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Lyrics of Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish
chorus
When I′m away from you
I'm happier than ever
Wish I could explain it better
I wish it wasn′t true
Give me a day or two
To think of something clever
To write myself a letter
To tell me what to do, mm-mm
verse
Do you read my interviews?
Or do you skip my avenue? (My avenue)
When you (when you) said you were passing through
Was I even on your way?
I knew when I asked you to (when I asked you to)
Be cool about what I was telling you
You'd do the opposite of what you said you'd do (what you said you′d do)
And I′d end up more afraid
pre-chorus
Don't say it isn′t fair
You clearly weren't aware that you made me miserable
So if you really wanna know
chorus
When I′m away from you (when I'm away from you)
I′m happier than ever (happier than ever)
Wish I could explain it better (wish I could explain it better)
I wish it wasn't true (wish it wasn't true), mm-hm
verse
You call me again, drunk in your Benz
Driving home under the influence
You scared me to death, but I′m wasting my breath
′Cause you only listen to your fucking friends
I don't relate to you
I don′t relate to you, no
'Cause I′d never treat me this shitty
You made me hate this city
And I don't talk shit about you on the internet
Never told anyone anything bad
′Cause that shit's embarrassing, you were my everything
And all that you did was make me fucking sad
So don't waste the time I don′t have
And don′t try to make me feel bad
I could talk about every time that you showed up on time
But I'd have an empty line ′cause you never did
Never paid any mind to my mother or friends
So I shut 'em all out for you ′cause I was a kid
outro
You ruined everything good
Always said you were misunderstood
Made all my moments your own
Just fucking leave me alone, whoa, yeah
Writer(s): Finneas Baird O'connell, Billie Eilish O'connell
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The song 'Happier Than Ever' by Billie Eilish delves into a toxic relationship where the singer expresses feeling happier when away from the person who made them miserable. The lyrics highlight the emotional turmoil caused by the other person's actions, leading to a sense of liberation when finally breaking free from the toxic dynamic.
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Themes
Happiness and relief after separation
• I wish it wasn't true
• When I'm away from you, I'm happier than ever
Betrayal and disappointment
• You'd do the opposite of what you said you'd do
• You made me miserable
Self-worth and realization
• 'Cause I'd never treat me this shitty
• You made me hate this city
Emotional pain and frustration
• You ruined everything good
• You scared me to death, but I'm wasting my breath
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Moods
Heartbreak, despair, angst, reflection, anger
Rating: R
Lyrics contain adult material, to be consumed with caution
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Happier Than Ever
Album • 2021 • 14 tracks
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