What Was I Made For? On the song by Billie Eilish, Jung's Transcendent Function and Writer's Block.
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| Title: | What Was I Made For? On the song by Billie Eilish, Jung's Transcendent Function and Writer's Block. |
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| Authors: | Michaelson, Helena (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psychodynamic Practice. Feb2026, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p72-79. 8p. |
| Subjects: | Jungian psychology, Artistic creation, Barbie (Film), Lyricists, Jung, C. G. (Carl Gustav), 1875-1961, Emotional experience, Psychological distress, Eilish, Billie, 2001-, Identity (Philosophical concept) |
| Abstract: | The article explores the song "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish, highlighting its emotional depth and the creative process behind it. Eilish, along with her brother Finneas, wrote the song for the Barbie movie, initially from the perspective of the doll, which led to a profound personal connection for Eilish as she recognized her own feelings of confusion and stuckness reflected in the lyrics. The author connects this experience to Carl Jung's concept of the Transcendent Function, suggesting that the song embodies a dialogue between conscious and unconscious thoughts, ultimately leading to a new understanding and emotional release. The piece emphasizes the universal struggle with feelings of inadequacy and the creative process, illustrating how art can emerge from personal crises. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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