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.
Wondering
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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Every single time I have to choose
Swore that it felt right, but was I wrong?
Is this where I'm supposed to be at all?
I don't have the answers, not today
It's like nothing makes the questions go away
What I'd give to see
If the grass was greener
On the other side of all I've had and lost
Would it be enough?
Or would I still be wondering?
If I could go back and change the past
Be a little braver than I had
And bet against the odds
Would I still be lost?
Even if I woke up in my dreams
Would there still be something I'm missing?
If I had everything
Would it mean anything to me?
Ooh
Feels like I might have broke the best thing that I had
I said too much to ever take it back
Scared I'll never find something as good
And would I even know it if I could?
From the other side of all I've had and lost
Would it be enough?
Or would I still be wondering?
Or would I still be wondering? Oh
If I could go back and change the past
Be a little braver than I had
And bet against the odds
Would I still be lost?
Even if I woke up in my dreams
Would there still be something I'm missing?
If I had everything
Would it mean anything?
Maybe I should turn around and take the other road
Or maybe I'm just looking for what I already know
I'm just wondering
If I could go back and change the past
Be a little braver than I had
And bet against the odds
Would I still be lost?
Even if I woke up in my dreams
Would there still be something I'm missing?
If I had everything
Would it mean anything to me?
Would it be enough?
Or would I still be wondering?
In "Wondering," Olivia Rodrigo confronts the idea of regret and the what-ifs that linger in our minds. The first verse sets the song's melancholic tone as Rodrigo sings, "Seems like a part of me will always have to lose, every single time I have to choose." She questions her own intuition and decision-making abilities, wondering if she missed opportunities or chose the wrong path. The chorus repeats this refrain, as Rodrigo sings about the possibility of finding something better on the other side of what she's had and lost. She wonders if taking a different road or being braver would have changed her path, lamenting that she doesn't have the answers to these questions.
The second verse delves deeper into Rodrigo's anxieties about relationships, specifically the fear of losing someone good due to her own mistakes. "Feels like I might have broke the best thing that I had, I said too much to ever take it back," she sings. This introspection leads her to wonder whether she'll ever find someone as good again or if she'll be able to recognize them if she does. Ultimately, she remains in a state of uncertainty, asking whether anything she does really matters or if she'll always be left "wondering."
Line by Line Meaning
Seems like a part of me will always have to lose
It feels like every time I make a decision, there's a part of myself that I have to give up or sacrifice.
Every single time I have to choose
Whenever I have a decision to make, it feels like a heavy burden because of the sacrifices that come with it.
Swore that it felt right, but was I wrong?
Even when I think I'm making the right choice, I'm not always sure if it's the right decision in the end.
Is this where I'm supposed to be at all?
I often question whether I'm on the right path, or if I should be doing something else entirely.
I don't have the answers, not today
Right now, I don't have any answers to my questions or doubts, and it's causing me a lot of confusion.
It's like nothing makes the questions go away
No matter what I do or where I go, I can't seem to escape the doubts and questions I have about my life.
What I'd give to see
I really wish I could see...
If the grass was greener
...if there's a better option, opportunity, or path out there that I haven't considered.
On the other side of all I've had and lost
What would my life be like if I had taken different paths or made different decisions in the past?
Would it be enough?
If I had made different choices, would my life be better or worse than it is now?
Or would I still be wondering?
Even if I had made different choices, would I still have unanswered questions and doubts?
If I could go back and change the past
Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and make different choices than I did before.
Be a little braver than I had
I wish I had been more courageous and taken more risks in the past.
And bet against the odds
I regret not taking more chances and going against what others expected of me.
Would I still be lost?
Even if I had made different choices, I wonder if I would still feel directionless and uncertain about my path.
Even if I woke up in my dreams
Even if I were to achieve great success, wealth or recognition, ...
Would there still be something I'm missing?
...I wonder if I would still feel incomplete or unfulfilled in some way.
If I had everything
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I had everything I've ever wanted in life. ...
Would it mean anything to me?
...but I wonder if those things would truly bring me happiness and fulfillment.
Feels like I might have broke the best thing that I had
I wonder if I have made mistakes that have caused me to lose something precious or valuable to me.
I said too much to ever take it back
I regret saying things that I can't take back or fix, and I wonder what the consequences of my words will be.
Scared I'll never find something as good
I'm afraid that I won't be able to find something as valuable, meaningful, or special as what I've lost.
And would I even know it if I could?
I wonder if I would recognize something good even if I found it, or if I would be too focused on my past mistakes or regrets.
Maybe I should turn around and take the other road
Sometimes I consider changing my current path and taking a different direction or opportunity.
Or maybe I'm just looking for what I already know
However, I also wonder if I'm just trying to find comfort or familiarity in what I already know and have experienced.
I'm just wondering
Ultimately, I'm still filled with questions and doubts about my life and decisions so far.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jordan Adelberger, Joshua Kissiah Cumbee
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@skylathorpe5086
Verse 1: Julia Lester]
Seems like a part of me will always have to lose
Every single time I have to choose
Swore that it felt right, but was I wrong?
Is this where I'm supposed to be at all?
I don’t have the answers, not today
It's like nothing makes the questions go away
What I'd give to see if the grass was greener
[Pre-Chorus: Julia Lester]
On the other side of all I’ve had and lost
Would it be enough or would I still be wondering?
[Chorus: Julia Lester]
If I could go back and change the past
Be a little braver than I had
And bet against the odds
Would I still be lost?
Even if I woke up in my dreams
Would there still be something I'm missing?
If I had everything, would it mean anything to me?
Ooh
[Verse 2: Olivia Rodrigo]
Feels like I might have broke the best thing that I had
I said too much to ever take it back
Scared I'll never find something as good
And would I even know it if I could?
[Pre-Chorus: Olivia Rodrigo, Julia Lester, Olivia Rodrigo & Julia Lester]
On the other side of all I've had and lost
Would it be enough or would I still be wondering?
(Or would I still be wondering, oh)
[Chorus: Julia Lester & Olivia Rodrigo]
If I could go back and change the past
Be a little braver than I had
And bet against the odds
Would I still be lost?
Even if I woke up in my dreams
Would there still be something I'm missing?
If I had everything, would it mean anything?
[Bridge: Olivia Rodrigo, Julia Lester & Olivia Rodrigo]
Maybe I should turn around and take the other road
Or maybe I'm just lookin' for what I already know
I'm just wondering
[Chorus: Olivia Rodrigo, Julia Lester, Julia Lester & Olivia Rodrigo]
If I could go back and change the past
Be a little braver than I had
And bet against the odds
Would I still be lost?
Even if I woke up in my dreams
Would there still be something I’m missing
If I had everything, would it mean anything to me?
[Outro: Julia Lester]
Would it be enough?
Or would I still be wondering?
@lalashow8698
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@smileitsisadora
I hear a combination of:
"Thick Skin"- Leona Lewis
"I'll Stand By You"- The Pretenders
"Never Enough"- Loren Allred
"I'll Never Love Again"- Lady Gaga
"The Winner Takes It All"- ABBA
Anyone else hear it?
@rajaknoah
Seems like a part of me will always have to lose
Every single time I have to choose
Swore that it felt right but was I wrong
Is this where I'm supposed to be at all
I don't have the answers not today
It's like nothing makes the questions go away
What I'd give to see, if the grass was greener on the other side of all I've had and lost
Would it be enough? Or would I still be wondering?
If I could go back and change the past, be a little braver than I had and bet against the odds, would I still be lost?
Even if I woke up in my dreams, would there still be something I'm missing,
If I had everything, would it mean anything to me?
Feels like I might have broke the best thing that I had, said too much to ever take it back, scared I'll never find something this good, would I even know it if I could,
The other side of all I've had and lost, would it be enough? Or would I still be wondering?
If I could go back and change the past, be a little braver than I had, and bet against the odds, would I still be lost?
Even if I woke up in my dreams, would there still be something I'm missing? If I had everything, would it mean anything?
Maybe I should turn around and take the other road, or maybe I'm just looking for what I already know?
I'm just wondering,
If I could go back and change the past, be a little braver than I had and bet against the odds, would I still be lost?
Even if I woke up in my dreams, would there still be something I'm missing? If I had everything, would it mean anything to me?
Would it be enough, or would I still be wondering?
@potthy_736
0:14 Seems like a part of me will always have to lose
0:19 Every single time I have to choose
0:22 Swore that it feel right but I was wrong
0:26 Is this where I'm supposed to be at all
0:30 I don't have the answers, not today
0:33 It's like nothing makes the questions go away
0:36 What I'd give to see
0:40 If the grass was greener
0:44 On the other side
0:45 Of all I've had and lost
0:51 Would it be enough
0:54 or would I still be wondering
0:59 If I could go back and change the past
1:03 Be a little braver than I had
1:06 And bet against the odds
1:09 Would I still be lost?
1:14 Even if I woke up in my dreams
1:17 Would there still be something I'm missing
1:20 If I had everything
1:24 Would it mean anything
1:28 to me...
1:42 Feels like I might have broke the best thing that I had
1:46 Said too much to ever take it back
1:50 Scared I'll never find something as good
1:54 Would I even know it if I could
1:57 From the other side of all I've had and lost
2:04 Would it be enough
2:07 Or would I still be wondering
2:10 Or would I still be wondering
2:12 If I could go back and change the past
2:16 Be a little braver than I had
2:19 And bet against the odds
2:23 Would I still be lost?
2:27 Even if I woke up in my dreams
2:31 Would there still be something I'm missing
2:34 If I had everything
2:37 Would it mean anything
2:42 Maybe I should turn around and take the other road
2:45 Or maybe I'm just looking for what I already know
2:52 I'm just wondering
2:56 If I could go back and change the past
3:00 Be a little braver than I had
3:03 And bet against the odds
3:07 Would I stilll be looooooooooost?
3:11 Even if I woke up in my dreams
3:14 Would there still be something I'm missing
3:17 If I had everything
3:21 Would it mean anything
3:25 to me...
3:32 Would it be enough
3:35 Or would I still be wondering?
@nattruelljasso538
"Seems like a part of me will always have to lose,"
"Every single time I have to choose"
"swore that it felt right but was I wrong.."
"Is this where I'm supposed to be at all.."
"I don't have the answers not today..."
"It's like nothing makes the questions go away ..."
"What I'd Give To See"
"If the grass was greener..."
"On the other side of all I had and Lost..."
"Would it be enough?..."
"Or Would I still Be Wondering?..."
"If I Could Go Back and Change The Past!"
"Be a Little Braver Than I had!"
"Bet Against the Odds!"
"Would I still Be Lost!"
"Even If I Woke Up In My Dreams!"
"Would There Still Be Something I'm Missing!"
"if I had Everything, Would It Mean Anything,... To Me?"
"ooooooooo..."
"Feels Like"
"I Might Have Broke the Best Thing that I Had..."
"Said Too Much To Ever Take It Back..."
"Scared I'll Never Find Something as Good..."
"Would I Even Know it If I Could?..."
"From the Other Side of All I've Had and Lost..."
"Would It Be Enough?..."
"Or Would I still Be Wondering?..."
"Or Would I still Be wondering!. OOOOOOooooo!"
"If I Could Go Back and Change the Past!"
"Be a Little Braver Than I Had!"
"And Bet Against The Odds!!"
"Would I Still be Lost?...?"
"Even If I Woke Up In My Dreams!.."
"Would There Still Be Something I'm Missing?"...
"If I Had Everythting, Would It Mean Anything?...
"Maybe I Should Turn Around and Take The Other Road?..."
"Or Maybe I'm Just Looking For What I Already Know!!..?."
"I'm Just wondering..."
"If I Could Go Back and Change The Past..."
"Be A Little Braver Than I Had..."
"And Bet Against The Odds..."
"Would I Still Be Loooooooooossssstt!!!"
"EVEN IF I WOKE UP IN MY DREAMS!"
"WOULD THERE STILL BE SOMETHING I'M MISSING?..."
"IF I HAD EVERYTHING, WOULD IT MEAN ANYTHING?..."
"To Me?......."
"Would It Be Enough?".......
"Or Would I Still Be Wondering....?"
@Kat-eo8te
I still can’t believe this is a Disney song
@TheRaulNunezMusic
https://youtu.be/1ru_dZMdZHE Hope you like my cover of this song !! Sorry for the self promo.
@HeatherF
Right!?!
@gracecarter174
I totally agree
@milkytea1136
Raul Nunez Music ugh
@arianasavarino2232
Kathryn J Sane here
@sarahichavez178
This is actually one of the greatest songs Disney has ever produced, in my option. The vocals are amazing and the lyrics are genuine. It's a beautiful song and I like the direction that the series is going. Also, Disney made the best choice to not only cast Olivia and Julia, but also have them sing this song.
@TheRaulNunezMusic
Sarahi Chavez https://youtu.be/1ru_dZMdZHE Hope you like my cover of this song !! Sorry for the self promo.
@umok9039
I agree! It’s beautiful! ❤️
@desiblue25
@@TheRaulNunezMusic obviously you aren't sorry or you wouldn't keep posting about it.