Our time is up
Your eyes are shut
I won’t get to tell you what
I needed you to know
It’s dark enough
The moonlight doesn’t show
And all my love
Could never bring you home
There’s no more stars to find
And I’m too far behind
And I’d love to let you go
I’d love to let you go
You’re all that’s on my mind
I called a thousand times
And I have to let you go
But I love you more and more than you could know
I sat alone
Awaited your reply
Was driven home
When I started to cry
I should’ve known
I should’ve said goodbye
I only hoped
I would’ve had more time
There’s no more stars to find
And I’m too far behind
And I’d love to let you go
I’d love to let you go
You’re always on my mind
When I called a thousand times
And I have to let you go
But I love you more and more than you could know
We’re both too young
To live and die this way
A sunny summer day
With so much left to say
Not 21
The 18th hell to pay
The day you couldn’t stay
You made me wanna pray
But I think God’s fake
There’s no more stars to find
And I’m too far behind
And I’d love to let you go
I’d love to let you go
You’re all that’s on my mind
When I called a thousand times
And I have to let you go
But I love you more and more and more and more and more
More and more, more and more and more than you will ever know
You will never know
You will never know
Unpacking the Raw Emotion in “6.18.18”
Billie Eilish’s “6.18.18” is a haunting exploration of grief, loss, and the struggle to let go. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of longing and heartbreak, capturing the aftermath of losing someone before being able to say all that needed to be said. Eilish conveys the pain of unfinished conversations and the weight of memories, with lines like “I called a thousand times / And I have to let you go.” The song’s somber tone, paired with deeply personal reflections, makes it resonate with anyone who has experienced loss. The recurring motif of being unable to move on—despite recognizing the need to—adds to the emotional depth, while the poignant mention of questioning faith underscores the profound impact this loss has had.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billie Eilish
- Songwriters: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell