everything i wanted
Billie Eilish
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I had a dream I got everything I wanted Not what you'd think And if I'm being honest It might've been a nightmare To anyone who might care Thought I could fly (fly) So I stepped off the golden, mm Nobody cried (cried, cried, cried, cried) Nobody even noticed I saw them standing right there Kinda thought they might care (might care, might care) I had a dream I got everything I wanted But when I wake up, I see You with me And you say, "As long as I'm here No one can hurt you Don't wanna lie here But you can learn to If I could change The way that you see yourself You wouldn't wonder why you're here They don't deserve you" I tried to scream But my head was underwater They called me weak Like I'm not just somebody's daughter It could've been a nightmare But it felt like they were right there And it feels like yesterday was a year ago But I don't wanna let anybody know 'Cause everybody wants something from me now And I don't wanna let 'em down I had a dream I got everything I wanted But when I wake up, I see You with me And you say, "As long as I'm here No one can hurt you Don't wanna lie here But you can learn to If I could change The way that you see yourself You wouldn't wonder why you're here They don't deserve you" If I knew it all then would I do it again? Would I do it again? If they knew what they said would go straight to my head What would they say instead? If I knew it all then would I do it again? Would I do it again? If they knew what they said would go straight to my head What would they say instead?
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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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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"everything i wanted" was written by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, her older brother and primary collaborator.
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InspirationThe lyrics of the song were inspired by a dream Billie had where she committed suicide and saw how people reacted to her death.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single on November 13th, 2019.
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Chart Performance"everything i wanted" peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S, and it topped the charts in various countries around the world.
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Grammy Awards"everything i wanted" won a Grammy Award for the Song of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021.
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Music VideoThe music video for "everything i wanted", directed by Billie Eilish herself, features Eilish and her brother Finneas driving together, underscoring the message of mutual support in the song.
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Song CompositionThe song is primarily a pop and electronic ballad, with elements of R&B.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics deal with Eilish's rise to fame and the mental health struggles that come with it. She references feeling alone and talks about her fears of not living up to the public's expectations.
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RecordingFinneas O'Connell recorded and produced the song at his home studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles.
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ReceptionThe song was a critical success, with many critics praising its introspective lyrics and Eilish's vocal performance.
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DurationThe song has a length of approximately four minutes and six seconds.
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Personal ConnectionThe track is particularly significant for Billie because it carries a strong personal message about her relationship with fame and the potential mental health implications.
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