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Dream Inspires Songwriting
- Billie Eilish had a vivid dream about jumping off a building and dying, which deeply affected her songwriting mood.
- She shared this dark dream with Finneas, which directly inspired the writing of "Everything I Wanted."
Family Conflict Delays Song
- Writing about Billie’s depression triggered a family argument because others didn’t understand her feelings.
- This emotional conflict caused a six-month delay in finishing the song.
Touring Sparks Song’s Completion
- Billie and Finneas resumed the song months later while touring, gradually adding lines inspired by real experiences.
- Billie’s improving mental health shifted the song’s perspective from despair to hope and support.