The Meaning of Billie Eilish’s ‘Birds of a Feather’ Lyrics Explained

May 21, 2024, 6:15 p.m.

By Sam Prance

Who is Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” about? This stunning track is Billie’s first real love song.

“Birds of a Feather” has quickly become a Billie Eilish fan favorite and the meaning of the lyrics will make you cry.

Before releasing his new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft‘, Billie teased several extracts from the project. She released a music video for “Chihiro” on Apple Music and performed snippets of “Lunch” and “L’Amour De Ma Vie” at Coachella. Not only that, but she teased a segment of “Birds of a Feather” in the Heart stroke The teaser for season 3 and fans have been obsessed with it ever since.

Now, “Birds of a Feather” is here and it’s Billie’s most romantic song yet. What are the lyrics to Billie’s “Birds of a Feather” about and who inspired them? Here’s a full look at the story behind “Birds of a Feather” and what the lyrics mean.

What are the lyrics to Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” about?

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The title “Birds of a Feather” is based on the British proverb “birds of a feather flock together”. It simply means that people with similar interests and tastes find each other and come together naturally. In the song, Billie sings about falling so in love with someone that she wants to “stay together” like birds of a feather. This is Billie at her most emotionally vulnerable.

In the first verse, Billie reveals that she wants to be with the person the song is about forever. She sings: I want you to stay / ‘Till I’m in the grave / ‘Till I’m rotting, dead and buried / ‘Till I’m in the coffin you carry / If you leave, I’m going too, uh / ‘Cause it was always you (Okay) / And if I turn blue, please don’t save me / There’s nothing left to lose without my baby.

Billie then explains that she is so in love that it makes her cry: And I don’t know why I’m crying / I don’t think I could love you more / It might not be long, but baby I / I’ll love you until the day I die / ‘Until on the day I die.

Billie later begs her lover not to end things, singing: But you’re so full of shit, uh. Tell me it’s a little, oh / Say you can’t see it, your mind is polluted / Say you want to stop, don’t be stupid.

Discuss the latest “Until I Die” ad-lib with Apple MusicBillie said: “This is the highest belt I’ve ever achieved in my life. I’m so proud of it.”

Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER (Official Lyric Video)

Who is Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” about?

Some fans guessed that “Birds of a Feather” was written about Billie’s relationship with The Neighborhood star Jesse Rutherford, as it was her last high-profile relationship. However, Billie has yet to reveal who specifically inspired the song.

In fact, Billie said rolling stone that the songs on “Hit Me Hard And Soft” are inspired by several people. She explained: “Happier than ever was secretive about one person, and this album is about a lot of different situations. “

As for dating right now, Billie joked, “I plan on never dating again. That’s obviously not true. But no, I don’t see myself being serious with someone until I find someone who really suits me.”

She also confirmed that she was on good terms with Jesse, saying: “He’s my man, truly one of my favorite people in the world.”

Like all great love songs, it doesn’t matter who “Birds of a Feather” was written about. It’s up to the listener to decide.

Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather” Lyrics

INTRO
(I want you to stay)

VERSE 1
I want you to stay
‘Till I’m in the grave
Until I rot, dead and buried
Until I’m in the coffin you carry
If you go, I’ll go too, uh
Because it’s always been you (okay)
And if I turn blue, please don’t save me
There’s nothing left to lose without my baby

REFRAIN
Since we look alike, we should stay together, I know
Said I’d never think I wasn’t better alone
I can’t change time, maybe not forever
But if it’s forever, even better

PRE-CHORUS
And I don’t know why I’m crying
I don’t think I could love you more
It might not be long, but baby I

CHORUS
I will love you until the day I die
‘Until the day I die
‘Till the light leaves my eyes
‘Until the day I die

VERSE 2
I want you to see, hmm
How do you look at me, hmm
You wouldn’t believe if I told you
You would keep the compliments I give you
But you’re so full of shit, uh
Tell me it’s a little, oh
Say you don’t see it, your mind is polluted
Say you want to stop, don’t be stupid

PRE-CHORUS
And I don’t know why I’m crying
I don’t think I could love you more
It might not be long, but baby I
I don’t want to say goodbye

CHORUS
Since we look alike, we should stay together, I know (till the day I die)
Said I’d never think I wasn’t better off alone (until the light left my eyes)
I can’t change time, maybe not forever (until the day I die)
But if it’s forever, even better

POST-CHORUS
I knew you in another life
You had the same look in your eyes
I love you, don’t act so surprised

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