Finneas was born to parents Maggie Baird, an actress, and Patrick O'Connell and has mainly Irish and Scottish ancestry. His sister is singer Billie Eilish, for whom he co-writes and produces music. He is the lead singer and songwriter of the band The Slightlys, which has won awards and competitions in the Los Angeles area. He co-wrote and produced sister Billie Eilish's debut EP dont smile at me which peaked at 97 on the US Billboard 200.
Die Alone
FINNEAS Lyrics
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But you found me, you found me
Just as the smoke filled the room
In the valley
You asked me, "Do you wanna die alone
Or watch it all burn down together?"
I said I'd rather try to hold on to you forever
'Cause I know that I will love you
And I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
This was the place I grew up
Now it's ashes to ashes
Memories fillin' my cup
It comes in flashes
But when it passes and I see your eyes, I know
There's nothin' I'll ever find better
I think I'd rather die alone, together
'Cause I know that I will love you
And I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
'Cause I know that I will love you
And I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
I wasn't lookin' for you
But you found me
The song "Die Alone" by FINNEAS expresses profound commitment and love for an unexpected connection, despite the chaos surrounding them. The first verse describes the setting as the smoke fills the room, and it's uncertain if the characters are in danger. The second verse reveals that this place holds significance to the singer as it is where they grew up, now reduced to ashes. The memory is overwhelming, but the sight of the person they love provides comfort and assurance.
The chorus is a declaration of the singer's love and determination to be with this person through thick and thin. The question raised earlier, whether to die alone or together, is followed by the singer saying they would instead hold onto this person forever. It's an expression of how strongly the singer feels for this person, despite whatever may come.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's devotion and promises to stay by their side, even in the aftermath. Overall, the song is a beautiful and moving declaration of love, even in uncertain times.
Line by Line Meaning
I wasn't lookin' for you
At that moment, I had not expected to find you.
But you found me, you found me
However, you discovered me and entered my life.
Just as the smoke filled the room
It was exactly when the room was full of smoke.
In the valley
In the low area of land surrounded by mountains or hills.
You asked me, "Do you wanna die alone
You inquired me if I wanted to expire without company.
Or watch it all burn down together?"
Or witness everything being destroyed simultaneously?
I said I'd rather try to hold on to you forever
I replied that I would rather attempt to keep you forever.
'Cause I know that I will love you
Because I am aware that I will love you.
And I'm not letting go
And I am not going to release my grip.
If the sky darkens above you
If the sky becomes darker over you.
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
I will remain next to you in the twilight.
This was the place I grew up
This was the location where I spent my childhood.
Now it's ashes to ashes
Currently, it is reduced to ashes.
Memories fillin' my cup
Recollections filling my container.
It comes in flashes
It arrives in brief instances.
But when it passes and I see your eyes, I know
However, when it fades away, and I behold your eyes, I recognize.
There's nothin' I'll ever find better
There is nothing that I will ever discover that is superior.
I think I'd rather die alone, together
I think that I would opt to perish by myself, with you present.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Finneas Baird O'Connell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RAIN-lm7px
I wasn't looking for you
But you found me
Just as the smoke filled the room
In the valley you asked me
Do you wanna die alone
Or watch it all burning down together
I said I'd rather try to hold on to you forever
Cause I know that I love you
And I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow.
This was the place I grew up
Now it's ashes to ashes
Memories filling my cup
It comes in flashes but when it passes
And I see your eyes I know
There's nothing I'll ever find better
I think I'd rather die alone
Together
Cause I know that I love you
And I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
I wrote the whole thing from memory. Please tell me if there's something wrong and I'll fix it. (I decided not to write listening to it)😊
@sakitotalks
To me this song doesn’t mean what it means to others. It’s not really a love story for me.
It’s a story about how I lost my best friends and every bit of hope I had for the future.
Almost two years ago, I moved to the US.
I met the best people I ever met there.
I met my best friend. I met the girl I liked. I fell in love with the city.
I met my dream school, I met everything I was ever hoping to be and have.
Then two months ago I moved back to my home country.
I wasn’t even looking for them. They just came in my life.
Now it’s all burned to ashes.
Recently I don’t know what’s going on. I don’t know if I’ll be ok.
I feel like I’m gonna die alone.
I wish I would have breathed in deeper in those moments.
I wish the hugs would have lasted one second longer.
I wish I could have stayed one more day.
I wish I was still there.
I really do miss everything.
I miss you Colin.
I miss you Elliot.
I miss you Lilly.
I miss you Mark.
I miss you Ben.
I miss you Caroline.
I miss you Josie.
I miss you Sareen.
I miss home.
@northsideelly
I will tell you my story..
Before 5 months i moved to other city in my country..
I had my best friend there and my other friends
I was happy for short time
Because they started to hurt me
Hurt my feelings
Hating me for no reason..
I even moved in their school
“Now i have to stay here forever”,said me 1 month ago,i moved to their school even,i really miss them,i start to miss memories we had together,i even started to beg them to be friends with me,but they didn’t wanted to,they said just leave us alone,we will think about it,but the next day my friend said i am so sorry about what happened,i love you so much,i will never leave you or hurt you...
It was 2 weeks ago when i found out my best friend,who pretended to be my best friend,died in crash..i miss her,please be alright..said me,i really cried and i can’t believe that still,but now i am back in my hometown and my old school,thank you god for bringing me back..
This story may be similar to yours,because i almost had the same story..this song is making me sad because it makes me think of my best friend..my ex best friend..
@sunilkumarsharma4160
Finneas Lyrics
"Die Alone"
I wasn't lookin' for you
But you found me, you found me
Just as the smoke filled the room
In the valley, you asked me,
"Do you wanna die alone
Or watch it all burn down together?"
I said I'd rather try to hold on to you forever
'Cause I-I-I-I-I know that I will love you
And I-I-I-I-I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
This was the place I grew up
Now it's ashes to ashes
Memories fillin' my cup
It comes in flashes
But when it passes and I see your eyes
I know there's nothin' I'll ever find better
I think I'd rather die alone, together
'Cause I-I-I-I-I know that I will love you
And I-I-I-I-I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
'Cause I-I-I-I-I know that I will love you
And I-I-I-I-I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
I wasn't lookin' for you
But you found me
@theinvisiblechild6773
Lyrics:
I wasn't lookin' for you
But you found me, you found me
Just as the smoke filled the room
In the valley
You asked me, "Do you wanna die alone
Or watch it all burn down together?"
I said I'd rather try to hold on to you forever
'Cause I know that I will love you
And I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
This was the place I grew up
Now it's ashes to ashes
Memories fillin' my cup
It comes in flashes
But when it passes and I see your eyes, I know
There's nothin' I'll ever find better
I think I'd rather die alone, together
'Cause I know that I will love you
And I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
'Cause I know that I will love you
And I'm not letting go
If the sky darkens above you
I'll stay by your side in the afterglow
I wasn't lookin' for you
But you found me
@a_paradise_bird
So beautiful
@abodabdeen3876
masterpiece
@roselenses5532
how does this only have nine likes :') and yeah for sure i love this song so much
@andrahaha770
i slept with your music, i woke up with your music. you’re my lifestyle
@felixx3128
Samee
@RobertPunt
Sick
@probably_singing
justforfun haha same i thought i was the only one.
@lsjaowhwbkwhwksha5926
aww
@jonathanfang9612
gaaaayyyy
@doubledashtwo
"I wasn't looking for you."
"But you found me."
The story of how I fell in love with his music.