The games you played were never fun
You’d say you’d stay but then you’d run
Giving you what you’re begging for
Giving you what you say I need
I don’t want any settled scores
I just want you to set me free
Giving you what you’re begging for
Giving you what you say I need, say I need
I’m not afraid anymore
What makes you sure you’re all I need? (I need)
Forget about it
When you walk out the door and leave me torn
You’re teaching me to live without it
Bored, I’m so bored, I’m so bored, so bored
I’m home alone, you’re God knows where
I hope you don’t think that shit’s fair
Giving you all you want and more
Giving you every piece of me
I don’t want love I can’t afford
I just want you to love for free
Can’t you see that I’m getting bored?
Giving you every piece of me, piece of me
I’m not afraid anymore
What makes you sure you’re all I need?
Forget about it
When you walk out the door and leave me torn
You’re teaching me to live without it
Bored, I’m so bored, I’m so bored, so bored
Giving you what you’re begging for
Giving you what you say I need
I don’t want any settled scores
I just want you to set me free
Giving you what you’re begging for
Giving you what you say I need, say I need
I’m not afraid anymore
What makes you sure you’re all I need?
Forget about it
And when you walk out the door and leave me torn
You’re teaching me to live without it
Unraveling the Emotional Layers of “Bored”
“Bored” by Billie Eilish delves into the complexities of a relationship that has lost its spark. The song explores the feeling of giving more than you receive, and the frustration that arises when promises are broken. Billie’s lyrics paint a portrait of someone feeling trapped, yearning for freedom, and realizing they are no longer afraid to be alone. The repetition of feeling “so bored” underscores the emotional exhaustion of staying in a one-sided relationship. Ultimately, the song becomes an anthem for self-liberation, teaching listeners the value of moving on when love becomes stagnant.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Billie Eilish, FINNEAS
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Darkroom/Interscope Records