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.
Rodrigo cites Taylor Swift and Lorde as her idols and main musical inspirations, and also dubbed herself Swift's biggest fan "in the whole world". She dubs The White Stripes band member Jack White her "hero of all heroes". Her other influences include Alanis Morissette, Kacey Musgraves, Fiona Apple, St. Vincent, Cardi B, Gwen Stefani, and Avril Lavigne.
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Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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God, you're so good at what you do
Come for me like a savior
And I'd put myself through hell for you
Hear all the rumors lately
That you always denied
And I fell for you like water
But now the current's stronger
And I couldn't get out if I tried
But you convinced me, baby
It was all in my mind
And now you got me thinking
Two plus two equals five
And I'm the love of your life
'Cause if rain don't pour and sun don't shine
Then changin' you is possible
No, love is never logical
You built a giant castle
With walls so high, I couldn't see
The way it all unraveled
And all the things you did to me
You lied, you lied, you lied
Oh
And now you got me thinkin'
Two plus two equals five
And I'm the love of your life
'Cause if rain don't pour and sun don't shine
Then changin' you is possible
I guess love is never logical
The sky is green, the grass is red
And you mean all those words you said
I'm sure that girl is really your friend
Our problems are all solvable
'Cause lovin' you is lovin' every
Argument you held over my head
Brought up the girls you could have instead
Said I was too young, I was too soft
Can't take a joke, can't get you off
Oh, why do I do this?
I look so stupid thinkin'
Two plus two equals five
And I'm the love of your life
'Cause if rain don't pour and sun don't shine
Then changin' you is possible
No, love is never logical
Logical, logical, love is never logical
I know I'm half responsible and that makes me feel horrible
Oh, logical, logical, love is never logical
I know I could've stopped it all, God, why didn't I stop it all?
Oh, logical, logical, love is never logical
I know I'm half responsible and that makes me feel horrible
Oh, logical, logical, love is never logical
I know I could've stopped it all, God, why didn't I stop it all?
In "deja vu," Olivia Rodrigo explores the theme of deception and manipulation within a romantic relationship. The lyrics convey the singer's realization that they have been caught up in a toxic dynamic, where their partner has taken advantage of their love and trust. The opening lines, "Master manipulator, God, you're so good at what you do," highlight the manipulative skills of the partner, while the following line, "Come for me like a savior, I'd put myself through hell for you," speaks to the singer's willingness to sacrifice themselves for the relationship.
The lyrics express how the singer ignored the rumors and lies surrounding their partner, falling for them deeply. The line, "But now the current's stronger, And I couldn't get out if I tried," reflects the singer's feeling of being trapped in the relationship despite their growing awareness of the manipulation. The partner convinces them that it's all in their mind, creating a sense of confusion and self-doubt.
The chorus emphasizes the illogical nature of love in this context. The line, "Two plus two equals five," suggests that the singer has been fooled into believing things that are untrue, while "I'm the love of your life" questions the sincerity of the partner's affection. The singer acknowledges that love isn't always rational and expresses the hope that they can change the situation, represented by the line, "Then changin' you is possible, No, love is never logical."
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer reflects on how they were blinded by love and unable to see the true nature of the relationship. The metaphor of a castle with high walls symbolizes the partner's emotional barriers that prevent the singer from witnessing the manipulation. The repetition of "you lied" expresses the anger and betrayal felt by the singer upon discovering the truth.
Overall, "deja vu" explores the emotional roller coaster of being in a manipulative relationship and the realization that love alone cannot justify or fix the toxic dynamics at play.
Line by Line Meaning
Master manipulator
You have a great skill in manipulating others
God, you're so good at what you do
You possess exceptional talent in what you do
Come for me like a savior
You approach me as if you are saving me
I'd put myself through hell for you
I would endure extreme difficulties for your sake
Hear all the rumors lately
I have been hearing recent rumors
That you always denied
Rumors that you consistently denied
And I fell for you like water
I fell deeply for you, like water falls from the sky in February
Falls from the February sky
Referring to the act of falling in love, just as water falls from the sky in February
But now the current's stronger
However, the emotional intensity has increased
And I couldn't get out if I tried
I feel trapped and unable to escape from this situation
But you convinced me, baby
Yet, you managed to convince me, my dear
It was all in my mind
That it was all simply my imagination
And now you got me thinking
And now I am contemplating
Two plus two equals five
Accepting something false as true, like believing that two plus two equals five
And I'm the love of your life
Believing that I am the most important person in your life
'Cause if rain don't pour and sun don't shine
Because even if circumstances aren't favorable
Then changin' you is possible
Then the possibility of changing who you are exists
No, love is never logical
Love doesn't always follow rational reasoning
You built a giant castle
You created a massive fortress
With walls so high, I couldn't see
The walls were so high that I couldn't perceive what was happening inside
The way it all unraveled
The way everything fell apart
And all the things you did to me
Referring to the actions you took that affected me
You lied, you lied, you lied
You deceived me multiple times
And now you got me thinkin'
And now I'm reflecting
The sky is green, the grass is red
Believing in something completely contrary to reality, like the sky being green and the grass being red
And you mean all those words you said
Trusting that you were sincere in the words you spoke
I'm sure that girl is really your friend
Being certain that the girl is genuinely your friend
Our problems are all solvable
Believing that all our issues can be resolved
'Cause lovin' you is lovin' every
Because loving you involves loving every aspect
Argument you held over my head
Every argument you used against me
Brought up the girls you could have instead
Mentioning the other girls you could be with instead of me
Said I was too young, I was too soft
Claiming that I am too young and too weak
Can't take a joke, can't get you off
Unable to handle a joke and unable to get your attention
Oh, why do I do this?
Oh, why do I continue to behave this way?
I look so stupid thinkin'
I appear foolish for believing
Logical, logical, love is never logical
Love doesn't always make logical sense
I know I'm half responsible and that makes me feel horrible
I acknowledge that I am partly to blame and it fills me with immense guilt
Oh, logical, logical, love is never logical
Oh, love doesn't always follow logical reasoning
I know I could've stopped it all, God, why didn't I stop it all?
I am aware that I could have prevented everything, so why didn't I?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Nigro, Julia Michaels, Olivia Rodrigo
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