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Happier Than Ever
Being confused about what happened doesn't mean it didn't happen. And when you finally see it clearly, you're allowed to be angry. 🔥
Who it's for
The album, written and produced with her brother Finneas, explores the costs of fame, loss of privacy, misogyny, power imbalances and, in several songs, sexual coercion and being taken advantage of.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Happier Than Ever is Billie Eilish's second studio album, released on July 30, 2021 by Darkroom and Interscope. It was co-written with and produced by her brother Finneas O'Connell. Across 16 tracks it reflects on fame and its costs, including lost privacy and public scrutiny, and on emotional abuse, power imbalances and mistrust in relationships.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal; CD/vinyl widely available.
Before you start
Heads up: Themes of sexual abuse and coercion.
Age: Not verified (suggested 16+; abuse themes, strong language)
But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Marriage”
