On the haunting song “lovely,” the teenage singer teams up with Khalid to take on mental health issues. The track is produced by Billie’s older brother FINNEAS and recently peaked at No. 79 on the Billboard Hot 100 after receiving a boost from its placement on the 13 Reasons Why Season 2 soundtrack.
Both singers have been outspoken about their mental health issues. Billie previously spoke about her struggles with depression while breaking down “idontwannabeyouanymore” on Genius' series Verified:
As many people can try to help me and talk to me and whatever, but it doesn’t change anything. The only person that can change the way that I feel is me, and that’s not going to happen.
Isn't it lovely, all alone?
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin to bone
Hello, welcome home
Walkin' out of town
Lookin' for a better place (lookin' for a better place)
Something's on my mind
Always in my headspace
But I know some day I'll make it out of here
Even if it takes all night or a hundred years
Need a place to hide, but I can't find one near
Wanna feel alive, outside I can fight my fear
Isn't it lovely, all alone?
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin and bone
Hello, welcome home
Woah, yeah
Yeah, ah
Woah, woah
Hello, welcome home