everything i wanted
everything i wanted - Billie Eilish Lyrics

I had a dream
The artist dreamed of a perfect life

I got everything I wanted
In the dream, the artist achieved everything they sought

Not what you'd think
What the artist gained in the dream was unexpected

And if I'm being honest
The artist is revealing the truth about their emotions

It might've been a nightmare
The dream could have been a horrible experience for anyone else

To anyone who might care
Others may not have understood the artist's experience in the dream

Thought I could fly (fly)
The artist believed they could achieve anything they wanted

So I stepped off the Golden, mm
They took a chance on something new and exciting

Nobody cried (cried, cried, cried, cried)
No one was emotionally invested in their journey

Nobody even noticed
The artist's efforts went unnoticed by others

I saw them standing right there
The artist witnessed others who were watching them

Kinda thought they might care (might care, might care)
The artist hoped for support and validation from others

But when I wake up, I see
The artist is aware it was only a dream

You with me
The artist is grateful for the presence of someone who cares

"As long as I'm here
The artist feels protected in the presence of their loved one

No one can hurt you
The artist's loved one offers safety from harm

Don't wanna lie here
The artist doesn't want to stay in the dream forever

But you can learn to
The loved one offers emotional support and guidance

If I could change
The loved one seeks to help the artist see themselves in a better light

The way that you see yourself
The loved one is trying to help the artist improve their self-image

You wouldn't wonder why you hear
The artist would understand that they are worthy of love and respect

They don't deserve you"
The artist would realize that those who try to bring them down are not worth their time

I tried to scream
The artist felt trapped and overwhelmed

But my head was underwater
The artist was drowning in their emotions and felt helpless

They called me weak
Others belittled the artist's struggles

Like I'm not just somebody's daughter
The artist felt objectified and diminished as a person

Coulda been a nightmare
The artist's experience felt like a terrible dream

But it felt like they were right there
Others' negative comments and opinions felt very real to the artist

And it feels like yesterday was a year ago
The artist feels like they've been through a lot in a short amount of time

But I don't wanna let anybody know
The artist doesn't want to burden others with their struggles

'Cause everybody wants something from me now
The artist feels like they are being used and taken advantage of

And I don't wanna let 'em down
The artist doesn't want to disappoint those who rely on them

If I knew it all then would I do it again?
The artist reflects on their past actions and decisions

Would I do it again?
The artist wonders if they would make the same choices if given another chance

What would they say instead?
The artist questions what others would do or say differently in their situation

If they knew what they said would go straight to my head
The artist is affected by others' words and opinions