everything i wanted

About this song

The song was Billie Eilish's first single following her debut album, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?. It was announced on November 11, 2019 via Twitter and Instagram stories, after earlier teases on Twitter and Instagram, including a 12-second snippet shared a day before release. The lyrics highlight her close bond with her brother FINNEAS, whom she turns to for support.

What it's about

The song recalls a nightmare in which Billie dies by suicide and sees her friends and fans turn their backs on her. It explores the tension between achieving one's dreams and feelings of isolation, pressure and a need for genuine understanding and self-acceptance.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 15 other songs, like “WCZORAJ by Fukaj & charlie moncler (Ft. Szczyl)”.
• Covered 38 times, including “Everything I Wanted by Bronnie”.
• Written by Billie Eilish and FINNEAS.
• Produced by FINNEAS.