Therefore I Am

The harmonic structure is a minimalist D Dorian loop that prioritizes texture and rhythm over progression. By using a major IV chord (G) instead of the diatonic minor iv (Gm), Finneas O'Connell creates a 'dark pop' aesthetic that feels more assertive and less melancholy. The inclusion of a chromatic Ab in the bassline adds a subtle tritone tension (the 'blue note' b5), which contributes to the track's hip-hop influenced, boastful character.

Development of the song began in January 2020 and continued throughout the COVID-12 quarantine period. Billie Eilish first hinted at the track during an Instagram Live session in September 2020. In an interview with Zane Lowe, Eilish described the recording as a lighthearted experience where she was 'just joking' and 'fucking around,' emphasizing that the song should not be taken too seriously.

Released in 2020 as a bridge to her second album, this track blends dark-pop minimalism with hip-hop influences. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and features a playful, self-directed music video shot in an empty mall.