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Billie Eilish – WHEN I WAS OLDER
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With soft, haunting vocals over eery, minimalistic production, “WHEN I WAS OLDER” is inspired by director Alfonso Cuarón’s critically-acclaimed 2018 film, Roma.
The song was
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Wolves At The Gate – When I Was Older
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When I was older / I was a sailor on an open sea / But now I'm underwater / And my skin is paler than it should ever be / Hmm / I'm on my back again / Dreaming of a time and place
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Billie Eilish Says “Your Power” Is An “Open Letter To People Who Take Advantage—Mostly Men”
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“I used to not understand why age mattered.”
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Genius Traducciones al Español – Billie Eilish - WHEN I WAS OLDER (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de "Billie Eilish - WHEN I WAS OLDER (Traducción al Español)"] / [Estribillo] / Cuando era mayor / Era una marinera / En mar abierto / Pero ahora estoy bajo el agua / Y mi
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Genius Russian Translations (Русские переводы) – Billie Eilish - WHEN I WAS OLDER (Русский перевод)
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Original Lyrics / [Припев] / Когда я была старше / Я плыла моряком в открытом море / Теперь я под водой / А кожа моя бледнее, чем должна быть / Хмм / [Куплет] / И я снова на спине
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Billie Eilish’s New Song “My Strange Addiction” Samples A Scene From ‘The Office’
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The track features dialogue from a Season 7 episode titled “Threat Level Midnight.”
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Billie Eilish – NDA
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On “NDA,” Billie details her struggles with fame, particularly the trials she has to face to keep romances under the radar by having those around her sign an NDA, or a Non-
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Billie Eilish – WHEN I WAS OLDER Samples
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See all of “WHEN I WAS OLDER” by Billie Eilish’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
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Billie Eilish – Getting Older
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“Getting Older” is the vulnerable introductory track to Billie Eilish’s sophomore album, Happier Than Ever.
Over a delicate plucking synth beat, Billie covers various sensitive
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Genius Traduzioni Italiane – Billie Eilish - WHEN I WAS OLDER (Traduzione Italiana)
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[Chorus] / Quando ero più grande / Ero un marinaio in mare aperto / Ma adesso sono sott'acqua / E la mia pelle è più pallida di quanto dovrebbe mai essere / Hmm / [Strofa] / Sono
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Billie Eilish – everything i wanted
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“everything i wanted” sees Billie recalling a nightmare she experienced where she committed suicide and saw all her friends and fans turn their backs on her. The lyrics showcase
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Genius Traductions françaises – Billie Eilish - WHEN I WAS OLDER (Traduction Française)
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[Refrain] / Quand j'étais plus âgée / J'étais un marin, voguant en pleine mer / Mais maintenant je suis sous l'eau / Et ma peau est plus pâle qu'elle ne devrait jamais être / Hmm
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Billie Eilish – when the party's over
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The second single from WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?, “when the party’s over,” sees Billie putting some distance between her and her lover. It was described by the
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Billie Eilish – I Didn't Change My Number
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“I Didn’t Change My Number” is the second track of Billie Eilish’s sophomore studio album, Happier Than Ever. On the song, Eilish sings about a past relationship and separating
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Billie Eilish Revealed The Meaning Behind Her New Song “Wish You Were Gay” On Instagram In July 2018
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“It literally means I wish he was gay so that he didn’t like me for an actual reason.”
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Genius Deutsche Übersetzungen – Billie Eilish - WHEN I WAS OLDER (Deutsche Übersetzung)
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[Refrain] / Als ich älter war / War ich ein Seeman auf offener See / Aber jetzt bin ich unter Wasser / Und meine Haut ist blasser / Als sie jemals sein sollte / Hmm / [Strophe
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Billie Eilish – No Time To Die
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“No Time to Die” serves as the theme song to the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die. The song was announced by Billie on January 14, 2020.
The song explores a theme of romantic
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Billie Eilish – Getting Older (From Disney’s Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles)
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[Intro] / Welcome, it's Billie, and this is Happier Than Ever, the first time I am doing my album all in one back to back, so, I'm Billie / [Verse 1] / I'm gettin' older, I think I
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Are we refusing to annotate Billie Eilish's "bad guy" because it's uncomfortable to describe its lyrics?
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At least, that’s why I’m staying away from it lmao. I just noticed it’s been out for days now with not one accepted tate.
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Billie Eilish – Six Feet Under
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“Six Feet Under” is the third track released by LA based singer/songwriter Billie Eilish. Six months later, an EP of remixes was also released.
On this track, Billie sings about
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Billie Eilish – bad guy
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“bad guy” is a playful, bass-heavy track that sees Eilish taunting her lover, flaunting her tough nature while questioning his own.
It was first proven to exist after Eilish
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Genius Swedish Translations – Billie Eilish - WHEN I WAS OLDER (Svensk Översättning)
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[Refräng] / När jag var äldre / Jag var en seglare på ett öppet hav / Men nu är jag under vatten / Och mitt skinn är blekare än det någonsin borde vara / Hmm / [Vers] / Jag är på
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Genius Brasil Traduções – Billie Eilish - WHEN I WAS OLDER (Tradução em Português)
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[Tradução da música "WHEN I WAS OLDER" de Billie Eilish, por Genius Brasil Traduções] / [Refrão] / Quando eu era mais velha / Eu era uma marinheira em mar aberto / Mas agora eu
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Billie Eilish Opens Up About Dealing With Abuse & Trauma On “Getting Older”
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“Was too afraid to tell ya, but now, I think it’s time.”
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Billie Eilish – Halley's Comet
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“Halley’s Comet” is a song named after a short-period comet that is visible from Earth every 75–76 years.
The song was first heard on Billie Eilish’s TikTok profile on July 28
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Billie Eilish – bury a friend
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According to a January 2019 Alternate Press article, “bury a friend” is written from the perspective of a monster under Billie Eilish’s bed. The track details a confusing
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Billie Eilish – Where Do We Go? World Tour Setlist
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Act One / Intro: Eilish is hanging up from the bed lifted before as she later falls from it. Every line from the chorus of "bury a friend" is played individually next, as the
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Billie Eilish – my future
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“my future” portrays Billie reflecting on her past and her future, and her change in style from a more melancholic sound, towards a happier, more optimistic one.
“my future” is
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Billie Eilish – Getting Older (From Billie Eilish: Live At The O2 (Extended Cut))
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[Verse 1: Pre-Recorded Billie Eilish, FINNEAS] / I'm gettin' older, I think I'm agin' well / I wish someone had told me I'd be doin' this by myself / There's reasons that I'm
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Billie Eilish – listen before i go
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“listen before i go” is a song centered around suicide, with Eilish warning her lover to hurry up and listen to her before she kills herself.
After it was premiered at a show in
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Billie Eilish – ilomilo
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“ilomilo” references a 2010 puzzle game where the player must unite “Ilo” and “Milo,” small round characters on separate ends of the level who require teamwork to meet at the end.
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Billie Eilish – Billie Bossa Nova
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On “Billie Bossa Nova,” Eilish oozes sensuality and details using fake aliases at hotels in an effort to keep her and her lover’s identity private. Making use of a beat created by
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Billie Eilish – all the good girls go to hell
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“all the good girls go to hell” shows Billie referencing and twisting Christian symbolism. She has only briefly referenced her views on religion, which can be found in her
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Billie Eilish – Therefore I Am
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Billie Eilish’s fourth single since the release of her Grammy-winning debut album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? presents a play on the famous philosophical quote, “I
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Billie Eilish – Bored
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“Bored” is a single from the Netflix-original series 13 Reasons Why soundtrack, featured in the last episode of it first season (Episode 13, Tape 7, Side A). It was produced by
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Billie Eilish – i love you
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“i love you” is a soft acoustic ballad that explores the struggles and feelings from a complicated relationship. The song’s chorus features vocal harmonies by her brother, FINNEAS.
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Billie Eilish Asks Her Love Interest For Space On “when the party’s over”
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The track has been a staple of her live performances.
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Billie Eilish – L’AMOUR DE MA VIE [OVER NOW EXTENDED EDIT]
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“L’AMOUR DE MA VIE [OVER NOW EXTENDED EDIT]” is the extended version of “L’AMOUR DE MA VIE.” The track was released on May 22, 2024, a few days after the release of the original
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Billie Eilish – Oxytocin
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“Oxytocin” is the fifth track from Billie Eilish’s sophomore album, Happier Than Ever, released on July 30, 2021.
The title “Oxytocin” refers to the neurohormone of the same name
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