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"NDA"
Single by Billie Eilish
from the album Happier Than Ever
ReleasedJuly 9, 2021
Genre
Length3:16
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Finneas O'Connell
Billie Eilish singles chronology
"Lost Cause"
(2021) 		"NDA"
(2021)

"NDA" is a song recorded by American singer Billie Eilish. It was released on July 9, 2021, through Interscope and Darkroom Records, as the fifth single from Eilish's second studio album, Happier Than Ever (2021). The song was co-written by Eilish and her brother Finneas, and produced by the latter.[1] Lyrically, the song speaks about Eilish's battle with fame and for privacy, as well as touching on her relationships.

A music video for "NDA" was released the same day, and was directed by Eilish. The one-shot video depicts Eilish walking alone on a desert road as cars race around her.

Background and release

Eilish's brother Finneas O'Connell (pictured) produced the track, also contributing to its writing.

On April 27, 2021, Billie Eilish announced her second studio album Happier Than Ever (2021).[2] The release of "NDA" made it the fifth single from the album, following the previous single "Lost Cause," which was released a month prior to "NDA" on June 2, 2021.[3] "NDA" was announced via an Instagram post by Eilish alongside a music video on July 1, 2021.[4][5] The song was co-written by Eilish and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, with the latter also producing the track. It was mastered by Dave Kutch, and mixed by Rob Kinelski, both of whom also served as studio personnel.[6]

Music video

The music video for "NDA" was directed by Eilish and uploaded on her official YouTube channel on July 9, 2021.[7][8] The one-shot video features Eilish walking alone at night on a desert road as 25 stunt drivers race around her.[7][9][10] In an interview with Apple Music, Eilish revealed that this was not the original concept for the music video, and that the original was scrapped due to complications.[10]

Variety's Chris Willman saw the music video as a continuation of Eilish's "trademark mordant humor and blunt language."[11] Rolling Stone's Althea Legaspi likened the trust between Eilish and the drivers to that associated with a non-disclosure agreement, after which the song is named.[7]

Composition

"NDA" is a minimal, pulsating trance-like[12] pop[13] and hyperpop[14] song, featuring atmospheric synths, sub-bass, and Eilish's doubled whispery vocals in a "sparse, chiming production".[15] Savannah Roberts of Capital FM regards that the song "taps into Billie's experimental vein",[15] while Gigwise's Vicky Greer deemed the singer to be "returning to the darker alt-pop".[16] Lyrically, she sings about her fame, privacy, relationships and stalkers.[15][14]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

  • Billie Eilish – vocals, vocal engineer
  • Finneas O'Connell – producer
  • Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell – songwriter
  • Dave Kutch – mastering engineer, studio personnel
  • Rob Kinelski – mixer, studio personnel

References

  1. ^ Golsen, Tyler. "Billie Eilish announces new song coming out next week". Far Out. Retrieved July 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Billie Eilish Reveals Release Date, Cover and Tracklist for Upcoming Album 'Happier Than Ever'". HYPEBEAST. April 27, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Gibson, Hannah. "Billie Eilish Announces 'NDA' As Newest Single and Video". Hotpress. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Billie Eilish announces official MV release plans for 'NDA' single". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "Billie Eilish dropping 'NDA,' 5th single from 'Happier Than Ever'". masslive. July 6, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ a b "Credits / NDA / Billie Eilish". Tidal. Retrieved July 9, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ a b c Legaspi, Althea (July 9, 2021). "Watch Billie Eilish's Self-Directed 'NDA' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 9, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Billie Eilish - NDA (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved July 9, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Yang, Rachel. "The secret's out on Billie Eilish's new song 'NDA,' featuring dare-devil music video". EW.com. Retrieved July 9, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ a b Sinha, Charu (July 9, 2021). "Love Is a Two-Way Street in Billie Eilish's 'NDA' Music Video". Vulture. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  11. ^ Willman, Chris (July 9, 2021). "Billie Eilish Dodges Stunt Drivers, and Stalkers, Too, in 'NDA'". Variety. Retrieved July 9, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ Carter, Josh (July 9, 2021). "BILLIE EILISH SHARES NEW SINGLE-TAKE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "NDA"–WATCH". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  13. ^ Hatfield, Amanda (July 9, 2021). "Billie Eilish shares new single "NDA" (watch video)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  14. ^ a b Teen Vogue (July 9, 2021). "BTS, Billie Eilish, and More Best New Music". Teen Vogue. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  15. ^ a b c Roberts, Savannah (July 9, 2021). "Billie Eilish Sings About Fame, Stalkers And Relationships In 'NDA' Lyrics". Capital FM. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  16. ^ Greer, Vicky (July 9, 2021). "Billie Eilish shows off the dark side of her new album with 'NDA'". Gigwise. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
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