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.
Claudia
FINNEAS Lyrics
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With those emerald eyes
But you don't even understand
How much they're on my mind
Feels like I'm breathing in and out without permission
Waiting on your badges by the phone
I might be headed in the opposite direction
Oh, I'm in trouble now
Come kiss me black and blue
Might last another round
But I'm bound to fall for you
Taking a stranger's hand
I got familiarized
Now without a second glance
I wouldn't save the night
I'd spend it all, every penny on you
There's nothing in my wallet
Worth a thing I can't lose
I'd spend it all, every penny on you-ou
Feels like I'm breathing in and out without permission
Waiting on your badges by the phone
I might be headed in the opposite direction
But I'd love to drive you home
Oh, I'm in trouble now
Come kiss me black and blue
Might last another round
But I'm bound to fall for you
We're under covers now
I don't know what you do
Just know I love it now
I'm bound to fall for you
I want you filling my lungs and pulling me under
Tip of my tongue, it's making me wonder
Filling my lungs and pulling me under
I think you're gonna change my plans
With those emerald eyes
And you don't even understand
Just how far I drive
The lyrics in FINNEAS's song Claudia seem to depict a growing infatuation with a girl. The singer is unable to get her off his mind and feels as though they are breathing without permission because of the intensity of his feelings for her. Despite knowing that his plans might change because of her, he's willing to risk it all just to be with her. It's evident that he's struggling with his emotions as he talks about looking for her badges by the phone, which could be a reference to trying to find signs that she's interested in him as well.
As the song progresses, he talks about spending all his money on her and how he wouldn't mind falling for her despite the potential risk. He can't resist her and is drawn to her, symbolized by the line "I want you filling my lungs and pulling me under." Finally, he speaks about how her emerald eyes can make him drive far just to see her, signifying that he's ready to take any risks to be with her.
Line by Line Meaning
I think you're gonna change my plans
The persona believes that Claudia will alter the course of his life.
With those emerald eyes
He admires Claudia's striking green eyes
But you don't even understand
Claudia is unaware of how much she dominates his thoughts
How much they're on my mind
The persona constantly thinks about Claudia
Feels like I'm breathing in and out without permission
He feels powerless and out of control around Claudia
Waiting on your badges by the phone
He is eagerly anticipating her messages or calls
I might be headed in the opposite direction
His life is going in a different direction from Claudia's
But I'd love to drive you home
He wishes to do a small favor for her and spend more time with her
Oh, I'm in trouble now
The persona knows he's in deep with Claudia
Come kiss me black and blue
He is yearning for her to show him affection
Might last another round
If they continue with their activities, he might endure longer
But I'm bound to fall for you
He cannot help but catch feelings for Claudia
Taking a stranger's hand
He met Claudia as a stranger
I got familiarized
They became acquainted with each other
Now without a second glance
He won't hesitate to spend time with her now
I wouldn't save the night
He wouldn't let the night go to waste
I'd spend it all, every penny on you
He would splurge on Claudia
There's nothing in my wallet
He doesn't care about material things and would rather invest in Claudia
Worth a thing I can't lose
Anything that is not Claudia is not of much value to him
We're under covers now
They are in bed together
I don't know what you do
Claudia has a powerful effect on him, but he doesn't know why
Just know I love it now
He is smitten by Claudia and enjoying the moment
I'm bound to fall for you
His attraction and attachment to Claudia is only growing stronger
I want you filling my lungs and pulling me under
Claudia is taking over his entire being and he is willingly letting her
Tip of my tongue, it’s making me wonder
His feelings for Claudia are overpowering and he is curious about where they will take him
Filling my lungs and pulling me under
He'd like to be consumed by Claudia completely and fall head over heels for her
And you don’t even understand
Claudia is oblivious to how much control she wields over him
Just how far I drive
He is willing to go any distance to be with Claudia and make her part of his life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Finneas Baird O'Connell
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I think you're gonna change my plans
With those emerald eyes
But you don't even understand
How much they're on my mind
Feels like I'm breathing in and out without permission
Waiting on your badges by the phone
I might be headed in the opposite direction
But I'd love to drive you home
Oh, I'm in trouble now
Come kiss me black and blue
Might last another round
But I'm bound to fall for you
Taking a stranger's hand
I got familiarized
Now without a second glance
I wouldn't save the night
I'd spend it all, every penny on you
There's nothing in my wallet
Worth a thing I can't lose
I'd spend it all, every penny on you-ou
Feels like I'm breathing in and out without permission
Waiting on your badges by the phone
I might be headed in the opposite direction
But I'd love to drive you home
Oh, I'm in trouble now
Come kiss me black and blue
Might last another round
But I'm bound to fall for you
We're under covers now
I don't know what you do
Just know I love it now
I'm bound to fall for you
I want you filling my lungs and pulling me under
Tip of my tongue, it's making me wonder
Filling my lungs and pulling me under
I think you're gonna change my plans
With those emerald eyes
And you don't even understand
Just how far I drive
@ellencameron3195
"I wrote the song 'Claudia' about Claudia the day I met Claudia and I sent it to her the night I met Claudia"
@adriagonzalez1396
finneas is so cute
@anisauutami
Wish I could be this "Claudia"😭
@Daisy-fx7hk
I told her she was an "angel" in disguise <3
@merey7695
too many Claudia here
@naomikit1164
love really inspires people wow
@riann1680
My expectations of a boyfriend have become way too high
@kbowsher5430
Same😩 I’m gonna be single forever
@akrutichopra3972
Haha...I hope u find one like finneas
@awesomeamazing1563
No ma'am keep them standards they arent too high