bury a friend
Billie Eilish
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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 Your talk'll be 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 your 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?
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Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Bury a Friend" was released on January 30, 2019, as the third single from Billie Eilish's debut studio album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"
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CommerceThe song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Eilish's first single to reach the top twenty in the United States.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Billie's older brother, Finneas O'Connell. The siblings often collaborate, with Finneas frequently producing and co-writing Billie's songs.
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Music VideoA music video directed by Michael Chaves was released along with the song, featuring horrifying visuals corresponding to the song's dark and haunting theme.
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InspirationEilish has said that the song was inspired by an actual nightmare she had. It's written from the perspective of a monster under her bed.
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ChartsIn the UK, the track also became a top-ten hit, peaking at number six on the Singles Chart.
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AwardsIn 2019, it won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing.
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Sound DesignThe song incorporates sound effects such as a dentist's drill and the sound of a staple gun to create a sense of unease and horror.
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GenreIt has been labelled as electronica, pop, and art pop, characterized by its dark and sinister feel.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics explore themes of fear, self-harm, and the struggles of fame.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Bury a Friend" for its unsettling nature and unconventional pop approach, hailing the entry as a standout from Eilish's debut album.
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Song StructureThe song is known for its unique structure, including the lack of a typical chorus-verse pattern, and its artistic experimentation.
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Cultural ImpactIt has been used across various media platforms including being featured in the television series "The Politician" and reality competition series "So You Think You Can Dance".
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Music InfluencesThe song is said to take influence from the likes of Kanye West, Marilyn Manson, and The Doors in its composition.
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Live Performances"Bury a Friend" is most notably performed by Eilish on a bed that levitates, reminiscent of the bed from her dream that inspired the song.
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