&burn
Billie Eilish Lyrics


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Lips meet teeth and tongue
My heart skips eight beats at once (that's better)
If we were meant to be, we would have been by now
See what you wanna see, all I see is him right now
Him right now

I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out
(Thanks)

Your love feels so fake
My demands aren't high to make
If I could get to sleep, I would have slept by now
Your lies will never keep, I think you need to blow them out
Blow them out

I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out

7-4-2008
I still remember that
Heaven sent a present my way
I won't forget your laugh
Packing everything when you leave
You know you coming back
Wanna see me down on my knees
But that was made for a ring
I try to wait for the storm to calm down
But that's stubborn baby, leading a war
We droned down on each other
Tryin' to even the score
We all been found guilty in the court of a order

And I'll watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out

Watch your car, watch your car burn
I won't forget your laugh (go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn)
You know you coming back, you know you coming back
(Watch your car, watch your car burn)




Tryin' to even the score (go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn)
Found guilty in the court of a order

Overall Meaning

The song "&burn" by Billie Eilish features her signature eerie sound, with delicate vocals and melancholic lyrics. The first verse describes the chemistry between two individuals as their lips, teeth, and tongue meet. However, the singer quickly dismisses the idea of meant-to-be love, stating that if they were meant to be, they would already be together. "All I see is him right now," she sings, implying that she's not interested in exploring anything further with her current partner.


In the chorus, she expresses her desire to let her heart burn with the fire that her partner started in her. She acknowledges that he may have caused her pain, but she's not going to let him back into her life to ease that pain. She won't forgive or forget what he's done to her. The second verse speaks about the deception of the partner, and how his love feels fake. The singer wants to move on and forget about him, but he keeps lying to her, and she can't have that.


The bridge tells a story of past memories and experiences that only reinforce the singer's feelings towards her partner. She remembers a date, a present, and his laugh, but that's not enough for her to forget about the pain and the fire that he started in her. The court of order puts everyone on the same level, guilty and responsible for their actions. The song ends on a note of acceptance and resolution, with the singer reiterating that she won't let him put the fire out, no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

Lips meet teeth and tongue
The singer is describing a passionate kiss or physical interaction


My heart skips eight beats at once (that's better)
The singer experiences intense, overwhelming emotions in response to the physical interaction


If we were meant to be, we would have been by now
The singer questions the authenticity of the relationship and wonders if they were truly meant to be together


See what you wanna see, all I see is him right now
The singer sees only their partner and is not focused on other distractions


I'll sit and watch your car burn
The singer imagines their ex's car burning, representing the destruction of the relationship


With the fire that you started in me
The singer blames their ex for causing the intense emotions they are now feeling


But you never came back to ask it out
The ex-partner did not try to fix the relationship, leaving the singer feeling hurt and abandoned


Go ahead and watch my heart burn
The singer is willing to endure the pain caused by their ex-partner rather than letting them back into their life


Your love feels so fake
The singer no longer believes in the authenticity of their ex-partner's love


My demands aren't high to make
The singer feels that their expectations of love and a healthy relationship are not unreasonable


If I could get to sleep, I would have slept by now
The singer is experiencing insomnia, possibly due to the emotional turmoil caused by their ex


Your lies will never keep, I think you need to blow them out
The singer no longer believes their ex-partner's excuses or falsehoods, and demands that they come clean


7-4-2008
The singer references a specific date that holds significance in their past relationship


I still remember that
The singer is reminiscing about a fond memory with their ex-partner


Heaven sent a present my way
The singer believes that meeting their ex-partner was a gift from a higher power


I won't forget your laugh
The singer has fond memories of their ex-partner's laughter, despite the pain caused by the relationship's end


Packing everything when you leave
The singer recalls their ex-partner packing up their belongings when they left, signifying the end of the relationship


You know you coming back
The singer believes that their ex-partner will return to them eventually, despite the pain they caused


Wanna see me down on my knees
The singer believes that their ex-partner wants to see them broken and vulnerable


But that was made for a ring
The singer believes that their ex-partner's desire to see them down on their knees is inappropriate and should be reserved for a marriage proposal


I try to wait for the storm to calm down
The singer is hoping that the chaos and emotional turmoil caused by the relationship will eventually settle and they will feel at peace


But that's stubborn baby, leading a war
Despite the singer's wishes, their ex-partner continues to cause chaos and pain in their life


We droned down on each other
The singer and their ex-partner continuously argued and fought with each other


Tryin' to even the score
The singer and their ex-partner were both trying to hurt each other equally, rather than trying to find a resolution to their issues


We all been found guilty in the court of a order
Both the singer and their ex-partner are responsible for the destruction of their relationship




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Finneas Baird O'Connell, Vincent Staples

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@g.bloechlinger8515

7-4-2008
I still remember that
Heaven sent a present my way
I won't forget your laugh
Packing everything when you leave
You know you coming back
Wanna see me down on my knees
But that was made for a ring
I try to wait for the storm to calm down
But that's stubborn, baby, leading to war
We droned down on each other
Tryin' to even the score
We all been found guilty in the court of aorta



@aviengeeratz989

1:50

7-4-2008, I still remember that
Heaven sent a present my way
I won't forget your laugh
Packing everything when you leave
You know you comin' back
Wanna see me down on my knees
But that was made for a ring
I try to wait for the storm to calm down
But that's stubborn, baby, leadin' to war
We droned down on each other
Tryin' to even the score
We all been found guilty in the court of aorta

Thank me later for it💕😂



@tamyawaiters7078

&burn - lyrics

[Billie Eilish] Lips meet teeth and tongue
My heart skips eight beats at once
If we were meant to be, we would have been by now
See what you wanna see, all I see is him right now
Him right now
[Billie Eilish] I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out
(Thanks)
[Billie Eilish] Your love feels so fake
My demands aren't high to make
If I could get to sleep, I would have slept by now
Your lies will never keep, I think you need to blow 'em out
Blow them out
[Billie Eilish] I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out
[Vince Staples] 7-4-2008
I still remember that


Heaven sent a present my way
I won't forget your laugh
Packing everything when you leave
You know you coming back
Wanna see me down on my knees
But that was made for a ring
I try to wait for the storm to calm down
But that's stubborn baby, leading a war
We droned down on each other
Tryin' to even the score
We all been found guilty in the court of a order
[Billie Eilish] And I'll watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out
[Billie Eilish & Vince Staples] Watch your car, watch your car burn
I won't forget your laugh
Go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn
You know you coming back, you know you coming back
Watch your car, watch your car burn
(Go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn)
Tryin' to even the score
Go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn
Found guilty in the court of a order



@somyasoni1902

Lips meet teeth and tongue
My heart skips eight beats at once (that's better)
If we were meant to be, we would have been by now
See what you wanna see, all I see is him right now
Him right now

I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out
(Thanks)

Your love feels so fake
My demands aren't high to make
If I could get to sleep, I would have slept by now
Your lies will never keep, I think you need to blow them out
Blow them out

I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out

I still remember that
Heaven sent a present my way
I won't forget your laugh
Packing everything when you leave
You know you coming back
Wanna see me down on my knees
But that was made for a ring
I try to wait for the storm to calm down
But that's stubborn baby, leading a war
We droned down on each other
Tryin' to even the score
We all been found guilty in the court of a order

And I'll watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out

Watch your car, watch your car burn
I won't forget your laugh (go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn)
You know you coming back, you know you coming back
(Watch your car, watch your car burn)
Tryin' to even the score (go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn)
Found guilty in the court of a order



@ViaMiaral

[Verse 1: Billie Eilish]
Lips meet teeth and tongue
My heart skips eight beats at once
If we were meant to be, we would have been by now
See what you wanna see, all I see is him right now
Him right now

[Chorus: Billie Eilish]
I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out
(Thanks)

[Verse 2: Billie Eilish]
Your love feels so fake
My demands aren't high to make
If I could get to sleep, I would have slept by now
Your lies will never keep, I think you need to blow 'em out
Blow them out

[Chorus: Billie Eilish]
I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out
[Verse 3: Vince Staples]
7-4-2008
I still remember that
Heaven sent a present my way
I won't forget your laugh
Packing everything when you leave
You know you coming back
Wanna see me down on my knees
But that was made for a ring
I try to wait for the storm to calm down
But that's stubborn baby, leading a war
We droned down on each other
Tryin' to even the score
We all been found guilty in the court of aorta

[Chorus: Billie Eilish]
And I'll watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out

[Outro: Billie Eilish & Vince Staples]
Watch your car, watch your car burn
I won't forget your laugh
Go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn
You know you coming back, you know you coming back
Watch your car, watch your car burn
(Go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn)
Tryin' to even the score
Go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn
Found guilty in the court of aorta
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@someperson952

[Verse 1: Billie Eilish]
Lips meet teeth and tongue
My heart skips eight beats at once (That's better)
If we were meant to be, we would have been by now
See what you wanna see, all I see is him right now
H-h-him right now

[Chorus: Billie Eilish]
I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out
(Thanks)

[Verse 2: Billie Eilish]
Your love feels so fake
My demands aren't high to make
If I could get to sleep, I would have slept by now (Ahh)
Your lies will never keep, I think you need to blow them out
(B-b-blow them out)

[Chorus: Billie Eilish]
I'll sit and watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out

[Verse 3: Vince Staples]
7-4-2008
I still remember that
Heaven sent a present my way
I won't forget your laugh
Packing everything when you leave
You know you coming back
Wanna see me down on my knees
But that was made for a ring
I try to wait for the storm to calm down
But that's stubborn, baby, leading to war
We droned down on each other
Tryin' to even the score
We all been found guilty in the court of aorta

[Chorus: Billie Eilish]
And I'll watch your car burn
With the fire that you started in me
But you never came back to ask it out
Go ahead and watch my heart burn
With the fire that you started in me
But I'll never let you back to put it out

[Outro: Billie Eilish & Vince Staples]
Watch your car, watch your car burn
I won't forget your laugh
Go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn
You know you coming back, you know you coming back
Watch your car, watch your car burn
(Go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn)
Tryna even the score
Go ahead and watch my heart, watch my heart burn
Found guilty in the court of aorta



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@badhabit7553

Thank jesus for Billie Eilish. This is one the best gift on christmas that i've ever get.

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Sasuke Uchiha ikr

@josefinhersen8551

*cheezus

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@in_theMoment

Sasuke Uchiha *Jesus

@GenericNameems

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@crispata

If we were meant to be
we would have been by now




This part gets me everytime

@bellaaviela2171

My favorite is If I could get to sleep, I would've slept by now. 😂

@josem8752

I relate so much to that line

@crispata

Lara Cerar nice guess

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