The lyrics depict the emotional aftermath of a breakup, focusing on the difficulty of adjusting to life alone.

: He mentions "crying on your worn-out sweater" and feeling the person "in my bones," highlighting how physical objects and sensations trigger painful memories.

: Musicians can find the guitar chords for "Pillow" on platforms like Ultimate Guitar , which notes the song is typically played with chords like Gm , Eb , Bb , and F .