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Edit Lyrics [Verse 1]Don't you know I'm no good for you?I've learned to lose, you can't afford toTore my shirt to stop you bleedin'But nothin' ever stops you leavin'[Chorus]Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my ownI could lie, say I like it like that, like it like thatI could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that[Verse 2]Don't you know too much already?I'll only hurt you if you let meCall me friend but keep me closer (Call me back)And I'll call you when the party's over[Chorus]Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my ownAnd I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like thatYeah I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that[Bridge]But nothing is better sometimesOnce we've both said our goodbyesLet's just let it goLet me let you go[Chorus]Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my ownI could lie, and say I like it like that, like it like thatI could lie, and say I like it like that, like it like that New! Log in to start a snippet Song Info Submitted by mellow_harsher On Jan 12, 2019 More Billie Eilish Ocean Eyes No Time To Die Happier Than Ever Lovely Therefore I Am [Verse 1] Don't you know I'm no good for you? I've learned to lose, you can't afford to Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin' But nothin' ever stops you leavin' [Chorus] Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that [Verse 2] Don't you know too much already? I'll only hurt you if you let me Call me friend but keep me closer (Call me back) And I'll call you when the party's over [Chorus] Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own And I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that Yeah I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that [Bridge] But nothing is better sometimes Once we've both said our goodbyes Let's just let it go Let me let you go [Chorus] Quiet when I'm coming home and I'm on my own I could lie, and say I like it like that, like it like that I could lie, and say I like it like that, like it like that Correcting wrong lyrics Fixing missing lines Removing extra lines Updating to official version Switching between clean/explicit (official) Fixing line breaks or spacing Correcting stanza/section order Removing unofficial annotations or brackets Correcting punctuation or capitalization Fixing spelling/typo errors Removing non-lyric content Standardizing formatting Other (explain below) Lyrics saved successfully! Thanks! These lyrics are currently locked and can only be edited by moderators and administrators. You must be logged in to edit lyrics. Unable to save lyrics. Please try again. Lyrics cannot contain links. Lyric edit submitted successfully and is pending approval. Approvals usually take 24 hours. Edit Cancel Editing Tips Keep it true to the song

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View Profile Dismiss by Elmyeli 5y ago

This song is about abuse, and her way of dealing with it, and accepting it. At the same time she explains how she ain’t good for a friend/lover.

In the video she has chains around her neck. Representing the ritualistic abuse she endures. She also drinks a glass of black liquids. Representing the adrenochrome. Which subsequently comes out tru her eyes, giving her the black panda eyes.

This song is about abuse, and her way of dealing with it, and accepting it. At the same time she explains how she ain’t good for a friend/lover. In the video she has chains around her neck. Representing the ritualistic abuse she endures. She also drinks a glass of black liquids. Representing the adrenochrome. Which subsequently comes out tru her eyes, giving her the black panda eyes. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by SadDaddy69 4y ago

This song just feels like pure sadness in general. It always reminded me of attempt of escaping from a toxic person who you tried your best for but your efforts were not appreciated ("Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin' But nothin' ever stops you leavin'"). About being a self-hating mess and feeling very lonely, longing for attetnion of one certain person who still kept on hurting you, also hiding your own pain connected to this matter

This song just feels like pure sadness in general. It always reminded me of attempt of escaping from a toxic person who you tried your best for but your efforts were not appreciated ("Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin' But nothin' ever stops you leavin'"). About being a self-hating mess and feeling very lonely, longing for attetnion of one certain person who still kept on hurting you, also hiding your own pain connected to this matter Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by giftedmadness 3y ago

It's her addiction talking to her....possibly her past porn habits

It's her addiction talking to her....possibly her past porn habits Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by ann1143568 3y ago

i think this song is about someone she has been in a romantic relationship with in the past, but now they are broken up and the other person just wants to be friends.. and so, she's trying to get on with her life, go to parties and stuff.. but she connects with them in a friendly way at the end of the night -- getting this from: Call me friend but keep me closer (call me back) And I'll call you when the party's over

and she's saying that it is MORE painful to still have this "friend" closeness that is a bit more close than friends. Because, after she's had the phone call, then she is walking home alone still.. (because they are not a couple and she's not headed to their place after the party kinda thing)

and she tries to pretend that she doesn't mind just being friends but actually its a lie to say that she likes the current situation. and she acknowledges that if they tried to get closer again she would probably just hurt them.. partly because they already know so much about each other but there's the rejection in the air over the friendship now.

that's my interpretation! I understand this song a lot better since recently going through a situation where I felt mad love for someone but they just wanted to be friends and stay friends and it was so much torture for me emotionally to do that that I sabotaged the whole thing.. sigh.

thanks Billie for writing such relatable music

i think this song is about someone she has been in a romantic relationship with in the past, but now they are broken up and the other person just wants to be friends.. and so, she's trying to get on with her life, go to parties and stuff.. but she connects with them in a friendly way at the end of the night -- getting this from: Call me friend but keep me closer (call me back) And I'll call you when the party's over and she's saying that it is MORE painful to still have this "friend" closeness that is a bit more close than friends. Because, after she's had the phone call, then she is walking home alone still.. (because they are not a couple and she's not headed to their place after the party kinda thing) and she tries to pretend that she doesn't mind just being friends but actually its a lie to say that she likes the current situation. and she acknowledges that if they tried to get closer again she would probably just hurt them.. partly because they already know so much about each other but there's the rejection in the air over the friendship now. that's my interpretation! I understand this song a lot better since recently going through a situation where I felt mad love for someone but they just wanted to be friends and stay friends and it was so much torture for me emotionally to do that that I sabotaged the whole thing.. sigh. thanks Billie for writing such relatable music Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Leeshy 2y ago

Is it "I've learnt to lose you, can't afford to?" Or.. "I've learnt to lose, you can't afford to?"

I feel like the latter makes more sense in the context of the song.

Is it "I've learnt to lose you, can't afford to?" Or.. "I've learnt to lose, you can't afford to?" I feel like the latter makes more sense in the context of the song. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share 1

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