NDA

Billie Eilish's song 'NDA' delves into the complexities of fame and the personal sacrifices that come with it. The lyrics paint a picture of a young artist who has had to take extreme measures to protect her privacy and well-being. The mention of a stalker and the need for security highlights the darker side of being in the public eye, where personal safety becomes a constant concern.

The song's title, 'NDA', which stands for Non-Disclosure Agreement, is a legal document often used to protect confidentiality. Eilish uses this concept metaphorically to describe the lengths she has to go to keep aspects of her personal life private, even when it comes to intimate relationships. The line 'Had a pretty boy over, but he couldn't stay / On his way out, made him sign an NDA' suggests a loss of normalcy and the inability to have a private life without legal boundaries.

Eilish also touches on the idea of wanting to escape the pressures of fame, as she contemplates a new career and a life of anonymity in Kauai. Despite her success, indicated by the line 'Thirty under thirty for another year', there's a sense of entrapment and longing for a simpler existence. The song is a candid reflection on the trade-offs of fame, the yearning for normal human connections, and the struggle to maintain a sense of self amidst the chaos of celebrity.