"Come Out and Play" (stylized as "come out and play") is a single by Billie Eilish. It was released on November 20th, 2018 for Apple's animated Holiday short Share Your Gifts. The song was later added to the Japanese edition of Billie's debut album, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?.
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The song is about Eilish having a sensitive friend or lover who prefers to let people take the spotlight. Eilish begs the person to stop hiding their good qualities and to come out and take the spotlight for once with her, saying that she believes it is best for them and it will be worth it, although she does like their shyness.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Wake up and smell the coffee
Is your cup half full or empty?
When we talk, you say it softly
But I love it when you're awfully quiet, quiet
[Verse 2]
You see a piece of paper
Could be a little greater
Show me what you could make her
You'll never know until you try it
You don't have to keep it quiet
[Chorus]
And I know it makes you nervous
But I promise you, it's worth it
To show 'em everything you kept inside
Don't hide, don't hide
Too shy to say, but I hope you stay
Don't hide away
Come out and play
[Verse 3]
Look up, out of your window
See snow, won't let it in though
Leave home, feel the wind blow
'Cause it's colder here inside in silence
You don't have to keep it quiet
[Chorus]
Yeah, I know it makes you nervous
But I promise you, it's worth it
To show 'em everything you kept inside
Don't hide, don't hide
Too shy to say but I hope you stay
Don't hide away
Come out and play
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| Japanese Edition | |
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