Listen Before I Go

Billie Eilish

About Listen Before I Go

"Listen Before I Go" is a song recorded by American singer Billie Eilish from her debut studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?. It was written by Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell, who also produced the song. The song has been certified gold in Australia, Canada and the United States. It has reached number 63 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number 29 in Australia, 42 in Canada, 73 in Netherlands and at number 71 in Sweden.

Year:: 2019
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Take me to the rooftop
I wanna see the world when I stop breathing, turning blue
Tell me love is endless, don't be so pretentious
Leave me like you do

If you need me, wanna see me
Better hurry 'cause I'm leaving soon

Sorry can't save me now
Sorry I don't know how
Sorry there's no way out (sorry)
But down
Hmm, down

Taste me, these salty tears on my cheeks
That's what a year-long headache does to you
I'm not okay, I feel so scattered
Don't say I'm all that matters
Leave me, déjà vu

If you need me, wanna see me
You better hurry, I'm leaving soon

Sorry can't save me now (sorry)
Sorry I don't know how (sorry)
Sorry there's no way out (sorry)
But down
Hmm, down

Call my friends and tell them that I love them
And I'll miss them
But I'm not sorry
Call my friends and tell them that I love them
And I'll miss them
Sorry

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Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell (born December 18, 2001) is an American singer and songwriter. Her debut single, "Ocean Eyes", went viral and has accumulated over 132 million streams on Spotify alone as of October 2018. Her debut EP "Don't Smile at Me" was released in August 2017. Following the EP's success, Apple Music named Eilish as its newest Up Next artist a month later in September 2017. She also released her long awaited debut album, "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?", on March 29. In 2021, Billie is one of the most successful young, female musicians of our time after she released the album "Happier Than Ever" with hit songs like "Billie Bosa Nova", "Lost Cause", and the tittle tr… more »

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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

Song Release Date "Listen Before I Go" was released on March 29, 2019, as part of Billie Eilish's debut studio album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?".
Song Duration The song has a length of 4 minutes and 3 seconds, which makes it the second-longest song on the album.
Song Message "Listen Before I Go" depicts Billie Eilish's battle with depression and contemplates themes of suicide. The lyrics are from the perspective of someone saying goodbye for the last time.
Song Interpretation Fans interpret the song as Billie's personal message asking listeners to take the time to understand those suffering from mental health issues before they’re gone.
Song Composition The song is noted for its haunting piano instrumental and Billie's soft, whispery vocals.
Song Inspiration Billie Eilish said in multiple interviews that she writes songs from other peoples' perspectives as well as her own, and it is believed that the song may have been inspired by stories of her fans' struggles with mental health.
Song's Live Performance During live performances of "Listen Before I Go", she asks the audience to put their phones away to be in the moment and have a personal experience.
Unique Song Element The background noises used in the song are actual ambient sounds recorded in New York City by her brother and producer, Finneas O'Connell.
Song Critics Critics have praised the track's emotional depth and maturity, despite Billie being only 17 at the time of release.
Song Co-Producer The song was co-produced by Billie and her brother Finneas, like many other songs in her catalogue.

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