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.
I Lost a Friend
FINNEAS Lyrics
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Like keys in a sofa
Like a wallet in the back seat
Like ice in the summer heat
I lost a friend
Like sleep on a red-eye
Like money on a bad bet
Like time worryin' about
I know I'll be alright
But I'm not tonight
I'll be lying awake
Countin' all the mistakes I've made
Replayin' fights
I know I'll be alright
But I'm not tonight
I lost a friend, I lost a friend
I lost my mind
And nobody believes me
Say, "I know that he don't need me
'Cause he made a little too much money to be twenty and sad"
And I'll be fine without him
But all I do is write about him
How the hell did I lose a friend I never had?
Never had
I'm on the mend
Like I'm wearin' a neck brace
Like I'm sleepin' at my own place
Like I'm pullin' all the stitches out of my own face
I'm on the mend
Like I'm icing a new sprain
Like I'm walkin' on a new cane
Like it's been a couple days
Since I slipped and said somethin' sorta like your name
I know I'll be alright
But I'm not tonight
I'll be lying awake
Countin' all the mistakes I've made
Replayin' fights
I know I'll be alright
But I'm not tonight
I'm on the mend, but I lost a friend
I lost my mind
And nobody believes me
Say, "I know that he don't need me
'Cause he made a little too much money to be twenty and sad"
And I'll be fine without him
But all I do is write about him
How the hell did I lose a friend I never had?
I'd apologize
If I thought it might make a difference
Or make you listen
I'd apologize
If it was black and white, but life is different
Just try to listen to me now
I know I'll be alright
But I'm not tonight
I lost a friend, I lost a friend
I lost my mind
And nobody believes me
Say, "I know that he don't need me
'Cause he made a little too much money to be twenty and sad"
And I'll be fine without him
But all I do is write about him
How the hell did I lose a friend I never had?
Never had
The lyrics of "I Lost a Friend" by FINNEAS explore the pain of losing someone who was not just a friend but also a significant part of one's life. The opening lines of the song are a metaphor for how easily and unexpectedly someone can slip out of one's life, just like keys that disappear into a sofa. The lyrics also touch on how losing a friend can feel like losing a part of oneself, causing a person to lose their mind and question their own sanity.
The chorus of the song has an optimistic ring to it, suggesting that the singer will eventually recover from the shock of losing their friend. However, the verses convey a sense of restlessness and anxiety, indicating how difficult it is to move on from the sudden and unexpected loss. The singer feels like they are on the mend, but they are also aware that they will never completely recover because they have lost a part of themselves along with their friend.
Overall, "I Lost a Friend" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone close to them. The lyrics are poignant and relatable, reminding us that even though life moves on, some losses are impossible to get over fully.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost a friend
Someone who was once close to me is no longer a part of my life
Like keys in a sofa
I misplaced my friend
Like a wallet in the back seat
My friend is lost or forgotten like an object in the car
Like ice in the summer heat
My friend has melted away from my life
Like sleep on a red-eye
I can't rest easy because of the loss
Like money on a bad bet
The value of my friendship was wasted like money on a losing gamble
Like time worryin' about
I spent too much time concerned about negative events that may never happen
Every bad thing that hasn't happened yet
Fear and anxiety about potential harm
I know I'll be alright
I have faith in myself that I will recover
But I'm not tonight
Currently, I am struggling with the loss
I'll be lying awake
I cannot sleep
Countin' all the mistakes I've made
I am reflecting on my past actions
Replayin' fights
I am thinking about arguments and conflicts that have occurred
I lost my mind
I am emotionally overwhelmed
And nobody believes me
Others don't understand the depth of my pain
Say, "I know that he don't need me
Others claim that my friend didn't truly care about me
Cause he made a little too much money to be twenty and sad"
People think that because my friend is successful, he should be happy
And I'll be fine without him
I don't need my friend to be happy
But all I do is write about him
I am unable to escape thoughts and memories of my friend
How the hell did I lose a friend I never had?
I am questioning if my friend was ever truly a part of my life
I'm on the mend
I am in the process of healing
Like I'm wearin' a neck brace
I feel constrained and uncomfortable during my recovery
Like I'm sleepin' at my own place
I am adjusting to living alone without my friend's presence
Like I'm pullin' all the stitches out of my own face
I am experiencing a painful healing process
Like I'm icing a new sprain
I am treating a new injury
Like I'm walkin' on a new cane
I am using a new tool or support to aid in my healing
Like it's been a couple days
Time has passed since the initial injury
Since I slipped and said somethin' sorta like your name
I am still struggling with thoughts of my friend
I'd apologize
I want to express regret
If I thought it might make a difference
I don't know if an apology will change anything
Or make you listen
I want my friend to hear me out
If it was black and white, but life is different
Things are not always straightforward and simple
Just try to listen to me now
I am pleading with my friend to understand my feelings
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Finneas O'Connell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Savannah Herrera
I hate how he's so underrated but I like having him as our little secret :)
Rohith Raju Antony
Yes
rin 07
He is underrated af. But again, I am the kind of person who doesnt follow overpopular things
Mariem Sliti
He gets to Billie Eilish partys n made all her songs, so all her 25 Million followers know him :D
Bree Queen
Dude I thought I was alone!!!
emu
@nuitNo.6 I'm sry WTAF?!
Kshitij Dayal
billie: bury a friend
finneas: i lost a friend
alec benjamin: i built a friend
my crush: we can be friends
Kshitij Dayal
@Alex Th nope
nour sabbouh
Sad lol
Alex Th
Are you okay ???