This song feels sneaky, almost like she is walking on her tiptoes singing these lyrics. Eilish wishes her life was different and that she didn’t have to jump through all of the hoops that come with being a celebrity. “NDA” Eilish details her troubles with her ever-growing fame, even discussing how every romantic partner she has ever had has to sign an NDA. This shift impacts how you listen to her music and view her, because of the deepened connected to her and what she writes. This is even evident in the music video she released for “Lost Cause.” She’s becoming more confident and comfortable with herself and her music. Something that is noteworthy that Eilish is doing more on this album is that she’s adding more of her personality. “Lost Cause” is about someone who isn’t worth pursuing anymore, because they have no desire to change, so at the end of the day it’s just hopeless. this is about many different situations that we’ve all either witnessed or experienced. She said in an Instagram post, “i feel very vulnerable putting this one out because i hold it so close to my heart. Eilish even admitted that this song was one of her “favorite songs” she’s ever written.
She longingly and emotionally sings to the listener in this stripped down, acoustic guitar anthem. “Your Power” is about someone abusing their power. It’s as if she is having a direct conversation with the person accused, with her singing, “Stop, what the hell are you talking about? Ha/ Get my pretty name out of your mouth.” “Therefore I Am” Eilish is blunt and demands that the people saying that they’re “friends” with her and using her name for attention stop with her saying, “ I’m not your friend/ Or anything, d***/ You think that you’re the man/ I think, therefore, I am.” Her vocals are conversational and natural. It still shows the listener that raw side of Eilish, but in a refined happier way. This song’s change in tone impacts the overall construction of the album by helping it. This sound creates a nice break for the listener amongst all the heaviness. This song has a more optimistic and lively sound, compared to the others on the album. She opens up about her enthusiasm toward her future, singing that she’s “in love” with it and can’t wait to see what’s in store. The first track is the most revealing song on the album, which definitely sets the tone for how the rest of the album is.Įilish released five singles before the release of her much anticipated sophomore album: “my future,” “Therefore I Am,” “Your Power,” “Lost Cause,” and “NDA.” “my future” is a heartfelt letter to Eilish from Eilish-with lots and lots of love. “Getting Older” has Eilish reflecting on her past, specifically her past trauma, an expanding amount of responsibilities, and her own personal discoveries along the way, all over a gentle and elegant synth beat. She debuted this look on her Instagram, and further on a British Vogue photoshoot for their June cover story, and on her Happier Than Ever album cover. She ditched the bright green roots and dark black hair for bleach blonde swapping her trademark baggy clothes for a softer, more sophisticated look. This was the beginning of a new era of Eilish. In this, she unzips a black cotton jacket and reveals more of her body than she typically does. In March 2020, Eilish started including a short film at the beginning of her concerts titled, “Not my Responsibility,” in which she focuses on the public’s view and personal opinions of her clothing choices and body. Eilish is notorious for her oversized, statement outfits and putting forth a cultural reset for what the “norm” is for women’s fashion. She has been dissected and picked apart from social media for almost half of her life, given the fact that she is arguably the most distinguished teenage girl in the world. Of course, fame goes hand-in-hand with unwanted and often negative attention. It even went on to receive several awards, including the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. This album was very well-received by critics and fans alike. She then released her first full-length studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? in March 2019.
Her debut EP, Don’t Smile at Me, was released in August 2017 and she began to grow a larger, more loyal fanbase. Ever since then she has been releasing hit after hit with guidance from Finneas O’Connell-her older brother, producer, and co-writer. She received praise from listeners in November 2015 after releasing her song, “Ocean Eyes” on SoundCloud at a mere age of 13. Billie Eilish has been in the public eye for all of her adolescent life.