Bitches Broken Hearts

"Bitches Broken Hearts" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song recorded by American singer Billie Eilish. The song was written by Eilish, Emmit Fenn, and Finneas O'Connell; the latter two also produced it. Originally released via Soundcloud on November 10, 2017, it was released as a single on all digital platforms on March 30, 2018. The song was later released on a 7-inch vinyl along with her single "You Should See Me in a Crown". It was included on the expanded edition of Eilish's debut EP, Don't Smile at Me (2017), as well as on a re-issue of her first studio album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019).

"Bitches Broken Hearts"
Single by Billie Eilish
A-side"You Should See Me in a Crown"
ReleasedMarch 30, 2018 (2018-03-30)
Format
GenreR&B
Length2:56
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Finneas O'Connell
  • Emmit Fenn
Billie Eilish singles chronology
"&Burn"
(2017)		 "Bitches Broken Hearts"
(2018)		 "Lovely"
(2018)
Alternative cover
Picture sleeve for the US 7-inch single, released in October 2018

Eilish's lyrics on the song address several topics, including the aftermath of a breakup. The song received mainly positive reviews from music critics, several of whom praised the music and lyrics. It was certified platinum in the United States and Canada by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Music Canada (MC), respectively.

Background and release

"Bitches Broken Hearts" was first originally released on Soundcloud on November 10, 2017.[1][2][3][4] It was released as a single for digital download and streaming on March 30, 2018, worldwide.[5] The song was later released as the B-side on the 7-inch vinyl of "You Should See Me in a Crown on October 20, 2018 and was sold exclusively during her 1 By 1 Tour.[6] It was added to the expanded edition of Eilish's debut EP, Don't Smile at Me in December 2018.[7] The song was later included on the Japanese edition of Eilish's debut studio album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? in December 2019.[8] "Bitches Broken Hearts" was written by the singer, her brother Finneas O'Connell and Emmit Fenn. The song was co-produced by Finneas and Fenn, making it the first Billie Eilish song to feature production from someone other than Finneas.[9]

Composition and lyrical interpretation

Critical commentary described the track as an R&B track.[3][10] According to sheet music website Musicnotes.com, "Bitches Broken Hearts" is moderately fast at 120 beats per minute (BPM) and is played in the key of A minor. Eilish's vocals range between G3 to G4.[11] Lyrically, the song delves into the aftermath of a breakup, Eilish pretends that she no longer needs or cares about her former lover: “You can pretend you don’t miss me/You can pretend you don’t care/All you wanna do is kiss me/Oh, what a shame, I’m not there.”[10][12] Eilish continues to her lovers incompatibility, calling them "suicide and stolen art," she also knows they'll both eventually move and start to meet new people: "Somebody new is gonna comfort you/Like you want me to/Somebody new is gonna comfort me/Like you never do."[10]

Reception

"Bitches Broken Hearts" received mainly positive reviews from music critics. Insider's Claudia Willen, praised Eilish's vocals, saying she "[has] smooth vocals [that] float seamlessly through the track, effectively capturing the fleeting nature that often comes with young love".[10] Kirsten Spruch of Billboard commented that the song has "subdued like a lot of the siblings’ work" but has "a tropical flare, which makes it a great Eilish cut for those looking for something a bit more relaxing".[13] Laurence Day of The Line of Best Fit viewed the song as a "intimacy and free-flowing energy of a raw demo take" and "it's still got all of Eilish's sensational vocal power".[3] Commercially, "Bitches Broken Hearts" did not enter any national charts. The track has notably been awarded a platinum certification in the United States and Canada by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Music Canada (MC), respectively.[14][15]

Live Performance

In July of 2018, Eilish performed "Bitches Broken Hearts" for Vevo Lift. A video for the performance was released to YouTube on July 30, 2018, and was directed by Ryan Booth.[16][17][18]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the 7-inch vinyl liner notes.[19]

  • Billie Eilish – vocals, songwriter
  • Finneas O'Connell – co-producer, songwriter, guitar, synthesizers, arrangement
  • Emmit Fenn – co-producer, songwriter, engineer, mixer, mastering engineer, drum programming, piano, synthesizers, vocals

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[20] Gold 35,000
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Platinum 80,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[21] Gold 30,000*
United States (RIAA)[14] Platinum 1,000,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history
Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various March 30, 2018
[5]
United States October 20, 2018 7" [6]

References
  1. "bitches broken hearts by Billie Eilish". Soundcloud. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  2. "Billie Eilish has shared a surprise new single 'Bitches Broken Hearts'". Dork. November 15, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  3. Day, Laurnce (November 15, 2017). "Billie Eilish debuts raw R&B charmer 'Bitches Broken Hearts'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  4. Moore, Jacob (November 15, 2017). "Billie Eilish Releases Surprise Single 'Bitches Broken Hearts'". Complex. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  5. "Billie Eilish Officially Releases 'bitches broken hearts' for Fans". Universal Music Group. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  6. "you should see me in a crown/bitches broken hearts". Depop. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  7. "dont smile at me (Expanded Edition) by Billie Eilish". Spotify. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  8. "When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (Cd Repack)" (in Polish). Empik. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  9. Spruch, Kirsten (November 15, 2017). "Song of The Day: 'bitches broken hearts' by Billie Eilish". Baeble Music. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  10. Ahlgrim, Callie (March 18, 2020). "Every Billie Eilish song, ranked". Insider. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  11. "Billie Eilish "Bitches Broken Hearts" Sheet Music". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  12. Gore, Sydney (March 4, 2018). "Billie eilish curses an ex with eternal fomo on 'bitches broken hearts'". MTV. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  13. Spruch, Kristen (December 12, 2019). "10 Billie Eilish Songs Every Superfan Should Know". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  14. "American single certifications – Billie Eilish – Bitches Broken Hearts". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 11, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  15. "Canadian single certifications – Billie Eilsih – Bitches Broken Hearts". Music Canada. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  16. Billie Eilish - bitches broken hearts (Official Live Performance)-Vevo LIFT. YouTube. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  17. Howard, Lindsay (July 31, 2018). "Billie Eilish shares tender live performance of 'B*tches Broken Hearts'". Variance. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  18. Lee, Valerie (August 2, 2018). "Billie Eilish performs 'bitches broken hearts' for Vevo Lift". Outlet. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  19. "You Should See Me in a Crown" (7-inch vinyl). Billie Eilish. Santa Monica, California: Darkroom/Interscope Records. 2018. B0028970-21.CS1 maint: others (link)
  20. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  21. "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved November 19, 2019. Type Billie Eilsih in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Bitches Broken Hearts in the box under TÍTULO
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