To take my love away
When I come back around, will I know what to say?
Said you won’t forget my name
Not today, not tomorrow
Kinda strange
Feeling sorrow
I got change (Yeah)
You could borrow (Borrow)
When I come back around, will I know what to say? (Uh)
Not today, maybe tomorrow
Open up the door, can you open up the door?
I know you said before you can’t cope with any more
You told me it was war, said you’d show me what’s in store
I hope it’s not for sure, can you open up the door?
Did you take my love away
From me? Me
Me
Saw your seat at the counter when I looked away
Saw you turn around, but it wasn’t your face
Said, “I need to be alone now. I’m taking a break.” (Taking a break)
How come when I returned, you were gone away? (Gone away)
I don’t
I don’t know
Why I called
I don’t know you at all
I don’t know you
Not at all
I don’t
I don’t know
Why I called
I don’t know you at all
I don’t know you
Did you take my love away
From me? Me
And that’s when you found me
I was waiting
In the garden
Contemplating
Beg your pardon
But there’s a part of me that recognizes you
Do you feel it too?
When you told me it was serious
Were you serious? Mm
They told me they were only curious
Now it’s serious? Oh
Open up the door, can you open up the door?
I know you said before you can’t cope with any more
You told me it was war, said you’d show me what’s in store
I hope it’s not for sure, can you open up the door?
Wringing my hands in my lap
And they tell me it’s all been a trap
And you don’t know if you’ll make it back
I said, “No. Don’t say that”
Wringing my hands in my lap
(And you tell me it’s all been a trap)
(And you don’t know if you’ll make it back)
I said, “No. Don’t say that”
Wringing my hands in my lap
(Tell me it’s all been a trap)
(Don’t know if you’ll make it back)
(No. Don’t say that)
Mm-mm
Unraveling Vulnerability in “CHIHIRO”
Billie Eilish’s “CHIHIRO” delicately explores the complexities of love, memory, and personal transformation. The lyrics weave a narrative of longing and emotional distance, as the protagonist grapples with the aftermath of a relationship’s dissolution. Through lyrical motifs like returning, sorrow, and searching for connection, Eilish paints a picture of someone caught between holding on and letting go. The repeated questions—”Did you take my love away?” and “Can you open up the door?”—highlight a deep yearning for closure and understanding, while moments of introspection convey both confusion and growth. Eilish’s signature vulnerability shines, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of loss and rediscovery.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billie Eilish
- Songwriters: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Darkroom/Interscope Records