Released: 2024
Billie Eilish’s ‘Birds of a Feather’ is all about a deep, almost obsessive love. The song explores the themes of loyalty, commitment, and the fear of losing someone special. It’s a love so intense that it seems to define the singer’s existence.
The lyrics kick off with Eilish expressing her desire for her lover to stay with her until she’s dead. Lines like ‘‘Til I’m in the grave‘ and ‘‘Til I rot away, dead and buried‘ are pretty heavy, showing just how serious she is about this commitment.
In the next part, she talks about how she’d rather die than be without her lover. The lines ‘If you go, I’m going too‘ and ‘Nothing left to lose without my baby‘ highlight this all-or-nothing approach to love. It’s like she’s saying her life has no meaning without this person.
Then there’s a shift to the ‘Birds of a feather‘ metaphor. It’s a classic saying meaning people who are alike tend to stick together. Here, Eilish is emphasizing that they belong together, even though she once thought she was better off alone.
Eilish then goes on to express disbelief that her lover doesn’t see their own worth. Lines like ‘You’re so full of shit‘ and ‘Say you don’t see it, your mind’s polluted‘ show her frustration. She’s trying to make her lover see themselves through her eyes, full of love and admiration.
Finally, she circles back to the idea of eternal love. Even if it ‘might not be long,’ she promises to love them ‘’til the day that I die.’ This repetition underscores the song’s theme of unwavering commitment, no matter what.
