Ilomilo
Billie Eilish
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Told you not to worry But maybe that's a lie Honey, what's your hurry? Won't you stay inside? Remember not to get too close to stars They're never gonna give you love like ours Where did you go? I should know, but it's cold And I don't wanna be lonely So show me the way home I can't lose another life Hurry, I'm worried The world's a little blurry Or maybe it's my eyes The friends I've had to bury They keep me up at night Said I couldn't love someone 'Cause I might break If you're gonna die, not by mistake So, where did you go? I should know, but it's cold And I don't wanna be lonely So tell me you'll come home Even if it's just a lie I tried not to upset you Let you rescue me the day I met you I just wanted to protect you But now I'll never get to Hurry, I'm worried Where did you go? I should know, but it's cold And I don't wanna be lonely Was hoping you'd come home I don't care if it's a lie
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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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10 facts about this song
Song Title OriginsThe title "Ilomilo" is derived from a puzzle game developed by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox Live Arcade. Billie Eilish, the song's artist, has stated that she enjoyed playing the game during her early teenage years.
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Song CreationBillie Eilish and her elder brother, Finneas O'Connell, co-wrote this song. Finneas himself handled the song's production, a common occurrence in many of Eilish's songs.
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Song ThemeThe song, similar to the game, represents the fear of separation. The game itself involves two characters Ilo and Milo, often getting separated and finding their way back to each other - a theme reflected in the song's lyrics.
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Album Success"Ilomilo" is part of Billie Eilish's debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" which won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2020.
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Unique DeliveryEilish uses a singing technique called "vocal fry" in this song, which adds a crackling effect to her vocal delivery. This technique is widely used across her discography, contributing to her distinct sound.
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Artistic DecisionThe song flows directly from the preceding track on the album, "Listen Before I Go." The sound of rain at the end of "Listen Before I Go" provides a smooth transition into "Ilomilo."
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One-Take RecordingBillie Eilish claimed in an interview that "Ilomilo" was recorded in one take.
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Successful ReachAs of April 2021, the song "Ilomilo" has over 500 million streams on Spotify alone.
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Hidden MeaningEilish uses the phrase "like where'd you go?" several times throughout the song, representing the anxiety and uncertainty that can come with the perceived disappearance of someone you care about.
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Record-Breaking ArtistAt 17, Billie Eilish became the youngest artist to have a number one album in the UK with this album that includes "Ilomilo" among other hit songs.
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