through some tough times and often feel like it would have been better if I didn't survive


And, "Good things happen to people that are bad"
I see people who make terrible choices or do bad things get rewarded and it frustrates me


So when the party came to life, I wish I'd stayed in bed
I regret going to this party because it's not making me feel any better


But when I went to say goodbye, all of my friends said
As I was leaving, my friends tried to convince me to stay and have fun


"Oh boy, here comes the killjoy
"You're ruining the fun by being so unhappy


Chill the fuck out, you're so young
You have plenty of time to enjoy life, stop being so negative


Just shut up, you're bringing me down
Your negative attitude is affecting me and I don't want to be around it


And parties are supposed to be fun"
You're not supposed to be sad and miserable at a party


I don't wanna be a buzzkill
I don't want to bring people down with my negative attitude


I hate to be a buzzkill
I feel bad for ruining people's good time


But this life is shit and I just don't want it
I'm unhappy with my life and don't see a way to make it better


Well, I was changing the world, but got distracted by my telephone
I used to have big ambitions to make a difference, but now I just get sidetracked by technology


In every crowded room I feel unnaturally alone
Even when I'm surrounded by people, I still feel isolated and lonely


It's like I'm living in a dream but all the characters are me
My life feels surreal and disconnected from reality


I'm disillusioned by the world and I am filled with apathy
I feel let down by the world and don't have any motivation to change it


All of the cheaters prosper and all of the quitters win
I feel like the people who do the wrong things in life are the ones who succeed, while those who try to do the right thing are left behind


And he's your president because you voted for him
I'm frustrated with the political system and feel like people are responsible for choosing ineffective leaders


So when the party came to life, well, I imagined I was dead
The party was so unpleasant for me that I felt like I would have been better off not being there


And that's when I began to cry and that's when all my friends said
As I started to get emotional, my friends tried to encourage me to be happy


I don't wanna be a buzzkill but I am
Even though I don't want to ruin people's good time, my negative emotions make me a buzzkill


I hate your city and I miss my dad
I don't like living in this place and I miss someone important to me who's no longer around


And of course you're fucking happy mate, you've had another gram
I'm frustrated that other people seem so happy because they're using drugs or alcohol to escape their problems


So I point a gun at your buzz, bang-bang
I want to take away the things that make people happy because I feel like it's not fair that they get to be happy when I'm not


So I cry and I cry and I just can't stop it
My emotions are overwhelming and I can't control them




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Arabella Sarah Lennox Latham, Edward James Carlile

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@youngnblue9279

heard this song on Heartstopper and it became my favorite 🖤 deserves so much more recognition 💗

@tajaevernon5136

SAME 🙃

@mihaialexandruhoriabarbule9079

Yup

@carlthejr

Oh I heard “Want Me” from Heartstopper, then I continued to listen to her music, and later I heard it on Heartstopper too.

@dream-bigger

Same❤

@soupy7733

This song is soooo underrated, i can literally relate to practically every lyric in this song. i can’t wait to hear more songs!

@E_FoxSnowspirit

Ikr it shouldn't be allowed to be this relatable

@Annoyingblond

Agreed me too!

@jasminegold2807

I just heard this on Season 3 of “ YOU”. Looks like this song is getting the recognition it deserves.

@rainbowinbeigeboots6190

Samee

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