Rodrigo's debut studio album, SOUR, topped the charts globally and was met with widespread critical acclaim. She is nominated in seven categories at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Album of the Year for SOUR, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year for "drivers license". Time named her the 2021 Entertainer of the Year and Billboard named her the 2022 Woman of the Year.
Rodrigo signed with Interscope Records and Geffen Records in 2020. She negotiated the record deal to secure for herself ownership of the masters of her music. On January 8, 2021, she released her debut single, "drivers license", which she co-wrote with producer Dan Nigro. Within the week of its release, "drivers license" was critically acclaimed, and broke Spotify's record twice for most daily streams ever for a non-holiday song with over 15.7 million global streams on January 11 and over 17 million global streams the next day. It went on to break another Spotify record for the first song in history to hit 80 million streams in 7 days. The song debuted at number one on Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one in numerous other countries. Rodrigo stated in an interview that "It's been the absolute craziest week of my life ... My entire life just, like, shifted in an instant."
On April 1, 2021, Rodrigo released her follow-up single, "deja vu", which debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first artist to debut their first two releases in the top 10 of the Hot 100. The third single preceding her debut album, "good 4 u", followed on May 14, 2021, and became her second single to debut at number one on the Hot 100. SOUR, her debut studio album, was released on May 21, 2021, to critical acclaim. Charlie Gunn of The Forty-Five called it "the greatest coming-of-age album since early Taylor Swift or Lorde". Slate's Chris Molanphy said its first three singles alone established Rodrigo's "early status as Gen-Z's most versatile new artist". According to Clash critic Robin Murray, Rodrigo is regarded as one of Generation Z's finest artists, while Variety dubbed her "the Voice of her Generation" in its cover story of Rodrigo. SOUR debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and spent a total of five weeks at the spot, becoming the longest-reigning number-one album by a female artist in 2021.
In June 2021, Rodrigo premiered SOUR Prom, a prom-themed concert film on YouTube. On December 6, 2021, Rodrigo announced a world tour, including tour stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Three days later, she was named Entertainer of the Year by Time. In an Instagram post on December 24, 2021, Rodrigo uploaded a snippet of a Christmas song called "The Bels" that she wrote and recorded at age five. According to Billboard, Rodrigo closed 2021 as the best-selling singles artist worldwide, placing eight songs on the year-end Global 200 chart, including "drivers license" at number four, "good 4 u" at number nine, and "Deja Vu" at number 27. In the US and UK, SOUR was respectively the third and fourth best-selling album of 2021. SOUR and "drivers license" were also respectively Spotify's most streamed album and song globally. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) ranked Rodrigo as the tenth best-selling artist of 2021 and SOUR as the second best-selling album of 2021.
On February 17, 2022, Rodrigo announced and released the trailer of her Disney+ documentary film 'Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u', which was released on March 25, 2022.
Rodrigo cites Taylor Swift and Lorde as her idols and main musical inspirations, and also dubbed herself Swift's biggest fan "in the whole world". She dubs The White Stripes band member Jack White her "hero of all heroes". Her other influences include Alanis Morissette, Kacey Musgraves, Fiona Apple, St. Vincent, Cardi B, Gwen Stefani, and Avril Lavigne.
Get Him Back
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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"
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
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
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Olivia Rodrigo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jessica Cardoso
Olivia sempre perfeita
★ Mati ☆
Adorooo
Casper
Amazing
barbz NATION
nicki and olivia = queens
B4shXp
Is my music ok!?
Barbie do Roblox
ficou perfeito o clipe
Angel Dust
What we all love about Olivia: She doesn't just express her songs by singing but also by showing the story.
Indigo is a Color
exactly ❤
Lon
Oliva Can you please go on tour somewhere in Arizona pls I’m ur biggest fan love you ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Miroslavas Siniavskis
And what the story she has :O Her driving license is so strong to start it with, I think amongst top ones that year, and amongst top ones all-time love wise despite what future will have for us, and now she is all super professional doing songs with life events inclusion not worrying about maxsimisation of the first album :O