"Oxytocin" is a song by American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish from her second studio album Happier Than Ever released on July 30, 2021, through Darkroom and Interscope Records. She wrote it with the producer―her brother Finneas O'Connell, who also provided backing vocals. An EDM, electronica, electropop, industrial pop and techno song, "Oxytocin" was the last track created for the album. While composing it, Eilish aimed to make it sound "insane" when performed live, envisioning sexual imagery for the lyrics.
Finneas' production was met with critical acclaim. Rebecca Breitfeller from Young Hollywood said that it "perfectly describes the feelings being portrayed about the 'love hormone' that is oxytocin".
Eilish performing "Oxytocin" during a 2022–2023 world tour in support of Happier Than Ever
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Happier Than Ever is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, released by Darkroom and Interscope Records on July 30, 2021. Eilish co-wrote the album with her brother and frequent collaborator Finneas O'Connell, who also produced the album and played every instrument. Eilish cited self-reflection during the COVID-19 pandemic as the biggest inspiration for the record.
Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell performing during the album's associated world tour (2022–2023)
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