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Billie Eilish Won't Follow Me

from Singles by Chris Pellnat

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To be fair, she doesn't follow anyone.

See the music video: youtu.be/GMvwRFpClF4

Terry Flamm of the Brokenhearted Toy music blog said:

Chris Pellnat, a Hudson, NY singer-songwriter who proclaims he “can’t really sing but I do it anyway,” on his Bandcamp page, has released a fun new single titled “Billie Eilish Won’t Follow Me.” Pellnat's clever lyrics and catchy arrangement guarantee success regardless of what he thinks of his vocal ability. Set to an exotic arrangement, this is really a fan letter to Billie and her brother Finneas: “Judge me for a thousand things/But not for liking these siblings.” Pellnat notes namedropping Eilish in his song title is also a savvy marketing plan. “To win the algorithm game./Don’t begrudge me the prize.”

brokenheartedtoy.blogspot.com/2023/11/incoming_8.html

Death or Desire music blog said:

"Introducing Chris Pellnat's latest track, "Billie Eilish Won't Follow Me," a unique blend of experimental electronic, psychedelic, and freak folk that's bound to catch your attention. This song, with its energetic mood and unconventional style, stands out as a quirky yet intriguing piece in today's music landscape.

Imagine the playful creativity of "Weird Al" Yankovic fused with an experimental electronic backdrop - that's the vibe of "Billie Eilish Won't Follow Me." Chris Pellnat isn't just making music here though we think, we think he's crafting a narrative that playfully pokes at celebrity culture and the peculiarities of our algorithm-driven world. It's either a fun, infectious banger with a fresh sound, or, as Chris himself puts it, a "dumb song and ridiculous stunt." The choice of perspective is yours.

One thing's for sure though this track is refreshingly different. It breaks away from production fads and prevailing trends, boldly featuring the clarinet, an instrument not commonly heard in contemporary popular music. This choice adds a unique flavor to the song, further emphasizing its distinctiveness. "

www.deathordesire.com/post/chris-pellnat-billie-eilish-won-t-follow-me

lyrics

Billie Eilish Won't Follow Me

Finneas and his sister won't follow me I guess I don't
Care much but just the same
Would it be too much to hope that they'd think this song is dope
Or even just OK?

Judge me for a thousand things
But not for liking these siblings
A pleasure, but not guilty
It's not pop - no sedative
Relentlessly inventive
Just like music should be

Finneas and his sister won't follow me I guess I don't
Care much but just the same
Would it be too much to hope that they'd think this song is dope
Or even just OK?

Shopping at the dollar store
There's no pretending anymore
We have something to lose
I buy handfuls of cheaters there
Just a dollar for a pair
So I can read the news

But when I read it gotta think
The whole world is on the brink
Depressing isn't it?
There's a refuge I have found
A whole universe of sound
Ethereal music

Finneas and his sister won't follow me I guess I don't
Care much but just the same
Would it be too much to hope that they'd think this song is dope
Or even just OK?

Guess this is a stupid stunt
Riding coattails but guess what
No need to apologize
Gotta do something truly lame
To win the algorithm game
Don't begrudge me the prize

Finneas and his sister won't follow me I guess I don't
Care much but just the same
Would it be too much to hope that they'd think this song is dope
Or even just OK?

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from Singles, track released August 21, 2023

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Chris Pellnat New York

Can't really sing but I do it anyway.
In addition to solo work, I also play electric guitar in the band, The Warp/The Weft and am 1/2 of the duo, Teeniest.

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