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Billie Eilish's song 'watch' is a poignant exploration of unrequited love and the pain of realizing that a relationship is not as reciprocal as one might have hoped. The lyrics convey a sense of betrayal and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. Eilish uses the metaphor of fire to describe the intense feelings that the subject of the song has ignited within her. The fire represents both the passion she felt and the destruction of her trust and hope in the relationship.

The chorus, 'I'll sit and watch your car burn / With the fire that you started in me,' suggests a turning point where the singer chooses to let go of the relationship and the false promises that came with it. She resolves not to extinguish the metaphorical fire, indicating a decision to move on and not allow the person back into her life to 'put it out.' This is a powerful statement of self-preservation and the assertion of her own worth.

The song also touches on themes of disillusionment and the realization of one's own strength. Eilish's lyrics, 'Your love feels so fake / And my demands aren't high to make,' reflect the disappointment in the superficiality of the other person's feelings and a recognition that she deserves better. The repeated line 'But I'll never let you back to put it out' reinforces the message of empowerment and the finality of her decision to free herself from the toxic cycle of the relationship.