Billie Eilish, alongside her brother and producer Finneas, clinched the Song of the Year at the 2024 Grammys. They won for their heartfelt track “What Was I Made For?” from *Barbie the Album*. This song wasn’t just a nominee; it also bagged Best Song Written for Visual Media. And guess what? It triumphed over another *Barbie* movie hit, Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night.” Billie’s reaction? “I’m shocked out of my balls,” she exclaimed, sharing the win with Finneas. Earlier, they’d given the song a live rendition that surely captivated the Grammys audience.
Accepting the award, Eilish seemed almost lost for words. “Whoa. Whoops. Yikes. Oh my goodness,” she stammered. Then, diving into her speech, she said:
> Damn, that’s stupid, guys! Whoa. Literally, like, I was looking at everyone’s faces and I leaned over and I was like, “Not a chance!” Yo, I just want to say, everybody in this category, that was a crazy list of incredible people, incredible artists, incredible music.
> I feel crazy right now. Damn dude. Wow. I don’t even—this is crazy. I’m shocked out of my balls. Thank you to the members of the Recording Academy. Thank you to my brother, who’s my best friend in the world and makes me the person that I am today. Thank you to Greta Gerwig for making the best movie of the year.
The competition was fierce, with nominees like Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” and SZA’s “Kill Bill.” Not to forget Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Jon Batiste who also vied for the title. *Barbie the Album* didn’t stop there; it scooped up Best Compilation and Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, thanks to the genius of Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt.
Eilish’s Grammy journey? Nothing short of phenomenal. With a career tally of 25 nominations, she’s no stranger to this stage. Remember 2019? She took home five Grammys, sweeping the big four categories. Fast forward to last year, and she was up for Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Music Film. Oh, and let’s not forget her latest album, *Happier Than Ever*, released in 2021.
