Billie Eilish - Getting Older (TIME ABC Performance 2021)
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Fact: billie is a person who can make people's days better
Oh it's coming. I know it's coming. Some guy is gonna come here and say "she made my day worse." OOOOOOH any moment now.
Oh
✨Facts✨
so true
Tbh anyone can
It's ironic, she's so young, yet somehow she has the depth and insight of someone who has had a lot of life experience.
@Joshua Shaffer The reason her music is more unique is BECAUSE it's separated from the usual pop music producers. It's her and her brother. Which people seem to not understand that a lot of music is written by more than one person.
Not saying this is you but a big issue I have with people trying to devalue Billie Eilish as an artist is that it's totally a double standard. They most likely listen to bands made up of a group of people who all collaborate on the song writing process. Examples like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen and pretty much any other band you can think of all have songs most of the band members worked on to write (with some exception) and these people are considered royalty of music. But when it's a modern day popular artist who goes by her own name rather than a band name despite being VERY transparent about her brother's involvement, suddenly she's talentless and does none of the work. No, it's a collaborative process with varying amounts of effort from BOTH parties.
Its not just Billie, her brother Finneas is equal to his sister in that regard :)
Oh man ya I am 48 in March and this powerful woman has healed me in confidence somehow pink never reached my soul in all her years of work.
It’s weird how I can almost find myself exiting the same story lines of her songs and find a strength and healing as her body of work is played out.
Straight up weird at my age but she is the only female artist with this type of healing talent.
I thank goodness for her and I believe many generations of women to come will be able to find peace sooner
what irony?
This song always hits me . It's very vulnerable and honest. Raw and very upfront. I cried because every verse echoes in my head. Growing up is hard, reality is hard but all we can do is just hold on to it, and promise ourselves that we'll stay sane. It'll get better and we'll be fine eventually. I know that for a fact
@A G. Please explain your comment. 30s... Sucidal... Pharma?
i needed that,thank you ❤
@A G. Wait you have my full attention...can you please explain how is she able make people suicidal . And for what reason does she have for doing this .. and how exactly do you know this
Please respond to me. Can you take some time out of your day and answer my question
Truthfully, this performance just sold me on this song. Wow, wow, wow. She's incredible, Finneas is genius- but we all knew that. Finneas really seems to put himself in her shoes when he accompanies her, making the performances that much more genuine. & the way he looks at her, in awe of her growth as an artist and person. Just love the support they have for each other.
You are so right! That Finneas brother glance. He always supports her. And so Billie I hope.
to be honest: I don't think either would be as good without the other. it's hard to tell where Billie ends and Finneas starts in their artistry... like the Coen Brothers (filmmakers), it's as if they're one person who just happen to be two
I’ve cried since i’ve heard this song: i’m really happy that billie now is happy in her body and with her feelings❤️love u billie, we’re still growing up with you
This song is so beautiful and vulnerable. So honest. As if she's singing a passage directly out of her personal journal.
@Phillip Bashford she just turned 20 actually 🙃
@Phillip Bashford 20. And she has a lot of life experience already for someone so young.. more than most people :)
@Amy McGraw-Pate yeah my bad :-) Sorry
@Phillip Bashford I don't know if you're a billie fan, but probably not .
If you were you would know what kind of things she went through😢
And FYI she's turning 20 this December.
personal journey lol! she's is like 18 yers old!
As someone in their 40s, I really relate to this song(and a lot of her other songs too.) It's so amazing how much depth as an artist she has, and at such a young age. Finneas too. Both of them are so talented. The refrain to this song always gets me so emotional. It's so beautiful and captures so well the feeling of transience and enigma that comes with realizing how, through the passage of time and what you've encountered in life, you've changed as a person. And the person you've become is so much more mature but also different from how you were or how you thought you'd be.
@A G. whut...?
one thing I really like about the refrain, I don't know if it's intentional in the songwriting, is the way she sings "weird" and how the melody just floats in the air like a feather... The way she sings it, it sounds like she might be singing "easy"... but then it turns out she's actually singing "weird". To me, this really captures how when you're starting out in life, when you're young and "untarnished", you might think life overall is gonna be smooth sailing, maybe even easy. Like a kid's movie. But then, real shit happens and it doesn't go as expected or the results are completely sideways and don't make sense and you realize you had it all wrong before, and then it just becomes weird. I don't know if that was intentional in the composition, but if it was that's some great songwriting.
I'm getting older, I think I'm aging well
I wish someone had told me I'd be doing this by myself
There's reasons that I'm thankful, there's a lot I'm grateful for
But it's different when a stranger's always waiting at your door
Which is ironic 'cause the strangers seem to want me more
Than anyone before (anyone before)
Too bad they're usually deranged
Last week, I realized I crave pity
When I retell a story, I make everything sound worse
Can't shake the feeling that I'm just bad at healing
And maybe that's the reason every sentence sounds rehearsed
Which is ironic because when I wasn't honest, I was still being ignored
(Lying for attention just to get neglection)
Now we're estranged
Things I once enjoyed (ah-ah)
Just keep me employed now
Things I'm longing for
Someday, I'll be bored of
It's so weird
That we care so much until we don't
I'm getting older, I've got more on my shoulders
But I'm getting better at admitting when I'm wrong
I'm happier than ever, at least that's my endeavor
To keep myself together and prioritize my pleasure
'Cause to be honest, I just wish that what I promise
Would depend on what I'm given (not on his permission)
(Wasn't my decision) to be abused, mmm
Things I once enjoyed
Just keep me employed now
Things I'm longing for, mmh
Someday, I'll be bored of
It's so weird
That we care so much until we don't
But next week, I hope I'm somewhere laughing
For anybody asking, I promise I'll be fine
I've had some trauma, did things I didn't wanna
Was too afraid to tell ya, but now, I think it's time
thanks !
Things I once enjoyed,
Are keeping me employed
Things I'm longing for,
Someday I'll be bored of :")
Dude why am I crying at this 😔
Just why I can't be a kid again? Back in my small town, roaming amidst the trees and fields, looking at clear blue skies...
Obrigado!
❤️
As a fellow survivor, this song always cuts really deep. This performance brought out more emotions than the others. As silly as it may seem, this song has helped me process all that I've gone through so far and I cannot thank you, Billie, and Finneas, nearly enough.
If I had teenage kids, I'd want them to listen to Billie Eilish. What a beautiful song.
@A G. you forget to take your meds?
It’s incredible by how much of an inspiration she is.
she really is
@Robin Skull I don't think it's within your best interests to put certain artists down to try and make yourself look better, at least I *hope* not. 😂
@Robin Skull 😄🤡
I’m not one to post comments, but this was my first time listening to this song and damn the lyrics to each and every single word struck me emotionally. When I heard the verse “things I once enjoyed, just keep me employed now”, I threw my phone to floor literally and shut down crying. Billie, you have no idea how much I relate to your words. I wish I can meet you and simply give you a hug - THANK YOU
Teacher? Just a shot in the dark. ✌🏿🫀🤘🏼
Favorite song at the moment. Speaks to my soul.
I think the same way
cool comment
You're a once in a generation kind of musician.. I hope you find your peace and continue to make these songs that hit us all so hard.
Man I wish I could find this version on Spotify
This song represents so well the 18-19-20 year-old-phase. Leaving high school and trying new things, I feel it
This song is wonderful in all the possible aspects, but definitely, the most inspiring element of it is the honesty it's made of. How many times we've written songs we think we could never show or sing in front of others, even though we'd like to take it all out? And there she is, 19 years old, singing this. Damn. What courage. I'm so glad she gave us this, it feels so comforting and intimate, and it surely is something many of us can relate to at a very deep level.
Both O'Connell siblings are extremely talented. Period.
THANK YOU FOR THIS SONG BILLIE, THIS IS THE SONG OF MY LIFE RN ✨
if only Billie can see how swollen my eyes are right now! this songs hits all the perfect spots of pain and struggle and the burden of fighting your way through the demons caressing your insides.
This made me cry: seeing her grow since 2017, is wild. Its like "we" as her fans grew up with her. I'm so proud of you Billie from getting out dark a place and showing people we all can do that to. Much love from Canada !
@Rodrigo Kubrusly I think your absolutely right on that observation. With every song I have listened to, my heart is moved with compassion, for Billi, and for all who relate to that struggle, being in that dark place. I was there myself at one time. I have read, "As A Light That Shines In A Dark , Til The Dawn Breaks, And The Day Star Rises In Your Hearts." I found my Light That Shines In A Dark Place, And The Day Star Has Risen In My Heart. Thanks Jesus, And I Pray for Billie, Rodrigo, and all those that are fighting that place, that dark place, Shine Bright Day Star. In Jesus Mighty Name.
@Rodrigo Kubrusly it might be a satire in lyrical context, but the state she was in when she created the album; is really what makes it ‘Happier Than Ever’. No deadline, no expectations and she has experiences from her *crazy younger days to pen down. A total 180 of WWAFAWDWG, where she was clueless about the industry, also depressed as fuck to finish the album and just get it out and over with.
She might not grew out from the dark place entirely, it will always be a part of her somewhere. But it’s the growth that matters though, isn’t it? It’s a bit like watching a sister trying to find her footing in her world and finallyyyyy comfortable in her own skin. ☺️
@⚕️IceLily⚕️ Lovely
same
@Rodrigo Kubrusly exactly what I was thinking!
This is absolutely golden. I have already overplayed the album version and this is as if I'm listening to a brand new song. Billie and Finneas make this world a better place.
This song is close to my heart. I just can’t explain how beautiful and honest this song is and I bet almost everyone can relate to this song. Love you so much Billie
This world is so brutal on our young adults and it breaks my heart. This song is beautiful!!! Grow into the beautiful butterfly you are meant to be and love who you are 😘😘😘
Happy birthday Billie! Your voice and music is truly one of a kind. I'm so proud of you. Hope you truly find the happiness that you are looking for 💕
Beautiful!
O MY LORDY LORD
abc 😳
She is very beautiful.
😊
Hey ABC, Any thoughts about Billie and maybe involving her in a Christmas special? 🤔😉
You know when you're going through something difficult and things haven't been quite enjoyful for you in a while, you haven't been able to feel connected to anything or anyone or even understood by them. You're a little lost and It's like no one gets it even though they kind of do. But then you come across a song like this and you feel embraced. I couldn't be more grateful for it.
I love this comment so much- thank you Pámela. I relate so much to feeling embraced and validated by Billie's music. This is exactly why I love her music :)))
Her voice is so calming and peace full
❤️❤️
Such a beatiful and inspiring person. I just love how Finneas looks at her. The sibling relationship is so special and they are an amazing duo. I am so in awe of the frame that he's built for her and her utter trust in him. Actually, their symbiotic trust in each other. It's really so very beautiful.
What a hauntingly beautiful song, I could listen to it for hours. Wishing you the best Billie Eilish.. take care of yourself ❤
I feel like I hear something different every time I hear this. Really hits me at 31 when I'm trying to actually find out who I am and live as that person. She's so wise for the short amount of years she's been here. And live it's got even more depth. Gawd I love her.
35 here…same
I'm 30 and I know exactly what you mean. She is very inspiring and wise
I don’t know why but I think that the live version is better than the recorded one
this is incredible !!
This song speaks to me on so many levels as a 50 year old. 🥰 Love you, Billie. 😍
A voz da Billie é sensacional ❤️
Verdade man
yes💞
this THIS IS WHAT I CALL A GOOD MUSIC I cant describe how much Iove to listen to your songs you are amazing
It's lovely watching her grow, watching their music evolve with them. Regardless of what people say, I have so much hope for them. I love that I have actually been following her from the beginning of her career. One day, years from now, we'll be able to look back at ocean eyes and see just how far she's come, musically and mentally.
@Syiquacia Franks Bestie, get away with this shit 💀
I just noticed her.....to never forget.
What a beautiful voice. Tender, sensitive, sweet, and natural. No messing with this voice. My soul is smitten.
I'd sing all day with a voice like hers......my sadness about the world today has a voice now to ventilate.
Billie sings with such raw emotions it made me feel everything she was singing about. And I cannot get over how much Finneas loves Billie. You can tell by the way he looks at her how proud he is. BEA-U-TI-FUL!!!!!!!
i keep coming back to this particular version of getting older live as the raw emotion in her voice always resonates with me ☹️
¡Fantástica! Sois una pareja excepcional, gracias por vuestra música. ¡Maravillosa!
Popular opinion: This song is definitely a MASTERPIECE
yes omg
Yes it is
Nossa!!!! Muito lindo ver ela cantando
its so beautiful like omg this is called talent
As músicas dela são tão forte
This performance is perfect and made my day.
The killer lyrics in this song though
"i wish someone had told me i'd be doing this by myself"
"last week, i realized i crave pity"
"can't shake the feeling that i'm just bad at healing"
"i just wish that what i promised would depend on what i'm giving"
...i can't even- they're so well-written and thought out.
@thatqueerashe her voice is quite possibly the voice of a generation - both in terms of being unmatched, and often in terms of what that voice is articulating! There's some other amazing female singers around (Hannah Reid and Birdy come to mind), but they don't quite quite reach the same level of raw visceral immediacy that Billie achieves.
@Andre Darius i do love the live version- she has really beautiful raw vocals
@niksutin yes this lyric too! the whole song honestly
talk about it. what a masterpiece. you can hear the words just through the melodies. you dont necessarily even have to listen
And ”when I wasn’t honest I was still being ignored.
I cried every moment of this but I couldn’t turn it off. She’s an icon, she’s a voice for our generation and I hope she’s around forever and a day ❤️🔥
Beautifully done !
Billie you are getting better every time this is outstanding
Wow just wow…Billie your voice has me in tears❤️Absolutely heart felt as you sing these words😘❤️😘❤️😘
Simplesmente perfeita 🤩
What a captivating performance. So much deep emotions behind this song. It's been such a pleasure watching you two grow together and see how Billie has gone through the process of discovering herself just like we all do, only Billie has done it in the spotlight and held back nothing. Such an amazing family.
The lyrics to this are truly amazing
Love it, sounds exactly like in the music video!
Essa musica é simplesmente algo sublime ao ponto de me levar pra realidade de um jeito que eu não sofra.
Amamos vc Billie Eilish ❤️🔥💖🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Siim
It’s amazing and wonderful how relatable this young, talented woman’s music is to all generations 🖤🖤 I just heard it for the first time, with tears, and feel like it was written just for me. Her maturity and self love are obvious and her voice compliments that.
Personally, I have been struggling. Owning your issues with strength and dignity is difficult. I was reminded I’m not the only one 🖤 This was a lovely warm start to my day. Much love 🖤✌🏼
Billie 😍💌💕Seu fã da Amazônia 🇧🇷
I've been listening to you all day! love you're voice soooo beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤
Já sinto uma nostalgia muito grande ouvindo essa musica. Sei lá,a sensação é que daqui a uns tempos irei sentir falta do agora e do momento em que essa música foi lançada.
Eu sinto isso com cada uma música desse álbum novo...mas essa altamente especial melodia cativante e profunda. Amo muito a Billie. ❤💋🌹
🙄🙄🖤🖤🖤🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀
Beautiful song - can't believe how insightful you are with your lyrics while giving us a lovely melody! Keep on making great music!!
Te amo Billie, gracias a ti aprendí a amarme ❤️🩹
Tears out
This is too beautiful 🥺
Gracias Billie por rescatar el pop, que lindo cantas. She's incredible
It’s incredible by how much of an inspiration she is.
its funny, when the original comment is right above it
no one likes a copycat ;)
copycat trynna cop his replies 🙄🙄🙄
So intricate, so exposed, I needed this. Thank you for sharing. I mean this so much. Absolute well being to you and yours.🦋
This is so beautiful.
Billie is an absolute genius. The album is literally incredible.
In 41 years of being on this planet, this is the most heartbreaking song I've ever heard. Yet, so very apt.
Love it!!! We need more of this🥰
I love how she went from a melancholic princess to an expressive queen
@lilyy__ she does? Where has she said that?
she prefers to be called king instead of queen btw!
I’m always love this song Billie Eilish put out an album happier than ever I thought it sounded amazing and phenomenal
Perfeito😥❤
Every single line of this song hit me like a sunlight! It's so good when you look back and feel you're healing! We are all together on this! It gonna pass❤️💕❤️
A Billie é tudo de bom
She's definitely the singer of this era, really beautiful.
Agree
Genial ♥️😔😭🇧🇷
Como é linda esta canção!🥺😍💖
Sim
She's my everything the way she sings it like an angel picking up you and letting you free
i turned 20 this year. so this song is on repeat 😂💖
She indeed is getting older and I'm soo proud of how far shes going. U cant lie we all knew young finneas and billie knew what they were doing once they released ocean eyes, they knew their song would be a hit and they would become the next big thing!!! This whole album is just perfect idc what yall think I'm telling facts!
Pure perfection🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻♥️♥️♥️
You guys are so talented. I love this song and your performance of it. If this song doesnt touch your heart, I dont know what will.
I love everything about this. The song, the lyrics, the way she sings, the way he looks at her, everything. 🖤
A voz dela é tão linda aí mano ela é perfeita
Fact : Billie is making everyone's day so much better with her songs 💗
@Gilang Ramadhan why are h here then no one forced u to watch this tho
@Rafael Ray where are uh from
yes
Exactly
Damn I love this SO MUCH more than the album version
i know this ENTIRELY by heart!! it's soo good! one of my favorite songs from the album 💖
Omg her voice is just so beautiful.Her voice made me cry.🥺
Beautiful and haunting. I love how close they are! My brother and I are 54 and 53 and STILL best friends who've been there through great times and horrible times. God bless siblings 🙏❤
Love no
No
"Getting Older"
I'm getting older
I think I'm aging well
I wish someone had told me, I'd be doing this by myself
There's reasons that I'm thankful
There's a lot I'm grateful for
But it's different when a stranger's always waiting at your door
Which is ironic
'Cause the strangers seem to want me more than anyone before (Anyone before)
Too bad, they're usually deranged
Last week, I realized I crave pity, when I retell a story
I make everything sound worse
Can't shake the feeling that I'm just bad at healing
And maybe that's the reason every sentence sounds rehearsed
Which is ironic
Because when I wasn't honest, I was still being ignored (Lying for attention just to get neglection)
Now we're estranged
Things I once enjoyed
Just keep me employed now
Things I'm longing for, someday, I'll be bored of
It's so weird
That we care so much, until we don't
I'm getting older
I've got more on my shoulders
But I'm getting better at admitting when I'm wrong
I'm happier than ever
At least that's my endeavor
To keep myself together and prioritize my pleasure
'Cause to be honest
I just wish that, what I promise would depend on what I'm given (Not on his permission, wasn't my decision)
To be abused
Things I once enjoyed
Just keep me employed now
Things I'm longing for, someday, I'll be bored of
It's so weird
That we care so much, until we don't
But next week
I hope I'm somewhere laughing, for anybody asking
I promise I'll be fine
I've had some trauma, did things I didn't wanna, was too afraid to tell ya, but now I think it's time
Gracias! Qué letra tan autobiográfica. Billie, será tan triste?
Brigada
Things I once enjoyed
Just keep me employed now
Thank you!
Ty
se me eriza la piel!!!!! love u Billie!!!
I love this song, it makes me calm
F'ing honey in my ears. Lovely. Never stop (as long as you love it) because someone will always want to hear you guys. You make beauty.
I love this song sm it gives me the feeling of the actual title Getting Older and also memories in general
MIVIDAAAAA
TAN BELLA COMO SIEMPRE;-;
gorgeous her songs reach the soul.
hermosa versión de está canción, es un golpe fuerte al pecho
This is music at its purest form, just 1 instrument with a beautiful voice belting out hauntingly sad lyrics
Lo ame ♥️
Literally EVERY time I repeat this song my entire skin shows up how much feeling does this song transmite.
This is really an Masterpiece thanks Billie for this inspiration ;)