Billie Eilish Is the Youngest Artist to Record a James Bond Theme Song
The pop star released the titular track and accompanying video for the upcoming 007 instalment, ‘No Time To Die’
Another James Bond movie is coming, which means another classy 007 theme is on the way. For the forthcoming instalment, No Time To Die, starring Daniel Craig and arriving November 20, 18-year-old pop star Billie Eilish carries the tradition of writing and recording an original track for the British spy franchise.
Eilish, who worked on the song with her brother and fellow musician, Finneas O'Connell, is the youngest artist to take on the task, following the likes of Sam Smith, Adele, Paul McCartney, Jack White, and Carly Simon, who've all penned tracks for Bond films over the past few decades.
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"It feels crazy to be a part of this in every way," Eilish said in a statement when the news was first announced in January. "To be able to score the theme song to a film that is part of such a legendary series is a huge honor. James Bond is the coolest film franchise ever to exist. I’m still in shock." The singer was already dropping hints about her new undertaking on her Instagram Story as she posted images of Bond girls through the years, including Lea Seydoux and Halle Berry.
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The track, produced by FINNEAS, takes after Eilish's chilling ballads rather than her upbeat radio hits. But in classic 007 fashion, there are string elements and even a hint of electric guitar for drama. Tune into "No Time To Die" and watch the music video above, and read through the lyrics below.
I should have known I'd leave alone Just goes to show That the blood you bleed is just the blood you owe We were a pair But I saw you there Too much to bear You were my life, but life is far away from fair Was I stupid to love you? Was I reckless to help? Was it obvious to everybody else? That I'd fallen for a lie You were never on my side Fool me once, fool me twice Are you death or paradise? Now you'll never see me cry There's just no time to die I let it burn You're no longer my concern Faces from my past return Another lesson yet to learn That I'd fallen for a lie You were never on my side Fool me once, fool me twice Are you death or paradise? Now you'll never see me cry There's just no time to die No time to die No time to die Fool me once, fool me twice Are you death or paradise? Now you'll never see me cry There's just no time to die
This story originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR US