Get Him Back
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics


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One, two, three
Wait, is this the song with the drums?

I met a guy in the summer and I left him in the spring
He argued with me about everything
He had an ego and a temper and a wanderin' eye
He said he's six foot two and I'm like, "Dude, nice try"
But he was so much fun and he had such weird friends
And he would take us out to parties and the night would never end
Another song, another club, another bar, another dance
And when he said, "Something wrong?" He'd just fly me to France

So I miss him some nights when I'm feelin' depressed
'Til I remember every time he made a pass on my friend
Do I love him? Do I hate him? I guess it's up and down
If I had to chose I would say it right now

I wanna get him back
I wanna make him really jealous, wanna make him feel bad
Oh, I wanna get him back
'Cause then again, I really miss him and it makes me real sad
Oh, I want sweet revenge
And I want him again
I want to get him back, back, back

So I write him all these letters and I throw them in the trash
'Cause I miss the way he kisses and the way he made me laugh
Yeah, I pour my little heart out but as I'm hittin' "Send"
I picture all the faces of my disappointed friends

Because everyone knew all of the shit that he'd do
He said I was the only girl but that just wasn't the truth
And when I told him how he hurt me, he'd tell me I was trippin'
But I am my father's daughter, so maybe I could fix him

I wanna get him back
I wanna make him really jealous, wanna make him feel bad
Oh, I wanna get him back
'Cause then again, I really miss him and it makes me real sad
Oh, I want sweet revenge
And I want him again
I want to get him back (back?)
I want to get him back, back, back

I wanna key his car (I want to get him back)
I wanna make him lunch (and then I, I want to get him back)
I wanna break his heart (and then I, I want to get him back)
And be the one to stitch it up (and then I, I want to get him back)
Wanna kiss his face (but then I, I want to get him back)
With an uppercut (and then I, I want to get him back)
I wanna meet his mom (and then I, I want to get him back)
Just to tell her her son sucks (and then I, I want to get him back)

Oh, I wanna key his car (I want to get him back)
I wanna make him lunch
I wanna break his heart (and then I, I want to get him back)
Stitch it right back up
I wanna kiss his face (I want to get him back)
With an uppercut
I wanna meet his mom (and then I, I want to get him back)
And tell her her son sucks, yeah

I wanna get him back
I wanna make him really jealous, wanna make him feel bad
Oh, I wanna get him back
'Cause then again I really miss him and it makes me real sad

Oh, I want sweet revenge
And I want him again
I want to get him back (back? Again?)
I want to get him back, back, back, back

I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him back
Get him back, c'mon, c'mon
I'ma get him so good, he won't even know what hit him
He's gonna love me and hate me at the same time




Get him back, girl, you better get him back
I don't know I got him good, I got him really good

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Olivia Rodrigo's song "Get Him Back" tell a story of a tumultuous relationship that ended on bad terms. The song reflects on a past summer romance that quickly turned sour. The singer describes her ex-boyfriend as someone who argued constantly, had a big ego, and was prone to cheating. However, despite all the negative aspects, the singer admits that she still misses him at times, feeling conflicted about her feelings.


The lyrics also reveal the singer's desire for revenge. She wants to make her ex-boyfriend feel jealous and regretful. There is a strong sense of anger and betrayal as she contemplates keying his car, breaking his heart, and telling his mother that her son sucks. The lines "I am my father's daughter, so maybe I could fix him" suggest that she sees herself capable of changing him, but deep down, she knows it's not possible.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three
Let's begin the narrative of my experience with this person


Wait, is this the song with the drums?
Is this the song that represents the emotions and intensity of my story?


I met a guy in the summer and I left him in the spring
I encountered a guy during a carefree time and ended the relationship when things became colder


He argued with me about everything
He constantly engaged in disputes, disagreeing with me on various topics


He had an ego and a temper and a wanderin' eye
He possessed a significant ego, a quick temper, and a tendency to be attracted to others


He said he's six foot two and I'm like, 'Dude, nice try'
He claimed to be taller than he actually was, but I saw through his exaggeration


But he was so much fun and he had such weird friends
However, he provided enjoyable experiences and introduced me to unconventional acquaintances


And he would take us out to parties and the night would never end
He would bring us to lively gatherings where the excitement continued indefinitely


Another song, another club, another bar, another dance
We frequented various venues, engaging in different activities each time


And when he said, 'Something wrong?' He'd just fly me to France
Whenever he sensed something amiss, he would distract me with extravagant gestures or escapades


So I miss him some nights when I'm feelin' depressed
Occasionally, when I experience sadness, I long for his presence


'Til I remember every time he made a pass on my friend
Yet, I swiftly recall the instances where he made advances toward my friend


Do I love him? Do I hate him? I guess it's up and down
I vacillate between feelings of love and hatred towards him


If I had to chose I would say it right now
If forced to decide, I would express my current sentiment


I wanna get him back
I desire to win him back


I wanna make him really jealous, wanna make him feel bad
I aspire to evoke strong envy and regret within him


Oh, I wanna get him back
Oh, how I long to regain his affection


'Cause then again, I really miss him and it makes me real sad
However, I genuinely yearn for him and his absence saddens me deeply


Oh, I want sweet revenge
Oh, how I crave a satisfying retaliation


And I want him again
I long to experience the same connection with him


I want to get him back, back, back
I am determined to bring him back into my life, persistently and repeatedly


So I write him all these letters and I throw them in the trash
To deal with my emotions, I express myself in numerous letters which I ultimately discard


'Cause I miss the way he kisses and the way he made me laugh
Because I yearn for his affectionate kisses and the joy he brought into my life


Yeah, I pour my little heart out but as I'm hittin' 'Send'
I passionately reveal my emotions, but just as I'm about to share them, I hesitate


I picture all the faces of my disappointed friends
I envision the disapproving expressions of my friends who are aware of his actions


Because everyone knew all of the shit that he'd do
All of my acquaintances were aware of the negative behavior he engaged in


He said I was the only girl but that just wasn't the truth
He claimed I was his sole love interest, but in reality, this was far from the truth


And when I told him how he hurt me, he'd tell me I was trippin'
Whenever I confronted him about hurting me, he dismissed my feelings as invalid


But I am my father's daughter, so maybe I could fix him
Given that I inherited certain traits from my father, I held onto the belief that I could heal or change him


I wanna key his car
I desire to retaliate by damaging his vehicle


I wanna make him lunch
I yearn to prepare a meal for him


I wanna break his heart
I aspire to cause emotional pain and heartbreak to him


And be the one to stitch it up
And then be the person who mends his broken heart


Wanna kiss his face
I desire to passionately kiss his face


With an uppercut
While simultaneously delivering a punch


I wanna meet his mom
I wish to encounter his mother


Just to tell her her son sucks
Solely for the purpose of informing her of her son's inadequacies


I wanna get him back
I want to successfully win him back


Stitch it right back up
I yearn to mend his emotional wounds


I want to kiss his face
I desire to indulge in romantic affection with him


With an uppercut
While simultaneously delivering a forceful punch


I wanna meet his mom
I wish to encounter his mother


And tell her her son sucks, yeah
And explicitly inform her of her son's inadequacies


I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him back
I am determined, persistent, and confident in my ability to win him back


Get him back, c'mon, c'mon
Let's go, let's go, actively pursue him


I'ma get him so good, he won't even know what hit him
I am going to seek revenge in such a way that he will be completely caught off guard


He's gonna love me and hate me at the same time
He will experience both love and hatred towards me simultaneously


Get him back, girl, you better get him back
Retrieve him back, girl, it's essential to reclaim him


I don't know I got him good, I got him really good
I cannot predict the extent of my success, but I am confident in my cunning plan




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Written by: Olivia Rodrigo

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@JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN

GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS!

MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR YOUTUBE STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE!

JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY VERY SOON WITH JUDGEMENT (THESE ARE END TIMES)! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, HE WANTS TO HEAL & RESTORE YOU! TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU!

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6

"But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33

“For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23



All comments from YouTube:

@oscarjuliangonzalezcarreno2525

"but I am my father's daughter so maybe I can fix him"
Guys Olivia's father is a therapist.
What a line! She is such a Queen.

@kyrcamille9106

oh why did I think it was a daddy issues line 😭😭😭

@-LivDaugther-

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@lotuseater7247

oh yah that's like so, so genius. Greatest thing ever.

@JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN

GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS!

MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR YOUTUBE STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE!

JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY VERY SOON WITH JUDGEMENT (THESE ARE END TIMES)! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, HE WANTS TO HEAL & RESTORE YOU! TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU!

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6

"But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33

“For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23

@christopher3790

@@ramdom-uf2nk The new trend is to embrace the narcissim don't you know?

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@EliseEcklund

this song is so catchy. for sure one of my favorites from the album!

@VACAYwC0LT

ILYSm you inspired me to make concerts blogs ty

@recreatio

best crossover ever

@Teen_Titan_Dreams

OMG you’re here! I didn’t know you liked Olivia!

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