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The chorus sees Billie equally comparing herself to the man she wants a relationship with. Her description of him ties into the image of the “bad boy” that any sane father would disapprove of. This doesn’t frighten her, however; instead, she counters by telling him how similar they are. Billie would later explain in a …

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The chorus sees Billie equally comparing herself to the man she wants a relationship with. Her description of him ties into the image of the “bad boy” that any sane father would disapprove of. This doesn’t frighten her, however; instead, she counters by telling him how similar they are. Billie would later explain in a …

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Yet another line that is taken literally in the music video. Though the bruises on her knees could be interpreted as her begging for something repeatedly, this seems to be alluding more to kneeling down to perform a sexual act. It should be noted that the male subject of this song already has a girlfriend, …

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This line is taken literally in the song’s music video, which sees Billie wearing a white shirt while her nose bleeds. The Pop Song Professor explains: The contrast of the “white shirt” with the red of her “bloody nose” likely illustrates with colors the internal change her character undergoes. Billie Eilish has often talked about …

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When two lovers start talking about each other’s families, you know it’s serious enough as it’s good to know if your potential in-laws will like you. After this intimate date, Ed and his potential girlfriend get handsy in their taxi. The radio not only provides a sweet soundtrack to their snogging, but also covers up …

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Dishes prepared in sweet and sour sauce are popular at Chinese all-you-can-eat buffets. The “sweet and sour” represent the good and bad things they share with each other about their lives. Sweet and sour are also considered opposite flavor profiles, which relates back to the chorus’ image of their bodies being like magnets, pushing and …

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With the second verse, Ed develops the story, explaining how it bloomed beyond the bar. It’s not the first time he waited a week before meeting up with a girl after meeting her. Presumingly, this tale doesn’t end with a hotel-room affair. In calling their relationship a story, Ed gives it importance, as the narrative …

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As the rest of the song suggests, many of Ed’s discoveries are carnal. First was the beauty of her body shape, followed by her bed sheet scent. Sure, he also gets to know her mind and life, such as her okay parents, but he doesn’t deny that he’s entranced by her physically. By discovering each …

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These lines reinforce the theme of the song that Ed’s affections are emotional as well as physical. The relationship started with a mutual physical attraction, as evidenced by the lovemaking session the previous night that Ed mentions here. But now, his bed sheets are infused with the scent of the girl’s perfumes and her body. …

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