I don’t want it
And I don’t want to want you
But in my dreams, I seem to be more honest
And I must admit you’ve been in quite a few
Halley’s Comet
Comes around more than I do
But you’re all it takes for me to break a promise
Silly me to fall in love with you
I haven’t slept since Sunday
Midnight for me is 3 AM for you
But my sleepless nights are better
With you than nights could ever be alone
I was good at feeling nothing, now I’m hopeless
What a drag to love you like I do
I’ve been loved before, but right now, in this moment
I feel more and more like I was made for you
For you
I’m sitting in my brother’s room
Haven’t slept in a week
Or two (Or two)
I think I might have fallen in love
What am I to do?
Longing and Vulnerability in ‘Halley’s Comet’
Billie Eilish’s “Halley’s Comet” is a tender exploration of vulnerability and longing. The lyrics unfold a narrative of resisting love, only to be swept up by its inevitability. Eilish uses cosmic imagery—likening herself to the rarely seen comet—to express how infrequently she opens herself up, yet finds herself drawn to someone who disrupts her emotional routine. Sleepless nights, emotional honesty in dreams, and confessions of newfound hopelessness all paint a picture of a love that is both overwhelming and transformative. The song captures the bittersweet tension between wanting to resist and surrendering to true feelings, making it deeply relatable for anyone grappling with matters of the heart.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
Release Year: 2021
Label: Darkroom/Interscope Records