The members of BC, NR have mentioned their love of pop culture on more than one occasion, with Billie Eilish in particular representation. The track ‘Good Will Hunting’ from the band’s groundbreaking second studio album Ants From Up There features a chorus:
She’s got Billie Eilish style
Moving to B...
[Chorus: Tyler Hyde]
When I'm away from you
I'm happier than ever
Wish I could explain it better
I wish it wasn't true
[Verse 1: Tyler Hyde]
Give me a day or two
To think of something clever
To write myself a letter
To tell me what to do, mm, mm-mm-mm
Do you read my interviews?
Or do you skip my avenue?
When you said you were passing through
Was I even on your way?
I knew when I asked you to
Be cool about what I was tellin' you
You'd do the opposite of what you said you'd do
And I'd end up more afraid
Don't say it isn't fair
You clearly weren't aware that you madе me miserable
So if you rеally want to know
[Chorus: Tyler Hyde]
When I'm away from you
I'm happier than ever
Wish I could explain it better (Wish I could explain it better)
I wish it wasn't true, mm-mm, ah
[Verse 2: Charlie Wayne]
You called me again, drunk in your Benz
Drivin' home under the influence
You scared me to death
Now I'm wastin' my breath
'Cause you only listen to your fuckin'
I don't relate to you
I don't relate to you, no
'Cause I'd never treat me this shitty
You made me hate this city
[Verse 3: All]
And I don't talk shit about you on the internet
Never told anyone anything bad
'Cause that shit's embarrassing, you were my everything
And all that you did was make me fuckin' sad
So don't waste the time I don't have
And don't try to make me feel bad
I could talk about every time that you showed up on time
But I'd have an empty line 'cause you never did
Never paid any mind to my mother or friends, so I
Shut them all out for you 'cause I was a kid
[Outro: Charlie Wayne, & All]
You ruined everything good
Always said you were misunderstood
Made all my moments your own
Just fuckin' leave me alone
Happier Than Ever was written by Billie Eilish & FINNEAS.
Happier Than Ever was produced by Neil Goody & Max Gilkes.
Black Country, New Road released Happier Than Ever on Tue Nov 15 2022.