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Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted

Nov 18, 2020

27:04

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Finneas O'Connell

Billie and Finneas

Billie Eilish

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The song 'Everything I Wanted' by Billie Eilish and Finneas was inspired by a dream about jumping off a building, showcasing their close creative partnership.

'Everything I Wanted' evolved from a darker reflection to a message of gratitude, depicting Billie's personal growth and mental health journey.

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Creation of 'Everything I Wanted'

The song 'Everything I Wanted' by Billie Eilish and Finneas was born from a dream Billie had about jumping off a building and the aftermath. The songwriting process started after discussing this eerie dream, highlighting their close creative partnership. The instrumental pieces were carefully crafted, incorporating unique elements like side chain compression on the piano. The emotional depth and personal significance of the song were evident in their collaborative effort.

Introduction

3min

Everything I Want

2min

Side Chain Compression - What Is Side Chaining?

6min

I Had a Dream, I Got Everything Onit.

6min

The Second Verse Architecture in Songs

2min

I Don't Let Anybody Down, Cause Everybody Wants Something for Me Now

3min

If You Knew It All, Would You Do It Again?

3min

I Had a Drem. I Got Everything On, Not What You Think.

2min

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5min

Billie Eilish started releasing music when she was 14 years old. Her debut album came out last year, when she was 17. It debuted at Number 1 on Billboard, went triple platinum, and won five Grammys. Billie made that record with her brother and creative partner, producer Finneas O’Connell, in their parents’ house in Highland Park, Los Angeles.

While working on that album, they also started writing this song, “Everything I Wanted,” which came out as a single in November 2019. It was Billie’s second top ten hit, and it went double platinum, too. In this episode, you’ll hear some of the original voice memos Billie and Finneas made while writing, and the two of them explain why the song was almost never finished.

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Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted

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Deep dives

Creation of 'Everything I Wanted'

Evolution of the Song

Musical Elements and Finalization

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