Start of Something New
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics


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Livin' in my own world, didn't understand
That anything can happen when you take a chance
I never believed in what I couldn't see
I never opened my heart to all the possibilities, oh

I know that somethin' has changed
Never felt this way
And right here, tonight

This could be the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you, oh
And now, lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart (feel in my heart)
The start of somethin' new

I never knew that it could happen, 'til it happened to me, oh yeah
I didn't know it before, but now it's easy to see, oh

It's the start of somethin' new
It feels so right to be here with you, oh
And now, looking in your eyes

I feel in my heart
The start of somethin' new

Overall Meaning

In Olivia Rodrigo's "Start of Something New," she sings about the idea of taking chances and opening yourself up to new opportunities. The song begins with a self-reflective tone, where Rodrigo admits to living in her "own world" and not understanding the concept of anything happening when you take a chance. She sings about never believing in what she couldn't see and never opening her heart to all the possibilities life has to offer.


However, as the song progresses, Rodrigo proclaims that something has changed, and she's never felt this way before. She acknowledges that this moment may be the start of something new, and it feels so right to be there with the person that she's singing to. Looking into their eyes, she feels this new beginning in her heart.


The song's underlying message is to take risks and embrace opportunities, even if they're unfamiliar. Rodrigo uses the lyrics to show that taking a chance and opening your heart can lead to something exciting and build connections with others.


Line by Line Meaning

Livin' in my own world, didn't understand
I was living in my own bubble, oblivious to the world outside and its endless possibilities.


That anything can happen when you take a chance
I realized that taking a risk can lead to unexpected outcomes that I never thought could have happened before.


I never believed in what I couldn't see
I've always been skeptical of things that I couldn't see with my own eyes, and never really trusted anything beyond it.


I never opened my heart to all the possibilities, oh
I never allowed myself to become vulnerable to the opportunities that existed in the world that could change my life forever.


I know that somethin' has changed
I can feel that a shift has taken place in my life, and something is going to be different from now on.


Never felt this way
I have never experienced such intense emotions before, and it's both scary and thrilling at the same time.


And right here, tonight
At this moment, I am surrounded by a new reality that is shaping my future.


This could be the start of something new
I am aware that this pivotal moment could be the beginning of a new path that leads to endless opportunities.


It feels so right to be here with you, oh
Being in your presence feels like the perfect fit, and everything just feels like it is falling in place.


And now, lookin' in your eyes
As I gaze into your eyes, I can sense a connection that is deeper than words can express, and it sets my heart ablaze.


I feel in my heart (feel in my heart)
I can feel a stirring deep within myself which confirms that this moment is indeed significant.


The start of somethin' new
This moment signifies the beginning of an exciting and new adventure that I am ready to embark on.


I never knew that it could happen, 'til it happened to me, oh yeah
I never thought that such fantastic things could happen to me until I experienced them firsthand.


I didn't know it before, but now it's easy to see, oh
I was in the dark about what could happen if I opened myself up to new experiences, but now I understand it is easy to see.




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: Matthew R. T. Gerrard, Robert S. Nevil

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@samerahslaughter1269

Livin' in my own world, didn't understand
That anything can happen, when you take a chance
I never believed in (Ohh) what I couldn't see
I never opened my heart (Ohh) to all the possibilities, ooh

[Pre-Chorus 1:]
I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
And right here, tonight

[Chorus:]
This could be the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you, oh
And now, lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart (Feel in my heart) the start of something new
Oh, yeah
never knew that it could happen, 'til it happened to me
Oh, yeah
I didn't know it before, but now it's easy to see, oh

[Chorus:]
It's the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you, oh
And now, looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart

That it's the start of something new
It feels so right (so right) to be here with you, oh
And now, lookin' in your eyes (Lookin' in your eyes)
I feel in my heart (Feel in my heart)
The start of something new (The start of something new)
The start of something new



All comments from YouTube:

@adxcool

I’m just glad this version is a lower key so I can sing happily

@uglypoopdoodlebob7

Adriana Fernández she sings higher than vanessa tho

@Locke350

It’s the same key but Olivia has a darker tone which makes her voice sound “deeper”.

@Anthony-fu6cl

Sis watchu mean the song is literally in the same key and the bridge is even harder now because she has to sing Troy's part 😂😭

@officialkitagawa

It’s the same key

@arandomgirl306

Same, but Olivia can sing really high.

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@timandipap1305

I really like that a Show for once casted people that actually look like 15

@tillywilson6038

Paperlapp HD one of them is 15 and the girl singing is 16

@masonnguyen2859

olivia rodrigo (nini) - 16
sofia wylie (gina) - 15
matt cornett (ej) - 21
joshua bassett (ricky) - 19

@grantg8651

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were 18 and 17 when they did the original but for some reason have always looked older than that to me, while this girl and the others really do look their ages. Think it might just be because I was so young when the original came out, now I'm 21, but I'll always view them as being older than me.

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