COPYCAT
Billie Eilish
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Don't be cautious, don't be kind You committed, I'm your crime Push my button anytime You got your finger on the trigger, but your trigger finger's mine Silver dollar, golden flame Dirty water, poison rain Perfect murder, take your aim I don't belong to anyone, but everybody knows my name By the way, you've been uninvited 'Cause all you say are all the same things I did Copycat trying to cop my manner Watch your back when you can't watch mine Copycat trying to cop my glamour Why so sad, bunny, you can't have mine? Call me calloused, call me cold You're italic, I'm in bold Call me cocky, watch your tone You better love me, 'cause you're just a clone By the way, you've been uninvited 'Cause all you say are all the same things I did Copycat trying to cop my manner Watch your back when you can't watch mine Copycat trying to cop my glamor Why so sad, bunny, you can't have mine? I would hate to see you go Hate to be the one that told you so You just crossed the line You've run out of time I'm so sorry, now you know Sorry I'm the one that told you so Sorry, sorry, I'm sorry, sorry Sike By the way, you've been uninvited 'Cause all you say are all the same things I did Copycat trying to cop my manner Watch your back when you can't watch mine Copycat trying to cop my glamour Why so sad, bunny, you can't have mine?
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Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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5 facts about this song
Musical Aspects"COPYCAT" is the opening track on Billie Eilish's debut EP, "dont smile at me".
- The song is characterized by its R&B, pop, and electronica sound.
- The track utilizes the minimalistic production style common in other Eilish songs, with the focus placed on her vocals.
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Lyrics and ThemesLyrically, the song is about imitation and jealousy, specifically people attempting to steal Eilish's unique style and persona.
- Eilish has said in interviews that the song was inspired by a real-life situation involving someone she used to know.
- The song's refrain, "I don't belong to anyone but everybody knows my name", reflects Eilish's feeling of being pursued by people who only want to use her for personal gain.
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Performance and ReceptionThe song was released as the lead single from the EP on July 14, 2017.
- Upon its release, "COPYCAT" received positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised Eilish's vocal performance and the song's dark, moody atmosphere.
- Despite not being as commercially successful as some of her other songs, "COPYCAT" has remained a fan favorite and is often performed during Eilish's live shows.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "COPYCAT" was released on October 27, 2017.
- The video was directed by frequent Eilish collaborator Dave Meyers.
- Like the song itself, the video has a dark, eerie aesthetic, featuring Eilish in various unsettling scenarios.
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Creative Team"COPYCAT" was written by Eilish and her older brother, Finneas O'Connell, who also produced the track.
- The two siblings created the song at their home studio in Los Angeles.
- Finneas has explained that they wanted to create a song that encapsulated Eilish's frustrations with fake friends and people attempting to imitate her.
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