Billie Eilish has always had a way of holding up a mirror to society, and with her track "TV," she delivers yet another sobering reflection on the times we’re living in. Released as part of her Guitar Songs EP in 2022, "TV" strips away the production-heavy layers we’ve come to associate with Eilish, leaving us with just her voice and an acoustic guitar—and it’s this simplicity that makes the song hit so hard.
“TV” is a lamentation on the numbing nature of modern life, where we find ourselves more consumed by mindless media than the weight of real-world events. Eilish touches on everything from political unrest to personal disillusionment, making sharp observations that feel like a direct commentary on a generation desensitized by constant news cycles and entertainment.
What makes "TV" so powerful is Eilish’s raw honesty. Her vocals are soft, almost conversational, as if she’s letting us in on her most vulnerable thoughts. There’s no filter here—just unfiltered emotion laid bare. As she sings about apathy and detachment, it’s hard not to feel the same gnawing sense of unease about the state of the world.
In revisiting "TV" for this Throwback Thursday, it’s clear that the song remains just as poignant and urgent. It’s a stark reminder of how easy it is to lose ourselves in distraction while the world around us shifts in profound ways. Billie Eilish has always been an artist who refuses to shy away from tough subjects, and "TV" is a testament to her ability to capture the complexities of our time with startling clarity.
So, if you haven't given "TV" a listen in a while, now's the perfect time to let Eilish’s message sink in. In a world where it’s so easy to look away, this track reminds us of the importance of staying awake.