Billie Eilish, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter, has long been an icon for the queer community, known for her androgynous style and blunt-voiced musical intonation. However, it was only recently that she publicly came out as queer, elaborating on her sexuality in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. In the interview, she revealed that she has “been in love with girls for [her] whole life”. This revelation has been met with widespread support and excitement from fans and critics alike, who have praised Eilish for her honesty and vulnerability.
Eilish’s new album, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’, is a celebration of queer love and identity. The album opener, ‘Skinny’, is a heartrending anti-ode to diet culture, while the breakout hit ‘Lunch’ is a catchy and infectious anthem to sapphic desire. In ‘Lunch’, Eilish sings about her attraction to a girl, describing her as “a craving, not a crush”. The song’s lyrics are honest and relatable, and they have resonated with many queer listeners who have felt the same kind of intense desire and attraction.
Overall, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ is a powerful and moving album that celebrates queer love and identity. Eilish’s honesty and vulnerability are refreshing and inspiring, and her catchy melodies are sure to make the album a favorite for queer and non-queer listeners alike. With this album, Eilish has cemented her status as a queer icon and a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
