“Lunch” - Billie Eilish (LIVE on The Late Show)

The amazing Billie Eilish takes over the Ed Sullivan Theater stage, backed by her band and brother FINNEAS, for the first televised performance of “Lunch” from her latest album, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft.’
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[@annalong9741]

I love that THIS is the song she decided to play live. She made a song about her being into girls and decided to make it into a summer bop. It’s incredible.

[@ctomsky]

Bringing a whole new meaning to "girl dinner" 😂

[@Caitilizzie]

@@ctomskyGirl dinner? More like girl lunch!

[@karend169]

She said this was a metaphor, about controlling someone. I saw an interview with her and her brother and that is what she said.

[@marthapatriciapuentedelave2491]

It is a metaphor…

[@SilentAssassin01234]

People have been making songs about same sex attraction for decades, it is nothing innovative or original.

[@Elliemay030]

The way it sounds exactly like the album even better 😊

[@boRegah]

It's because there's not much performed live here besides her singing. It sounds good though I agree

[@IsabellaSofie]

FR

[@timilee374]

@@boRegahi genuinely think everything here is live with some backing track cause there is never 2 guitarists for billie’s performances and the notes have these slight changes that makes you know it’s live

[@dalexavious]

exactly what i thought

[@neutraltoxic]

Sounding exactly like it does on the album is not necessarily considered a good thing. Variation in live performance is what makes it special

[@Noxtrust]

The confidence is absolutely radiating off her lately. 10s all around.

[@DrakeStan99]

Eyelashes. Billie needs help. We need to buy her album variants and isolated vocals. We need her number 1 at billboard 200

[@RubesErin]

@@DrakeStan99would buy her isolated vocals if she let me 😭

[@life_with_laurie]

@@RubesErin She put them up on her website.😁

[@jean7221]

@@RubesErinfor this album u can, it’s on her website

[@davidfridsma7553]

All her isolated vocals ARE available on her website for $9.99.

[@bahar__m]

her little claps 😭😭😭

[@St.Michael77713]

A Kitty 🐈 could clap and write ✍️ a better song than that garbage 🗑! Worst so called music in history!

[@ImV1v13nn3]

😭😭

[@dasha9048]

Go on now give a little clap 😂

[@ZaraIbrahim-lq5rc]

@@dasha9048 WILLDDD…

[@vinukasenanayake]

AYO

[@ilvnhiulam]

her live vocal now is crazy ... omg it's almost sound like a record.

[@rachelwayne4885]

Yes. She has perfect pitch.

[@simplynative_beauty2151]

Now???? Um ok.

[@KenChawkin]

"She's the headlights. I'm the deer." Awesome lyrics!

[@sophia3568]

I can't understand that one! I'm not a native speaker, would someone explain it please

[@user-zw9kn6ew6x]

@@sophia3568 same thing 😂 I’m not native. Help us please

[@viviannerios1444]

@@sophia3568it’s a fun joke about how in a highway deers will freeze in the sight of the headlights of a car

[@s4ify]

@@sophia3568 "deer in the headlights" is a saying, it basically means "to be so surprised that you’re paralyzed." cause deers usually freeze up in fear when they see headlights approaching them before car crashes. billie is in a state of shock, she doesn't know what to do and she's frozen in awe because of the girl.

[@flixnite5383]

@@s4ifytysmmm

[@beardown6574]

She's amazing...her voice, her style, her personality. Flat out superstar

[@flipflipt3344]

Superstar???😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@EmilyCampos-uc2pq]

@@flipflipt3344yes

[@2tr6dinquwjos]

she's SO special, always carving out her own lane, literally influencing trends in the music industry with her creativity, plus the awards and TWO oscars at her young age... superstar and locked in legend for sure

[@2tr6dinquwjos]

@@flipflipt3344 the 22 year old with 9 Grammys, two golden globe awards, and two oscars and the record holder for youngest person to receive two oscars? superstar and locked in music legend hands down.

[@flipflipt3344]

@@2tr6dinquwjos yeah its sad

[@vzymx]

3:19 the way stephen walks up to Billie like a proud father 😭

[@GLavoEq]

She’s so little too 😭 and the way she runs over for a hug I cant

[@AwesomeFish12]

She's in her 20's... Stop treating her like a child.

[@4immerda]

​@@maiginblank right?? 😅

[@Uvvibes]

He was vibing to it thinking these lyrics slap 😆

[@Uvvibes]

@@maiginblankcause guys can’t relate to it at all

[@lunachan9759]

Finneas just at the back making her shine and the biggest pop star, that’s pure love❤️

[@mrvalski]

Best big brother

[@jc3productions139]

He's so good

[@chamalismith]

he is extraordinary ❤ such a talent ❤

[@jaybrodnax]

I love their relationship, so beautiful

[@pompqe]

"it's a craving not a crush" hitts hard

[@abeautifuldayful]

...and soft

[@SteamPowrdNaturalist]

I feel this. 🤤

[@2tr6dinquwjos]

the production translates SOOOOO well to live performances, her tour is going to be insane

[@ivonablazun2532]

One of the rare artists who sound better live than on original songs (even though original songs are masterpieces). True art. Also, I love how she became comfortable with who she is, you can really hear that in her singing. So beautuful!

[@user-tx8tc1zw3c]

She performed to a CD

[@lovelyskull3483]

Just freaking wonderful and I’m 71yrs old. Bravo Billie!

[@nternetrat]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nugsefaqmamscandphdstudent8446]

I am 60 and LOVE this whole album. She is such a creative, authentic talent.

[@DavidRusin-xw1vc]

Me too !😊

[@JasmineSurrealVideos]

I love this song, I'm 49 and not part of her target audience obvs lol, but it's insanely catchy and I like that twangy 80s New Order like guitar, the dramatic pauses, and that bass player is amazing, he makes the guitar come alive, he's really good. I think it sounds even better live. In this day and age, it's nice that a girl can sing about another girl and it's OK, and it should be OK.

[@MargotHypnos]

I am 44 and in awe of Billie!

[@allaboutchallenges5497]

Seeing this performance makes me so excited for tour!

[@chiara7945]

I hope they make a proper show this time! They were so cheap with production last time 😑

[@_a.s.h.t.0.n]

⁠@@chiara7945girl shut up lmaoo

[@eu-yo1ty]

​​@@chiara7945 They weren't cheap 💀 You don't need 30 backup dancers, choreo and stage design to make a good show. That's always been her thing and how she performs. She goes in there alone and is able to control a crowd

[@coochiedestroyer5_]

⁠@@chiara7945the hte tour was definitely NOT cheap💀 she got on a giant ass crane and hovered over a portion of the arena. how the hell is that cheap😭

[@Sallyxxmarie]

Yesssss! I agree!

[@leavingitblank9363]

I like how she bunny-hopped over to him at the end. That's adorable.

[@arothmanmusic]

Just wanted to throw in a tip of the hat to the lighting designer. This looked as good as it sounded.

[@roytacleb8781]

Wow this actually sounds more full with a complete band.

[@puckpuff8719]

She's had incredible success at this young age, but still seems so appreciative of the recognition she gets. I love how humble she has always stayed.

[@cameronwilson9649]

Yess!! One of the many things I love about her.

[@user-ow7wb5ul8b]

She’s such a good human. Her parents did well

[@manicouture333]

HER AURAAAAA OMGGG 🔥🔥🔥🥹 this is the most confident i’ve seen her

[@kaitlinhillier]

The fact peeps are commenting on the actual music and not gay hysteria gives me hope for this world.

[@Caitilizzie]

Same, I was so pleasantly surprised reading the comments! They’re so much better than on the mv

[@bingobongo7335]

​@Caitilizzie comments on the MV are decent, all the top comments are supportive.

[@louisdu54]

Colbert’s audience seems mostly wholesome in general yeah

[@Bluekid6521]

I feel like you summoned ben Shapiro

[@treehugger47]

I’d like to think we’ve come a long way since the I Kissed A Girl hysteria 😮

[@penelopefarias8130]

her little jumps and claps when she finished were so cute😭😭😭

[@Doloresdavis1971]

I’m 52-years-old and I just LOVE me some Billie Eilish! This young woman is everything right now!

[@susanhennessy5599]

I’m 63 and right there with you!

[@fcmcfcmc]

76 here she is the real deal and so is her family.

[@ebethlouise2201]

64 checking in *sigh*

[@val_SBD]

Billie had 4 segments of this show! That's huge!! Colbert has so much respect for her. 💙❤️

[@pattdunn9845]

I think it's mutal.

[@marvinmartin4692]

He’s no fool!

[@hokieduck]

He was very, very serious about wanting to do a duet sometime. She was very very serious about doing some old standards (songs from the artists she mentioned listening to as a kid, Sara Vaughn, Ella, Chet Atkins, etc). I hope that they do a cover of one of these artists together).

[@chrxstxna13]

loved the extra lil "distorted" microphone. instead of just playing a backing track!

[@sarahjohn136]

THE WAY BILLIE HAS GROWN OVER THE YEARSSSSS

[@mariuskristensen1867]

im so prud of her

[@sarahjohn136]

@@mariuskristensen1867 me tooo

[@charlesbarclay8181]

Billie and her brother will always be at the top of musical interests.

[@madisonfallmorales]

That production and the actual instruments just hit fucking different

[@matthewforsee5092]

Man, that bass tone and line. The whole thing. She’s got a fantastic band together with her Bro. A true artist.

[@KCNwokoye]

Love the way she hugged Stephen with joy

[@ValBrosteTakingCare]

And the little hop-skip to him!

[@reyz6222]

Exactly like the album... No auto tune ... Literally she's the moment..... And her live versions r always so good to hear...

[@wooooordd]

Realest young artist in the game right now.

[@eclectricmagazine]

You dont listen to very much music then

[@thegirlwholovesmusic]

I’m 36 and I look up to her so much. I’m in AWE of her talent (and Finneas). She’s not just talented “for her generation” she’s one of the all time greats, it just happens to be happening now. And I don’t say that about literally anyone else.

[@joniarmel7308]

I’m 69 years old and agree with everything you posted . She is sensational.

[@coconutgirl816]

I'm 53 and a lil bit obsessed with Billie, I'm in awe of everything about her!

[@wirechick57]

55 and totally with you!

[@TheMovingFingerWrites]

51 and agreeing. She’s everything that is good about women and girls. It’s healing to watch her go 💚

[@heatherwalker3177]

49 and SAME!!!! ❤

[@beaudwayful]

55 in a week. Ditto!

[@MelanieChanz]

Serious vibes of Johnette Napolitano. Not the sound or style, just the vibe. Similar overt confidence, vulnerability, and guts. Great performer, and you can tell she loves doing it. Mad respect.

[@jameehix4052]

That's a comparison i would have never thought I'd see someone make. It's definitely not the sound. But I can sort of see where you're coming. Love Johnette more. But I suppose specifically if you watch the Jenny I read or everybody knows live performances there is a similarity in the way they perform the songs.

[@davidkrepps3747]

I love this! Finneas is shredding that Fender Jaguar!

[@HmmInteresting478]

Jazzmaster

[@St.Michael77713]

ShitttSucks! Jaguar ₽🐈¥ stinks!

[@photondance]

He loves his sister. As well he should. And he is also a great musician.

[@nternetrat]

so sexy!!! that tone!!!!

[@droberts2583]

Shredding... lol

[@browhoisgrace]

her little jumps at the end aaaaah

[@GenRN]

I’ve been listening to this song non stop all week. It’s my song of summer.

[@jtsuxatgames]

I genuinely thought she was lip syncing until the second chorus hit and she changed up some of the notes. God damn! She's really good live.

[@hokieduck]

Stephen was very, very serious about wanting to do a duet sometime. She was very, very serious about doing some old standards (songs from the artists she mentioned listening to as a kid, Sara Vaughn, Ella, Chet Atkins, etc). I hope that they do a cover of one of these artists together). That era of music is truly vocalist' magic.

[@charlotte3637]

I didn’t know you could be so obsessed with a song. Well, here I am

[@hherroyal05]

Can we take a sec to say how f*cking cool Stephen Colbert is? Just smiling big in his into. Not acting weird. No dad vibes. Saying "Performing 'Lunch'" and not snarking. Being himself - just smiling with sparkling eyes and roaring "good night!" Damn.

[@James-he7bu]

I keep my Paramount subscription because of Stephen Colbert.

[@Alicia_1970]

Lol you're overthinking this wayyyy too much 😂

[@shanithezimhoni]

shout out to sound and lighting crew. The lighting went insane and the modified toy mic is a genius idea

[@joaoholanda97]

THE PERFECT LIGHT VOCALSSSSS WE LOVE U BILLIE, LUNCH IS A BANGER 💥💥💥

[@Amysterz93]

she has always had a beautiful and unique voice, but to hear how it has matured and GROWN is incredible. I can't wait to see her live later this year

[@BigGeminiGoat]

she looks so much happier!!! love you billie

[@blackgrohlsun]

you could say she’s happier than ever

[@llulinkaallulinkaa3764]

do you think it is because she got SKINNY?

[@little_sadie]

It's so hard to find artists these days who sing like in the studio without autotune or playback, that's incredible, Billie is so talented!

[@Matthew_Buys_28]

I love that she sounds almost exactly how the recording is. She’s so incredibly talented.

[@gregroyse]

WTF she blows my mind every time she performs. We need more Billie's out there and fewer... well... fill in the blank with just about any pop star out right now.

[@trojanusc2376]

Love this throwback ode to 90s girls alternative pop

[@dalexavious]

finneas and billie just made a masterpiece

[@kimberly_erin]

There’s no other way to put it.

[@2tr6dinquwjos]

god I love this song, this album, how confident and herself Billie feels in this era, the production, the performance EVERYTHING

[@hundredfireify]

What a performance. They sound out of this world

[@mariahcarlencia]

billie is such a great person, i hope she gets everything she wanted. the album is a masterpiece! they did it again them two!

[@veronicaturriagoturriago9317]

just... wow. her voice sounds sooo good, the vocals are perfect, she looks so confident. this is truly a good performance.

[@HFXmermaid]

This is such a bop

[@a.heidii]

the bass omg the bass.

[@SP123526]

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT HOW FINNEAS LOOKS SO HOT WITH THAT GUITAR WHILE JAMMING AND PLAYING THEIR MUSIC🔥😭

[@Boadicea6]

I love Finneas his work and don’t get why she is the only one getting all the attention. Not that she doesn’t deserve it, but I live his music and he is an incredible songwriter, hope he doesn’t regrets it later, I don’t know, maybe I’m overthinking this 😅

[@tarot_esoterica_with_erin]

What a talented bundle of old soul wisdom & light

[@hokieduck]

Perfect description. Thank you.

[@boRegah]

Those wavy light racks are awesomely trippy

[@titichartay7216]

Fun song, banging arrangement & use of harmonica mike & there was something very sweet in how Billie was so excited to give/receive a hug from Colbert.😊

[@nugsefaqmamscandphdstudent8446]

LOVE HER- shocked that a boppy song can have so much depth live! She has chops!

[@michaelbaram42]

a flawless performance start to finish

[@chavlichek1]

Leading us into her Junior album with a piping hot lunch - kudos for keeping the momentum. Also Stephen's cool quotient just bumped with his proud father vibes.

[@CheyenneG94]

She is phenomenal, she sounds just as good live as she does in studio and on the Album. Plus this song is amazing!! Can't wait to see her live in November!!

[@ConansSweater]

She sings so good live 😭💙

[@franksk2408]

...no singing at all ...

[@deminoelmorrinwilcox9091]

I love that Billie and phinneas are a musical duo. They love their music and each other. Power sibs!

[@14LP2]

“She’s like headlights, I’m the deer”. Excellent song and performance!

[@cam-0795]

billie live is always perfection

[@FredHicks]

Her live performances are consistently so incredible. Love to see it.

[@sherylAA]

I love how casually she sings this song so effortlessly. What an amazing talent.

[@angelinamarino5445]

BILLIE IS FEEEEEEEDING US IM SO OBSESSED

[@rosabracamontes7690]

Great Billie and Finneas demonstrating why they have won so many Grammys, 👏 respect and admiration for them 🙌🏼

[@Michelesimonetti95]

The lights were also amazing 🤩

[@Mana-uy5gi]

Her live voce>>>>>>>>>>

[@KatherineV06]

That song sounds better live 🤯 she sings with no effort at all because she knows she has a diamond in her throat 😌 also love all the music effects and Fineas’s guitar riffs 💙 Hit me hard and soft is a complete master piece to me…

[@BelleTolles]

Absolutely sizzling!! 🔥. These two defy genres to create something new and compelling. Love it. She creates a vibe on stage most performers need 20 dancers to do

[@billchief397]

She is so cozy comfortable on the stage and it's brilliant. And I like this song too. Very nice.

[@agach9586]

she and her brother are so amazing.. their songs are fabulous

[@critterkarma]

What a great depiction of youthful desire.

[@Trickshotfame]

She sounds literally better in person hows that possible

[@rachelwayne4885]

Every time. She has perfect pitch.

[@shivanighai3213]

THE SPEAKY BITS AND WHEN THE BEST DROPS AND EVERYTHING. MISS GIRL IS SERVING. 100000/10 PERFORMANCE

[@mschlund1]

She is fabulous, tge song is a hit, it doesnt matter if its a girl or guy that could be singing the song...its a craving not a crush

[@LunaRecordsMusic]

These days, she exudes confidence like crazy. A+++ everywhere.

[@allaboutchallenges5497]

Release ‘the greatest’ performance!!! 😩

[@St.Michael77713]

Wrost performance ever! 👏! Especially about eating ₽🐈¥!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@St.Michael77713]

₽🐈¥ is way better than that!

[@matheus8530]

We need it

[@heeykarol]

YESSSSS PLS

[@meiamdom]

did she perform it ?

[@alix.sb21]

I love when she say : baby I think you Made for me" ❤❤❤❤

[@butwhy2652]

loved hearing this live (it sounds the same ) the song is so good

[@emanuelmota7217]

Also love the production \ sounds and Finneas on guitar. He's SUCH a good producer.

[@travisszolkowski594]

She’s a beautiful person and this was a beautiful performance. Thank you Billy ❤

[@rezahasheminasab]

This crazy album reveals a new version of Billie 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@astrxnauts1168]

awwww she looks so happpyyyyy I’m so proud of her

[@thegandolfos]

Instant hit. Her confidence, her little claps - you can see how happy she is these days and I’m so happy for her and her family! ❤

[@ermaek2145]

She and Finneas are just magical musicians! The world is a more joyful place with them in it!

[@karinapinn2431]

That song made me giggle and blush😊

[@angelamartin2811]

Billie’s got this amazing Vibe about her that I love ❤ her style and talent is better than anyone of this generation. She don’t dress provocative like these other musicians. I can see why she’s got such a huge fan base.

[@sara_c907]

How is her voice THAT good? She has incredible talent, good God. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nfboogaard]

I was sooo lucky to be there, Billy was totally unannounced so HUGE surprise for the whole audience that day. She played Lunch and The Greatest, both songs performed twice, what a TREAT 💜💜💜💜 ✌🏼🇳🇱✌🏼 .... And tickets were free 😂

[@eRapWMDX]

We can all learn from Billie. I love how she has taken her sound to the next quantum state!

[@hittnau5]

Awesome song, cheeky lyrics, hard hitting beat and fantastic vocals. ❤❤

[@annettesanchez4425]

Billie Eilish is INCREDIBLE!!! Wow....that voice and stage presence! FIRE 🔥