Lost Cause
Billie Eilish Lyrics


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Something's in the

Something's in the air right now
Like I'm losin' track of time (time, time)
Like I don't really care right now
But maybe that's fine
You weren't even there that day
I was waitin' on you (you, you)
I wondered if you were aware that day
Was the last straw for me and I knew (knew)

I sent you flowers
Did you even care?
You ran the shower
And left them by the stairs
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ayy-ayy-ayy-ayy
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Thought you had your shit together

But damn, I was wrong (wrong)
You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause)
And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was)
I know you think you're such an outlaw, yeah
But you got no job (job)
You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause)
And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was)
I know you think you're such an outlaw
But you got no job

I used to think you were shy (shy)
But maybe you just had nothin' on your mind
Maybe you were thinkin' 'bout yourself all the time
I used to wish you were mine (mine)
But that was way before I realized
Someone like you would always be so easy to find

(So) so easy (easy)
(So mm-mm) easy, mm-mm-mm, mm

Gave me no flowers
Wish I didn't care
You'd be gone for hours
Could be anywhere
Ooh
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Thought you would've grown eventually

But you proved me wrong (wrong)
You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause)
And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was)
I know you think you're such an outlaw (yeah)
But you got no job (no job)
You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause)
And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was)
I know you think you're such an outlaw (think you're such a lost cause)
But you got no job

What did I tell you?
Don't get complacent
It's time to face it now, now, now, now, now, now
What did I tell you?




Don't get complacent
It's time to face it now, now, now, now

Overall Meaning

In "Lost Cause," Billie Eilish sings about the end of a relationship that has run its course. The song begins with a feeling of disorientation and detachment as she describes feeling like she's "losing track of time" and "doesn't really care right now." It becomes clear that the person she's addressing was absent on a day when she needed them, which led to her ending the relationship. She sent flowers to them, but they didn't appreciate the gesture and left them by the stairs. The chorus then highlights the change in her feelings towards this person as she recognizes that they're a "lost cause" and that they don't have their life together.


The second verse sees Billie reflecting on the past, realizing that the person she once wanted to be with was just someone who was selfish and didn't care about her. She feels foolish for ever wanting to be with them and recognizes that people like them are always easy to find. The chorus repeats, emphasizing their loss of significance and the change in her perspective. Finally, Billie delivers a warning to them not to get too comfortable in life and that it's time to face the consequences of their actions.


Overall, "Lost Cause" is a breakup song that deals with the change in feelings towards someone who is no longer important to the singer. It's about moving on and recognizing that sometimes people just aren't worth the time and effort.


Line by Line Meaning

Something's in the air right now Like I'm losin' track of time (time, time) Like I don't really care right now But maybe that's fine
The singer feels a sense of detachment, and possibly disinterest or apathy towards the situation.


You weren't even there that day I was waitin' on you (you, you) I wondered if you were aware that day Was the last straw for me and I knew (knew)
The person who the singer is addressing was absent on a significant day, which led to the singer reaching a breaking point in their relationship.


I sent you flowers Did you even care? You ran the shower And left them by the stairs Ooh-ooh-ooh Ayy-ayy-ayy-ayy Oh-oh-oh-oh Thought you had your shit together
The person who the singer is addressing seems to be disinterested in the relationship, as evidenced by their lack of response and disregard for the flowers sent to them.


But damn, I was wrong (wrong) You ain't nothin' but a lost cause (cause) And this ain't nothin' like it once was (was) I know you think you're such an outlaw, yeah But you got no job (job)
The singer believed that the relationship had potential, but now realizes that the person they are addressing is not who they thought they were, and has no ambition or direction.


I used to think you were shy (shy) But maybe you just had nothin' on your mind Maybe you were thinkin' 'bout yourself all the time I used to wish you were mine (mine) But that was way before I realized Someone like you would always be so easy to find
The singer had an idealized view of the person they are addressing, but now realizes that they were simply disinterested and self-centered.


(So) so easy (easy) (So mm-mm) easy, mm-mm-mm, mm Gave me no flowers Wish I didn't care You'd be gone for hours Could be anywhere Ooh Ah-ah-ah-ah Thought you would've grown eventually
The relationship was one-sided, with the singer caring much more than the person they are addressing, who seems to come and go as they please without any real commitment.


What did I tell you? Don't get complacent It's time to face it now, now, now, now, now, now What did I tell you? Don't get complacent It's time to face it now, now, now, now
The singer is fed up and wants the person they are addressing to take responsibility for their lack of commitment and disinterest in the relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell

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@mila9158

it makes me happy that she looks so happy now. you can tell that she is truly happy and i’m so happy for her

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the thing is u cant tell shes "truly" happy bc u only see the image she saves for her fans.

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She wasnt so much happy just happier than ever she was..

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