Listen to this when
Getting Older
for anyone who feels older than they are 🌙
Who it's for
Billie Eilish reflects on the good and bad of becoming an adult after early fame, including references to past trauma.
Weary, reflective→Quietly steady
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Getting Older" is the opening track of Billie Eilish's 2021 second studio album, Happier Than Ever, co-written with and produced by her brother Finneas. The song looks at the good and bad sides of moving into adulthood after becoming famous as a teenager, including public scrutiny, burnout that took the joy out of her hobbies, and a growing willingness to admit when she is wrong.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: References to sexual abuse.
Age: Suggested 16+
All right, then, I'll go to hellMark Twain, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
