Born in Livingston in S… Read Full Bio ↴Emily Burns is a 29 year old British pop singer.
Born in Livingston in Scotland, she later moved to Rugby in England. She moved to London in 2016 to pursue a career in music, and found a job as a receptionist at Abbey Road Studios, using downtime to record her debut single, “Take It Or Leave It”. After signing to 37 Adventures, she began work on what would become her debut mini-album, Seven Scenes From The Same Summer. Released on 27 July 2018, it was preceded by the singles “Bitch”, “Cheat” and “Girlfriend at the Time”.
Burns left 37 Adventures in late 2018, releasing the PDA EP independently in June 2019 before signing to Island Records. Following this, she released the My Town EP in November featuring the title track and “Is It Just Me?”
Bitch
Emily Burns Lyrics
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The sweetest summer that I've ever seen
It's funny now that we were only sixteen
And though we've turned many pages by
I'll admit on occasion, I
Wonder how you've been doing since me
And I've heard from everybody else
'Cause remember
That your friends are my friends
But you don't have to be a
You say you're flying now I'm gone
Don't care about me no more
You think I'm crying, well, I'm not
I've never been quite this sure
But I don't wanna hear another word
'Cause I'm still a little hurt
So you can live without it
But you don't have to be a bitch about it
You don't have to be a
But you don't have to be a
You don't have to be a bitch about it
I saw you've moved to the city now
Got it all figured out
Went and got a boyfriend
Wouldn't your mother be proud (proud)
But you don't have to be a
But still I wonder if you're ever bored
Of keeping score and measured pours
'Cause that don't sound like fun to me
And I've heard
You're done with being young
And you swear those days are behind you
But remember that I know you better
You don't have to be a
You say you're flying now I'm gone
Don't care about me no more
You think I'm crying, well, I'm not
I've never been quite this sure
But I don't wanna hear another word
'Cause I'm still a little hurt
So you can live without it
But you don't have to be a bitch about it
You don't have to be a
I'm kinda glad we didn't end it badly
'Cause you and I were never meant work it out
You don't have to be a
You know I really wanna see you happy
But you don't have to be a
No, you don't have to be a, hmm
No, no, no
You don't have to be a
You say you're flying now I'm gone
Don't care about me no more
You think I'm crying, well, I'm not
I've never been quite this sure
But I don't wanna hear another word
'Cause I'm still a little hurt
So you can live without it
But you don't have to be a
You say you're flying now I'm gone
Don't care about me no more
You think I'm crying, well, I'm not
I've never been quite this sure
But I don't wanna hear another word
'Cause I'm still a little hurt
So you can live without it
But you don't have to be a bitch about it
In "Bitch", Emily Burns reflects on a former relationship and the hurt caused by the other person's behavior since the breakup. She acknowledges that they were very close at one point, looking back nostalgically on the "sweetest summer" they spent together when they were both 16. However, as time has passed, she has heard from mutual friends that her ex has been saying she is better off without her. Despite this, Emily wishes her ex would show some empathy and not act like a "bitch" towards her. She feels hurt, but is ultimately glad that their breakup wasn't nasty and hopes that her ex can find happiness without being hostile towards her.
Overall, "Bitch" is a sentiment shared by many people post-breakup. Emily Burns captures the emotions well and reminds listeners that even if a relationship ends, it doesn't have to become toxic. By expressing her feelings about the situation, she gives voice to those who have experienced similar feelings of hurt and frustration in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
More in like than I've ever been
I am very happy and content in my current situation
The sweetest summer that I've ever seen
The current time is the best time I have ever experienced
It's funny now that we were only sixteen
Looking back, the fact that we were so young seems humorous
And though we've turned many pages by
A lot has changed since we were last together
I'll admit on occasion, I
Sometimes I think about you
Wonder how you've been doing since me
I am curious about your wellbeing since our breakup
And I've heard from everybody else
I have received information about you from many other people
That you're so much better without me
I have learned that you are doing much better without me
'Cause remember
Please remember
That your friends are my friends
I have mutual friends with you
But you don't have to be a
You do not have to act like a certain type of person
You say you're flying now I'm gone
You claim to be doing great now that I am no longer in your life
Don't care about me no more
You have no interest in me anymore
You think I'm crying, well, I'm not
You believe that I am upset, but I am not
I've never been quite this sure
This is the most confident I have ever been
But I don't wanna hear another word
Please stop talking about this, I do not want to hear more
'Cause I'm still a little hurt
I am still somewhat upset about the situation
So you can live without it
You can move on and live your life
But you don't have to be a bitch about it
But you do not have to act unkindly towards me
I saw you've moved to the city now
I noticed that you have relocated to a city
Got it all figured out
You seem to have a plan for your life
Went and got a boyfriend
You have a new romantic partner
Wouldn't your mother be proud (proud)
Your mother would be pleased with your accomplishments
But still I wonder if you're ever bored
Despite everything, sometimes I wonder if you are unhappy
Of keeping score and measured pours
Of keeping track of everything in your life and always being in control
'Cause that don't sound like fun to me
That does not seem enjoyable to me
You're done with being young
You do not want to be young anymore
And you swear those days are behind you
You are confident that you have moved on from your youth
But remember that I know you better
But please remember that I have a better understanding of you
I'm kinda glad we didn't end it badly
I am somewhat pleased that our relationship did not end poorly
'Cause you and I were never meant work it out
Because you and I were never meant to be together forever
You know I really wanna see you happy
I genuinely want you to be happy
No, you don't have to be a, hmm
No, you do not have to be a certain way
You don't have to be a
You do not have to act like a certain type of person
So you can live without it
You can move on and live your life
But you don't have to be a bitch about it
But you do not have to act unkindly towards me
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Emily Burns, Billy Brooks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
A P
WHERE HAS THIS GIRL BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE?! Why is everyone sleeping on her??? She's so talented!
Eisha Tp
Anita Sunshine HONESTLY .
wiggleflop Baker
Anita Sunshine I swear!
wiggleflop Baker
It’s okay that she’s underrated now cuz when she’s famous we will know that we’ve been here
damn felica
agreed !!!
ziggy
It really stresses me out that this only has 5.6k views, deserves so much more
wiggleflop Baker
ziggy ikr!
jaidon rymer
This song is incredible, I really hope it hits the mainstream
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jaidon rymer me too :)
Agnes Odin
This song is really good, it bothers me that it only has 7 k views. MORE PEOPLE SHOULD HEAR THIS SONG!