What’s up guys, it’s Sussan Mourad here with Clevver Music, and Billie Eilish dropped
hew new song, ‘Therefore I Am,’ on Thursday, and fans are already deciphering the lyrics
and sharing their thoughts on the meaning behind them.
Billie dropped the song and music video yesterday, and I think we can all agree that it became
an instant fan favorite - I’m literally OBSESSED!!!
Billie took to Instagram a few days before the song release, writing, “NEW SINGLE “Therefore
I Am” OUT THURSDAY 11/12 AT 10AM PT. I’M SO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE.”
Prior to the song being released, Billie’s brother, Finneas, who she makes most of her
music with, promised fans that they’d love the new hit.
He said quote, “I’m so excited for this one. You are not ready.”
And he was right. Not only are the lyrics catchy and instantly memorable, the music
video is iconic too!
Ahh, what I would do to run around an empty mall with Billie Eilish and enjoy a donut
together… a girl can dream... (file: Screenshot 1.png)
And like I said before, the lyrics to the new song are seriously catchy. Let’s start
with the title of the song, ‘Therefore I Am.’
According to Capital FM, the statement was made famous by philosopher René Descartes.
‘Therefore I Am’ demonstrates quote, “the fact you can’t doubt that you exist because
you’re the one having that doubt.”
In other words, it means that while we may doubt our existence from time to time, the
fact that we are able to have that thought proves that we are existing.
Billie’s song uses the statement as a way to say she doesn’t care about what people
may think of her.
And the music video is a perfect way to show that!
Billie running around an empty mall carefree as ever, helping herself to pretzels, donuts,
and Chipotle, of course is legit GOALS!!! There’s no doubt that Billie has been
and will continue to march to the beat of her own drum, regardless of what anyone thinks.
In the chorus, Billie sings, “I'm not your friend or anything. Damn, you think that you're
the man. I think, therefore, I am.”
It’s implied that these lyrics are aimed at the people in Billie’s life who may be
trying to control her. Billie is basically saying that she makes her own decisions in
life and doesn’t need anyone’s opinions. (file: Screenshot 2.png)
Other lyrics in the song include “Top of the world, but your world isn't real. Your
world's an ideal.”
According to Seventeen, the line “your world isn’t real” may be referencing Descartes
philosophy of questioning how real our existence is.
And when Billie sings, “Got a lotta interviews, interviews, interviews. When they say your
name, I just act confused,” she may be referring to a tweet that went viral earlier this year,
in which Billie was body shamed by a full grown man.
At the time, many outlets reported on the man who body-shamed Billie, and one theory
is that these specific lyrics may be her way of not giving him any attention while still
addressing the sensitive situation.
We actually did a video on everything that happened surrounding that tweet including
Billie’s response that we’ve linked above for you if you want to check it out.
And the fact that the music video includes many clips of Billie eating is potential further
proof that she doesn’t care what people think of her body and that she is comfortable
in her own skin regardless. (file: Screenshot 3.png)
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WE STAN THIS QUEEN!!
Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts, with one fan writing, “I don’t know if
@billieeilish new music video is meant to be a f**k you to the people that body shamed
her but I love it and I love her!!!”
Another fan wrote, “billie eilish getting body shamed then releasing a music vid stuffing
her face is one of the many reasons I love her.”
Same Jaydee.
And this fan tweeted, “MS BILLIE EILISH REALLY SAID F**K YOU TO THE PRESS FOR BODY
SHAMING HER AND MADE A WHOLE MV EATING WHATEVER THE F**K SHE WANTS!!!!”
I mean we already knew this, but the new song and music video are just one more reason why
Billie is ICONIC and we will forever stan!
But now I want to know what you think! What was your interpretation of the new song and
music video? And what was your favorite part? For me I think its when Billie has a little
laugh, as she moves her hair that’s sticking to the donut, as she says “sorry, i don’t
think I got your name” - ICONIC! OK let me know your thoughts in the comment section
down below.
After that, click right over here for another Clevver Music video.
Thanks for watching, I’m your host Sussan Mourad, you can find me on Instagram @Sussan_Mourad,
bye guys!