Rodrigo's debut studio album, SOUR, topped the charts globally and was met with widespread critical acclaim. She was 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.
On June 30, 2023, Rodrigo released the lead single to her sophomore album, "Vampire." The single would debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and several other countries' music charts, and her record "GUTS" released on September 8, 2023. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 among other countries' charts, and its singles "Bad Idea, Right?" and "Get Him Back" debuted in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 — making Rodrigo the first female artist to chart all of her singles in the region. "GUTS" was nominated for six GRAMMYs — Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, with "Vampire" being nominated for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and "Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl" being nominated for Best Rock Song. The record was promoted through a Tiny Desk contest, RSD exclusive vinyls, among other mediums.
Rodrigo would also release the single "Can't Catch Me Now" as the soundtrack song for "The Hunger Games: Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes," which was met with critical acclaim for its lyricism, imagery, and connection to the novel and film. The song was performed at select "GUTS World Tour" dates as well as the shows she headlined for iHeartRadio's annual Jingle Ball, which included venues she would later tour on the "GUTS World Tour," such as Los Angeles' Kia Forum and New York City's Madison Square Garden.
The "GUTS World Tour" would kick off on February 23, 2024 in Palm Springs, California, with Chappell Roan as its special guest. The tour was met with virality and critical acclaim for Rodrigo's vocals, stage presence, and visuals — dubbed as one of the most impressive arena tours to date. The tour featured songs from "GUTS," "Sour," and the "GUTS" deluxe track "obsessed," which was only available on vinyl at the time. On tour, Rodrigo announced "GUTS (spilled)," a deluxe edition of "GUTS" which released March 22, 2024 and included five additional tracks. The five tracks debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 — to date, each song in Rodrigo's discography has appeared on the chart.
In April 2024, Rodrigo was a special guest to No Doubt's Coachella performance. The pop star continued her GUTS World Tour throughout 2024, where she performed six nights in Los Angeles, being the first woman to headline Intuit Dome, and is set to close off the tour internationally in Asia.
bad idea right?
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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Haven't heard from you in a couple of months
But I'm out right now and I'm all fucked up
And you're callin' my phone, you're all alone
And I'm sensing some undertone
And I'm right here with all my friends
But you're sending me your new address
But, God, when I look at you
My brain goes, "Ah"
Can't hear my thoughts (I cannot hear my thoughts)
Like blah-blah-blah (blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah)
Should probably
I should probably, probably not
I should probably, probably not
Seeing you tonight
It's a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
It's a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
It's a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
Fuck it, it's fine
Yes, I know that he's my ex
But can't two people reconnect?
"I only see him as a friend"
(The biggest lie I ever said)
Oh, yes, I know that he's my ex
But can't two people reconnect?
I only see him as a friend
I just tripped and fell into his bed
Now I'm gettin' in the car, wreckin' all my plans
I know I should stop, but I can't
And I told my friends I was asleep
But I never said where or in whose sheets
And I pull up to your place on the second floor
And you're standing, smiling at the door
And I'm sure I've seen much hotter men
But I really can't remember when
My brain goes, "Ah"
Can't hear my thoughts (I cannot hear my thoughts)
Like blah-blah-blah (blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah)
Should probably
I should probably, probably not
I should probably, probably not
Seeing you tonight
It's a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
It's a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
It's a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
Fuck it, it's fine
Yes, I know that he's my ex
But can't two people reconnect?
"I only see him as a friend"
(The biggest lie I ever said)
Oh, yes, I know that he's my ex
But can't two people reconnect?
I only see him as a friend
I just tripped and fell into his bed
Oh, yes, I know that he's my ex
Can't two people reconnect?
The biggest lie I ever said
I just tripped and fell into his bed
My brain goes, "Ah"
Can't hear my thoughts
The biggest lie I ever said
My brain goes, "Ah"
Can't hear my thoughts
I just tripped and fell into his bed
Thoughts
Blah
Thoughts
Blah
The lyrics to Olivia Rodrigo's song "Bad Idea Right?" portray a conflicting emotional journey experienced by the singer. The song begins with the singer mentioning that it has been months since they last heard from the person they are addressing. Despite being in the company of friends and feeling intoxicated, the person on the other end of the phone is reaching out and giving the singer their new address. While the singer acknowledges that their relationship is over, seeing the person again becomes a temptation they struggle to resist.
The chorus of the song expresses this internal struggle. The singer questions whether seeing the person that night is a bad idea, but then decides to disregard the potential consequences, saying, "Fuck it, it's fine." They consider the possibility of reconnecting with their ex, but justify it by claiming they see them only as a friend. However, they truly believe that the idea of seeing their ex is a bad idea, symbolized by their thoughts being drowned out with "blah-blah-blah."
In the second verse, the singer goes against their better judgment and decides to go to their ex's place. They lie to their friends and end up in bed with their ex, referring to it as a stumble or a mistake. The lyrical content suggests that the singer is conflicted and unsure of their true intentions and feelings.
The repetition of the chorus and the final lines of the song emphasize the singer's inner turmoil. They acknowledge that seeing their ex is a bad idea, but they cannot resist the attraction and the temptation, leading to a dissonance between their rational thoughts and their emotional desires.
Overall, "Bad Idea Right?" explores the complicated emotions and conflicting thoughts that arise when encountering an ex-lover. It delves into the struggle between rationality and desire, ultimately blurring the lines between friendship and romantic feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Haven't heard from you in a couple of months
It's been a while since we last spoke
But I'm out right now and I'm all fucked up
I'm currently not in a good state of mind
And you're callin' my phone, you're all alone
You're reaching out to me when you're feeling lonely
And I'm sensing some undertone
I'm picking up on some hidden meaning behind your actions
And I'm right here with all my friends
But I'm surrounded by my friends at the moment
But you're sending me your new address
Yet you're still sharing personal information with me
And I know we're done, I know we're through
I'm aware that our relationship is over
But, God, when I look at you
But despite that, I still have strong feelings when I see you
Can't hear my thoughts
My mind is overwhelmed and I can't think clearly
Like blah-blah-blah
My thoughts are incoherent and unclear
Should probably not
I should probably avoid this situation
Seeing you tonight
Meeting up with you tonight
It's a bad idea, right?
It's probably not a wise decision
Fuck it, it's fine
Forget it, I'll do it anyways
Yes, I know that he's my ex
I am aware that he is my former partner
But can't two people reconnect?
But can't we just find a way to reconnect?
I only see him as a friend
I view him purely as a friend
The biggest lie I ever said
But that's the biggest lie I've ever told
I just tripped and fell into his bed
I accidentally ended up in his bed
Now I'm gettin' in the car, wreckin' all my plans
Now I'm impulsively getting in the car and ruining my previous plans
I know I should stop, but I can't
I am aware that I should put an end to this, but I'm unable to
And I told my friends I was asleep
I lied to my friends, saying that I was sleeping
But I never said where or in whose sheets
But I didn't disclose the specifics of where I was, or who I was with
And I pull up to your place on the second floor
And I arrive at your apartment on the second floor
And you're standing, smiling at the door
And there you are, standing at the door with a smile
And I'm sure I've seen much hotter men
I'm certain I've come across more attractive men before
But I really can't remember when
But right now, I can't recall any of them
Thoughts
My thoughts
Blah
Are incoherent
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Leonard Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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not relating to this comment, but just putting this message here for anyone needing it, for for anyone who may be encouraged
The Gospel:
Matthew 3:2
2 “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
1 Corinthians 15:3-4:
3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,
John 3:16-18:
16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the Name of the only begotten Son of God.
Ephesians 5:29-32:
29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— 30 for we are members of His body. 31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”[a] 32 This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church.
1 Peter 2:24:
“He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.”
(Hi! Much love to you and everybody, and I thank you if you give this message a read! If you're confused or have seen this more than once, I explain in my bio~ Also my friend put together an amazing PowerPoint about Jesus(Yeshua) being the prophesied Messiah! If you'd like to see it just ask and I'll reply with the link :)
I pray for your peace and for great days ahead of you, and that you find that Jesus(Yeshua) is the Only Truth~)
Romans 3 Full chapter: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3&version=ESV
@charlielakin3792
I love how in this video it’s like the universe is trying to stop her from going to her ex’s house, like with the rain and the car breaking down, like trying to give her a reason not to go but she still goes anyway. Really emphasises this bad feeling in your gut when you’re doing something you know you’re not supposed to do. Really clever and very well ties in with the album theme! 💜
@sweetlids2898
Oh my god i didnt realize this thats so cool!
@sophialikestocode
my lit teacher would love u cause how did you notice that
@RandoomVideos20
Spot on 💜
@esmeraldareyesn
THIS
@danikitooo
OH MY GOD YESSS!!!
@JordenTually
90's vibes are strong!!!!
@Disney65Fan
This is a song that should be in buffy
@preciousmonday8255
She talented no cap❤️
@rep.thinklater
Agreed!