If you haven’t caught wind yet, the 17-year-old emo-pop sensation Billie Eilish graces the cover of Elle magazine’s 2019 Womеn in Music issue alongside Lizzo and Camila Cabello, embodying three reigning queens of the music scene.
In her Elle interview, Billie discusses her music, her distinctive style, and society’s absurd fixation on her body. She hints at the possibility of a style evolution once she turns 18, expressing a desire to embrace her womanhood and showcase her body as she sees fit.
“I’m going to be an adult. I want to reveal my physique. What if I want to create a video where I want to appear alluring?” she ponders.
But let’s divert our attention to Billie’s segment on Elle’s YouTube series Song Association, a real treat. Firstly, she participates in the game wrapped in the most stylish sleeping bag I’ve ever laid eyes on. And that shade of green? Excuse me while I schedule a hair appointment.
Now, onto the game: Billie must sing a word given to her within 10 seconds, inspired by the viral challenge originated by Ariana Grande back in July 2018. Billie approaches the game with a casual demeanor, stumbling on the first word, “dance,” and playfully mumbling the lyrics to her own song “Lovely.” Her rendition of “Party in the U.S.A.” is notably lackadaisical, reminiscing about a time when she found altering the lyrics to “It’s a farty in the U.S.A.” amusing.
However, the energy picks up when she encounters the word “gone,” delivering a heartfelt rendition of a line from H.E.R.’s “Gone Away.” From there, it’s a rollercoaster of musical delights as she covers “Beauty and a Beɑt” by Justin Bieber feat. Nicki Minaj, “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne, and a selection of her own hits. But the pinnacle moment arrives with the simple word “when,” as Billie’s rendition of “Creep” is nothing short of spine-tingling.
The real allure of these videos lies in discovering the u?expected tracks favored by your favorite artists. Without further ado, here’s the ultimate Billie Eilish playlist, featuring tracks ranging from The Weeknd to Radiohead, interspersed with her own iconic hits.
