The chorus reveals the protagonist's conflicting emotions. On one hand, she wants to make him jealous, make him feel bad, and seek revenge. The desire for revenge may stem from the hurt caused by the guy's actions, including making passes at her friends. However, on the other hand, she admits to missing him and feeling sad without him, leading to confusion about her true feelings.
In the second verse, the protagonist writes letters expressing her emotions but ultimately throws them away, possibly indicating a struggle to express herself fully or a fear of rejection. She also acknowledges that her friends were aware of the guy's problematic behavior, suggesting that their disapproval may have influenced her decisions. The protagonist also contemplates if she could fix him, perhaps wanting to believe that she has the power to change him.
The bridge introduces a more aggressive tone, with lyrics expressing a desire to harm the guy's property (e.g., keying his car) and break his heart in retaliation for the pain he caused. However, it also emphasizes the contradictory desire to mend his heart afterward, potentially revealing a longing for reconciliation or closure.
The recurring chorus highlights the protagonist's conflicting emotions once again, demonstrating her longing for revenge alongside her genuine sadness and yearning for the same person. The outro emphasizes the determination to "get him back", suggesting that the protagonist is determined to prove herself and make the guy regret losing her.
Get Him Back!
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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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
Olivia Rodrigo's song "Get Him Back" explores the complex emotions and desires that arise after a breakup. The lyrics depict a tumultuous relationship where the singer met a guy in the summer but left him in the spring. The guy had various negative traits like having an ego, a temper, and a wandering eye. Despite these flaws, he was fun to be around and introduced the singer to exciting experiences, including parties and adventures. However, the relationship was tainted by his infidelity, as he would make passes at the singer's friends.
The song delves into the singer's conflicting emotions. On one hand, she misses him at times, particularly when feeling down. But on the other hand, she recognizes his faults and the damage he caused. The lyrics reveal her desire for revenge, wanting to make him jealous and feel bad. She considers writing letters to express her feelings but ultimately discards them, acknowledging that her actions would disappoint her friends who were aware of the guy's unfaithful behavior.
Overall, "Get Him Back" encapsulates the complexity of post-breakup emotions, showcasing a struggle between missing someone and harboring resentment. It explores the desire for revenge while acknowledging the flaws and toxicity of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three
Let's start counting, this is the beginning of something
Wait, is this the song with the drums?
Hold on, is this the song that has a strong beat?
I met a guy in the summer and I left him in the spring
I started a relationship with a guy during the summer, but it ended before spring
He argued with me about everything
He would argue and disagree with me on every topic
He had an ego and a temper and a wanderin' eye
He had a big ego, a short temper, and he would often look at other people in a flirtatious way
He said he's six foot two and I'm like, 'Dude, nice try'
He claimed to be six foot two, but I didn't believe him
But he was so much fun and he had such weird friends
Despite his flaws, he was a lot of fun to be around and his friends were unique
And he would take us out to parties and the night would never end
He would take us to parties where the fun would never stop
Another song, another club, another bar, another dance
We would go to different places, dance to different songs, and have new experiences
And when he said, 'Something wrong?' He'd just fly me to France
Whenever I seemed upset, he would go to extreme measures to distract me or make me happy
So I miss him some nights when I'm feelin' depressed
There are nights when I feel lonely and sad, and I start to miss him
'Til I remember every time he made a pass on my friend
But then I remind myself of the times he hit on my friend, which was hurtful
Do I love him? Do I hate him? I guess it's up and down
I have conflicting feelings towards him, sometimes I love him and other times I hate him
If I had to choose I would say it right now
If I had to decide, I would express my choice at this very moment
I wanna get him back
I desire to have him back in my life
I wanna make him really jealous, wanna make him feel bad
I want to cause him to feel envious and regret losing me
Oh, I wanna get him back
Oh, I really want to have him back
'Cause then again, I really miss him and it makes me real sad
But then again, I find myself missing him a lot and it brings me great sadness
Oh, I want sweet revenge
Oh, I desire to have a satisfying revenge
And I want him again
And I want him back in my life once more
I want to get him back, back, back
I want to have him back, repeatedly emphasizing my desire
So I write him all these letters and I throw them in the trash
To cope with missing him, I write letters to him, but I discard them without sending
'Cause I miss the way he kisses and the way he made me laugh
Because I miss the affectionate way he kissed me and how he made me laugh
Yeah, I pour my little heart out but as I'm hittin' 'Send'
I pour my emotions onto the pages, but right before I send them, I reconsider
I picture all the faces of my disappointed friends
I imagine the disapproving expressions on the faces of my friends who warned me about him
Because everyone knew all of the shit that he'd do
All of my friends were aware of the terrible things he would do
He said I was the only girl but that just wasn't the truth
He claimed I was the only girl in his life, but it was a lie
And when I told him how he hurt me, he'd tell me I was trippin'
Whenever I confronted him about the pain he caused, he would dismiss it and say I was overreacting
But I am my father's daughter, so maybe I could fix him
However, considering my upbringing and my father's influence, I believed I could change him
I wanna key his car
I have the desire to vandalize his car by scratching it with a key
I wanna make him lunch
I want to prepare a meal for him
I wanna break his heart
I want to cause emotional pain and break his heart
And be the one to stitch it up
And then be the one who helps him heal and recover
Wanna kiss his face
I want to passionately kiss his face
With an uppercut
While simultaneously delivering an uppercut punch
I wanna meet his mom
I want to have a meeting with his mother
Just to tell her her son sucks
Just to inform her that her son is terrible
I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him, I'll get him back
I will make sure to have him back, I won't give up on this
C'mon, c'mon
Come on, let's do this
I'ma get him so good, he won't even know what hit him
I will get him back in such a way that he won't see it coming, he'll be caught off guard
He's gonna love me and hate me at the same time
He will have mixed feelings of love and hate towards me simultaneously
Get him back, girl, you better get him back
Retrieve him back, girl, you must make sure to get him back
I don't know I got him good, I got him really good
I'm not sure how, but I successfully got revenge on him, I got him really good
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sanyukta M
"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.
Kyra Brown
Yeah I caught that too
777o
I WAS GAGGED
NAMAN
Olivia inspires me.. My parents said if i get 50K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally
Begging..
helen ⭐️
LMAO
Alex Henry Vlogs
Literally!!!!!
Prairie Faerie
The double entendre of “get him back:” wanting revenge and to be with him again is CLEVER
Lina Trogdon
RIGHT SO FKN CLEVER
Frozen Cheerios
LITERALLY WHAT I WAS THINKING
Maks Archer
hey guys! i made a short film, it’s about leaving places and people that make you feel anxious and miserable. i’ll be really grateful for all the advice and opinions. i am a beginner at filmmaking❤️🩹