Billie Eilish reveals the truth about producing her latest album: "Oh my god, it was horrible"

Billie Eilish, at 22, is navigating the pressures of pop stardom while staying grounded in her humanity. Known for her unapologetic style and raw lyrics, Eilish has continually reshaped the pop landscape. In a recent interview with Complex, Eilish gets honest about the process behind her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft, and how she's embracing songwriting like never before, producing deeply personal tracks about love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

Although her newest album is already generating Grammy buzz, with six nominations, for the singer, the creative process for the album, however, was far from easy. She describes the making of the record as "horrible," with months of frustration and a lack of inspiration.

"It was eight or nine months of no inspiration while Finneas and I were on a different frequency," she shares. Despite these challenges, the process proved valuable. "Once we made ‘The Greatest,’ it got way better," Eilish says, emphasizing the growth she experienced during the difficult times.

What changed for Eilish this time around? "Part of it was growing up," she explains. With more experience and new inspiration from her personal life, she found a renewed passion for songwriting. "I really learned that I'm a lot better than I think," she adds, revealing how this album has helped her appreciate her own talent. With her latest project, Eilish seems poised to further cement her place in the music industry as an artist unafraid to push boundaries — both in her music and in herself.