Kinda disappointed with Billies new video…

Ever since it dropped I’ve been trying to learn the words to Billie Eillish’s banger of a song, LUNCH. I was so excited when I got the notification that the music video dropped.

SPOILER
I was so disappointed.

She just runs across an arena with flashing lights, occasionally sitting on a bean bag.

The camera man just trying to keep up with her.

Ah. I’m sad now… I was expecting something idk that included better video quality and production value. :person_shrugging:t4:

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I’ve come to expect very little from our musicians these days.

Even the few that manage to write their own music are super produced and sexed up.

Never been a fan of Billie Eillish.

But I’m also 40, so there’s that.

Everyone is more trying to sell you an image, idea or brand,

The music is just a way to get there.

Now you have to buy their bras, perfume and google what they wore to the Met Gala.

Very few exceptions.

Sorry you’re disappointed.

It hurts.

Legit.

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I really enjoyed her music up until she did the song for No Time To Die. Nothing after that has really sounded like her. I have stopped adding her stuff to my station.

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I’m glad to at least have another great song, even if the music video sucked.

I’m 28. I like Billie because she and FINEAS make great music, but also because she wore men’s clothing in public and people just regarded it as her style. As a queer person, I WISH I could wear men’s clothing as comfortably and confidently as she does.

Additionally, I like that particular song because there’s another popular song in the world that is not just gay coded but completely honest and openly gay.

That said, I don’t follow any famous person outside of their music. I have no interest in their personal lives if that makes sense.

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Yeah old Billie just hit different.

Have you listened to her new album? If so, what did you think? I’m curious to know your opinion on it.

I think new sounds and visuals are difficult and once someone has it everyone jumps to copycat

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I’m 63 and obviously not a fan. I never understood the appeal of her style of singing. I think her style of singing has turned into a gimmick that’s not fresh and new anymore. I could totally be off base though, I was reading really good reviews of her new album.

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Hm. I honestly think her new music is not bad. There are songs I like in every album. Some I dislike too. But overall I think a lot of “Billie’s” sound is actually her brothers work.

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Didn’t know one had dropped. I only see singles in my Youtube feed.

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That’s weird. Maybe try searching “Hit Me Hard and Soft”. That’s the name of the album.

I wish you could too.

And you should if you want to.

I have a cousin who lived as a man in their younger years/during their acting career.

They have an interesting take on it now as someone who is older.

You get more confident.

It’s just a difficult start.

You’re awesome and you should wear what the ■■■■ you want.

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I’m allowed to wear what I want at work thankfully. But I have family I’m not out to yet who would be pretty mad if I showed up in menswear.

I also have a weird complex about feeling like I have to wear women’s wear because I’m fat. I know that’s not true but I don’t feel andro enough in men’s wear so I end up in women’s wear anyways. Fortunately I subscribe to the idea that “femmes can be thems”. So that’s keeps me from being extremely upset about the whole thing.

Also I found the actual music video. The one of her walking around wasn’t the music video. Just a different recording.

The actual music video is better if for no reason other than the cool outfits.

EXPLICIT LYRICS WARNING.

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I’m happy you found a better video. :slight_smile:

I’m not really into her music, but I think Billy Eillish seems like a cool person.

I’m an older punk rocker as that was my jam back in the day.

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I understand from my sister and cousin that is 100% a thing in the community.

And I’m sorry your family doesn’t support you wearing what you want.

That just doesn’t make sense or have anything to do with them.

I know it’s not the same,

But I’m not super thin either.

I have to go back to my hometown in a couple weeks and was shopping for clothes for my trip.

Scoured the internet for things I thought would be most flattering.

■■■■ that.

I went back and ordered the tacky stuff I liked but thought would make me look fat.

Maybe I do look kind of fat in a bright yellow sun dress,

Who cares?

Me.

Really. Only me.

Not trying to lecture you,

Just saying don’t let weight issues get in the way of your life.

It’s a body.

You can decorate it how you want regardless of size or department.

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I really like this sentiment. I like to wear weird ■■■■ but haven’t in a few years due to my weight. I LOVE artsy stuff so considering it just as decoration appeals to me.

Who knows maybe I will come out to my family, wear what I want and say fu to the people who don’t accept me. Wouldn’t be the first time someone in my family gets cut off. Probably won’t be the last.

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Giving my baby to gay dudes was not as popular as you’d think with my family.

A lot of people went out of their way to let me know how they felt.

I 100% cut all of them out of my life.

Don’t miss a single one of those ■■■■■■■■.

Not one!

Ha.

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I’m not sure why her music is lumped in with Alternative when it should be in pop. That’s my only thoughts on her.

Music Videos are hard to innovate on, outside of OK Go I can’t think of any standouts

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In a way I think Billie E is promoting body gender positivity through her music and looks.

I think as a person who isnt stick thin, she has societal insecurities and pushes back by looking great in stylized oversized gender bending clothes.

Respect.

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Glad to hear a success story. Congrats on standing strong.

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