“Hate to be Lame” is based on the concept of it generally being considered “lame” to ‘fall in love’. In other words, as presented, amongst the vocalists’ generation being smitten isn’t really chic. Or more specifically,...
The simplest way of describing “Love is Pain” is as Finneas depicting love as not being all gravy. As implied in the first verse, we usually embark on romantic relationships full of optimism, looking forward...
In “Famous Last Words”, the vocalist is clearly addressing someone he is close to, and it is very much possible that said addressee is a romantic interest. Possibly his ex-girlfriend. But either way, it is...
According to Billie Eilish’s own account of its creation, “Getting Older” is a very personal song. And as implied by the title, it centers on the vocalist’s ruminations concerning the fact that she’s aging. And whereas some of these...
“Happier than Ever” is one of the few Billie Eilish songs we’ve ever come across that is sorta verifiably based on her personal romantic experiences. And it would appear that she is once again speaking...
The bossa nova is a type of dance, originating in mid-20th century Brazil actually. And the reason this track is entitled so is because it utilizes a similar type of rhythmic style. So, the title apparently has nothing to do...
The title of this song (“Not My Responsibility”), as presented in the lyrics, is actually a question. And what it harps back to is a sentiment which, in its modern manifestation, we can say was...
The term “male fantasy” is only mentioned once in this song. Billie Eilish uses it in reference to pornography and how docile women tend to falsely appear “satisfied” therein. But more to the point is...
Whereas most of the tracks Billie Eilish has dropped thus far may be romance related, very few, if any are about sex. But currently at 19 years old she is reaching the age of 21,...
The concept behind Billie Eilish’s “OverHeated” was directly inspired by another track of hers entitled “Not My Responsibility“. The aforementioned track is the one that precedes “OverHeated” on “Happier Than Ever” (and also predates it by about a year). ...
