Wish You Were Gay
Billie Eilish
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Baby, I don't feel so good Six words you never understood I'll never let you go Five words you'll never say (aw) I laugh alone like nothing's wrong Four days has never felt so long If three's a crowd and two was us One slipped away I just wanna make you feel okay But all you do is look the other way, mm I can't tell you how much I wish I didn't wanna stay I just kinda wish you were gay Is there a reason we're not through? Is there a 12 step just for you? Our conversation's all in blue 11 'Heys' (Hey, hey, hey, hey) Ten fingers tearing out my hair Nine times you never made it there I ate alone at 7, you were six minutes away (yay) How am I supposed to make you feel okay When all you do is walk the other way? I can't tell you how much I wish I didn't wanna stay I just kinda wish you were gay To spare my pride To give your lack of interest an explanation Don't say I'm not your type Just say that I'm not your preferred sexual orientation I'm so selfish But you make me feel helpless, yeah And I can't stand another day Stand another day I just wanna make you feel okay But all you do is look the other way I can't tell you how much I wish I didn't wanna stay I just kinda wish you were gay I just kinda wish you were gay I just kinda wish you were gay
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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
Creation"Wish You Were Gay" is a song co-written and recorded by American singer Billie Eilish.
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Release DateThe song was released on March 4, 2019, as the third single out of her debut studio album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"
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Song ThemeThe song has been interpreted as a lament about unrequited love, with Eilish wishing the object of her affection was gay so his lack of interest would hurt less.
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ControversyThe song's release and its title stirred controversy with some people, who accused Eilish of queerbaiting. Eilish clarified that the song was not meant to be offensive and expressed remorse stating that she never meant any harm.
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Personal Inspiration"Wish You Were Gay" was inspired by a real-life situation experienced by Eilish where she was infatuated with a boy who did not feel the same.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the controversies, the song fared well chart-wise. It ranked No. 7 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, showing its popularity and wide acceptance despite the controversies.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are not about Eilish wishing her male best friend was gay. Rather, they reflect on a sentiment of wanting an explanation as to why the boy she liked didn't feel the same way.
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Album SuccessThe song adds to the success of Eilish's debut album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
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Co-writerThe song was co-written by Eilish's brother, Finneas O'Connell, who also produced the song with a brooding electropop sound.
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Live PerformancesEilish has performed "Wish You Were Gay" live on several occasions including her 2019 When We All Fall Asleep Tour.
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