Man…when you accompanied on piano for the ending?!? Fucking brilliant!

your playing with the solo at the end was incredible holy shit!!!!!!!!

I’m not into Pop music at all to be honest, im a metalhead through and through, but this song is beautiful, there’s so much pain being expressed in the lyrics. It helps that there’s a cheeky solo in the second half

i never knew i needed a piano cover of this song until now

we need a cover of you playing this song on a piano distorted!!

Watching tons of reactions. That's something magical in competent people like you giving credit to talented artsts for doing what they're really great in. And how amazing is your ability to catch so easely the chords progression and get into the song in so seamless way. Thanks.

The water represents the relationship. The dripping (at first) she didnt notice, represents the abuse that she didnt realise she was receiving. But when she opened the door, the flooding water represents how there is too much of the abuse in the relationship to show that u NOW realise it. So basically, u didnt realise the abuse until there was too much of it. And thats what billie actually said in the “behind the scenes” of this music video. She obviously didnt say everything above in THE EXACT WORDS but thats what its about. And its a great metaphor.

Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo and now her... Just loving how these huge pop stars dabble in rock music. I love how the lines between the genres get blurrier and blurrier. There was never a chance that Britney Spears would have done something like this in the 2000s and today it's not even that big of a deal. Just love it. (Also kinda shows me how ahead of her time Pink was)

That improvised piano solo at the end alone deserves a like.

I am so impressed with how fast you pick up the notes in the song...gorgeous!!! I have been "binge watching" every Billie Eilish reaction out there from this amazing young woman and her talented brother. I am in awe of her talent!!! Can I suggest you listen to Mitch Grassi's cover of "Your Power"...He is one singer of five in Pentatonix, which I know you are familiar with!!! He adds a different tone and sound to the song. Very haunting!!!

Good lord, her voice is just spectacular. What an incredible talent 🥰

@7:23, She actually says "you called me again, drunk in your Benz, driving home under the influence... But can I just say, I've never seen your channel before this...and YOU SIR ARE INCREDIBLE! I'd had like 2 friends growing up (in the all guys wanted to be a rockstar era)😂 And I've never seen anyone else that could hear the first 45secs n play it perfectly!😫💖👍

I agree with you she is incredible her voice is timeless she can sing something from the 1920s lounge singer to the 1950s like the beginning of this song still very modern New Age sound totally unique to her which she does quite often and all the way to rock she’s not one genre she is every genre mixed together she’s so unique and Someone like her really only comes once in a lifetime I’m 35 I’ve never heard anybody like her I highly doubt I’m gonna hear anybody like her again before I die and I love it such a unique incredible experience

This is hands down the best analysis of this song - this has quickly become my favorite song of all time and the way you teach the underlying thoughts is beautiful

Holy shit that piano at the end, perfect. You are talented wtf 👏🏻

Billie was an absolute breath of fresh air to the music scene, I've followed her from the beginning and her and Finneas are progressing amazingly every single year. I think this is their best song yet.

The beginning has the feel of a torch song and the lyrics are reminiscent of Patsy Cline. The ambiance in the beginning is soft and warm and bright, very nostalgic old school romantic, like a fantasy. But Billie is wearing a big black t-shirt. The song is light and clear but there’s a disconnect between her words and her surroundings. At first she’s not aware of the drops of water until it becomes a watershed moment. As she’s swimming to the surface and singing “ scared me to death, as I’m wasting my breath” it feels both literal and metaphorical. And when she breaks the surface it’s dark and raining but she’s realized “ I don’t relate to you. …I’d never treat me this shitty”. And now her words, and the music are in sync with the surrounding. And she’s no longer romanticizing what was an emotionally abusive relationship. The water feels almost baptismal; a washing away of ,and breaking free from what held her down. Billie and Finneas are really conceptual artists with their music creation and production. I love them.

Something you may be misinterpreting due to your headphones is the distortion. When listened to in a car with a sound system or headphones with really good low end, that distortion is actually VERY heavy bass. Check it out if you can lol There’s still some distortion, but not as much as what it sounds like through headphones that can’t access those frequencies. She does this in a few other songs too. Namely Xanny and Listen Before I Go.

YOu are officially the KING of reactions. You made me smile and focused the whole entire time! And i know good people from the energies i get from them, and i swear YOU changed the energy around me into YOURS! Believe that

You're so right about her having lots of different 'flavours'. Loved the little intro song and your breakdown of some of the production elements when the switch up happened, always learn a lot from your videos and of course you just start playing along at the end! Would love to see you check out Mulberry Street by twenty one pilots, super groovy track with Elton John vibes

Lifelong metalhead here (and huge Jinjer fan), but I love Billie SO much. This song spoke to me. I loved how the beginning sounded like her vocals were underwater. Then I loved hearing the layered screams towards the end. Imagine if she’d bring in someone to do guest vocals like Lzzy Hale, Amy Lee, or Taylor Momsen from The Pretty Reckless.

The intro I felt like was meant to have that old vinyl sounds. When vinyl first came out you had a louder vocal etc. Sounds really haunting. Love your skill bro.

The story embodied by this song is about an erstwhile boyfriend who mistreated Billie, as first disclosed in the documentary, and how happy she is to have given him the boot. The tale, however, is told in reverse order, with the first part representing how glad she now is to be rid of him, while the second part reveals the actual mistreatment that prompted her to ditch him--with the story being presented in this reverse order for dramatic purposes. That Billie (and Finneas) structured the song this way is masterful, and the contrast in her singing style from the first segment to the second shows a profound understanding of how to fashion a dynamic presentation. The stark contrast displayed by Billie's vocal from one segment to the next shows she has strong versatility that fits neatly with great sensibility. The power of her singing in the second half by all rights should put an end to the utterly bogus contention that she can't sing.

You’re so talented - I’m jealous of your skill! I’ve had such a kick listening to reaction videos to this song all week 😆

"Happier Than Ever" has the same energy as "Car Radio" by Twenty One Pilots, change my mind... It has the same kind of calmer beginning but then it builds and then you have this huge outbreak of emotions

I really do believe he hadn’t listened to this. He kept stopping at the worst possible moments. The one just before the explosion actually hurt 😂

This is crazy, i think if you make a piano version of this song it would be fuckin great, grrreeeaaatttttt I am waiting for more😭❤️

The piano at the end gave me chills

it’s so incredible to watch you play the piano!!! like howwwww did you just know what to play on your first listen 😭 very educational video i love it!

You have a such a deep understanding of music. Glad I found this video in my recommendations.

Omg ive been waiting for this one! Loved your reaction!

The change up took me by surprise too but man did it hit home in the heart.

im surprised that the piano melody of this song would be so good! although you just make a little part of the song, i would like to hear the piano version of this song, i think it would be increadible and really calming piano melody to listen to. Hope you can make a video of the piano version of it :D

Not even halfway to the song i already subscribed to you. These are the type of reactors i love. Looking forward to your future videos❤

you deserve way more views!!! Loved your reaction so much

You got yourself a new sub! That was one of the best reactions to this video. Clearly a masterpiece song and your mad skills on the piano on fire.

Such an amazing and cathartic song. Thanks for doing it? I really appreciate your breakdown of things.

i just love how blown out the drums are in the rock half of the song, really makes it feel angry and shit i think with how people have become more comfortable with the extremes of electronic music these days (see: hyperpop), mainstream production is starting to become more daring and i think that's a good sign :)

This man right here is a legend. Thank you!

This is the best reaction ever. Your piano solo was INSANELY COOL

Amazing review, hearing insight from u helps musicians from everywhere ground their skills and passions! Keep it up good sir

She and Finneas are visionaries. No one can come close to their imagination, and musical genius. This “kid” is what we’ve been waiting for. Different, confident, brave, resourceful. When The Beatles came around they revolutionized music. We are experiencing a new dawn of music. Thank God!

Super reaction! I guess if you didn't like Billie's Music and FINNEAS's production, it wouldn't be quite so super, but you appreciate their artistic sensibilities and the MUSE that inspires Billie. The first 2:29 that you played on piano really made me think, it might be better with piano than the nylon string guitar. As you know, there's a multitude of bright reactors, but many do operate mostly out of their head ( isn't that a strange statement! who doesn't? ), but I like that you stated your response was from the heart. You convey that sentiment genuinely and warmly - personally, I believe it is actually quite easy to overly parse a song, and pick it to pieces and then it's almost lost. Appreciation for the Art and creativity is important; critique regarding originality and technical issues [ both of which are over my head ], I think are important. And, of course, tastes vary so much - I love Billie and FINNEAS's music. Thanks for covering this.

Love this reaction and how you actually focused on the song and music video. Love from Malaysia!

12:08 All the five-star work is done by two people. That's what chokes me up every time I think about it. Man, they're talented. they're gifted. And we're lucky to have em'

Wow. You’re very talented man. It’s always nice when a fellow music nerd can sit down and listen to progressions and just rock it by the end of the chorus! Great content! Keep it up.

What an amazing reaction to what is now one of the greatest song in the world. Pure bliss and your talent out of this world! All the love from Iceland

i'm sorry if my english is not good, but your piano in the last part is sooooooo good omg

My favorite Billie song! I love your reactions; when you go into the similarity of the chord progressions in the calm and storm parts of the song! You are just great!

immediately subscribed 😍 amazing explanations and just WHOLE different perspective ,❤️✨

I'm in love with your reaction videos! Your playing along at the end of the song was just out of this world...just wow!!

WOW! I loved that piano section you played at the end

The album is an amazing journey! Brilliant!

That piano play in the end absolutly amazing

You sir are a LEGEND! Best reaction video I’ve seen of hers !

First reaction I see from you and totally loved it ❤️ you are such a charismatic and talented person, you've got a new suscriber

David, my husband & I really enjoy your reactions to Billie. I was a music major in college and your analysis of Happier Than Ever is so spot on. I absolutely love how you can "accompany" the piece on your piano without ever having heard it before. I have watched this over and over. I hope your students appreciate you!!!

It it just me (because no (like in NO) reaction channel ever mentioned it)? Going from 4/4 to 6/8 at the end of part 1 is extremely effective in selling the breakthrough that's happening in part 2. And I don't know another song that is using this change to that effect.

you need more views man! your content is so professional!!! Great Video

Your ability to just reconstruct a song still amazes me to this day. You sir are a musical genius

The musical irony is amazing and clever; the difference between the notes and the lyrics. The first line "when I'm away from you I'm happier than ever" - the melody sounds so peaceful and relaxed but the lyrics are so depressing! Very smart.

Legit chills when he just belts it out on the piano from 11:00 .....wow seriously that's amazing!

Greetings from Brazil, i just showed up here, and i'm liking it, and i ask, if there isn't already, a cover of this music by you, my ears were too happy listening to you playing together with the music!

THAT SOLO AT THE END

This song is awesome, great reaction

I always get a goosebump from this song

u are so insanely talented

Man you are so underrated. I like some of the songs you are reacting. But your analysis made me love them more. I always gain a new perspective to these songs thanks to your commentary. And your play along to that outro.. *chefs kiss

Wow with piano... So amazing

Not many can rock with such great lyrics and production like Billie. Apparently she's always been a rock and metal fan from an early age, and it shows. This is definitely the next level.

I really love what you add on the end of song with your piano note ,amazing sooo amazing really

I enjoyed this one, the song has a great arrangement

I think it’s awesome how you rock out with it!

I watched you from time to time, but now I have to subscribe. You played with the song, that's amazing.

Awesome reaction! Awesome knowledge on the subject! Subscribed

wow, you rock, listening to you playing along made my whole day! Thank you sir! 💜💜

OMG HE PLAYS THE PIANO!!! 🌻💕💐🤗 love your reaction so much 🤗💐💕🌻

Best reaction I've seen

That piano solo you played together was so beautiful and unexpected that I even subscribed to your channel!!! you are an excellent musician ❤️❤️❤️

You were also great with your skill btw. Hope to see more reactions from her album.

everything abt this song is amazing

I love this reaction very much😍😍

I can't believe you can jump in with the piano like that. Wow. It inspires me to keep studying music.

I am not thinking with my head, I am thinking with my heart. Never thought of it like that, but so true. Thanks.

I love how you enjoy the music video and not just react to it. You react and enjoyed it.

I love the way you played on the piano during the latter section. It was really interesting

Ohh my my!!! Your playing at the end that’s heavenly trust me!

My favorite reaction so far,love it!!

Great video!

A great analogue treatment throughout the song.

I love that you said reminded you of Hawaiian music bc that’s where my mind went the first time and I live in Hawaii and i haven’t heard anyone else mention this. I’m going to see her tomorrow in concert live!!!! Amazing review and reaction

Excellent reaction👍🏻🌲🔥

Such a solid song. The lovely melody and the telephone sound blend in an oddly calmly way, despite the tragic lyrical content. Thanks for doing this reaction, David! P.S. Could you react to Dave's Three Rivers? It's UK hiphop, so not what I usually see on this channel, but I think you'll enjoy it. I'm sure you'll love Jinjer's new track Mediator btw😉

wow you are so talented

great reaction !

The distortion u sampled is soooo cool

I think this song made every drummer happy; including me

wow o boy you made me cry in the end wow your piano sounds like a heaven

The reason why this sounds good is because it feels like a massive release. I love her breathy stylistic choice but that in juxtaposition to this makes this feel so satisfying to my hears as it releases all the tension built by the breathy and quieter songs. That’s why both are so genius because if we didn’t have the breathiness this wouldn’t be nearly as satisfying to hear! This contrast is emulated in the two halves of the song

the time you play piano and its mix with the song was so good.. like your reaction