I can’t fall in love with you
I’ve been overseas
I’ve been having dreams
You were in the foyer
I was on my knees
Outside of my body
Watching from above
I see the way you want me
I wanna be the one
But I gotta be careful
Gotta watch what I say
God I hope it all goes away
‘Cause I can’t fall in love with you
No matter how bad I want to
I don’t need to breathe
When you look at me all I see is green
And I think that we’re in-between
Everything I’ve seen in my dream
Have it once a week, can’t land on my feet
Can’t sleep, have you underneath
All of my beliefs, keep it brief
I’ll wait in the suite
Keep me off my feet
You seem so paranoid
I’m looking at the boys
I’ve never filled the void
Out of spite
You seem so paralyzed
It’s so romanticized
If this is how I die
That’s alright
I’ve been overseas
I don’t need to breathe
When you look at me all I see is green
And I think that we’re in-between
Everything I’ve seen in my dream
Have it once a week, can’t land on my feet
Can’t sleep (I’ve been overseas), have you underneath
All of my beliefs, keep it brief
I’ll see you in the suite
We can be discreet
But I’ve been overseas
And I’ve been having dreams
L’amour de ma vie
Love so bittersweet
Open up the door for me, for me
‘Cause I’m still on my knees
I’m staying off my feet
(Will you come with me?)
(Just want you to tell the truth)
(Come on now, ha)
(And I know it seems like something even bitter)
(Listen up, hm)
(I’ve watched you keep on doing better)
(It’s someone I don’t know)
(Pay close attention to it, right now)
Exploring Emotional Distance and Longing in “BITTERSUITE”
Billie Eilish’s “BITTERSUITE” captures the struggle between vulnerability and self-preservation in the face of intense longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of emotional distance, with the recurring motif of being overseas representing both physical and metaphorical separation. Eilish masterfully weaves dreams and reality, expressing how love can feel both essential and dangerous. The suite becomes a liminal space—part sanctuary, part battleground for unresolved feelings. The repeated line, “I can’t fall in love with you,” highlights internal conflict, while the references to dreams, voids, and green imagery evoke a sense of yearning and jealousy. Eilish’s delicate vocal delivery underscores the bittersweet tension of wanting closeness while fearing its consequences.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billie Eilish
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Darkroom/Interscope Records
- Songwriters: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell