Billie Eilish performs "Your Power" on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

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Billie Eilish delivered a, well, powerful performance of her new single "Your Power" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Monday. Recorded in a desert setting similar to that featured in the song's music video, Eilish was joined by brother and frequent collaborator Finneas O'Connell on guitar.

"Your Power" also debuted at number 10 on the

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[likeiused2]

I think it's a lovely song and message but i'm frustraged that she's dating someone so old while seeming to understand the imbalance of power? idk it just makes me sad.

[vintage_boom]

while its completely possible that they're dating there is only that one photo of her giving him a side hug and a strung together article from the daily mail. it's not exactly concrete evidence.

[likeiused2]

I know, but there's speculation that he is, which is fine and not the point. and I fully realize that she is an adult and can make her own decisions. i'm not even one of ontd's age police, there were just some things she said in her vogue article that hit me a certain way regarding how she thinks she has reached a point of maturity that she probably hasn't. I also feel a certain protective way knowing a very young abused family member of mine is listening to every word that comes out of her mouth, and watching every move she makes. it's not even a pearl clutch. it really just makes me feel sad.

we all feel like we know so much at whatever age we are. it's only in hindsight that we can really know whether we were right or not. she seems to have clarity on her past relationship. I hope she has clarity on her current or future ones, too. i'm not shaming her. I feel for a younger me, I feel for the future younger her, I feel for all victims of abuse. I wish her well and I really love the song.

[ginainabottle]

The friends I have the most insightful & rich discussions with, on feminism, empowerment and women issues in general, also happen to be the same ones who keep dating shitty men. Very do as I say, not as I do. Having knowledge of something and being emotionally smart to put it in practice are two different things, especially when you're as young as Billie. I agree, it is sad.

[likeiused2]

thank you. I further explained my pov above, and it echoes the second part of what you've said here.

[my_moloko]

I feel the same. She writes this great song with a powerful message. She's 19 and can make her own decisions but that's still a huuuuuge age gap.

[fromyourashes]

most victims are intelligent enough to know they're victims. i've been in it before, and i've known i was being abused, and couldn't force myself out. i've seen it in other people, too. that's sometimes the worst part of it afterward. you fucking KNEW better.

[likeiused2]

i'm not sure how to respond. i'm sorry that happened to you.

[fromyourashes]

nah, it's ok, but i appreciate it, honestly. thank you. i'm matter of fact about it now. shit happens and people abuse their power and the only thing you can do if you can't prevent it is to understand that you're not to blame and try and move forward as best you can.

[likeiused2]

it's part of my story, too. you aren't to blame. I am not to blame. people should want to be decent humans.

[fromyourashes]

I'm sorry. And i'm genuinely happy you know where to place the blame and hope you're getting all the happiness you possibly can squeeze out of life <3

people should want to be decent humans.

yes. and if they don't, they should know to just sit there and not ruin other people. i wish we'd evolve instead of the constant devolution we see.