The next song is “I Didn’t Change My Number,” where she talks about cutting toxic people out of her life. She also sings about the way she’s having trouble leaving her history behind, singing, “Things I once enjoyed/ Just keep me employed now.” In fact, the album opener is a song called “Getting Older,” where Billie sings to the pulse-like beat, highlighting how fame has been a curse in many ways and how nearing her twenties has also put a damper on her life. The songs are filled with themes of growth and appreciation for not only the past but also the future, and reflect on the fact that she’s getting older. However, the difference in her mental health now can clearly be seen through the lens of this album. She felt drawn to writing about death and suicidal thoughts. So, pretty shocking for the artist who used to solely be known for her dark and quiet music, right?īillie’s mental health was a big part of her last album. In the beginning, starting as a sad breakup song, she sings, “When I’m away from you, I’m happier than ever,” ultimately stating that she is so much better off without him. By the end of the song, she’s screaming about how she hates her ex and telling him to leave her alone. Now free, she can finally let everything out that she couldn’t before. The song signifies how she was bottling up her emotions throughout the entire relationship. She sings, “I don’t relate to you/ cause I’d never treat me this sh*tty/ all that you did was make me f*cking sad/ just f*cking leave me alone.” The song ends with her screaming in the background, and you can easily hear the pain but also the satisfaction in her voice. Billie sings about her ex, who she ended her relationship with because of his toxic behaviors. Judging by the title, most may think that Happier Than Ever is a really “happy” album, but it’s a little more complicated than that.įirst of all, the title track, “Happier Than Ever,” starts as a sad breakup song but entirely transforms into a rock rager with electric guitar. Other songs, however, should be screamed at the top of your lungs. The tones of most of these songs are relaxing and intimate, something that matches very well with the mood of a rainy day. The best place to listen to (most) of this album would be in the car on a rainy day.
When you stream this album (which you definitely should), I’d listen to it all the way through, in order, and appreciate the different tones, music, lyrics, and simply be grateful for Billie and journey to reclaiming her happiness. This aspect of her music makes it feel that much more personal, on top of her transparent and deep lyrics. I love Billie’s songs because she records them in a way that makes you feel like she’s in the room with you. But also are very cohesive, which is like a big goal for me is to make things feel like the same project, but not like the same song over and over again.” In an interview with VEVO, she explained, “The songs in the album are all over the place and very versatile and different from one another.
“NDA” has very specific lyrics that are personal to Billie which I love, but I wasn’t the biggest fan of the beat. Four singles were released before the rest of the songs: “my future,” “Therefore I Am,” “Your Power,” and “NDA.” “NDA” and “Therefore I Am” are more “middle lane” songs, especially when compared to the rest of the album. It’s guaranteed that you will feel a wide range of emotions while streaming. This album is a collection of sentimental, bittersweet songs. From the soft and breathy “Everybody Dies” to a rock ballad in the title track, “Happier Than Ever,” Billie has created an album that welcomes people of all tastes into her world of music. Each song has its own story and style of music. Happier Than Ever is unlike anything I’ve ever heard before. She has become a better writer – her lyrics crisply and clearly reflect her exact emotions. Not only can you see her mental health growth in this album, but her talent as a lyricist has also grown tremendously. It revealed a completely different side of her and her musical style. The artist known for her dark lyrics about depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as her horror movie-like music videos, shocked the world when she turned that theme around and introduced her new era. As of August 2021, the album has gotten over 80 million streams. Released in July 2021, her sophomore album Happier Than Ever has been produced with various styles that make fans appreciate her unique art. Nineteen year old Billie Eilish is one of the biggest names in pop.
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