To write myself a letter…
The song “Happier Than Ever” by Billie Eilish is a poignant exploration of emotional growth, resilience, and self-empowerment. With her hauntingly beautiful vocals and vulnerable lyrics, Eilish delves into the aftermath of a toxic relationship and the liberation that comes with letting go.
The song addresses themes of betrayal, heartbreak, and the journey towards finding inner strength. It serves as a cathartic anthem for anyone who has experienced pain but has managed to rise above it. Through “Happier Than Ever,” Billie Eilish invites listeners to embrace their own healing, reminding them that happiness can be achieved by reclaiming their power and prioritizing their own well-being.
For me the song starts off slow and gives the impression that she is over the relationship and convinces herself that she is over the heartbreak. As the song build up the emotion comes through and renders a power rendition of pain and heartache. The struggle she has been through and that she is still dealing with the situation. Makes you think how long does it take to move on and if you ever will…
Kellyokie
With the cover by Kelly Clarkson, she gives her own version of pain and heartbreak though amazing vocals and an emotional performance. Quick note, you barley heart Kelly Clarkson swear in her performances, so this makes this version even more powerful.
Personally
This song means a great deal to me, relating to the song and the story it tells. From heartbreak and pain to acceptance and empowerment. What a rollercoaster ride. “Just fuckin’ leave me alone…”
Lyrics
Billie Eilish Original Version:
When I’m away from you, I’m happier than ever
Wish I could explain it better
I wish it wasn’t true
Give me a day or two to think of something clever
To write myself a letter
To tell me what to do, mm-mmm
Do you read my interviews?
Or do you skip my avenue? (My avenue)
When you (when you) said you were passing through
Was I even on your way?
I knew when I asked you to (when I asked you to)
Be cool about what I was telling you
You’d do the opposite of what you said you’d do (what you said you’d do)
And I’d end up more afraid
Don’t say it isn’t fair
You clearly weren’t aware that you made me miserable
So if you really wanna know
When I’m away from you (when I’m away from you)
I’m happier than ever (happier than ever)
Wish I could explain it better (wish I could explain it better)
I wish it wasn’t true (wish it wasn’t true), mmm-mmm
You call me again, drunk in your Benz
Driving home under the influence
You scared me to death, but I’m wasting my breath
‘Cause you only listen to your fucking friends
I don’t relate to you
I don’t relate to you, no
‘Cause I’d never treat me this shitty
You made me hate this city
And I don’t talk shit about you on the internet
Never told anyone anything bad
‘Cause that shit’s embarrassing, you were my everything
And all that you did was make me fucking sad
So don’t waste the time I don’t have
And don’t try to make me feel bad
I could talk about every time that you showed up on time
But I’d have an empty line ’cause you never did
I could talk about every time that you showed up on time
But I’d have an empty line ’cause you never did
Never paid any mind to my mother or friends
So I shut ’em all out for you ’cause I was a kid
You ruined everything good
Always said you were misunderstood
Made all my moments your own
Just fucking leave me alone
Kelly Clarkson Kellyokie Version
When I’m away from you
I’m happier than ever
Wish I could explain it better
I wish it wasn’t true
Give me a day or two
To think of something clever
To write myself a letter
To tell me what to do
Do you read my interviews?
Or do you skip my avenue?
When you said you were passin’ through
Was I even on your way?
I knew when I asked you to
Be cool about what I was tellin’ you
You’d do the opposite of what you said you’d do
And I’d end up more afraid
Don’t say it isn’t fair
You clearly weren’t aware
That you made me miserable
So if you really wanna know
When I’m away from you
I’m happier than ever
Wish I could explain it better
I wish it wasn’t true
You call me again, drunk in your Benz
Drivin’ home under the influence
You scared me to death but I’m wastin’ my breath
‘Cause you only listen to your fuckin’ friends
I don’t relate to you, no
I don’t relate to you
‘Cause I’d never treat me this shitty
I get it, you hate this city
And I don’t talk shit about you on the internet
Never told anyone anything bad
‘Cause that shit’s embarrassing, you were my everything
And all that you did was make me fuckin’ sad
So don’t waste the time I don’t have
And don’t try to make me feel bad
I could talk about every time that you showed up on time
But I’d have an empty line ’cause you never did
Never paid any mind to my mother or friends
So I shut ’em all out for you just like a kid
You ruined everything good
Always said you were misunderstood
Made all my moments your own
Just fuckin’ leave me alone
And I don’t talk shit about you on the internet
Never told anyone anything bad (yeah)
‘Cause that shit’s embarrassing, you were my everything (just leave me alone)
And all that you did was make me fuckin’ sad (oh, oh)
Leave me alone
Just fuckin’ leave me alone
