The then-16-year-old singer released numerous singles throughout the year, including "When the Party's Over," "You Should See Me in a Crown" and "Bitches Broken Hearts," in addition to a collaboration with Khalid on the track "Lovely." Her debut album was currently in the works at the time.
come out and play
Billie Eilish Lyrics
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Wake up and smell the coffee
Is your cup half full or empty?
When we talk, you say it softly
But I love it when you're awfully quiet
Hmm-mm, quiet
Hmm-mm
You see a piece of paper
Could be a little greater
Show me what you could make her
You'll never know until you try it
Hmm-mm
And you don't have to keep it quiet
And I know it makes you nervous
But I promise you, it's worth it
To show 'em everything you kept inside
Don't hide, don't hide
Too shy to say, but I hope you stay
Don't hide away
Come out and play
Look up, out of your window
See snow, won't let it in though
Leave home, feel the wind blow
'Cause it's colder here inside in silence
And you don't have to keep it quiet
Yeah, I know it makes you nervous
But I promise you, it's worth it
To show 'em everything you kept inside
Don't hide, don't hide
Too shy to say but I hope you stay
Don't hide away
Come out and play
The lyrics to Billie Eilish's song "come out and play" invite the listener to break out of their shell and to express themselves creatively. The song starts by telling the listener to "Wake up and smell the coffee," which seems to be a metaphor for becoming more aware of one's surroundings and taking action. The next line, "Is your cup half full or empty?" is another metaphor for looking at things in a positive or negative light. When the two people in the song talk, one of them speaks softly, but the other person enjoys the quietness. This line may be an allusion to introversion, and the idea that sometimes people who are more introverted can still be interesting.
The chorus of the song is a call to action for the listener to "Come out and play" and not to hide away. The lines "And I know it makes you nervous, But I promise you, it's worth it, To show 'em everything you kept inside" encourage the listener to express themselves and to not be afraid to be vulnerable. In the second verse, there is a contrast made between looking out of a window at the snow and feeling the wind outside, and the solitude of being inside. These lines could be interpreted as a metaphor for being trapped in one's own mind or loneliness, and the importance of getting out and experiencing the world around you.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up and smell the coffee
Realize what's going on around you
Is your cup half full or empty?
Do you see the positive or the negative?
When we talk, you say it softly
You are quiet when expressing yourself
But I love it when you're awfully quiet
I appreciate your silence and introspection
You see a piece of paper
You have potential to create something
Could be a little greater
It could be more impactful
Show me what you could make her
Demonstrate your creativity and potential
You'll never know until you try it
You won't know the outcome until you attempt it
And you don't have to keep it quiet
You don't have to hide or be silent about your potential
And I know it makes you nervous
I understand that expressing yourself can be anxiety-inducing
But I promise you, it's worth it
It will be beneficial in the end
To show 'em everything you kept inside
To reveal your inner feelings and thoughts
Don't hide, don't hide
Don't conceal who you truly are
Too shy to say, but I hope you stay
You may be hesitant, but I want you to stay and express yourself
Don't hide away
Don't withdraw and hide from the world
Come out and play
Reveal yourself to the world and its possibilities
Look up, out of your window
Observe the world around you
See snow, won't let it in though
You see the world's flaws, but don't let them consume you
Leave home, feel the wind blow
Step out of your comfort zone and embrace change
'Cause it's colder here inside in silence
Being reclusive and silent can create a sense of loneliness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas O'Connell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shhd8090
Hmm-mmm
Wake up and smell the coffee
Is your cup half full or empty?
When we talk, you say it softly
But I love it when you're awfully quiet
(Hmm-mmm, quiet)
(Hmm-mmm)
You see the piece of paper
Could be a little greater
Show me what you could make her
You'll never know until you try it
(Hmm-mmm)
And you don't have to keep it quiet
And I know it makes you nervous
But I promise you, it's worth it
To show 'em everything you kept inside
Don't hide, don't hide
Too shy to say, but I hope you stay
Don't hide away
Come out and play
Look up, out of your window
See snow, won't let it in though
Leave home, feel the wind blow
'Cause it's colder here inside in silence
And you don't have to keep it quiet
Yeah, I know it makes you nervous
But I promise you, it's worth it
To show 'em everything you kept inside
Don't hide, don't hide
Too shy to say, but I hope you stay
Don't hide away
Come out and play
@bilsbeanavocados1044
What this song taught me:
It’s ok to be sad and feel like your lost sometimes.
It’s cool to be you. Be everything unique about yourself. Nobody’s opinions matter (ever)
Don’t worry about what other people think
Don’t be sad and depressed
Love yourself and be your true self.
The world is worth giving ❤️❤️
I’ve suffered depression, anxiety and more so this song speaks to me
Sorry for rambling
@coconut_cave
This is one of the most underrated songs Billie has written but it's actually my favorite.
@vanessaflores2909
Get Rekt Noobz same
@lilli712
I used to play it at three am in the car and it’s a great experience tbh
@TheSonSet
Lilzard omg I bet
@lonli3stl0s3r2
Dont forget Limbo and Fingers Crossed 😂😊
@user-xp6so9gs5i
Mhm! I can't wait for winter and I'm on the bus trying to get home from school. And I look out the window and see it lightly snowing. While I'm quietly listening to this masterpiece.
@PinkDice
Most people just played this once and forgot about it 🥺.
It’s a beautiful song.
@justsmile2thesun698
my fav song
@nancy118
JustSmile2theSun same
@its_jair433gaming7
Ik i go to a summer camp and we do a dance showcase at the end and i have to dance to this somg i luv it😋☺️🤗