Finneas was born to parents Maggie Baird, an actress, and Patrick O'Connell and has mainly Irish and Scottish ancestry. His sister is singer Billie Eilish, for whom he co-writes and produces music. He is the lead singer and songwriter of the band The Slightlys, which has won awards and competitions in the Los Angeles area. He co-wrote and produced sister Billie Eilish's debut EP dont smile at me which peaked at 97 on the US Billboard 200.
American Cliché
FINNEAS Lyrics
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Too little to do for too long and
Too little of you for my songs
To be anything but lonely
In a couple weeks, you'll own me
Too tired to sleep, good morning
And I'm too wired to heed the warning
The calm before the thunder
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
You're blushing, duck out of frame
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "How'd I get along, so long without you"
And you say, "Same"
Graveyard, Jim Morrison, forever
In my arms, they'll have to bury us together
'Cause I'm never gonna let you go
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Missed my flight, making love in the morning
While everybody else was boarding
They love to say they told you so
I know, I know, I know
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
You're blushing, duck out of frame
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "How'd I get along, so long without you"
And you say, "Same"
Come on over now
You're one layover down
No one that we know around
Don't want the city without you
I want you
We'll go all over town
No one that we know around
Can't say I'm sober now
Do something I'm not allowed to
I want you
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
You're blushing, duck out of frame
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "How'd I get along, so long without you"
And you say, "Same"
The lyrics of "American Cliché" by FINNEAS explore the theme of a long-distance relationship where the singer misses his partner dearly. He describes his loneliness and how he feels incomplete without her. He longs for her presence in everyday moments like taking a flight and spending a summer day. The singer conveys his deep affection for his partner, and he is willing to do anything to be with her, even if it means breaking the rules.
The song title, "American Cliché," paints a picture of an ordinary scenario or a stereotype. The singer's situation is relatable to many people in long-distance relationships, making it a cliché. The lyrics are poetic and depict the emotions vividly, which captures the audience's attention. The lines "I'm an American cliché missing a girl in a French café" and "Graveyard, Jim Morrison, forever in my arms, they'll have to bury us together" show how the singer's feelings towards his partner are intense.
In conclusion, "American Cliché" by FINNEAS is a heartfelt portrayal of a long-distance relationship. The song describes the struggles and emotions of the singer in his journey to reunite with his partner. The lyrics capture the mundane moments that lead to deeper meanings, revealing the universal nature of missing a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Too little to do for too long and
I have been stuck with nothing to do for too long and it's driving me crazy.
Too little of you for my songs
I don't have enough of you in my life to inspire my music to be anything but lonely.
To be anything but lonely
My lack of genuine human connection is causing me to feel secluded and sad.
In a couple weeks, you'll own me
I am afraid that in just a few weeks, you will have control over me and my emotions.
Too tired to sleep, good morning
I am so exhausted that I cannot sleep, even though it's morning.
And I'm too wired to heed the warning
I am too anxious and on edge to listen to any potential warning signs.
That there's danger in the summer
I sense an imminent danger or trouble lurking in the carefree summer season.
The calm before the thunder
Things may seem peaceful right now, but I sense an impending storm or chaos brewing.
I'm an American cliché
I am a stereotypical American archetype.
Missing a girl in a French café
I am longing for someone special who I met in a charming French café.
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
I cannot help but exclaim how stunning and captivating this person is to me.
You're blushing, duck out of frame
The person I find beautiful is clearly flattered but also shy and avoids being fully seen by me.
I say, "How'd I get along, so long without you"
I express how incomplete I feel without this person in my life and wonder how I survived without them before.
And you say, "Same"
They reciprocate my feelings and agree that they too feel the same about me.
Graveyard, Jim Morrison, forever
I reference the final resting place of the famous artist as a symbol of the permanent bond I want to share with my beloved.
In my arms, they'll have to bury us together
I envision us living and dying together, and never being separated even in death.
'Cause I'm never gonna let you go
I declare my unwavering love and promise to always hold onto this person, regardless of any obstacles or challenges that may arise.
Missed my flight, making love in the morning
I prioritize this person and our physical connection over other responsibilities, like catching a flight.
While everybody else was boarding
While others were attending to their own travel arrangements, I was focused on being with this person.
They love to say they told you so
Others enjoy the opportunity to say "I told you so" when things don't work out, but I am willing to take the risk for this person and ignore the naysayers.
I know, I know, I know
I am aware of the potential consequences and risks of my choices, but I am willing to face them for this person.
Come on over now
I want this person to come to me immediately.
You're one layover down
I acknowledge that this person is traveling to be with me and has already completed one leg of their journey.
No one that we know around
I desire privacy with this person and do not want anyone else to disturb our time together.
Don't want the city without you
I am unwilling to be in this place or experience new things without this person by my side.
We'll go all over town
We will explore and adventure through this city together.
Can't say I'm sober now
My emotions and feelings for this person are overwhelming and too intense to be sober.
Do something I'm not allowed to
I am willing to break rules to be with this person or to make them happy.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Finneas O'Connell
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@h.smeenk1273
Lyrics
Okay
Too little to do for too long and
Too little of you for my songs
To be anything but lonely
In a couple weeks, you'll own me
Too tired to sleep, good morning
And I'm too wired to heed the warning
That there's danger in the summer
The calm before the thunder
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
You blush and duck out of frame
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "How'd I get along so long without you?"
And you say, "Same"
Graveyard, Jim Morrison forever
In my arms, they'll have to bury us together
'Cause I'm never gonna let you go
Uh-oh, uh-oh
Missed my flight, making love in the morning
While everybody else was boarding
They love to say they told you so
I know, I know, I know
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
You blush and duck out of frame
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "How'd I get along so long without you?"
And you say, "Same"
Come on over now
You're one layover down
No one we know around
Don't want the city without you
I want you
We'll go all over town
No one we know around
Can't say I'm sober now
Do something I'm not allowed to
I want you
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "Goddamn, you're beautiful"
You blush and duck out of frame
I'm an American cliché
Missing a girl in a French café
I say, "How'd I get along so long without you?"
And you say, "Same"
@josephka5149
https://mdmlastprophet.com/the-time-for-the-schism-in-the-church-is-almost-here-and-you-must-get-prepared-now/
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.
The first sign - the Earth will spin faster.
The second sign concerns the sun, which will loom larger, brighter and begin to spin.
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.
- banking collapse was deliberately masterminded by the Antichrist
- Antichrist will step in and create a false peace in the state of Israel by joining them with palestine in an unlikely alliance.
- „He will recite extracts from My Teachings, which he will passionately proclaim from every secular stage in the world, until people sit up and take notice of him.“
https://mdmlastprophet.com/arab-uprising-will-spark-global-unrest-italy-will-trigger-fall-out/
The Book of Truth
@DaviJuan
Parents, just because your child is smiling at their phone, it doesn't mean they have a boyfriend or a girlfriend. They are simply just listening to Finneas.
(Btw I posted an acoustic cover of some Finneas songs, if you wanna see it hehe thanks :)
@nooralmosely6246
finneas: goddamn you're beautiful
me: goddamn this song is beautiful
@gh0st.0fme
Finneas liked it 🥺
@idxntknowhy4266
He liked!!
@orpheus8321
400 th like!!!
@nooralmosely6246
@@gh0st.0fme omggggggggg!
@elliebilish6636
And i say same..
@LogansLessons
When instead of a song being written for a movie, a movie is inspired by a song
@SudeBocekli
I'm sharing cover videos you can look if you want✨
@tamg2551
Congrats on the like! I swear, hes too perfect
@otterlyoverit1117
Yes