Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? is a piano ballad that explores the existential questions of the iconic doll character in the movie Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig. The song was written and produced by Eilish and her brother Finneas, who was deeply moved by some scenes from the film that Gerwig showed them in January 2023. The song was released on July 13, 2023, along with a self-directed video that features Eilish as a vintage Barbie doll, sorting through a collection of Barbie clothes based on her red carpet-outfits. The video, filmed in one take, shows Eilish facing natural disasters that disrupt her solitary play date, mirroring the emotional turmoil of the song's lyrics. The song is part of the star-studded Barbie soundtrack, produced by Mark Ronson, which also includes contributions from artists like Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Lizzo, Haim, and Charli XCX. The song is a poignant reflection on identity, happiness, and purpose, as Eilish sings: “Think I forgot / How to be happy / Something I'm not / But something I can be / Something I wait for / Something I'm made for / Something I'm made for”.
Listen to Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? below:
What Was I Made For?
by Billie Eilish
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