makING THE beD
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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Another thing I ruined, I used to do for fun
Another piece of plastic I could just throw away
Another conversation with nothing good to say
I thought it, so I said it, took it 'cause I can
Another day pretendin' I'm older than I am
Another perfect moment that doesn't feel like mine
Another thing I forced to be a sign
Well, sometimes I feel like I don't wanna be where I am
Gettin' drunk at a club with my fair-weather friends
Push away all the people who know me the best
But it's me who's been makin' the bed
I'm so tired of bein' the girl that I am
Every good thing has turned into something I dread
And I'm playin' the victim so well in my head
But it's me who's been makin' the bed
Me who's been makin' the bed
Pull the sheets over my head
Makin' the bed
And every night, I wake up from this one recurrin' dream
I'm drivin' through the city and the brakes go out on me
I can't stop at the red light, can't swerve off the road
I read somewhere it's 'cause my life feels so out of control
And I tell someone I love them, just as a distraction
They tell me that they love me, like I'm some tourist attraction
They're changin' my machinery and I just let it happen
I got the things I wanted, it's just not what I imagined
Well, sometimes I feel like I don't wanna be where I am
Gettin' drunk at a club with my fair-weather friends
Push away all the people who know me the best
But it's me who's been makin' the bed
I'm so tired of bein' the girl that I am
Every good thing has turned into something I dread
And I'm playin' the victim so well in my head
But it's me who's been makin' the bed
Me who's been makin' the bed
Pull the sheets over my head
Makin' the bed
Sometimes I feel like I don't wanna be where I am
Countin' all of the beautiful things I regret
But it's me who's been makin' the bed
Me who's been makin' the bed
Pull the sheets over my head
Makin' the bed, oh
The lyrics to Olivia Rodrigo's song "making the bed" delve into themes of self-reflection, personal responsibility, and the internal struggle of feeling trapped in one's own choices. The song opens with the line "Want it so I got it, did it so it's done," expressing a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction that comes from obtaining material possessions or achieving superficial goals. The singer acknowledges that they have ruined something that they used to find enjoyable, highlighting a pattern of self-destruction. The repetition of "another" throughout the lyrics suggests a cycle of negative experiences that the singer cannot escape.
The song also touches on the concept of aging prematurely, pretending to be older than one actually is. This can be seen as a form of escapism or an attempt to gain control over their life, even if it means pretending to be someone they're not. The lyrics emphasize moments that feel perfect but lack personal connection or authenticity, leading to a feeling of emptiness.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's internal turmoil. They express a desire to escape their current situation, getting drunk with fair-weather friends and pushing away those who truly know them. Despite feeling like a victim in their own mind, they realize that it is ultimately themselves who are responsible for their circumstances and their own unhappiness. The repetition of the line "it's me who's been making the bed" reinforces this realization. The singer is tired of being trapped in their own patterns and yearns to break free.
The recurring dream the singer experiences further symbolizes their feeling of being trapped or out of control. They feel unable to stop or change direction, suggesting that their life has become stagnant and lacking agency. The mention of telling someone they love them as a distraction implies a fear of vulnerability and a tendency to seek temporary fixes for their problems. The lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment, having obtained the things they once desired but finding them contrary to their expectations.
Overall, "making the bed" portrays a narrative of self-reflection and the recognition that personal happiness and fulfillment ultimately lie in taking ownership of one's choices and breaking free from destructive patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
Want it so I got it, did it so it's done
I desired something, obtained it, and completed the task
Another thing I ruined, I used to do for fun
I destroyed another aspect of my life that used to bring me joy
Another piece of plastic, I could just throw away
Another insignificant object that I can easily discard
Another conversation with nothing good to say
Another pointless discussion with no positive content
I thought it so I said it, took it 'cause I can
I expressed my thoughts impulsively and claimed something just because I could
Another day pretendin' I'm older than I am
Another day pretending to be more mature than my actual age
Another perfect moment that doesn't feel like mine
Another supposedly ideal moment that lacks personal meaning
Another thing I forced to be a sign
Another situation I manipulated to appear significant
Well, sometimes I feel like I don't wanna be where I am
There are times when I dislike being in my current situation
Gettin' drunk at a club with my fair-weather friends
Getting intoxicated at a club with unreliable friends
Push away all the people who know me the best
Distance myself from those who understand me the most
But it's me who's been makin' the bed
However, I am the one responsible for creating my own problems
I'm so tired of bein' the girl that I am
I am exhausted from being the person I have become
Every good thing has turned into something I dread
All the positive aspects of my life have transformed into sources of anxiety
And I'm playin' the victim so well in my head
I am exceptionally skilled at portraying myself as a victim in my thoughts
Me who's been makin' the bed
It is me who has been causing my own problems
Pull the sheets over my head
Attempt to hide from the consequences of my actions
Makin' the bed
Creating my own troubles
And every night I wake up from this one recurrin' dream
Every night I am jolted awake by a recurring dream
I'm drivin' through the city and the breaks go out on me
While driving through the city, my brakes fail
I can't stop at the red light, I can't swerve off the road
I am unable to stop at a red light or divert from the road
I read somewhere it's 'cause my life feels so out of control
I once read that this dream symbolizes my life feeling chaotic
And I tell someone I love them, just as a distraction
I confess my love to someone as a way to divert my attention
They tell me that they love me, like I'm some tourist attraction
In response, they express their love for me as though I am a mere attraction for tourists
They're changin' my machinery and I just let it happen
They are altering my internal workings, and I simply allow it to occur
I got the things I wanted, it's just not what I imagined
I obtained the things I desired, but they did not meet my expectations
Sometimes I feel like I don't wanna be where I am
Occasionally, I wish to be in a different place in life
Countin' all of the beautiful things I regret
Reflecting on all the wonderful things I am remorseful for
But it's me who's been makin' the bed
However, I am the one responsible for creating my own problems
Me who's been makin' the bed
It is me who has been causing my own problems
Pull the sheets over my head
Attempt to hide from the consequences of my actions
Makin' the bed
Creating my own troubles
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MadilynBailey
This might be my fav!
@BreadForTheWin
FOR REAL, either this or teenage dream!
@user-gk2bp5hb6f
OMMMMGGG!!!MAAADDDFAAAMMM!!!🥺
@rionvalet
Hey Madilyn!! Me too😭😭
@saraqhh
SAME
@brookesjewelry6191
YESS
@suchadreamer9272
People who are so quick to dismiss this album and judge others for liking it don't understand that this is more than music. This is a story. A story of pain, feminity, vulnerability, anger, self-hate, anxiety, desperation . It's what so many of us experience, the ugly truth of it and it's so refreshing to see someone write and sing about it. To all the bullies this album is just another one, but for me it's everything I've ever felt and still feel...
@IHaveNoClueWhatImDoing-pg7cf
Wait people passed this?! Also same about what you said the album is about
@NoInternetDinosaur
I don’t think she writes her own music
@imboredhelp4904
@@NoInternetDinosaurthat’s quite stupid, as “baby” by justin bieber literally took 5 people to write and it doesn’t come close to her entire album which took only her with help from her team (who don’t count in production except for dan nigro)