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Billie Eilish — The 30th
Album: Guitar Songs
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Released: 2022
Length: 3:31
Plays (last 30 days): 0
Sometimes you look the same
Just like you did before the accident
When you're staring into space
It's hard to believe you don't remember it
Woke up in the ambulance

You pieced it all together on the drive

I know you don't remember calling me
But I told you even then you looked so pretty
In a hospital bed
I remember you said you were scared
And so was I

In a standstill on the 5
I thought it was unusually early traffic
Usually I don't panic, I
Just wanted to be on time
When I saw the ambulances on the shoulder
I didn't even think of pulling over

I pieced it all together late that night

And I know you don't remember calling me
But I told you even then you looked so pretty
In a hospital bed
I remember you said you were scared
And so was I

What if it happened to you on a different day
On a bridge where there wasn't a rail in the way
Or a neighborhood street where the little kids play
Or the Angeles Crest in the snow or the rain?
What if you weren't alone? There were kids in the car
What if you were remote? No one knows where you are
If you'd changed anything would you not have survived?
You're alive, you're alive, you're alive

And I know you don't remember calling me
But I told you even then you looked so pretty
In your hospital bed
I remember you said you were scared
And so am I
Comments (33)add comment
 xray38 wrote:


Her and her brother. They're a package.


Her brother and co-writer and producer (Finneas) put out his own solo record last year. Curious to hear it
Ain’t she/they just great?
 leathepea wrote:
Don't forget, her brother is a major part of her music.
 
I'm kind of thinking they should regroup as The O'Connells so that they all get equal credit.
 garrettb wrote:

Holy cow - old guy gets introduced to young musician - great song!



perv
How can you follow Jefferson Airplane and the Clash with this overrated  Irish safecracker??
no comprender amigo.the REAL Billie Ellish
But perhaps what we really need is
https://www.metatube.com/en/vi...
or weepy tween
which concert would you attend
Whatareya doin to me William. Following alt-J's The Dream with this one. I'm heading to a meeting with red rimmed eyes, thank you.
 bitbanger wrote:



Know what you mean. At first I thought, "geez, not another mopey teenager telling us how much of a bummer her life is". After a number of listens, not to mention becoming aware of the range of her tunes, I've completely changed my mind. Ms. Eilish is quite an impressive artist, furshur.


Don't forget, her brother is a major part of her music.
I was quietly working when the line "You're alive, you're alive, you're alive" played and I had to go back and read the lyrics.  WoW.  I'm so moved by the story and the telling of it.  
she gets my vote - clap clap clap 
you know? I got so caught up in the Eilish tour recently that I just completely forgot to    CLEAN  or BATHE myself for months!😜....DUH!   I Really like  when her tunes come up on RP  specifically. 
 timmus wrote:

There should be another stanza about getting MRSA from the hospital.



Gah. Don't bring up bad memories
Of course a very young lady was who I needed to remind me of the important things. 
Maybe this is crazy but in someways this reminds me of Jessica.  The way she escalates the tune and then it has it's own trajectory.  There is probably a name for this type of musical structure but I have no idea what it is. 
Another very nice song from Ms. Eilish.  Strong 7 with this first listen. 
 kingart wrote:

<snip>  But this, um, no, taking a pass.  It's a downer. 


Got to respectfully disagree.  Did you miss the part about, "You're alive!  You're alive!  You're alive?"  

This story repeats every single day in cities around the world, and those of us who remain alive should celebrate the fact that the Grim Reaper's swing missed us this time.
 mkane67 wrote:

Bill - Get Better followed by The 30th.  How am I supposed to work staring at the floor?



It happened again after only 3 days! "The 30th" is playing right now, and according to the play history the last song was "Get Better" by alt-J
Bill - Get Better followed by The 30th.  How am I supposed to work staring at the floor?
Damn...I really like her.
Holy cow - old guy gets introduced to young musician - great song!
Amazing maturity in both lyrics and instrumentation.
Just not to my taste. Bit to modern angsty. I prefer old angst. Lots of folks dig her, and I'm happy they do! Long live freedom of choice!
There should be another stanza about getting MRSA from the hospital.
I just made this identical comment about Alt J. 
Nice artistry. I find it hard to diss those who are successful at their gift. But this, um, no, taking a pass.  It's a downer. 
Good stuff again from Billie.
 Bakaretsu wrote:

one trick pony


nay
 KevinM wrote:

Hoping this Eilish fad will blow away quickly.



Agreed.  She may be talented, but that doesn't automatically mean her stuff is good.
Hoping this Eilish fad will blow away quickly.
 bitbanger wrote:



Know what you mean. At first I thought, "geez, not another mopey teenager telling us how much of a bummer her life is". After a number of listens, not to mention becoming aware of the range of her tunes, I've completely changed my mind. Ms. Eilish is quite an impressive artist, furshur.


Her and her brother. They're a package.
 NEOvManhattan wrote:

I'm surprised how much I like her music-




Know what you mean. At first I thought, "geez, not another mopey teenager telling us how much of a bummer her life is". After a number of listens, not to mention becoming aware of the range of her tunes, I've completely changed my mind. Ms. Eilish is quite an impressive artist, furshur.
one trick pony
I'm surprised how much I like her music-
Ho-lee jeebus I am crying here. Damn this is good.