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Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted

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Nov 18, 2020
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ANECDOTE

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."
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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.
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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.
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