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Billie Eilish, LUNCH: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 22 (2024) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Darkroom / Interscope; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]In the 22nd edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2024), we highlight the song, β€œLUNCH” performed by award-winning singer/songwriter, Billie Eilish.

Prepare to beam with P-R-I-D-E πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ! Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ celebrates, embraces, and spotlights songs by LGBTQ musicians or allies.Β  Here, we provide background and insight into musician(s) and analyze + go gaga over the decadent bops served up.Β  When the music dictates deeper, more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is fully articulated.Β  All styles of music are welcome while the songs can be classics or brand-spanking new. So, without further ado, in the 22nd edition of Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ (2024), we highlight β€œLUNCH” performed by Billie Eilish.

Billie Eilish, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT [πŸ“·: Darkroom / Interscope]

β€œI could eat that girl for lunch / Yeah, she dances on my tongue / Taste like she might be the one.” Academy and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Billie Eilish is honest regarding attraction and sexuality in her song, β€œLUNCH”. β€œI’m interested in more than just bein’ your friend,” she adds in the bridge. β€œLUNCH” is the second track from her critically acclaimed, third studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.Β  An authentic, honest, and personal track, Eilish embraces her queerness. In 2023, she came out unintentionally, stating she didn’t know people were unaware of her attraction to women. Early on β€œLUNCH,” Eilish is transparent about having a relationship with a woman. She adds in the centerpiece, the chorus, β€œIt’s a craving, not a crush.” The lyric legitimizes her desire – it’s no fluke.

pride heart burstIn the verses, Eilish β€˜opens up’ about her feelings about this girl. All the while, she maintains the lunch metaphor. Β β€œBaby, I think you were made for me / Somebody write down the recipe,” she sings in the first verse, adding, β€œBeen tryin’ hard not to overeat / You’re just so sweet.” Things progress, with Eilish offering to help this girl β€˜take off her clothes,’ desiring to β€œget her off.” In the second verse, she’s impressed with her beautiful looks, complimenting her skin.Β  She cleverly concludes the verse by singing, β€œShe’s the headlights, I’m the deer.” What makes β€œLUNCH” impressive is how vulnerable Eilish allows herself to be. Navigating sexuality is difficult.Β  That is an understatement!Β  Here, with her amazing, distinct voice, and the stellar production of her right-hand man, FINNEAS, Eilish conveys her truth, masking nothing. This β€œLUNCH” is delicious and makes us beam ear to ear with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ.


Billie Eilish // HIT ME HARD AND SOFT // Darkroom / Interscope // 2024

Billie Eilish, LUNCH: Beaming with Pride πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ No. 22 (2024) [πŸ“·: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Darkroom / Interscope; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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