Billie Eilish Talks Making “What Was I Made For?” for Barbie and Hints at New Album | Tonight Show

Billie Eilish talks about the meaning behind "What Was I Made For?," what it was like working with Greta Gerwig and her appearance on Saturday Night Live.
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[@dinajasso]

This new album is going to shake the internet.

[@CharlieKnolesPlus]

Jimmy was so much more authentic and open in this interview than normal. No weird interruptions or fake laughs. It was really nice. He’s a music nerd at heart.

[@lucyhibbert3385]

She is a lyrical genius, a beautiful person and so humble. Honored and blessed to be alive at the same time as her! Billie is incredible and I'm so proud of everything she has achieved xx

[@lazaromurad322]

hear me out! she is gonna win her second Oscar for this song, not only its perfect for the films narrative but its also relatable to almost everyone. She is gonna win!!! or AT LEAST nominated

[@Wigconic.]

What Was I Made For is such a masterpiece and I can't wait for her next album!

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Billie is one of the most humble celebrities out here and I love seeing her everywhere

[@GLGL520]

Billie and Finneas,best duo artists of this generation,Billie’s lyrics have shocked me so many times,she’s a poet in her own way.

[@mwelb5251]

What I love about this girl is that she's not hyper-sexualised. It's all about her music and talent. I wish she was around when I was a teen

[@sofialehgend3528]

Words cannot explain what "what was I made for" did for me. I turned 18 a month after it came out and the very first time I heard it this sense of "Im gonna be okay came over me." It's definitely the perfect song for my senior year.

[@hannahmariamoore7006]

The Greta Gerwig impression is so good. I've never heard anyone do a Greta but Billie really hit the nuances 😂

[@hittnau5]

That was such a vibe, the energy and excitement 😂 Billie and Finneas are genius, paired with Greta Gerwig and their incredible script, this is a masterpiece

[@veroniquedelafere7474]

I was holding back tears throughout this entire interview. The sincerity of Jimmy touched me in a very unexpected way. And Billie's response - this conversation feels like coming home. Like we're all friends after all, like we're all the same, just as Billie described

[@thehapevillechannel]

Billie's authenticity is captivating. I hope the hard knocks of growing older do not temper her fire. She has the same energy, charm and affect of Cher.

[@nternetrat]

i had the same exact experience as jimmy. i listened to the album before the movie. when her song came on, i could not stop shaking my head as in “no fucking way.”

[@isla_tod]

Ugh seeing her talk all about it so passionately is so sweet she’s so cute omg

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Billie crossing her legs on the couch is so wholesome of her

[@laacolee]

she said her music inspiration for the third album are mazzy star, radiohead, dominic fike and bloody valentine…. be3 is going to shock so many of us. i think it will be the grown up version of when we all fall asleep where do we go

[@laacolee]

the fact that she has gotten so many nominations for what was i made for with no album being dropped…. so many nominations for a single… that is absolutely insane. she is so talented and has come so far. her and finneas are such a great music and sibling duo 🩷

[@cdms2296]

I'm 29 years old and this is the first a song touch me so deep that every time I listen to it I will break in tear, the song describes my life so perfectly. Thank you so much BE for this ! You did an amazing job. Is like a gift for many people that struggle in life. Thanks again, may God bless you girl!

[@paigenichole8316]

You can tell which guests Jimmy loves when he mimics them lol he luvs her