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Khalid, Billie Eilish

About Lovely

"Lovely" is a song by American singers Billie Eilish and Khalid for the official soundtrack of the second season of the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why. The song was released on April 19, 2018, through Darkroom and Interscope Records. It was written by the lead artists and Eilish's brother Finneas O'Connell, who also produced the track. The song reached the top five in Australia and New Zealand and was certified Platinum in several countries including the United States and Canada. The song was included on the expanded edition of Eilish's 2017 EP Don't Smile at Me in various countries, and serves as the ninth single from the EP.more »

Year:: 2018
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Thought I found a wayThought I found a way, yeah (found)But you never go away (never go away)So I guess I gotta stay nowOh, I hope some day I'll make it out of hereEven if it takes all night or a hundred yearsNeed a place to hide, but I can't find one nearWanna feel alive, outside I can fight my fearIsn't it lovely, all alone?Heart made of glass, my mind of stoneTear me to pieces, skin and boneHello, welcome homeWalkin' out of townLookin' for a better place (lookin' for a better place)Something's on my mindAlways in my headspaceBut I know some day I'll make it out of hereEven if it takes all night or a hundred yearsNeed a place to hide, but I can't find one nearWanna feel alive, outside I can fight my fearIsn't it lovely, all alone?Heart made of glass, my mind of stoneTear me to pieces, skin and boneHello, welcome homeWoah, yeahYeah, ahWoah, woahHello, welcome home

Khalid

Khalid Donnel Robinson (born February 11, 1998), known mononymously as Khalid, is an American singer and songwriter. He is signed to Right Hand Music Group and RCA Records. His debut single, "Location", was released in July 2016 and peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was later certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His debut studio album, American Teen, was released on March 3, 2017. In 2018, "Love Lies", his duet with singer Normani, recorded for the Love, Simon film soundtrack, reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. more »

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Written by: Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell, Khalid Robinson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Collaboration Origin

The song "lovely" is a collaboration between American singers Billie Eilish and Khalid. They first met at a party in 2016, began following each other on Twitter, and then decided to collaborate.

Release Date

"lovely" was released on April 19, 2018. It was included as the eleventh song on Eilish's debut studio album, 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?' released in 2019.

Recording Venue

Khalid flew to Los Angeles to record the song with Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell, who co-writes and produces most of Eilish's music, at their parents' home where they have a small studio set-up.

Inspiration

"lovely" was inspired by both Eilish's and Khalid's experiences with depression. Its title is an irony as it talks about the opposite: feelings of being trapped in a pessimistic state of mind.

Chart Performance

The song reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. In the UK Singles Chart, it reached number 47. On streaming service Spotify, "lovely" surpassed 1 billion streams in January 2020.

Music Video

The music video was released on April 26, just a week after the song. It shows Eilish and Khalid trapped together under a glass case, which is indicative of the feelings of depression articulated in the song.

Award Nomination

In 2019, the song was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects.

Television Appearance

"lovely" was featured in the second season of the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why,' in which Khalid also acted. The song played in the finale episode.

Cover Versions

Other artists have covered "lovely," including singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi and American band Boyce Avenue.

Gold and Platinum Certifications

The single has received multiple certifications worldwide, including double platinum in the U.S., Australia, and Canada, and platinum in the UK, reflecting its global popularity.

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