Billie Eilish Talks About Writing Songs And Fake Pop Stars | For The Record

Billie Eilish was just 14 when she emerged on the scene with her debut single “ocean eyes” in 2016. The soulful song quickly transformed into a viral sensation that currently stands with over 44 million Spotify streams.
The singer-songwriter’s career has continued to flourish with sonically mature songs like “bellyache” and the 13 Reasons Why track “Bored,” and last year she released her critically acclaimed debut EP don’t smile at me.
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[@kristaedwards6270]

He's a good interviewer, he lets her talk and understands her

[@addyl2184]

Fuhq Boi I doubt it

[@hate.it.here_ffs]

*Don't they all*

[@CoolWavyBaby]

YES❗❗👂🏾🙏🏽

[@americaworks4202]

He’s a suck up. Brown nose

[@cord-9161]

You are a mistake no dumbass

[@XxX-og1pe]

I feel like Billie is someone you can easily get addicted too 😂

[@liamgillogly7144]

Shes my strange addiction

[@sepikato]

Cause she's so charismatic

[@robloxbesties4612]

Shes myyy strange addiction

[@shyana9807]

I was gonna say like a drug and then that lyric "take you like a drug" came into my head from I think daddy issues by the neighbourhood jeee but yeah ikr

[@jaylagarcia1447]

Already. Have

[@meb6140]

Billie taught me to not care of what other people think

[@alexalasalle]

Strugglingartist facts

[@yourgonnadieupthere6665]

Bro same

[@gemopunzalan8173]

Me too

[@raincloud2574]

me too 🥺❤️

[@YML8]

Yeah same

[@elle-xc9ey]

7:47 “i don’t wanna be a star.” if only she knew

[@linnson]

Yeah

[@yuli8265]

wins 5 grammys*

[@manzijoel5224]

*Makes fucking James Bond song*

[@istanbasicallythewholemusi9288]

She's making History

[@rixx1269]

This make the whole thing inauthentic

[@findparadise]

It’s interesting how in all these videos she talks about how you don’t have to go through something to write about it and everyone’s so mind blown by the concept. Of course you can write about anything. Songwriting is still writing. Writers write stories. She’s telling a story and playing a character in the songs. Music doesn’t have to be a diary

[@corinthianbarrogo2369]

Billie:you can write fiction And don't have to go through it Everyone: *surprised pikachu face*

[@anamartinez7006]

That last sentence really stuck with me 🤯 ur so right

[@coffee593]

But the thing is she didn’t actually write it

[@ydd0.553]

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[@ydd0.553]

Coffee kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpbNaKyCd7F4aK8

[@oliviarose530]

I can listen to her speak for hours honestly

[@notmadi6968]

olivia rose actually same??

[@5mbluvr]

olivia rose same

[@emma-fi2up]

Right!!😍💕

[@Playerpretend6]

SAME HERE SSAMMEE HERE OLIVIA

[@jennislaby4612]

Sameeeee

[@daskannweg9994]

How sweet is the interviewer, though?! He‘s a true fan, too, and I am so here for it!!!

[@rishabhdeb8747]

Living Well With TJ wtf is that meant to mean 💀

[@aestheticallyali7471]

She has such a deep voice when talking, but angelic when singing. 😘

[@alienbird5624]

Ikr

[@raymondjarvis9181]

That's called mezzo soprano voice type exactly what you said deep but like this wierd pitch too it

[@internetexplorer1512]

she’s so honest woah

[@ghirmayk603]

That's why we fucking love her

[@edrooney9580]

Apart from being a guy

[@Manvir.]

That's because she's a capricorn lmao

[@nefelibata4190]

that's what makes someone a decent person and attractive, fun to be around etc

[@nxsonicms8408]

@@Manvir. its sagitaurus

[@marinasunshine4517]

She's so wise beyond her years but at the same time she talks like such a kid which is awesome.

[@peechisverhalen7964]

She is real as fuck

[@KingBowserVlog]

@@peechisverhalen7964 lol "wise"

[@megkerslake4237]

I’ve binged so much Billie Eilish recently

[@emeilish]

Same tho 😂💚🖤❤️

[@kyleag86]

sameee

[@wlfiegamer6674]

Good thing to do in quarantine

[@maryamta6200]

Same same

[@ocelot7960]

I can watch just videos of Billie for days and not be bored

[@beccatodd2590]

I'm 27, and I really look up to this 16-year-old.

[@LOL-kq1sd]

She 17 almost 18

[@jm3354]

Sad

[@mintslushy47]

@@jm3354 not sad

[@jm3354]

Do u look up to Satan as well?

[@jackcockayne3596]

eek

[@mikeymansome]

her eyes are gorgeous... she's overall gorgeous dont get me wrong but those eyes are legit hypnotic!

[@petersonmasoryde3163]

for sure

[@av-tl3xd]

Ocean eyes

[@tanyatrollip4463]

She has *intesly* beautiful eyes Is that a word... "intensly" 😂

[@Vaikie]

Tanya Trollip i like intesly better

[@yikes7012]

Why is everyone in these comments so half assed? She’s 16. Who the hell cares if she’s “edgy.” You know damn well you went through that stage too, so let her go through hers. Though I feel she’s a bit more unique with it. Actually listen to what she has to say instead of judging her by her looks or body language.

[@ewelllle]

Yikes it would be awesome if she was more edgy with her music. I was shocked when i heard her cause she looks like a wavy soundcloud rapper, a beautiful one.

[@jen.6164]

Yikes agreed smh

[@starburstfreak4022]

Yikes how is she edgy though?

[@yikes7012]

Starburstfreak I didn’t say she was edgy. I’m just quoting those who kept saying she was.

[@megh2375]

I agree. People can't understand that this girl is cool. Cool. Not a wannabe edgy, just naturally stylish and extremely likeable imo.

[@iliachulsky]

To achieve this level of honesty, self confidence and creativity is truly inspiring. many adults need to shut up and listen to what she has to say.

[@hate.it.here_ffs]

???

[@jm3354]

Sheeple

[@haroodasac8092]

Omg she is a complet and absolute liar and everybody is blind. Look how she can not go deep un any issue. Is superficial at all. She only complains about everything in a confuse way, no clear answers and for sure no examples or detatails cause is all a fuxkxng lie

[@maijaliepa119]

Haro Odasac U LOOKIN IN THE MIRROR, DUDE, SEEIN YERSELF. ♥️🤸🏾‍♂️♥️

[@christianguywithhellavitch1391]

Grow tf up

[@km_photography7817]

Billie: Once I lost my earbuds and had a heart attack for like a week... Me too Billie me too

[@Emonerd-fn1el]

Sameeeeeeeee like i lost my 9 dollar wireless earbuds i cant live without them

[@shrekwazowskiisbae1897]

I lost my AirPods but my dad had gotten me a new pair

[@taylrorol]

breyer lover159 I’ve never felt something so much like this

[@gunplaybusiness]

breyer lover159 500th like lol

[@candicefazio2170]

breyer lover159 I left my sweet headphones at my friends still need them ...... or can I get one from billie

[@Azzyy444]

we dont need a whole studio we only need a finneas

[@weirdo66636]

aw

[@joditrueman7472]

True tho

[@rockstarr8786]

🙌🏼

[@hush2091]

Facts

[@safiamurad4777]

😂 damn😂👌

[@minionswag69]

im so in love with her dude omg

[@isabellakarpinska3168]

alex same

[@ZoeHammer]

alex same here

[@ridetonewyork]

*Yeah same*

[@savannahp9756]

same

[@natalie4423]

Same

[@anniemccarthy3598]

I remember writing songs when I was younger and I would show them to my friends and they would always say “but you’ve never delt with this” or “but that’s not who you are” or “you’ve never done this or felt this” and I always thought “well, what is wrong with that? It doesn’t matter does it? I thought if you want to write a song, do it.” And then Billie comes around a couple years later and tells us that it’s okay and I just wanna start crying because I was always made fun of by my peers for wanting to sing about losing my boyfriend in WWI or wanting to kill my self or falling in love or being in an abusive relationship and then realizing that pre-teen me should’ve listened to herself not everyone else.

[@auroraphoenixsky219]

Audrey & Co. you do you baby girl ❤️

[@coreypatrick9563]

Im now regretting the same thing

[@stephen5601]

i i_ I a m w e r I d_ sjsksks She’s probably going to be a tweaker, I hope not, but she seems like she’ll definitely be into drugs

[@kathrynthompson230]

im sorry you had to go through that ❤️ keep doing what you do and be yourself, and never listen to what people have to say

[@cattycat9838]

Dont let anyone control you. Dont let anyone affects your dreams. If you want to make song, do it. Do everything what makes you happy. You only lived once. just be yourself.

[@GorgonDrageil]

Its crazy how this young girl is making me feel more comfortable about being myself.

[@sophianicol1560]

billie and I are the same age. 16. She's making history.

[@audreyaurelleaartato246]

she be makin' history and i cant even cook my pasta al dente dude

[@flightofnavigator8631]

She's making history while we're taking history class

[@DaughterOfFiji]

Sophia Nicol samee

[@yureikayt3765]

I'm here 15 trynna be famous and meet er - i dont wanna catch feels

[@kingsoonkit9234]

@@flightofnavigator8631 oof

[@christinezechner2643]

If I didn’t know her music I would probaly think she is a hardcore rapper bcs of the way she dresses like a male rapper lmao ...she’s so chill I love it

[@samarapadgham9168]

joanna babe ocean eyes

[@12345obbobb]

Who brings backpacks in interviews? Only Billie.

[@hannahrose7745]

12345obbobb lmaooo

[@lovepuppy4627]

She probably has burritos and refried beans in there.

[@Emonerd-fn1el]

Well i do but not interviews

[@Sariine436]

I bring a mini backpack everywhere and people look at me 👀👀👀👀

[@highesthoe6147]

Most rappers

[@emmameulensteen4563]

24 minutes of billie eilish? Blessed.

[@bassfairy_]

I'm so jealous of all of these young teens, living their dreams. I can't even get up and fill out some job applications.

[@pinkfeet518]

we all have the same amount of hours in a day. how you use yours cannot compare to another persons. we all have the world at our fingertips and not everyone’s journey happens at the same pace

[@weirdo66636]

lmfao mE

[@s.Klebold]

Omg same af

[@glitterarmy89]

Yeah love that's cause the job your applying for sucks. If we all chased our dreams who would do all the other jobs in the world?

[@ye77a]

@@glitterarmy89 the machines

[@fredericosanchez9652]

I hope she doesnt ruin in her life with drugs and alcohol like the mayority of teenage stars. I am thrilled to watch her grow as a person and a singer. Much love from a depressed soul✌!!

[@eleiahmccaulley7723]

frederico sanchez sena kiko she doesn’t do drugs ( as far as I know )

[@elianayvonne7386]

She has literally said she doesn't want to ruin herself with drugs.

[@SADFACENT_]

@@ella4043 she doesn't

[@bluelights9686]

@@elianayvonne7386 some people say that too you never know

[@savannahalyce1916]

Welp I came back to this interview and you could say she doesn't especially because of xanny😂

[@fairygoremother]

She's amazing as always but hey what a really cool interviewer. He was so real.

[@epsilon.ni_7405]

She is humble enough to know she's not better than anyone and wise enough to know she's different from the rest.

[@kirianne2754]

billie mentioning twenty one pilots gave me a heart attack. i’m shook

[@alinamai7535]

Same dude!

[@nancychiraki]

fucking exactly

[@frickinfreakazoid9569]

yess and mcr, I was like hOLD UP

[@giannabaltazar]

same

[@20O0cat]

I SCREAMED

[@claubarreto3]

Billie Eilish is the coolest 16 year old on the planet.

[@alyssiaviolet4838]

She's the coolest anything on the planet

[@graceduffy7424]

duh

[@celine_9008]

Let's just put it this way, Billie Eilish is the coolest.

[@jemimasings5935]

XD YEAHHHHHHH

[@somethingrandom1443]

She is the coolest person

[@claudiagallagher8907]

I ran out of Billie interview videos to watch...so im here and happy 😂

[@Sami-wj6qo]

lol XD sameeee

[@aaliyahrose9098]

I ran out too, I’m having to re watch them again 😩😩🤣🤣🤣

[@joselineperez2649]

I’m rewatching all

[@angeliki1606]

Why does this make me emotional now that she's 18?😭💕

[@BadBoy-cp9lp]

Why are you crying 😢 bc u don’t want to be human like u

[@AJ...-]

Now she's 19🥺❤

[@chloetay2484]

@@AJ...- she is 20 now, she is no longer a teen ☹️

[@AJ...-]

@@chloetay2484 i knowww🥺🥲

[@HannahLillee]

30 seconds in and I already love her 100% more than I already did

[@windowangel]

I’m so excited for her to go through all her phases and hear the music she’s gonna make. I’m excited to grow with her

[@ic3peak276]

she has grown

[@windowangel]

@@ic3peak276 did NOT need to hear this today 😭😭😭

[@urfavells_]

very much has grown😭.

[@delena4evertvd267]

you still around? cause i am after all these years :’)

[@windowangel]

@@delena4evertvd267 yes! i still watch every interview she does, but sadly our music preferences have gone in different directions. i still appreciate the music she’s put out and her voice has only gotten better. i will *always* admire her personality

[@anaboffin]

This is the best Billie Eilish's interview I've ever watched. It was just amazing

[@kubrayildizmusic]

Billie is the only person that made me watch this long interview

[@jisellemanning373]

her lyrics speak to my soul (#eyelash)

[@taliatomhave5884]

Jiselle Manning eilish

[@basil9140]

Eyelash

[@dizzystew]

Talia Tomhave eyelash

[@neilallender8150]

ditto ✌️

[@kaibilbalam-gonzalez9584]

I just discovered her today because of this interview and now I can't stop thinking about her. I'm literally obsessed with her now. Love her music & love her. She reminds me a little of Aaliyah. Idk why.

[@kaibilbalam-gonzalez9584]

I love her laugh @ 10:58 ... So adorable lol

[@idkman9114]

The disrespect..

[@doll___eyez]

U ain't wrong, I think she reminds me of Aaliyah too💖

[@melanie33211]

Stop...🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@dr.pepperqueen]

8:49 my favorite part of this whole interview.

[@user-nn3di3qb2q]

The karaoke song from 22:45 is picture to burn from Taylor Swift

[@acuarianau]

She’s so underrated ugh I love her sm

[@kenbray5682]

That's cause you have terrible taste in music !!

[@acuarianau]

Ken Bray her music is great bye

[@kerethikarosairo6205]

Ken Bray Can you acc stfu k... Billie is a real musician unlike some ppl, she’s only 16 and already has amazing music and supporters.

[@hiljan3203]

Ken Bray Gtfo you’re irrelevant

[@AlainBruno]

She is a talented artist 💪

[@isabel-hq5qu]

I love Billie Eilish!! She's so real

[@melissalopez3246]

Alain Bruno you are everywhere

[@Jack-oc2xq]

I see you everywhere wtf?

[@kenbray5682]

He brother does all the work !!! She's not a true musician...

[@asanaquarian1302]

But she writes the lyrics. If you going off that, hardly anyone is a 'real' musician

[@Mb4lifeMyaa]

fav interview of all time hands down. host had some good questions and i like how you spoke on some things in your interpretation i like Rob’s mind just as much as i love Billie’s ugh

[@Felix-qt2ql]

I like how she reminds people that age does not define how wise, or talented or intelligent you can be. Don't let anyone put you down because they think you're too young. Just do the fuck you want.

[@CarlosGarcia-ox2rc]

Literally Billie Ellish album is the best of 2017 and still hear it as often as the first time and with the new song she release I hope she releases an album this year

[@LillianFrances]

"that person's been here before" yahhh girlllll

[@laurenpender5742]

i think my favorite this about this is that she’s not afraid to compliment other artist!! yes girl👏👏👏👏

[@FullRedPanda]

I love this interview, so chill and natural

[@joshs210]

she uhhh... she 16?

[@Echani3007]

Chance the Rapper *SHE'S LEGAL IN LONDON*

[@lehanaogbeide7517]

Spectre 3007 bruh I just choked😂

[@hiyabelg3897]

Chance the Rapper hahaha

[@Hannah-vz9pz]

be quiet

[@nelly1807]

Spectre 3007 *SPECIAL OFFER*

[@mmilliganjr]

Been watching Billie interviews all week and this one is the best by far! Great job!

[@naeinc.7350]

When she mentioned twenty one pilots and mcr and green day I died

[@melione7740]

same here

[@Bridan-Art]

Bro i literally did same😂

[@alisha3649]

I'm still shook that Billie and Billie MET EACH OTHER

[@maria-pisareva-taro]

That is the best interview of Billie I've ever watched! That guy is such a great interviewer

[@ChristinaFruth]

*"If you want to make art, fucking make art."*

[@purplecherry7039]

3:57 i lost my earbuds like a few days ago and i can not relate enough to this

[@AnyaTurnbull]

I had to watch like every single interview with Billie for work and this one is BY FAR THE BEST INTERVIEW SHE'S EVER DONE. thanks to the host and Billie

[@heavenwithin81]

THIS! These are the interviews I crave to listen to. So refreshing.

[@ellaroo3813]

billie talking about josh n tyler is my aesthetic

[@kimgonzalez3921]

Ella Rose me too

[@nicknordstrom774]

That literally doesn’t make any sense.

[@jennygreenteeth2910]

I love that wise lil soul

[@ethanhutchison3180]

Nobody: Billie's chains: *JINGLE* *JINGLE* *JINGLE*

[@lexwendt7500]

jingle all the way

[@sierrasubha41]

In a one HORSE open sleigh

[@alisha3649]

It do be doin asmr doe

[@donnas.1075]

I could listen to Billie talk all day. She's so herself, down-to-earth, and so confident. She's so comfortable in her skin that it makes you feel comfortable.

[@snazzyalpaca_1026]

Anyone else kinda miss old billie like before when we all fall asleep where do we go

[@heartshapedfungi]

she’s the exact same she’s just a lot happier

[@shavemangin]

She’s an old soul

[@megansuttles8648]

Dave G 110% 💕

[@yahwehschild1375]

Maybe a boy

[@jm3354]

More like a occult programed trans.. I'd boink still

[@aidan6560]

So am I lol

[@divine6867]

and she doesn’t even realize it

[@rachelngraciehernandez8193]

She is my spirit animal

[@dragonflymagictarot1180]

Everyone remembers the first time they heard The Beatles. Your authenticity is what makes your art beautiful. Thank you for your contribution Billie. The poetry transcends generation gaps.

[@PASHINNSOUNDS]

This is amazing. Billie has matured so much.

[@adrianaclayton2893]

she’s such a amazing human

[@riozic3232]

I've watched this interview like a million times!!

[@nicolebyers5037]

Wow everything she says about growing-i feel you girl. God bless

[@lillieshippy]

5:54 *needless to say I’m shook*

[@ellie.644]

Lillie Shippy im a ban- im a BANDITØØØØ

[@jaydenong5503]

Me too

[@enhasunoo]

I loved 21 pilot's from 2017 broooo I never realized she said it 😳

[@spiderwebbillie136]

IM IN LOVE WITH THIS PRECIOUS ANGEL

[@naj5234]

idk why, but Billie makes me feel so inspired. Like she makes me wanna do something with life. Not like I haven't thought about doing things with my life, but she makes me wanna do more.. I strive to find an actual friend who makes me inspired, man Billie is that friend

[@m4rz585]

IVVE BERN LOOKKNG FOR THIS INTERVIEW FIR SO LONG IM SO GLAD I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!!!!

[@TheDrawingIntrovert]

Green Day, Avril Lavigne, The Beatles, Linkin Park, Twenty one pilots.... I love you.

[@cassedyjasmine1464]

What time she metioning avril?

[@viki6724]

@@cassedyjasmine1464 4:07

[@CoolWavyBaby]

FR... BRO🎤🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🥁🎙️

[@JuetCo88]

And Queen!

[@ROBERT-bj4ir]

Rip Chester ❤

[@leticiabianchetti2805]

This girl inspires me so much because seeing someone my age that has gone so far being herself and being able to make art and reach people is really amazing. I hope people finally realize that teenagers aren't useless as everybody says, and start to recognize us as people of value and with a lot of talent to show. Billie, you're fucking great.

[@sachamason2930]

This is such an awesome interview. Beautiful conversation :)

[@Ri5004]

its been 5 years and this is still her best interview ever

[@conundrumofesoterica6417]

This dude is so chill

[@realkingali5]

She was trying to hide so many things but now she's so open and authentic, you can see a really big difference

[@AquariusCrystalwave]

You and I share so many similar philosophical perspectives to life, such as being authentic to yourself because if people were to disappear would you be proud of the life you created? It's amazing to hear such wisdom from someone so young. Your music has calmed me through so much trouble times and it's been amazing to see your growth over these past years. Especially considering that fame has a tendency to destroy many - it's great to see that you are standing your ground and remaining authentic through it all. Keep creating amazing art! Can't wait to see what direction you go 🦊❤️

[@nicoleangela4155]

i love this interview

[@massivelegend7599]

Can't figure out who she reminds me of with the way she talks and shit but damn she's beautiful

[@hengmengquan3985]

Blazeit Barry are u migos??

[@jadee6125]

Blazeit Barry lil xan

[@massivelegend7599]

Smileyyfinn • nah lil xan is too Spacey and goofy. She talks kind of smart, like she has experiences. I don't know ahah

[@prettypink344]

Xxxtentacion

[@Matdogg2k]

Lil' Tay

[@imsotox]

Billie is keepin’ it real 💕

[@laurenaldrich668]

Mad respect to Genius I grew up listening to so much shit beyond my years and genius taught me so much about lyrics but I love the fact that Billie will create something so abstract to fuck with people and make them think or not think and stop putting shit in a box. This is a perfect interview. I love you Billie!!

[@rob8273]

What a great interview

[@jessicaosser1505]

i mean the first 20 seconds of this video, is why i look up to billie.

[@jarrodshirtcliffe2042]

She is for real so wise wtf she just spitting fax

[@grannykiduniya2860]

How chilled she is - No one talk to me rn :(

[@DexterHaven]

Great interview!! I love the way she thinks and reacts emotionally to things. She's the opposite of awkward.

[@ophelia_n1514]

I love her so much

[@OnlyMichaelJackson]

12:04 Exactly. I thought it was brilliant how she was able to get into the mind of someone that she wasn't.

[@kathiok6453]

Billie just speaks out of my soul

[@amithsrikaanth5138]

Great interview with actual questions 👏 inspiring for young artists

[@ajbglolz13]

I look up to you because you're always being you, never change

[@vrsichhangte7962]

You're addictive!! Never stop being you, no matter what!

[@Ofir_R]

wituout this interview i would probably worried about every song, thank you!!!

[@jadastrose3366]

She says the things that I'm scared to say n expresses the emotions I don't want anyone to know r there😭😭😭✨✨✨✨I love ur mind so. Much💓✨✨

[@harmhope5783]

"You don't have to go through anything to write about or you can go through everything and write about something else."

[@Amanda-hq9of]

i think what she’s trying to say is that certain songs or artists are cool to listen to until they’re no longer cool to enjoy. they get a stigma attached but if you just cut all of that bullshit out, you can find something to love in just about anything. even if you don’t like the sound of a song, the lyrics can speak straight to you.

[@lizajomusic]

He's the best interviewer everrr. Like how nice is it to listen to them talking

[@ndamixxboom6894]

BILLIE YU DA BOMB... And Love the vinyl gallery