BIRDS OF A FEATHER Lyrics by Billie Eilish
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
I want you to stay
'Til I'm in the grave
'Til I rot away, dead and buried
'Til I'm in the casket you carry
If you go, I'm goin' too, uh
'Cause it was always you (Alright)
And if I'm turnin' blue, please don't save me
Nothin' left to lose without my baby
[Refrain]
Birds of a feather, we should stick together, I know
I said I'd never think I wasn't better alone
Can't change the weather, might not be forever
But if it's forever, it's even better
[Pre-Chorus]
And I don't know what I'm cryin' for
I don't think I could love you more
It might not be long, but baby, I
[Chorus]
I'll love you 'til the day that I die
'Til the day that I die
'Til the light leaves my eyes
'Til the day that I die
[Verse 2]
I want you to see, hm
How you look to me, hm
You wouldn't believe if I told ya
You would keep the compliments I throw ya
But you're so full of shit, uh
Tell me it's a bit, oh
Say you don't see it, your mind's polluted
Say you wanna quit, don't be stupid
[Pre-Chorus]
And I don't know what I'm cryin' for
I don't think I could love you more
Might not be long, but baby, I
Don't wanna say goodbye
[Chorus]
Birds of a feather, we should stick together, I know ('Til the day that I die)
I said I'd never think I wasn't better alone ('Til the light leaves my eyes)
Can't change the weather, might not be forever ('Til the day that I die)
But if it's forever, it's even better
[Post-Chorus]
I knew you in another life
You had that same look in your eyes
I love you, don't act so surprised
About the Song: BIRDS OF A FEATHER by Billie Eilish
BIRDS OF A FEATHER was the second single from Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft album. The song was also first teased in the trailer for British series Heartstopper’s third season. The song's tune is described as being emotionally vulnerable which would give you a nostalgic feeling.
The song is about the singer’s desire for a deep love that will last forever. The title of the song is a nod to the famous saying “Birds of a feather flock together”.
Verse 1
The singer is asking their lover to stay with them forever. This is a nod to the famous “til death do us part” saying. The singer is saying that they have no reason to live if their lover isn’t with them.
Verse 2
The singer is getting a bit frustrated with their lover because the latter can’t see why the singer loves them. The singer is basically calling their lover a fool for not seeing their good traits and the reasons why the singer loves them.
Refrain and Chorus
The saying “birds of a feather flock together” was referenced here meaning that the singer sees them and their lover as being connected and having the same interests so they better stick together. The singer is hopeful for forever even though it’s not guaranteed and there are things that they can’t control that might happen in the future. The singer promises to love their lover until their last breath.
Pre-Chorus
The singer becomes overwhelmed with their emotions because of loving their lover too much. They promise their lover that even though life is short, their love is forever.
Post-Chorus
The singer ends the song with conviction that they love their lover, in this life and another.