Bury a Friend
Nightcore God Lyrics


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Billie

What do you want from me? Why don't you run from me?
What are you wondering? What do you know?
Why aren't you scared of me? Why do you care for me?
When we all fall asleep, where do we go?

(Come here)
Say it, spit it out, what is it exactly
You're payin'? Is the amount cleanin' you out? Am I satisfactory?
Today, I'm thinkin' about the things that are deadly
The way I'm drinkin' you down
Like I wanna drown, like I wanna end me

Step on the glass, staple your tongue (Ahh)
Bury a friend, try to wake up (Ah-ahh)
Cannibal class, killing the son (Ahh)
Bury a friend, I wanna end me

I wanna end me
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna... end me
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna...

What do you want from me? Why don't you run from me?
What are you wondering? What do you know?
Why aren't you scared of me? Why do you care for me?
When we all fall asleep, where do we go?

(Listen)
Keep you in the dark, what had you expected?
Me to make you my art and make you a star
And get you connected?
I'll meet you in the park, I'll be calm and collected
But we knew right from the start that you'd fall apart
'Cause I'm too expensive
It's probably somethin' that shouldn't be said out loud
Honestly, I thought that I would be dead by now (Wow)
Calling security, keepin' my head held down
Bury the hatchet or bury a friend right now

For the debt I owe, gotta sell my soul
'Cause I can't say no, no, I can't say no
Then my limbs all froze and my eyes won't close
And I can't say no, I can't say no
(Careful)

Step on the glass, staple your tongue (Ahh)
Bury a friend, try to wake up (Ah-ahh)
Cannibal class, killing the son (Ahh)
Bury a friend, I wanna end me

I wanna end me
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna... end me
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna...

What do you want from me? Why don't you run from me?
What are you wondering? What do you know?




Why aren't you scared of me? Why do you care for me?
When we all fall asleep, where do we go?

Overall Meaning

The song "Bury a Friend" by Billie Eilish is a haunting melody that explores the theme of self-destruction. The lyrics paint a picture of a toxic relationship where the singer is asking why their partner continues to care for them even though they are destructive. The lines "What do you want from me? Why don't you run from me?" and "Why aren't you scared of me? Why do you care for me?" suggest that the singer may be aware of their self-destructive tendencies, but their partner enables them.


The chorus of the song contains a series of disturbing images and violent fantasies. "Step on the glass, staple your tongue / Bury a friend, try to wake up / Cannibal class, killing the son / Bury a friend, I wanna end me" all suggest a desire for pain and even death. The repeated cry of "I wanna end me" drives home the message that the singer is struggling with feelings of hopelessness and despair.


The bridge of the song reveals that the singer feels as if they have no choice in their destructive behavior. They "gotta sell [their] soul" to pay off debts, and they "can't say no." The line "Honestly, I thought that I would be dead by now" suggests that the singer is surprised to still be alive and struggling with their demons.


Overall, "Bury a Friend" is a haunting and deeply personal song that touches on themes of self-destructiveness, toxic relationships, and suicidal ideation.


Line by Line Meaning

What do you want from me? Why don't you run from me?
What is it that you desire from me? Why don't you flee from me?


What are you wondering? What do you know?
What thoughts are occupying your mind? What understanding do you have?


Why aren't you scared of me? Why do you care for me?
Why don't my actions frighten you? Why do you show concern for me?


When we all fall asleep, where do we go?
What happens to us when we die or fall unconscious?


Say it, spit it out, what is it exactly You're payin'? Is the amount cleanin' you out? Am I satisfactory?
Speak your thoughts, tell me what exactly are you paying for? Are you being pushed to your limits? Am I fulfilling your expectations?


Today, I'm thinkin' about the things that are deadly The way I'm drinkin' you down Like I wanna drown, like I wanna end me
Today, I'm dwelling on lethal desires. The way I consume you completely, it's like I'm willing to die or end myself.


Step on the glass, staple your tongue (Ahh) Bury a friend, try to wake up (Ah-ahh) Cannibal class, killing the son (Ahh) Bury a friend, I wanna end me
Hurt yourself in profound ways, keep burying a friend to force yourself to snap out of it. Take from the others until there's nothing left to give, which might lead to your own death.


Keep you in the dark, what had you expected? Me to make you my art and make you a star And get you connected?
Leave you ignorant, what else did you expect? Did you really think I'd use you as my artistic muse and make you a celebrity?


I'll meet you in the park, I'll be calm and collected But we knew right from the start that you'd fall apart 'Cause I'm too expensive
I can pretend to be calm when I see you, even at the park, but we knew that you'd be crushed from the start because catering to my needs costs too much.


It's probably somethin' that shouldn't be said out loud Honestly, I thought that I would be dead by now (Wow) Calling security, keepin' my head held down Bury the hatchet or bury a friend right now
This is probably something better left unsaid, but I thought by this point I'd long be dead or gone. For security, keep my head down and keep quiet. End our animosity now before it's too late.


For the debt I owe, gotta sell my soul 'Cause I can't say no, no, I can't say no Then my limbs all froze and my eyes won't close And I can't say no, I can't say no
I'm in debt and must give up my moral convictions. I can't refuse, I'm incapable of declining. I'm paralyzed, and my eyes refuse to shut, and I still can't refuse.


Step on the glass, staple your tongue (Ahh) Bury a friend, try to wake up (Ah-ahh) Cannibal class, killing the son (Ahh) Bury a friend, I wanna end me
Hurt yourself in profound ways, keep burying a friend to force yourself to snap out of it. Take from the others until there's nothing left to give, which might lead to your own death.


What do you want from me? Why don't you run from me?
What is it that you desire from me? Why don't you flee from me?


What are you wondering? What do you know?
What thoughts are occupying your mind? What understanding do you have?


Why aren't you scared of me? Why do you care for me?
Why don't my actions frighten you? Why do you show concern for me?


When we all fall asleep, where do we go?
What happens to us when we die or fall unconscious?




Writer(s): billie eilish

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