Writing Song for “Barbie” Was a “Salvation,” Billie Eilish Confesses

Last Updated on 07/15/2023 by てんしょく飯

Billie Eilish has released a new song she wrote for the movie “Barbie” titled “What Was I Made For?” along with a music video. The song, which was inspired by the early footage that Greta Gerwig, the film’s director, let her watch, became a “saving grace” for Billie, who revealed that she was actually in a slump at the time.

What Was I Made For?” for the movie “Barbie” is released.

Billie Eilish and his brother and co-writer, Phineas, have released a new song, “What Was I Made For?” from the soundtrack of the movie “Barbie,” which opens in the US on July 21 (Friday).

The song was recently announced as Billie’s participation in the project, and has been the subject of much discussion.

Billie commented on Instagram upon the release as follows. In January, Greta (Gerwig) let me and Phineas watch a part of the movie that was still unfinished. We had no idea what it would be like, but we were so moved… We started writing this song the next day and couldn’t stop talking about it (laughs). We finished most of it that night, and honestly, it seemed like this song came to us just when we needed it. I really appreciate it.

The video makes me cry. It means a lot to me and I hope it means as much to everyone. I don’t know what more to say. I’m sure the video itself will speak for itself. Enjoy.

Watch the music video for “What Was I Made For?

Billie Eilish reveals that she actually fell into a slump.

Billie wrote, “This song seemed to come to me at a time when I needed it,” but she and her brother Phineas were actually in a slump at the time, unable to write songs.

In an interview with Apple Music, Billie said, “Most of the time I’m the only one in a songwriting slump. Not just a slump, but I get frustrated with the process of writing itself, and even in those times, Phineas always says something like, ‘No, no. Let’s write properly. But to be honest, there was a time last winter when we both lost the will to write,” he said, revealing that they were both in a slump.

It was during this time that director Greta Gerwig approached her with the idea of writing a song for “Barbie. To be honest, this was the first song I had written in a long time. After coming up with the idea and all that, I was halfway through the song and thought, ‘I still feel like I can do it.

Billie also said, “‘Barbie’ and Greta were the first two songs I wrote in a long time. Barbie’ and Greta were the ones who rescued me.

The soundtrack for the movie “Barbie,” which features Lizzo, Sam Smith, The Kid LaRoy, Ava Max, Gail, Haim, and Tame Impala in addition to Billie and others, will be released on July 21.