You Should See Me in a Crown
Billie Eilish
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Bite my tongue, bide my time Wearing a warning sign Wait 'til the world is mine Visions I vandalize Cold in my kingdom size Fell for these ocean eyes You should see me in a crown I'm gonna run this nothing town Watch me make 'em bow One by one by, one One by one by You should see me in a crown Your silence is my favorite sound Watch me make 'em bow One by one by, one One by one by (one) Count my cards, watch them fall Blood on a marble wall I like the way they all Scream Tell me which one is worse Living or dying first Sleeping inside a hearse I don't dream You say Come over baby I think you're pretty I'm okay I'm not your baby If you think I'm pretty You should see me in a crown I'm gonna run this nothing town Watch me make 'em bow One by one by, one One by one by You should see me in a crown Your silence is my favorite sound Watch me make 'em bow One by one by, one One by one by (one) Crown I'm gonna run this nothing town Watch me make 'em bow One by one by, one One by one by You should see me in a crown Your silence is my favorite sound Watch me make 'em bow One by one by, one One by one by (one)
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Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell, Benoit Jouis Andre Roger Bardou
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Creation ProcessThe song "You Should See Me in a Crown" was co-written by Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell, who also produced the song. The two usually write and record songs in a small bedroom studio at their family's home in Los Angeles.
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InspirationThe song's title "You Should See Me In a Crown" was inspired by a dialogue from BBC’s Sherlock TV series. Eilish, a fan of the show, decided to develop it into a song.
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Song ReleaseReleased on July 18, 2018, "You Should See Me in a Crown" is the lead single from Billie Eilish's debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?".
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also hit number 7 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 34 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video was directed by Takashi Murakami, a renowned Japanese contemporary artist. It features a 3D animated representation of Eilish.
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Visual AestheticsThe animated music video has a horror aesthetic featuring spiders, which notably relate to Eilish's love for horror.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed live by Eilish during her 2019 When We All Fall Asleep Tour.
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Song ThemeThe track "You Should See Me In a Crown" maintains a dark and ominous theme, indicative of Eilish’s signature brooding style marked by goth-pop soundscapes.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its bold lyrics and production, highlighting Eilish's unique, moody, and mesmerizing style. It’s often pointed as a prime example of Eilish's genre-bending approach to music.
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Commercial SuccessAs of September 2021, "You Should See Me in a Crown" has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million units in the United States.
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Artistic InfluenceAccording to Eilish, the song's lyrics are meant to flip the narrative and empower those who feel oppressed or silenced. This approach has resonated with many listeners, adding to her fan base.
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