- Billie Eilish unveiled her latest release, “What Was I Made For?”, as part of the “Barbie” soundtrack on Thursday.
- The accompanying music video showcases Eilish sifting through a trunk filled with doll clothes and accessories.
- As she explores, Eilish uncovers tiny replicas of her own iconic outfits, which we’ve listed below.
On Thursday, Billie Eilish released her latest single, “What Was I Made For?”.
This mysterious and introspective ballad is set to be featured in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film, “Barbie”. The soundtrack was brought to life by executive producer Mark Ronson, who openly praised Eilish as “one of the most extraordinary living artists” with a personal connection to Barbie.
The song delves into profound lyrics that reflect on the trap of feminine beauty, highlighting the struggles of a plastic doll: “I was an ideal / Looked so alive, turns out, I’m not real / Just something you paid for.”
Eilish herself has shared her battles with body image and objectification by the public, particularly regarding her unconventional, more masculine style.
“No matter what you do, it’s scrutinized,” she expressed in an interview with The Times. “When I wear baggy clothes, I feel unlovable and unattractive, and people shame me for not conforming to traditional femininity.”
She continued, “But if I wear something revealing, suddenly I’m a ‘fat cow whore’. I’m called a slut and a sell-out, just like any other female celebrity. It’s a chaotic world for women, especially those in the public eye.”
Eilish has also criticized fans for viewing her as interchangeable, similar to different variations of Barbie, after she dyed her hair blonde.
Indeed, the music video for “What Was I Made For?”, also released on Thursday, draws a clear parallel between Eilish’s journey in the spotlight and the subservient life of a Barbie doll.
In the video, Eilish opens a trunk containing doll clothing, specifically the vintage 1962 “Solo in the Spotlight” Barbie trunk. She then showcases miniature versions of her iconic real-life outfits. Below, we’ve highlighted every reference to Eilish’s past in the video.
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