lacy
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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Aren't you the sweetest thing on this side of hell?
Dear angel Lacy, eyes white as daisies
Did I ever tell you that I'm not doing well?
Ooh, I care, I care, I care
Like perfume that you wear
I linger all the time
Ooh, I try, I try, I try
But it takes over my life
I see you everywhere
The sweetest torture one could bear
Smart sexy Lacy, I'm losing it lately
I feel your compliments like bullets on skin
Dazzling starlet, Bardot reincarnate
Well, aren't you the greatest thing to ever exist?
Ooh, I care, I care, I care
Like ribbons in your hair
My stomach's all in knots
You got the one thing that I want
Ooh, I try, I try, I try
Try to rationalize
People are people
But it's like you're made of angel dust
Lacy, oh, Lacy, it's like you're out to get me
You poison every little thing that I do
Lacy, oh, Lacy, I just loathe you lately
And I despise my jealous eyes and how hard they fell for you
Yeah, I despise my rotten mind and how much it worships you
In Olivia Rodrigo's song "Lacy," the lyrics seem to portray a complex and conflicted relationship with a person named Lacy. The singer describes Lacy as having skin like puff pastry and being the sweetest thing on "this side of hell," indicating that Lacy appears to be an enticing and irresistible figure. However, the singer also mentions that they are not doing well, suggesting that their attraction to Lacy may be causing emotional turmoil.
The singer expresses their obsession with Lacy, comparing it to perfume that lingers all the time. They confess that they try to resist this obsession but find it overwhelming, seeing Lacy everywhere. The phrase "the sweetest torture one could bear" captures the duality of their emotions, indicating that while they find Lacy captivating, it is also a source of pain and struggle.
The second verse continues to depict Lacy as an alluring and powerful figure, described as "smart sexy" and a reincarnation of Bardot, a reference to the iconic French actress. The singer acknowledges that they are losing control and feel Lacy's compliments like bullets on their skin. They also mention feeling tied up in knots and desiring the one thing that Lacy possesses. This verse implies a sense of envy and longing towards Lacy, highlighting the singer's deep infatuation.
In the final verse, the tone shifts slightly, as the singer expresses frustration and resentment towards Lacy. They feel that Lacy is out to get them and poisons every aspect of their life. They state that they loathe Lacy lately and despise their own jealousy and obsessive thoughts about them. The mention of having a "rotten mind" and how much they worship Lacy reveals a sense of self-disgust and realization that this obsession is unhealthy.
Overall, "Lacy" explores the intense emotions and turmoil that can accompany infatuation with another person. The lyrics reflect the conflicting feelings of attraction, obsession, envy, and self-deprecation that the singer experiences in their relationship with Lacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Lacy, oh, Lacy, skin like puff pastry
Lacy, oh Lacy, your skin is as delicate and flaky as puff pastry
Aren't you the sweetest thing on this side of hell?
You are the most charming and delightful person, even in the midst of difficult times
Dear angel Lacy, eyes white as daisies
My dear Lacy, your innocent and pure eyes resemble white daisies
Did I ever tell you that I'm not doing well?
Have I ever expressed to you that I am struggling and not in a good place?
Ooh, I care, I care, I care
I deeply and sincerely care about you
Like perfume that you wear
Like the fragrance of your presence that lingers with me
I linger all the time
I am constantly thinking about you and unable to move on
Watchin', hidden in plain sight
Observing you secretly, yet unable to reveal my true feelings
Ooh, I try, I try, I try
I make relentless efforts
But it takes over my life
Yet, my infatuation with you consumes and controls my entire existence
I see you everywhere
Your presence seems to be omnipresent in my life
The sweetest torture one could bear
It is both torturous and delightful to experience the intensity of my affection for you
Smart sexy Lacy, I'm losing it lately
Intelligent and alluring Lacy, I am losing control of myself because of you
I feel your compliments like bullets on skin
Your compliments hit me with such impact and intensity, causing me both pleasure and pain
Dazzling starlet, Bardot reincarnate
You are a captivating and mesmerizing figure, like a reincarnation of Brigitte Bardot
Well, aren't you the greatest thing to ever exist?
You are the most amazing and extraordinary person to have ever existed
Like ribbons in your hair
Just like the way ribbons adorn your hair
My stomach's all in knots
My stomach feels twisted and in turmoil due to my feelings for you
You got the one thing that I want
You possess the one thing that I desire the most
Try to rationalize
I attempt to make logical sense of my emotions
People are people
Recognizing that individuals are complex and flawed
But it's like you're made of angel dust
Yet, you seem to possess an ethereal and heavenly quality
Lacy, oh, Lacy, it's like you're out to get me
Lacy, oh Lacy, it feels as if you purposely want to harm me emotionally
You poison every little thing that I do
Your presence taints and affects every aspect of my life
Lacy, oh, Lacy, I just loathe you lately
Lacy, oh Lacy, recently I have developed a strong dislike for you
And I despise my jealous eyes and how hard they fell for you
I hate the jealousy in my eyes and how deeply I have fallen for you
Yeah, I despise my rotten mind and how much it worships you
Yes, I hate my flawed and unhealthy obsession with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Katherine Marino
The longer this song went on the more distinctly the dark undertones crept in. I love it. It's sad and spooky and gives the impression of obsessiving over something you can't be/have.
Millichuu
your comment literally explains it so perfectly, the tears in my eyes started growing as the song went on. my favorite song on the album right now🙏
Arteristic
frrrr
Taylor Lee
I can relate!
Bella💕
I like how you included both interpretations with the slash. Single handedly ended the internet discourse
moon-light aura
Yeah like it gets deeper
Nicholas garrick
Lacy is such a perfect song about the confusing co existence of jealous and attraction to women in a competitive patriarchal society.
sana.
exactly
nessie
YOU got it
Calli A
Yes