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Wildflower

Billie Eilish

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Wildflower Lyrics by Billie Eilish

Things fall apart
And time breaks your heart
I wasn’t there but I know
She was your girl
You showed her the world
But fell out of love and you both let go

She was crying on my shoulder
All I could do was hold her
Only made us closer
Until July
Now, I know that you love me
You don’t need to remind me
I should put it all behind me
Shouldn’t I?

But I see her in the back of my mind
All the time
Like a fever
Like I’m burning alive
Like a sign
Did I cross the line?

Well, good things don’t last (Good things don’t last)
And life moves so fast (Life moves so fast)
I’d never ask
Who was better
‘Cause she couldn’t be
More different from me
Happy and free in leather

And I know that you love me (You love me)
You don’t need to remind me (Remind me)
Wanna put it all behind me
But, baby

I see her in the back of my mind (Back of my mind)
All the time (All the time)
Feels like a fever (Like a fever)
Like I’m burning alive (Burning alive)
Like a sign
Did I cross the line? (Cross the line)

You say no one knows you so well
But every time you touch me, I just wonder how she felt
Valentine’s Day crying in the hotel
I know you didn’t mean to hurt me, so I kept it to myself

And I wonder
Do you see her in the back of your mind?
In my eyes?

You say no one knows you so well
But every time you touch me, I just wonder how she felt
Valentine’s Day crying in the hotel
I know you didn’t mean to hurt me, so I kept it to myself

 

“Wildflower” by Billie Eilish is about being yourself and staying strong, even when life is hard. Like a wildflower that grows anywhere, the song shows that people can be beautiful and strong in their own way. Billie sings gently, reminding us to accept who we are and not be afraid to stand out or go our own way.

About "Wildflower"

Song Background

“Wildflower” is a folk-pop song by American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, released as the fourth single from her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, on February 28, 2025. The track was co-written and produced by Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell. Lyrically, “Wildflower” delves into the emotional complexities of developing feelings for a close friend’s ex-partner, capturing the guilt and internal conflict that arise from such a situation. The song’s title is believed to reference Wildflower Cases, a phone case company co-founded by Devon Lee Carlson, who was previously in a relationship with Jesse Rutherford, Eilish’s ex-boyfriend. This connection has led fans to speculate that the song may reflect Eilish’s feelings during her relationship with Rutherford and her friendship with Carlson.

Interpretation & Fan Theories

“Wildflower” captures the delicate and conflicted emotions involved in developing feelings for someone close to you—specifically, a close friend’s ex. Billie Eilish explores the guilt, vulnerability, and confusion that come with such a complicated situation, reflecting on the tension between desire and loyalty. The song’s gentle and minimalistic sound mirrors this emotional fragility, while its lyrics convey the struggle of balancing personal feelings with respect for relationships and friendships. Ultimately, it’s a raw, honest portrayal of navigating messy emotions and the complexity of human connections.

Song credits for Billie Eilish-Wildflower Lyrics

Producer: Finneas O'Connell

Writers: Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell

Composer: Finneas O'Connell

Release Date: 2025-02-28

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Billie Eilish

When was "Wildflower" released?

2025-02-28

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Who is the artist of "Wildflower"?

Billie Eilish

When was "Wildflower" released?

2025-02-28

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What is the meaning of "Wildflower"?

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