Listen Before I Go
Billie Eilish
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Take me to the rooftop I wanna see the world when I stop breathing, turning blue Tell me love is endless, don't be so pretentious Leave me like you do If you need me, wanna see me Better hurry 'cause I'm leaving soon Sorry can't save me now Sorry I don't know how Sorry there's no way out (sorry) But down Hmm, down Taste me, these salty tears on my cheeks That's what a year-long headache does to you I'm not okay, I feel so scattered Don't say I'm all that matters Leave me, déjà vu If you need me, wanna see me You better hurry, I'm leaving soon Sorry can't save me now (sorry) Sorry I don't know how (sorry) Sorry there's no way out (sorry) But down Hmm, down Call my friends and tell them that I love them And I'll miss them But I'm not sorry Call my friends and tell them that I love them And I'll miss them Sorry
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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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10 facts about this song
Song Release Date"Listen Before I Go" was released on March 29, 2019, as part of Billie Eilish's debut studio album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?".
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Song DurationThe song has a length of 4 minutes and 3 seconds, which makes it the second-longest song on the album.
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Song Message"Listen Before I Go" depicts Billie Eilish's battle with depression and contemplates themes of suicide. The lyrics are from the perspective of someone saying goodbye for the last time.
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Song InterpretationFans interpret the song as Billie's personal message asking listeners to take the time to understand those suffering from mental health issues before they’re gone.
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Song CompositionThe song is noted for its haunting piano instrumental and Billie's soft, whispery vocals.
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Song InspirationBillie Eilish said in multiple interviews that she writes songs from other peoples' perspectives as well as her own, and it is believed that the song may have been inspired by stories of her fans' struggles with mental health.
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Song's Live PerformanceDuring live performances of "Listen Before I Go", she asks the audience to put their phones away to be in the moment and have a personal experience.
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Unique Song ElementThe background noises used in the song are actual ambient sounds recorded in New York City by her brother and producer, Finneas O'Connell.
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Song CriticsCritics have praised the track's emotional depth and maturity, despite Billie being only 17 at the time of release.
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Song Co-ProducerThe song was co-produced by Billie and her brother Finneas, like many other songs in her catalogue.
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