In the first verse, Billie expresses a reluctance to acknowledge her attraction to the other person. Despite a conscious desire not to develop romantic feelings, Billie admits that in her dreams, honesty prevails, revealing the true depth of her emotions.
The second verse introduces the metaphor of Halley's Comet, emphasizing its infrequent appearance compared to the person Billie loves. The reference suggests a rare and profound connection that challenges Billie's ability to keep promises. The chorus encapsulates the overarching sense of hopelessness and drag that accompanies Billie's intense feelings for the other person.
The third verse delves into Billie's internal turmoil during sleepless nights. Despite a previous ability to feel nothing, Billie now finds solace and completeness in the presence of the person she loves. This marks a significant shift, highlighting the transformative power of unexpected love.
The instrumental break provides a reflective pause, allowing listeners to absorb the emotional weight of the lyrics. The final verse reinforces Billie's perception that she was seemingly destined for the other person. The outro captures the ongoing struggle, revealing the complexity of dealing with newfound feelings of love.
"Halley's Comet" ultimately serves as a poignant exploration of the internal conflict, confusion, and vulnerability that accompany unexpected love in Billie Eilish's life. The song paints a nuanced picture of Billie's journey, acknowledging the struggle against her own emotions while grappling with the realization that she may have fallen for someone she never intended to want.
Halley's Comet
Billie Eilish Lyrics
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And I don't want to want you
But in my dreams, I seem to be more honest
And I must admit you've been in quite a few
Halley's Comet
Comes around more than I do
But you're all it takes for me to break a promiseSilly me to fall in love with you
I haven't slept since Sunday
Midnight for me is 3AM for you
But my sleepless nights are better
With you than nights could ever be alone, ooh
I was good at feelin' nothin', now I'm hopeless
What a drag to love you like I do
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
I've been loved before, but right now in this moment
I feel more and more like I was made for you
For you
I'm sitting in my brother's room
Haven't slept in a week or two, or two
I think I might have fallen in love
What am I to do?
Billie Eilish’s song "Halley's Comet" is an emotional reflection of the artist's inner feelings about a person she loves. The opening lines suggest that the artist is in a conflicted state when it comes to love. She recognizes that she doesn't want to want this person, but when she dreams, she is honest with herself and admits that they’ve been in her thoughts a lot. The reference to Halley's Comet is used as a metaphor to describe how the person she loves appears in and out of her life like the comet does. Billie then reflects on how difficult it can be to keep promises when she is around this person, showing how much they affect her. Billie knows deep down that loving this person may not be the best decision, but she can’t help how she feels.
The chorus is the most significant part of the entire song. Billie is unable to fall asleep at night, thinking about the person she loves, who is in a different time zone. However, she admits that she is better off thinking about them rather than being alone. Billie is also admitting that she was never the type of person to be emotional and susceptible to love, but this person has changed her completely. She recognizes how much she loves them and how much of a drag it is to feel that way. Finally, in the last lines, she is admitting that she might have fallen in love and doesn’t know what to do. The song is a reflection of the emotional turmoil that comes with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want it
I don't want this feeling of love
And I don't want to want you
I don't want to desire you
But in my dreams, I seem to be more honest
In my dreams, I face my true feelings for you
And I must admit you've been in quite a few
I can't deny that you are always in my thoughts
Halley's Comet
An astronomical event that happens occassionally
Comes around more than I do
You cross my mind more than I am present in your life
But you're all it takes for me to break a promise
I can't keep my promise of avoiding love when I'm near you
Silly me to fall in love with you
It was foolish of me to let myself fall for you
I haven't slept since Sunday
I'm sleep-deprived since Sunday
Midnight for me is 3AM for you
We have a time difference but it doesn't affect my feelings for you
But my sleepless nights are better
Despite my lack of sleep, having you in my thoughts makes it worth it
With you than nights could ever be alone, ooh
My nights are more worthwhile with you in my heart
I was good at feelin' nothin', now I'm hopeless
I used to be indifferent, but now I feel helpless because of my love for you
What a drag to love you like I do
It's difficult to handle the intensity of my love for you
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization of the feeling of being in love
I've been loved before, but right now in this moment
I've experienced love in the past, but my current feelings for you surpass them
I feel more and more like I was made for you
I feel like we were meant to be together
For you
Everything I do is for you
I'm sitting in my brother's room
I'm in an unfamiliar location, thinking about you
Haven't slept in a week or two, or two
Sleep has evaded me for a while now
I think I might have fallen in love
I'm realizing that I'm in love with you
What am I to do?
I don't know how to handle my feelings for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michagabo8819
The Book of Truth
When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid – repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beaware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 – rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist – the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
"Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations – bound as one, at its very core – will all take place at the same time."
1 November 2012
@michaelflores8623
"Halley's Comet"
I don't want it
And I don't want to want you
But in my dreams I seem to be more honest
And I must admit you've been in quite a few
Halley's Comet
Comes around more than I do
But you're all it takes for me to break a promise
Silly me to fall in love with you
I haven't slept since since Sunday
Midnight for me is 3 AM for you
But my sleepless nights are better
With you than nights could ever be alone
I was good at feeling nothing, now I'm hopeless
What a drag to love you like I do
I've been loved before but right now in this moment
I feel more and more like I was made for you
For you
I'm sitting in my brother's room
Haven't slept in a week
Or two (Or two)
I think I might have fallen in love
What am I to do?
@mondofarina
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I don't want it
And I don't want to want you
But in my dreams, I seem to be more honest
And I must admit you've been in quite a few
[Verse 2]
Halley's Comet
Comes around more than I do
But you're all it takes for me to break a promise
Silly me to fall in love with you
[Verse 3]
I haven't slept since Sunday
Midnight for me is 3AM for you
But my sleepless nights are better
With you than nights could ever be alone, ooh-ooh
I was good at feeling nothin', now I'm hopeless
What a drag to love you like I do
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
[Verse 4]
I've been loved before, but right now, in this moment
I feel more and more like I was madе for you
For you
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
I'm sitting in my brother's room
Haven't slept in a week or two, or two
I think I might havе fallen in love
What am I to do?
@andrewxymusic
“Midnight for me is 3AM”
She’s calling us all out
@brooklyn_taylorr255
Fr
@softly3599
naur rlly tho
@avocado_ashh9590
I stayed up to 12AM just waiting for the album to come out…. I did the same with Scaled And Icy oof
@raurvish
she sure as hell is😭😭😭
@SKAlRIPA
@TommyInnit ᨆ Lol stupid
@gg333_
"Happier than ever" the whole album feels like falling in love. But only the falling part.
@hahahahahahaaaaaaaa
WAIT THATS A GREAT WAY TO PUT IT
@Jose-ch2ms
Yup
@erraticskul
wow gurl you really got it