"Hills burn in California" refers to the devastating wildfires that have become a "new normal" for Eilish’s generation.

"Once the water starts to rise" is a direct nod to rising sea levels caused by melting ice caps.

Critics have since praised the track as a "jaunty, stuttering gem" that managed to make environmental activism a chart-topping affair.

"Man is such a fool, why are we saving him?" questions why the divine (or the devil) should bother helping a species that actively poisons its own environment. Visual Symbolism in the Music Video

The music video, directed by Rich Lee , brings this "Hell on Earth" concept to life with haunting precision:

Eilish didn't just drop the song and walk away; she used its release to mobilize her fanbase. She timed the music video's debut to coincide with the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit and encouraged fans to join Greta Thunberg's climate strikes.

As she crawls out, her white wings are stained black and eventually catch fire, representing a planet in turmoil.

Does the dark imagery make the message more or less effective for you?