In a recent interview with The Los Angeles Times, 21-year-old Billie Eilish expressed her sense of protectiveness towards 20-year-old fellow musician Olivia Rodrigo. Eilish, a recipient of the Grammy award, disclosed that her composition “Goldwing” from the album “Happier Than Ever” released in 2021 was influenced by Rodrigo’s swift ascent to stardom subsequent to the triumph of her popular single.
Eilish exhibited a feeling of guardianship for Rodrigo, acknowledging the distinctive difficulties of achieving renown at a tender age. She expressed, “I experienced intense anxiety.” I was concerned about her. She emerged in the realm of acting, and individuals exhibit peculiar behaviour. I lacked knowledge on the matter, but I experienced a strong inclination to safeguard her. The “Bad Guy” vocalist underscored the unique uniqueness of each individual’s experiences while acknowledging her capacity to empathise with Rodrigo’s personal voyage.
Eilish’s composition “Goldwing” explicitly explores the concepts of susceptibility and exploitation, as reflected in its lyrics that delve into the difficulties of managing celebrity status. Eilish disclosed that she had a song titled ‘Goldwing’ in her previous album, which is somewhat inspired by her. I have never expressed such sentiment to anyone.
The musician, who was nominated for a Grammy, emphasised the significance of her bond with Ro.