Summary:
Ashlyn (Julia Lester) encourages Nini (Olivia Rodrigo) to write a song about herself rather than her relationships, leading her to compose "Out of the Old", and consider applying for a performing arts school based in Denver.
Out of the Old
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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I don't fit in with these familiar faces
And the games they play don't mean a thing to me
I know there's so much more
I can't stop dreaming and thinking
Maybe I could be someone different
More than a yearbook memory
Am I on the right road?
Out of the old
I've gotta find my way
Into the new
Give anything it takes
I wanna know
If no one knew my name
Would my wildest dreams feel like home?
If I go out of the old (ayo, ayo)
And into the new (ayo, ayo)
Out of the old (ayo, ayo)
And into the new (ayo, ayo)
Yeah, I wanna know (ayo, ayo)
If no one knew my name
Would my wildest dreams feel like home?
Out of the old
I wish these streets were still enough for me
I wish this town could give me everything
But I still feel stopped while every light turns green
Why can't I let it go?
I can't stop dreaming and thinking
Maybe I could be someone different
More than a yearbook memory
Leavin' all this, I'm riskin' almost everything
But there's only one road
Out of the old
I've gotta find my way
Into the new
Give anything it takes
I wanna know
If no one knew my name
Would my wildest dreams feel like home?
If I go out of the old (ayo, ayo)
And into the new (ayo, ayo)
Out of the old (ayo, ayo)
And into the new (ayo, ayo)
Yeah, I wanna know (ayo, ayo)
If no one knew my name
Would my wildest dreams feel like home? (Ayo, ayo)
Out of the old (ayo, ayo)
And into the new (ayo, ayo)
Take me out of the old (ayo, ayo)
And into the new (ayo, ayo)
'Cause I wanna go
I wanna go
Mm
Just take me
In \"Out of the Old,\" Olivia Rodrigo expresses a feeling of not belonging to the place and people around her. She feels out of place with the familiar faces in her town and doesn't understand the games they play, which seem meaningless to her. She longs for more than being just a memory in a yearbook, which could mean she desires to achieve bigger things in life than what her current environment has to offer. While contemplating her next steps, she ponders the risk of leaving everything familiar behind and wonders if she's on the right road. The chorus emphasizes her desire to find her way into the new and be someone different. She asks herself if her wildest dreams would feel like home, and she's willing to do everything it takes to make that happen.
The lyrics also reveal her struggle to move forward while being attached to her past. Though she wishes her town and its streets were enough for her, she realizes that she needs to leave to grow and evolve. She acknowledges that the road ahead is the only opportunity for her to achieve her heart's desires. However, the fear of the unknown and the risk of leaving everything familiar behind weighs heavily on her mind.
Overall, "Out of the Old" is a song about self-discovery and the courage required to move out of your comfort zone to pursue your dreams. It captures the feeling of needing to let go of the past to step into the future, even when it's uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like I'm not where I'm supposed to be
I'm feeling lost and out of place in my current environment.
I don't fit in with these familiar faces
I don't seem to belong with the people I know well.
And the games they play don't mean a thing to me
I don't find their activities or interests meaningful or relevant to me.
I know there's so much more
I am aware that there is something more out there for me.
I can't stop dreaming and thinking
I constantly have big dreams and ideas on my mind.
Maybe I could be someone different
Perhaps I have the potential to be someone outside of my current identity or circle.
More than a yearbook memory
I want to be remembered for something more significant than just a high school yearbook photo.
If I leave this, I'm riskin' almost everything
I understand that making a change might be risky and have major consequences for me.
Am I on the right road?
I am questioning if I am on the correct path towards my goals and dreams.
I wish these streets were still enough for me
I used to be content with my surroundings, but now I crave something more.
I wish this town could give me everything
I want to find everything I'm searching for within my current hometown, but it's not enough.
But I still feel stopped while every light turns green
I feel as though I am unable to progress or move forward despite the opportunities presented to me.
Why can't I let it go?
I am struggling to release my current situation and move on towards something better.
Out of the old
I need to leave my old life behind for something new and better.
I've gotta find my way
I need to figure out my path and direction in life.
Into the new
I need to embrace a new perspective and way of living.
Give anything it takes
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my desired future.
I wanna know
I am curious about the possibilities and opportunities that await me.
If no one knew my name
If my current identity and reputation were stripped away.
Would my wildest dreams feel like home?
Would I finally find true belonging and happiness living out my most significant aspirations?
Take me out of the old (ayo, ayo)
I want to be removed from my current situation and start anew.
And into the new (ayo, ayo)
I want to embrace a fresh new start and perspective.
Cause I wanna go
I am eager and willing to take this chance and leave the past behind.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jordan Adelberger, Joshua Kissiah Cumbee
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[Verse 1]
Feels like I'm not where
I'm supposed to be
I don't fit in with these familiar faces
And the games they play
Don't mean a thing to me
I know there's so much more
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I can't stop dreaming, and thinking
Maybe I could be someone different
More than a yearbook memory
If I leave this, I'm risking
Almost everything
Am I on the right road
[Chorus]
Outta the old
I've gotta find my way
Into the new
Give anything it takes
I wanna know
If no one knew my name
Would my wildest dreams
Feel like home
If I go out of the old
And into the new
Out of the old
And into the new
Yeah, I wanna know
If no one knew my name
Would my wildest dreams
Feel like home
Out of the old
[Verse 2]
I wish these streets
Were still enough for me
I wish this town
Could give me everything
But I still feel stopped
While every light turns green
Why can't I let it go?
[Pre-Chorus 2]
I can't stop dreaming, and thinking
Maybe I could be someone different
More than a yearbook memory
Leaving all this, I'm risking
Almost everything
But there's only one road
[Chorus]
Outta the old
I've gotta find my way
Into the new
Give anything it takes
I wanna know
If no one knew my name
Would my wildest dreams
Feel like home
If I go out of the old
And into the new
Out of the old
And into the new
Yeah, I wanna know
If no one knew my name
Would my wildest dreams
Feel like home
Out of the old
[Outro]
And into the new
Take me out of the old
And into the new
'Cause I wanna go
I wanna go
Just take me
Vitória Miranda
olivia rodrigo is only 16 and has the voice of an angel. she’s so powerful
Taryn Morgan
Fr
Rhea RFL
well Vanessa Hudgens too at the time when she was 16 as well😅
DoraTonks💗
19 now
Lauren Wenos
And she turned 19 a couple days ago! Crazy how much has changed. I mean she broke up with Josh, wrote a whole album, had a single as number 1 for a lot of weeks, has a documentary, is going on tour for her music, and of course is an amazing person (but she was always that)
brittany
@Aesthetic. Vibes. Mood.Baddie A she was 15/16 when she recorded this song
Kam
this song literally sounds like it could be a radio hit, not just a soundtrack song
Ciara fitzpatrick
ugh ikk
Isabel Delgado
Yes!
XDmacey
You’re not wrong.