Billie Eilish appeared out of nowhere and quickly rose to become one of the most influential artists in the music industry. In her short career, she has caused her fair share of controversy and is well known for not playing by the rules.
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter is not someone who creates typical love songs. Her music is moody, with many anti-pop ballads. However, if you look into the lyrics, you will find a lot is said about love and heartbreak.
For these reasons, it is worth looking for the 10 best Billie Eilish love songs.
1. Ocean Eyes
Album: Don’t Smile At Me
Released: 2017
I find it fitting that “Ocean Eyes” should be the number one song on this list. It is not only the best Billie Eilish love song, in my opinion, but it is also the song that started her professional music career.
The song was written by her older brother, Finneas O’Connell. Initially, he wrote it for his own band but later gave it to his 13-year-old sister to perform for her dance recital.
They released the song on SoundCloud in 2015 and it immediately went viral. Thanks to that, Billie Eilish received a recording contract and her professional career started.
2. Lovely
Album: Don’t Smile At Me
Released: 2017
The second best Billie Eilish love song has to be “Lovely”. This track is my favorite of all the Billie Eilish songs, and most fans agree. It is also the artist’s most popular video on YouTube, with 1.7 billion views.
The song is a collaboration between Billie Eilish and Khalid. It was also written by them, along with Finneas O’Connel, the brother and producer of Billie Eilish.
“Lovely” was released as the lead single for the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. It was later included in the deluxe version of her extended play album Don’t Smile At Me.
3. idontwannabeyouanymore
Album: Don’t Smile At Me
Released: 2017
“idontwannabeyouanymore” is another emotional and musical masterpiece by Billie Eilish. Similarly to most of her music, this song was co-written by her and Finneas O’Connell.
All the top three picks come from Billie Eilish’s debut album, Don’t Smile At Me. The album is an extended play (EP) album, which means it contains fewer tracks than a full album. Considering it is only an EP album, it produced so many hits!
4. Everything I Wanted
Album: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Released: 2019
“Everything I Wanted” is a beautiful long song that attained a lot of success. The song is about the love that Billie Eilish and her brother share.
The instrumental composition is beautifully done with a minimal piano and a downtempo bass guitar. It draws influence from house and blends it with alternative pop.
At the Grammy Awards, it won record of the year and was nominated for song of the year and best pop solo performance. It also did very well on all international charts.
The song formed a part of Billie Eilish’s debut studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
5. I Love You
Album: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Released: 2019
Nothing says a love song like “I Love You”. The track is an acoustic guitar-based ballad that explodes with emotion. The vocals are done in a way that captivates your attention and takes you along for the ride.
In the lyrics, Eilish talks about the resistance to falling in love with someone. It paints the picture of being scared because you are so deeply in love with another person.
6. Hostage
Album: Don’t Smile At Me
Released: 2017
“Hostage” is an intense love song that is classified as a stripped-back pop track. It has minimal instruments with a chilling vocal performance. The composition adds up to a piece that touches the listener deeply.
Billie Eilish sings about her intense love for someone. This love drives her to want to possess this person and keep them as a hostage.
7. When The Party’s Over
Album: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Released: 2019
“When The Party’s Over” is another profoundly emotional song that touches on heartbreak, depression, and loneliness. Many people can relate to these feelings, so the song has become very personal for many.
The track comes as the second single from her debut studio album, and it sold over 4 million copies in the US alone.
8. Bitches Broken Hearts
Album: Don’t Smile At Me
Released: 2017
Another one of Billie Eilish’s earliest songs was originally released on SoundCloud. It was later re-released as part of her EP album’s expanded edition. It was also included in the deluxe edition of her studio debut album.
The song was written by Billie Eilish and speaks about lovers who are living in the aftermath of a breakup. The single went platinum in the US by selling over 1 million copies.
9. My Boy
Album: Don’t Smile At Me
Released: 2017
Another great love song from Billie Eilish’s debut extended play album, Don’t Smile At Me. Eilish and her brother also co-wrote this track. It also went platinum in the US by selling over 1 million copies.
The song talks about “her boy,” who does not love her in the way that he promised.
10. She’s Broken
Album: N/A
Released: 2015
“She’s Broken” also goes back to the beginning of Eilish’s professional career. The song was one of three songs that were uploaded to SoundCloud in 2015. The other two songs were “Ocean Eyes” and “Fingers Crossed”. From these songs, primarily “Ocean Eyes”, she landed herself a record deal; the rest is history.
“She’s Broken” is a beautiful song in its own right. It was written by her brother, Finneas O’Connell. The song is not part of any of her albums.
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