"True Blue" is a song by Billie Eilish. The song describes the pain and longing that comes with missing someone who is no longer there. It portrays a sense of loneliness and heartbreak. In the lyrics, the singer expresses her longing for the person who is not physically present, as they are "not here holding me." She counts every tear down her cheek instead of trying to fall asleep, indicating her emotional distress. The term "sleepwalk" metaphorically represents the feeling of being lost and aimlessly wandering without the person she desires. She visits their street, symbolizing the constant reminder of their absence. Three knocks refer to her attempting to reach out or regain their attention, but eventually leaving when there's no response. The lyrics further reveal the struggle to move on from the relationship. The singer admits that she has tried to live without the person and see things in black and white, symbolizing clarity and detachment. However, she confesses that she is still deeply affected by her emotions and remains "so blue." She longs for the day when she can genuinely say that she is over the person, but the truth is that she is still holding on. The song also mentions cold days and a frozen lake in the park, indicating the desolation and emptiness that the absence of the person brings. The phrase "made mistakes, made our marks" suggests that their relationship had its ups and downs, but now they have drifted apart and everything has become dark and ambiguous. The mention of "bad dreams" and the person not needing anything suggests that the singer's feelings and dreams might not hold any significance for the other person. This reinforces the theme of her longing being one-sided and unreciprocated. Overall, "True Blue" conveys the lingering pain, loneliness, and yearning for someone who has left, capturing the emotional turmoil that people often go through after a breakup or loss.
