Billie Eilish and Khalid's 2018 song Lovely has hit a significant milestone. The song, known for its emotional depth and haunting melody, has surpassed 3.2 billion streams on Spotify.
It has overtaken Tones and I's Dance Monkey, and this news has left fans thrilled and overjoyed. Lovely was created as a soundtrack for the second season of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, capturing themes of struggle and pain that aligned with the subject matter of the series.
When this announcement came in, fans poured their thoughts onto social media. One of them said:
''That’s a huge milestone for "Lovely"! It definitely captures that haunting vibe that resonates with so many people. What do you think makes it stand out compared to other hits?''- said ( @renexxb)
How are fans reacting to Lovely setting a new Spotify record?
When Lovely was released in 2018, it wasn’t an immediate chart-topper, but its popularity grew steadily, eventually becoming a fan favorite. Now that it has surpassed 3.2 billion streams on Spotify, here’s what delighted fans have to say:
''Such a timeless song—well deserved!''- penned @epiclad
''Not even surprised. Lovely just hits different.. the vibe, the vocals, the emotions… it’s one of those songs that never gets old. Billie and Khalid really made something timeless, and 3.2B streams just prove it. well deserved! 👏''- stated @web3danaaa
''this was a banger and still is''- noted @icepiebun
''Talent won so hard!!!''- added @JayelJudicious
While most reactions were celebratory, a few were less enthusiastic:
''how. i have a hard time listening to any billie song''- criticized @JathanMartinez
These were some of the reactions shared by fans.
Meanwhile, Billie's 22024 album Hit Me Hard and Soft recently made headlines following her performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Additionally, her song Guess from Charli XCX’s sixth studio album Brat was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards and won the 2025 Brit Award for Song of the Year. Meanwhile, Khalid is promoting his third studio album Sincere.
This milestone is a testament to the song's enduring popularity and the profound impact Billie and Khalid have on the music industry.

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