The Barbie ballad by Billie Eilish is ranked #1 on the list of the greatest soundtracks of 2023.
Variety has selected the 22-year-old singer’s song What Was I Made For? as the Best Song of 2023.
This month’s Saturday Night Live performance by the Golden Globe winner led the magazine’s list; Boygenius’ Not Strong Enough and Drake’s First Person Shooter were second and third, respectively.
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The journal praised the song, which was penned by Billie and her brother Finneas, calling it “the best movie theme since No Time to Die,” which was written for the 2021 James Bond film.
The depressing song and music video debuted in July of last year, featuring Billie as a platinum blonde doll-like figure.
Currently nominated for five Grammy Awards, What Was I Made For? is up for Best Pop Solo Performance, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Song Written for Visual Media, and Best Music Video.