Something’s in the…
Something’s in the air right now
Like I’m losin’ track of time (Time, time)
Like I don’t really care right now
But maybe that’s fine
You weren’t even there that day
I was waitin’ on you (You, you)
I wonder if you were aware that day
Was the last straw for me and I knew
I sent you flowers
Did you even care?
You ran the shower
And left them by the stairs
Ooh-ooh-ooh, a-a-a-ayy
Thought you had your shit together, but damn, I was wrong (Wrong)
You ain’t nothin’ but a lost cause (Cause, cause)
And this ain’t nothin’ like it once was (Was, was)
I know you think you’re such an outlaw
But you got no job (Job)
You ain’t nothin’ but a lost cause (Cause)
And this ain’t nothin’ like it once was (Was)
I know you think you’re such an outlaw
But you got no job
I used to think you were shy (Shy)
But maybe you just had nothing on your mind
Maybe you were thinkin’ ’bout yourself all the time
I used to wish you were mine (Mine)
But that was way before I realized
Someone like you would always be so easy to find
(So) So easy (So, so)
Ea-, mm, mm
Gave me no flowers
Wish I didn’t care
You’d be gone for hours
Could be anywhere
I, I, I
Thought you would’ve grown eventually, but you proved me wrong (Wrong)
You ain’t nothing but a lost cause (Cause)
And this ain’t nothing like it once was (Was)
I know you think you’re such an outlaw (Yeah)
But you got no job (No job)
You ain’t nothing but a lost cause (Cause)
And this ain’t nothing like it once was (Was)
I know you think you’re such an outlaw (Think you’re such an outlaw)
But you got no job
(What did I tell you?)
(Don’t get complacent)
(It’s time to face it now, na-na, na-na, na-na)
(What did I tell you?)
(Don’t get complacent)
(It’s time to face it now, na-na, na-na, na-na)
Breaking Free from Disappointment
In “Lost Cause,” Billie Eilish explores the emotional fallout of realizing a relationship is beyond repair. The song captures the moment when lingering hope is finally replaced by clarity. Through sharp, conversational lyrics, Billie voices her frustration with a partner who is apathetic and unreliable. The repeated refrain, “You ain’t nothing but a lost cause,” is not just an accusation but a declaration of self-respect—she recognizes her worth and acknowledges that the situation “ain’t nothing like it once was.” The verses cleverly contrast acts of care left unreciprocated, showing the imbalance at the heart of the connection. Ultimately, the song is an anthem for moving on from people who don’t value our presence.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
Release Year: 2021
Label: Darkroom/Interscope Records