Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell (born December 18, 2001), known profes… Read Full Bio ↴Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell (born December 18, 2001), known professionally as Billie Eilish, is a Grammy Award-winning American singer and songwriter signed to Darkroom/Interscope Records. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Eilish grew up in a household of actors and musicians and was homeschooled along with her brother Finneas O'Connell. At the age of eight, she joined the Los Angeles Children's Choir, developing the soulful vocals that would later appear on her early singles. After the release of "Six Feet Under" and "Fingers Crossed," Eilish made her breakthrough with "Ocean Eyes," produced and co-written with Finneas and released by Interscope. It surpassed 14 million online streams and spawned a number of remixes with Astronomyy, Blackbear, and Goldhouse. Eilish followed up in February 2017 with "Bellyache," then landed another track, "Bored," on the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. An EP, dont smile at me, featuring the singles "COPYCAT" and "watch," followed later that summer. Her debut full-length album When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We All Go? stylized in all caps, was released March 29th, 2019 via Interscope Records.

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On January 26, 2020, she won five Grammys, including the "big four" awards: Album of The Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. On February 18th 2020, she won a Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist and for the first time performed her new James Bond theme song "No Time to Die," joined by composer Hans Zimmer, guitar legend Johnny Marr and Finneas. The theme won Eilish and Finneas an Oscar for Best Original Song. Additionally, Eilish is the youngest musician to have ever performed the theme song for a Bond film.

On July 31, 2021, Billie Eilish has released her Sophomore Album "Happier Than Ever" that broke the internet two days the album was released. Eilish performed the album at the Life Is Beautiful festival performing for the first time since March 2020 when COVID happened. Eilish has planned a "Happier Than Ever World Tour" starting in February 2022 - July 2022.

Fingers Crossed
Billie Eilish Lyrics

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In the end, when they're all gone
When the world is silent and the days are long
Just you and I, we'll be alive
We made it on our own

'Cause everybody makes it 'till they don't
And everybody wants to think they won't
'Cause everybody makes it 'till they don't

And everybody seems to think they won't, they won't, they won't, they won't

Baby, I'm still alive but my heart is beating slow
Baby, tell me I gotta know
Are you okay? You seem too far gone
Infected, standing there all alone

'Cause everybody makes it 'till they don't
And everybody wants to think they won't
And everybody makes it 'till they don't
And everybody seems to think they won't, they won't, they won't, they won't

The best of me, the best of me is you
The best of me, the best of me was you

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Ladum, badum, mmmm

Overall Meaning

The song Fingers Crossed by Billie Eilish is about the uncertainties of life and relationships. The first verse talks about how in the end, everything and everyone will be gone and the world will be silent, except for the singer and her partner. They will have each other and will be alive, having made it on their own. The chorus follows, repeating the lines “Everybody makes it 'till they don't / And everybody wants to think they won't”. It presents the idea that no one can predict what will happen in life, but people still hope to avoid failure or hardship.

In the second verse, Billie sings about someone who seems to be struggling and isolated. She asks if they’re okay, mentioning that their heart is beating slowly, which could mean they’re depressed or unwell. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the fact that everyone faces challenges in life, and even optimistic people can experience unexpected setbacks. That’s why it’s important to cherish the good times and the people who make life worth living.

The song ends with the lines “The best of me, the best of me is you / The best of me, the best of me was you,” indicating that the singer’s loved one brings out the best in her and is a significant presence in her life.

Line by Line Meaning

In the end, when they're all gone
When everything else fades away and everyone is gone

When the world is silent and the days are long
During the loneliest and darkest times

Just you and I, we'll be alive
The bond between someone and their loved one that ensures survival

We made it on our own
The struggle to achieve success without any help or support

'Cause everybody makes it 'till they don't
Success is not always permanent, there is always a chance of failure

And everybody wants to think they won't
Hope and optimism is what drives people forward and give them hope for success

Baby, I'm still alive but my heart is beating slow
Surviving but not living to the fullest, suffering from heartbreak

Baby, tell me I gotta know
Asking for reassurance that everything will be okay

Are you okay? You seem too far gone
Concern for someone else's well-being

Infected, standing there all alone
Feeling infected with sadness, standing in solitude

The best of me, the best of me is you
Realizing that someone else brings out the best in oneself