"Never Felt So Alone" by Labrinth and Billie Eilish // Song Review

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An early version of "Never Felt So Alone" by Labrinth was featured in the second season of the hit HBO series Euphoria, which he composes both the score and soundtrack for. Despite it being a fan favorite, it wasn't a part of the officially released soundtrack. Its official release over a year later was a long time coming for fans of the show. It ended up serving as the second single for Labrinth's third album Ends & Begins in 2023. It's such an incredible album by one of the coolest and most innovative producers in music. 

When it came time to officially release the song on his album, he approached Billie Eilish to see if she'd want to feature on it with him. "Once I started piecing the song together, I was just like, 'Do you know what? I think this is the moment where I think Billie would be a sick addition,'" he said in an interview with Eddie Francis for Apple Music 1. He also shared the story of how he approached her about working on the song together, "When we spoke, she was like, 'Lab, I've been listening to your music for years.' I was like, 'What?' It was like, 'Billie? What? You?' She was like, 'Yeah, been a fan.' She was like, 'I love this song as well, so I would love to do it with you.' That was big for me because I felt like we both get each other musically. It didn't feel foreign to me, and I love what she's done on the record."


Labrinth and Billie are both immensely talented and creative geniuses when it comes to their music innovations, so this collaboration is truly the perfect match. Billie contributes as an uncredited vocal feature on the track, alongside her brother Finneas, who provides additional production that elevates the song's intricate soundscape. 

"Never Felt So Alone" stands out as a true gem on Ends & Begins, not just within Labrinth's discography but also as an underrated highlight in Billie's career. She makes such a powerful addition to the second half of the track, her voice brings all of the emotions to a new level. "I thought you were my new best friend, wish I knew better then," she sings in her verse. "Who knew you were just out to get me? My whole world just fell apart". It's haunting and emotive, as all of her best performances often are. 

They performed the song live together for the first time in December 2022 at one of her shows in Los Angeles, months before there was official confirmation of their collaboration. The song was officially released a few months later in April 2023, they also reunited for a surprise performance at Coachella soon after, which only further heightened just how incredible this song is. 


Thanks for reading!  Be sure to check out my other reviews of Labrinth and Billie Eilish's music. Many more are linked below and coming soon! Read more of my song of the week series here. ☆



Photo Credit: Labrinth, Billie Eilish, Columbia Records


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