When I Was Older
Billie Eilish
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When I was older I was a sailor on an open sea But now I'm underwater And my skin is paler than it should ever be Hmm I'm on my back again Dreaming of a time and place Where you and I remain the best of friends Even after all this ends Can we pretend? I'm on my, I'm on my back again It's seeming more and more Like all we ever do is see how far it bends Before it breaks in half and then We bend it back again Guess I got caught in the middle of it Yes I've been taught, got a little of it In my blood, in my blood Memories burn like a forest fire Heavy rain turns any funeral pyre to mud In the flood When I was older I was a sailor on an open sea But now I'm underwater And my skin is paler than it should ever be I'm watching movies back to back in black and white, I never Seen anybody do it like I do it any better I'm goin' over you, I'm overdue for new endeavors Nobody lonely like I'm lonely and I don't know whether You'd really like it in the limelight You'd sympathize with all the bad guys I'm still a victim in my own right But I'm the villain in my own eyes, yeah When I was older I was a sailor on an open sea
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Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell
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10 facts about this song
Billie Eilish Inspiration"When I Was Older" was inspired by the 2018 Netflix film "Roma" directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
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Release DateThe song was released on January 9, 2019, as part of the compilation album Music Inspired by the Film Roma.
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CollaborationsThe song was co-written by Eilish's older brother, Finneas O'Connell, who typically works with her on songwriting and production.
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Song TitleThe song's title comes directly from a line spoken by the character of Pepe in the movie Roma. Pepe says, "When I was older, I was a sailor on the sea."
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Sound EffectsThe song incorporates water sounds that are a recurring motif in the movie. The water sounds are used in sync with the bassline of the song.
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Experimental genreEilish steps into the experimental and alternative pop genre with this song. The song is known for its haunting melody and intricate electronic production.
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RecognitionAlthough it didn't chart in the United States, it peaked at Number 13 in the New Zealand Hot Singles chart.
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Unique Song StructureThe song stands out for its unusual structure, as it doesn't follow the traditional verse-chorus-verse format. It's dominated by one long verse divided by instrumental sections.
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Different TechniqueThe song is notable for the use of a vocal effect called Auto-Tune, which gives a unique pitch automation to Eilish's vocals. This technique is not commonly used in her other songs.
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Synthesis and Sound DesignThe song uses a diverse range of synthetic and organic sounds that add depth and darkness to the piece, contributing to its unique sound.
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