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The song's upbeat melody contrasts with its more serious lyrics about mortality and the passage of time.

Lorde wrote the song as a critique of the materialistic themes often found in pop music.

The song explores themes of summer romance and melancholy.

The song's abstract lyrics were inspired by the feeling of being in love.

Jack Antonoff wrote the song about personal growth and overcoming struggles.

Lorde was inspired by her fascination with aristocracy and the contrast with her middle-class upbringing.

Lorde wrote the song about feeling like an outsider and finding unity with others who feel the same.

The song explores themes of self-doubt and the struggles of life.

The song was inspired by the pressures of adulthood and nostalgia for childhood simplicity.

The song was created for the "Suicide Squad" movie soundtrack, inspired by the film's themes of outsiders and misfits.

The song explores themes of self-doubt and perseverance, inspired by the band's personal struggles.

The song explores themes of nostalgia and the pressures of adulthood, inspired by the band members' personal experiences.

Moving on from a breakup and embracing new beginnings.

Lorde's experiences with fame and its impact on relationships.

Nostalgia for youth and carefree love.

Finding joy and purpose in life despite challenges.

The song explores the desire to regain lost innocence and the challenges of growing up.

LGBTQ+ representation in pop music.

Loneliness and the struggles of fame

Appreciation for a partner's beauty

Dealing with depression and finding solace in shared experiences

Falling in love and infatuation

Halsey's past relationship with G-Eazy

The song serves as a commentary on climate change and environmental issues.

Eilish and her brother Finneas wanted to create a playful, tongue-in-cheek song about being the "bad guy" in a relationship.

Appreciation for a partner's beauty

Eilish wrote the song from the perspective of the monster under her bed, exploring themes of self-doubt and inner demons.

Halsey wrote about the experience of following someone you love to destructive places.

Halsey wrote the song as a feminist anthem, expressing anger at societal expectations placed on women.

Eilish wrote about the pain of ending a relationship and the aftermath of a breakup.

Halsey wrote the song about her toxic relationship with rapper G-Eazy.

Eilish and her brother Finneas wanted to create a playful, tongue-in-cheek song about being the "bad guy" in a relationship.

Coming of age and societal expectations

Eilish told Song Exploder that an upsetting dream about her death prompted the first verse. She and FINNEAS left the song unfinished for months, then made the chorus about the support they give each other as...

The song explores themes of loss, memory, and the struggle to express oneself in a relationship.

Unrequited love and jealousy

Dealing with public perception

Halsey developed a pop recording career after growing up in New Jersey, releasing Badlands in 2015. Hopeless Fountain Kingdom followed in 2017, while Manic brought collaborators including Alanis Morissette and...

Coming of age and societal expectations

The track explores the aftermath of a toxic relationship and the process of healing.

The song uses weather metaphors to describe intense emotions and memories.

The song explores themes of loss, memory, and the struggle to express oneself in a relationship.

An upbeat song celebrating nature and new beginnings, marking Lorde's return to music.

The song addresses Eilish's critics and those who claim to know her personally.

A somber reflection on the abuse of power and manipulation in relationships.

2022 Decide album track with first radio single in March 2024; distinct date fields retained. This recording is included in the 2022 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been...

The track explores the aftermath of a toxic relationship and the process of healing.

This track explores themes of anxiety and overthinking in relationships.

The dreamy ballad explores themes of love and spirituality.

A poignant ballad written for the "Barbie" movie, exploring existential themes.

May 2024 original single before Brat. This recording is included in the 2024 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

Original track from the 2024 Brat album, distinct from its remix. This recording is included in the 2024 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

Billie Eilish began writing and recording at home in Los Angeles with her brother and principal collaborator, FINNEAS. Her 2019 debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, brought that studio partnership...

Djo is the recording name used by actor and musician Joe Keery. He first made music as Cool Cool Cool and played with the Chicago band Post Animal before developing this solo project. Twenty Twenty appeared in 2019...

Billie Eilish began writing and recording at home in Los Angeles with her brother and principal collaborator, FINNEAS. Her 2019 debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, brought that studio partnership...

Billie Eilish began writing and recording at home in Los Angeles with her brother and principal collaborator, FINNEAS. Her 2019 debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, brought that studio partnership...

2024 lead single from Clancy. This recording is included in the 2024 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

Gigi Perez is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter and producer whose music places acoustic guitar within restrained, intimate arrangements. After attending Berklee, she built an audience with recordings including...

A poignant ballad written for the "Barbie" movie, exploring existential themes.

Billie Eilish began writing and recording at home in Los Angeles with her brother and principal collaborator, FINNEAS. Her 2019 debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, brought that studio partnership...

Sombr is the recording name of Shane Boose, who grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. He began making music in his bedroom while studying classical music at LaGuardia High School. Caroline attracted attention...

May 2024 original single before Brat. This recording is included in the 2025 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

2025 album association from The Art of Loving. This recording is included in the 2025 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

Sombr is the recording name of Shane Boose, who grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. He began making music in his bedroom while studying classical music at LaGuardia High School. Caroline attracted attention...

Billie Eilish began writing and recording at home in Los Angeles with her brother and principal collaborator, FINNEAS. Her 2019 debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, brought that studio partnership...

June 2025 single; the earlier writing date is not the release year. This recording is included in the 2025 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

Olivia Dean grew up in Walthamstow and developed a singing and songwriting style that moves between soul, pop and jazz. Early EPs included OK Love You Bye, What Am I Gonna Do on Sundays? and Growth. Her 2023 debut...

Label announcement of the new single and Virgin track listing in June 2025. This recording is included in the 2025 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

Lola Young is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from South East London whose records combine soul-based vocals and contemporary pop. Her early project Intro preceded My Mind Wanders and Sometimes Leaves...

Olivia Dean grew up in Walthamstow and developed a singing and songwriting style that moves between soul, pop and jazz. Early EPs included OK Love You Bye, What Am I Gonna Do on Sundays? and Growth. Her 2023 debut...

The Marias formed in Los Angeles around singer Maria Zardoya and multi-instrumentalist and producer Josh Conway. Zardoya's English- and Spanish-language singing brings jazz and soul elements into arrangements that...

Sam Fender's songwriting repeatedly returns to North Shields and the surrounding Newcastle community where he grew up. His debut Hypersonic Missiles appeared in 2019, followed by Seventeen Going Under. For the third...

Gigi Perez is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter and producer whose music places acoustic guitar within restrained, intimate arrangements. After attending Berklee, she built an audience with recordings including...

2025 track from The Art of Loving. This recording is included in the 2025 editorial listening list. A documented songwriting-inspiration account has not been established.

Sombr is the recording name of Shane Boose, who grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. He began making music in his bedroom while studying classical music at LaGuardia High School. Caroline attracted attention...

Billie Eilish began writing and recording at home in Los Angeles with her brother and principal collaborator, FINNEAS. Her 2019 debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, brought that studio partnership...