“She Plays Bass” was written for Bea’s friend, Eliana, who plays bass in her band. Bea often talks about how important their friendship is to her. She told Dazed about when they met:
We just couldn’t stop talking. We got about 20 tattoos in two months. We were obsessed with each other.
[Verse 1]
Hey, won't you call me back?
'Cause I've been waiting for a text back
It hurts my brain
This chick who plays bass
[Chorus]
She plays bass, she plays bass
Nothing matters 'cause we're both in space
Pretty sure we could never date
She plays bass, she plays bass
[Verse 2]
Guess we're both stuck in the same boat
The world doesn't seem to get us, though
You're just stuck in space
Just playing your bass
[Chorus]
She plays bass, she plays bass
Nothing matters 'cause we're both in space
Pretty sure we could never date
She plays bass, she plays bass
[Bridge]
She plays bass, she plays bass
Nothing matters 'cause we're both in space
How I wish we could just date
So you could teach me how to be more like you
Evif, ruof, eerht, owt, eno
[Outro]
Wish I was more like you
Wish I was more like you
Wish I was more like you
She Plays Bass was written by beabadoobee.
She Plays Bass was produced by Joseph Rodgers & Pete Robertson.
beabadoobee released She Plays Bass on Tue Aug 20 2019.
The song is about Bea’s friendship with Eliana which she speaks on here:
Friendship is so important to me, especially the relationship I have with Eliana. She’s a very special person in my life and every time we hang out we have the best time. So, I’m very lucky to have her.
— Teen Vogue