Billie Eilish - “Your Power”
Billie Eilish has again captured the support of millions with her new single “Your Power,” as she intensely discusses double standards toward women.
Billie’s song was released along with several pictures of her dressed in lingerie for the cover of Vogue magazine; a statement that varies greatly from the singer's usual baggy outfits.
Following a video that Billie released last year of her stripping from her oversized clothes, this new photoshoot with blonde hair and a classic model-like style appears as one of the only times the singer has shown her body in public. Why? A very important lesson on body image.
Billie sings “How dare you and how could you? Will you only feel bad when they find out?” Emphasizing the horrid recurrence of abuse in every industry, she’s aiming for careful reflection.
The single’s peaceful melody highlights the singer's raw talent, completely taking a break from the undertones of many of her songs to allow listeners to focus closely on her words.
“I would like people to listen to me. And not just try to figure out who I’m talking about, because it’s not about that. It’s really not at all about one person," the singer says. "You might think, ‘It’s because she’s in the music industry’—no, dude. It’s everywhere. I don’t know one girl or woman who hasn’t had a weird experience, or a really bad experience. And men, too—young boys are taken advantage of constantly.”
The soft ballad paired with her bold pictures sends out a message that the way a person dresses or portrays themselves should not ever be an excuse for sexual assault. Billie has openly discussed her experiences with assault in her past, and she really hopes to get others to recognize the extremity of it all.
Billie’s song came alongside a music video. The calm video features a serene landscape and the artist singing in pure form.
Billie will be releasing her new album Happier Than Ever on July 30, and this single definitely excites listeners to see what this talented artist surprises us with next.