Billie Eilish Just Dropped a Dramatic Video for Her James Bond Song

Photo credit: Billie Eilish Vevo
Photo credit: Billie Eilish Vevo

From Harper's BAZAAR

Another James Bond movie is coming, which means another classy 007 theme is on the way. For the forthcoming installment, 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.

"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 last night as she posted images of Bond girls through the years, including Lea Seydoux and Halle Berry.

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 post has been updated.

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