The song Houdini by Jade Bird is about a relationship that is falling apart. The singer is aware that her partner is leaving her and she knows it's going to happen, even though they haven't had a chance to talk things out yet. The lyrics suggest that the couple usually argue in the evening, but this time it's happening earlier in the day. As they argue, the neighbors start to listen in and try to figure out what's going on. The title of the song is a reference to the famous magician Harry Houdini, who was known for escaping from seemingly impossible situations. The singer is saying that if someone needs to learn how to leave a situation or relationship without a trace, they should go to her partner who is leaving her in the same way Houdini would. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been in this situation before, where her partner just leaves without an explanation. She is frustrated and angry that he is doing it again. She is willing to trade places with anyone who isn't being left behind in a relationship. Overall, the song is about the pain of a relationship ending and the frustration of not having the chance to talk things out before one person leaves.
