Mind
Mind
Sittin’ all alone
Mouth full of gum
In the driveway
My friends aren’t far
In the back of my car
Lay their bodies
Where’s my mind?
Where’s my mind?
They’ll be here pretty soon
Lookin’ through my room
For the money
I’m bitin’ my nails
I’m too young to go to jail
It’s kinda funny
Where’s my mind?
Where’s my mind?
Where’s my mind?
Where’s my mind?
Maybe it’s in the gutter
Where I left my lover
What an expensive fake
My V is for Vendetta
Thought that I’d feel better
But now I got a bellyache
(Mind)
Everything I do
The way I wear my noose
Like a necklace
I wanna make ’em scared
Like I could be anywhere
Like I’m reckless
I lost my mind
I don’t mind
Where’s my mind?
Where’s my mind?
Maybe it’s in the gutter
Where I left my lover
What an expensive fake
My V is for Vendetta
Thought that I’d feel better
But now I got a bellyache
(Bellyache, bellyache, bellyache, bellyache, bellyache, bellyache)
Maybe it’s in the gutter (Mind)
Where I left my lover
What an expensive fake (Mind)
My V is for Vendetta (Mind)
Thought that I’d feel better
But now I got a bellyache
Unpacking the Dark Whimsy of “Bellyache”
“Bellyache” by Billie Eilish is a captivating exploration of guilt, detachment, and inner turmoil. The song’s narrative voice oscillates between morbid imagery and a strangely playful delivery, offering listeners a window into a mind grappling with heavy emotions. Lyrics such as “Where’s my mind?” and references to loss and regret are contrasted with childlike elements, like sitting alone with gum, creating a haunting juxtaposition that lingers long after the song ends.
Finding Meaning Amid Chaos
The recurring motif of a lost mind and the metaphorical “bellyache” suggest an internal struggle with wrongdoing and the emptiness that follows. Billie Eilish’s use of vivid, almost cinematic storytelling invites listeners to question reality and the consequences of impulsive actions. The song blurs the lines between fantasy and confession, making “Bellyache” both unsettling and deeply relatable.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Billie Eilish O’Connell, Finneas O’Connell
Release Year: 2017
Label: Interscope Records