xanny – English Lyrics

• By: Billie Eilish
• Album: WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Billie Eilish's "xanny" to explore a raw perspective on peer pressure and substance abuse. This track offers a unique insight into the challenges of staying true to oneself amidst societal norms, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the language of emotional honesty and social commentary in music.

[English]

♪ WHAT IS IT ABOUT THEM? ♪

♪ I MUST BE MISSING SOMETHING ♪

♪ THEY JUST KEEP DOING NOTHING ♪

♪ TOO INTOXICATED TO BE SCARED ♪

♪ BETTER OFF WITHOUT THEM ♪

♪ THEY'RE NOTHING BUT UNSTABLE ♪

♪ BRING ASHTRAYS TO THE TABLE ♪

♪ AND THAT'S ABOUT THE ONLY THING THEY SHARE ♪

♪ I'M IN THEIR SECOND HAND SMOKE ♪

♪ STILL JUST DRINKING CANNED COKE ♪

♪ I DON'T NEED A XANNY TO FEEL BETTER ♪

♪ ON DESIGNATED DRIVES HOME ♪

♪ ONLY ONE WHO'S NOT STONED ♪

♪ DON'T GIVE ME A XANNY NOW OR EVER ♪

♪ WAKING UP AT SUNDOWN ♪

♪ THEY'RE LATE TO EVERY PARTY ♪

♪ NOBODY'S EVER SORRY ♪

♪ TOO INEBRIATED NOW TO DANCE ♪

♪ MORNING AS THEY COME DOWN (COME DOWN) ♪

♪ THEIR PRETTY HEADS ARE HURTING (HURTING) ♪

♪ THEY'RE AWFULLY BAD AT LEARNING (LEARNING) ♪

♪ MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES, BLAME CIRCUMSTANCE ♪

♪ I'M IN THEIR SECOND HAND SMOKE ♪

♪ STILL JUST DRINKING CANNED COKE ♪

♪ I DON'T NEED A XANNY TO FEEL BETTER ♪

♪ ON DESIGNATED DRIVES HOME ♪

♪ ONLY ONE WHO'S NOT STONED ♪

♪ DON'T GIVE ME A XANNY NOW OR EVER ♪

♪ PLEASE DON'T TRY TO KISS ME ON THE SIDEWALK ♪

♪ ON YOUR CIGARETTE BREAK ♪

♪ I CAN'T AFFORD TO LOVE SOMEONE ♪

♪ WHO ISN'T DYING BY MISTAKE IN SILVER LAKE ♪

♪ WHAT IS IT ABOUT THEM? ♪

♪ I MUST BE MISSING SOMETHING ♪

♪ THEY JUST KEEP DOING NOTHING ♪

♪ TOO INTOXICATED TO BE SCARED ♪

♪ HMM, HMM ♪

♪ HMM, HMM ♪

♪ HMM, MMM ♪

♪ COME DOWN, ♪

♪ HURTING ♪

♪ LEARNING ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ B1	verb - to fail to notice or understand something
intoxicated /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - affected by alcohol or drugs
unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/ B2	adjective - likely to change or fail; not stable
coke /koʊk/ A2	noun - a type of carbonated soft drink
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of invited guests
learning /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/ B1	noun - the acquisition of knowledge or skills
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ B1	noun - an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
drive /draɪv/ B1	verb - to operate and control the direction and speed of a vehicle
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting
afford /əˈfɔːrd/ B2	verb - to have enough money to pay for something
silver /ˈsɪlvər/ A2	noun - a shiny gray-white metal
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - of a more excellent or effective type
sorry /ˈsɔːri/ A2	adjective - feeling regret or sadness