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.
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.
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Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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How's the castle built off people you pretend to care about?
Just what you wanted
Look at you, cool guy, you got it
I see the parties and the diamonds sometimes when I close my eyes
Six months of torture you sold as some forbidden paradise
I loved you truly
You gotta laugh at the stupidity
'Cause I've made some real big mistakes
But you make the worst one look fine
I should've known it was strange
You only come out at night
I used to think I was smart
But you made me look so naïve
The way you sold me for parts
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Bloodsucker, famefucker
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
And every girl I ever talked to told me you were bad, bad news
You called them crazy, God, I hate the way I called them crazy too
You're so convincing
How do you lie without flinching?
(How do you lie? How do you lie? How do you lie?)
Oh, what a mesmerizing, paralyzing, fucked up little thrill
Can't figure out just how you do it and God knows I never will
Went for me and not her
'Cause girls your age know better
I've made some real big mistakes
But you make the worst one look fine
I should've known it was strange
You only come out at night
I used to think I was smart
But you made me look so naïve
The way you sold me for parts
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Bloodsucker, famefucker
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
You said it was true love, but wouldn't that be hard?
You can't love anyone, 'cause that would mean you had a heart
I tried to help you out, now I know that I can't
'Cause how you think's the kind of thing I'll never understand
I've made some real big mistakes
But you make the worst one look fine
I should've known it was strange
You only come out at night
I used to think I was smart
But you made me look so naïve
The way you sold me for parts
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Bloodsucker, famefucker
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
In "Vampire," Olivia Rodrigo dives into the complexities of a toxic and manipulative relationship. The lyrics depict a situation where the singer's ex-partner, referred to as a "vampire," has built a facade of popularity and success by surrounding themselves with people they pretend to care about. The singer acknowledges the allure and charm of this person, yet also recognizes the harm caused by their actions.
The song explores the singer's realization of being deceived and used for the vampire's personal gain. They reflect on the months of emotional torment, symbolically described as "torture," which were presented as a forbidden paradise. Despite the mistakes the singer admits to making, they emphasize that the vampire's actions are far more destructive. The vampire's manipulative nature is compared to that of a bloodsucking creature, draining the singer emotionally and metaphorically leaving them empty and broken.
The lyrics also touch upon societal perceptions and dynamics. The vampire is described as someone who deceives not only the singer but also those around them. The singer acknowledges how their ex-partner managed to persuade others, convincing them with their eloquent lies. The mention of other girls who warned the singer about the vampire's true nature highlights the cyclical pattern of manipulation and deception.
Overall, "Vampire" captures the aftermath of a toxic relationship, exposing the manipulative behavior of the vampire and the emotional toll it takes on the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Hate to give the satisfaction asking how you're doing now
I don't want to give you the pleasure of knowing that I care about how you're doing.
How's the castle built off people you pretend to care about?
Tell me, how does it feel to surround yourself with people you don't actually care about, using them for your own selfish gain?
Just what you wanted
Congratulations, this is exactly what you desired.
Look at you, cool guy, you got it
Look at you, acting all cool and successful, achieving what you wanted.
I see the parties and the diamonds sometimes when I close my eyes
Even when I close my eyes, I can still see the glamorous parties and luxurious lifestyle you enjoy.
Six months of torture you sold as some forbidden paradise
You deceived me by presenting six months of misery as if it were an exciting and forbidden paradise.
I loved you truly
I genuinely loved you with all my heart.
You gotta laugh at the stupidity
Looking back, I can't help but laugh at my own foolishness for falling for your tricks.
'Cause I've made some real big mistakes
I acknowledge that I have made significant mistakes.
But you make the worst one look fine
However, compared to your actions, my worst mistake seems insignificant.
I should've known it was strange
In hindsight, I should have realized that something was off.
You only come out at night
It's clear now that you only reveal your true self under the cover of darkness.
I used to think I was smart
I used to believe that I was intelligent and could see through deception.
But you made me look so naïve
However, you managed to make me appear foolish and gullible.
The way you sold me for parts
You manipulated and exploited me, breaking me down into disposable pieces.
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Metaphorically, you bit into me, causing pain and draining me of my life.
Bloodsucker, famefucker
You are nothing more than a parasite, using fame and success to feed off of others.
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
You are draining me completely, just like a relentless vampire.
And every girl I ever talked to told me you were bad, bad news
Every girl who has crossed paths with you warned me that you were a dangerous and toxic person.
You called them crazy, God, I hate the way I called them crazy too
You dismissed their concerns as mere insanity, and now I regret not believing them.
You're so convincing
I have to admit, you are extremely skilled at persuading and manipulating others.
How do you lie without flinching?
I'm perplexed by your ability to tell lies with such ease and without any signs of hesitation or guilt.
Oh, what a mesmerizing, paralyzing, fucked up little thrill
It was both captivating and immobilizing, but in a twisted and destructive way.
Can't figure out just how you do it and God knows I never will
I can't comprehend the way you operate, and I know I never will fully understand.
Went for me and not her
You chose me over someone else, but now I realize it was not because I was better, but because girls your age are more aware of your true nature.
'Cause girls your age know better
Girls of your age have learned from experience and are more cautious when it comes to people like you.
You said it was true love, but wouldn't that be hard?
You claimed that our relationship was based on true love, but can someone like you even understand what that really means?
You can't love anyone, 'cause that would mean you had a heart
It's impossible for you to truly love someone, as it would require having a heart, which you clearly lack.
I tried to help you out, now I know that I can't
I made an effort to assist you, but now I realize that it's impossible to change who you are.
'Cause how you think's the kind of thing I'll never understand
The way you think and operate is beyond my comprehension, and I have accepted that I will never fully grasp it.
Bloodsucker, famefucker
You are nothing more than a parasite, using fame and success to feed off of others.
Bleeding me dry like a goddamn vampire
You are draining me completely, just like a relentless vampire.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Nigro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@truckenthusiastalt
I hate to give the satisfaction asking how your doing now
How’s the castle built off of people you pretend to care about
Just what you wanted
Look at you, cool guy, got it
I see see the parties, see the diamonds sometimes when I close my eyes
Sometimes it’s tortury sold to some forbidden paradise
I loved you truly, gotta laugh at the stupidity.
Cause I’ve made some real big mistakes but you make the worst
Look fine I should’ve known it was strange, you only come out at nightt
I used to think I was smart but now you’ve made me look so nieve
I hate the way you sold me for parts
You sick your teeth into me
Blood sucker, fame f*cker, bleeding me dry like a god damn vampire
Every girl I talked to told me you were bad bad news. I called them crazy but I hate the way I called them crazy too
You’re so convincing
Do you lie without flinching (how do you lie, how do you lie, how do you lie.)
I hate the mesmerizing, paralyzing, f*cked up little fool
Can’t figure out how you do it and got no’s I never will
For me and not her
Cause girls my age know better
Cause I’ve made some real big mistakes but you make the worst
Look fine I should’ve known it was strange, you only come out at nightt
I used to think I was smart but now you’ve made me look so nieve
I hate the way you sold me for parts
You sick your teeth into me
Blood sucker, fame f*cker, bleeding me dry like a god damn vampire
You said it was true love
But wouldn’t that be hard
You couldn’t love anyone because they could mean you had a heart
I tried to help you out, but now I can’t
Cause how you fix the thing I’ll never be able to understand
Cause I’ve made some real big mistakes but you make the worst
Look fine I should’ve known it was strange, you only come out at nightt
I used to think I was smart but now you’ve made me look so nieve
I hate the way you sold me for parts
You sick your teeth into me
Blood sucker, fame f*cker, bleeding me dry like a god damn vampire
@jelloluck
The singing? 100%
The acting? 100%
The idea? 100%
The performance? 100%
The mood? 100%
Olivia is not only a beautiful, incredible singer, but she is also an wonderful actor! The way she performs on stage during the 19th Grammys Award is just nostalgic! Along with her director, they all slayed this masterpiece. It's more than a masterpiece! It's a sensational feeling that affects her journey through singing.
Olivia killed it tonight. She will be strong in the future, taking from previous albums and putting them in her future songs.
I am SO proud of Olivia. She deserves more than a top 1 in trending. She is the Goddess of music and arts.
I watched Olivia grow up-from a high school teenager to a betrayed girl to a vampire. Who's with me? WE WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT YOU, OLIVIA!
I am super excited for the GUTS album. Once again, she will bring the best out of her EVERY, SINGLE, SONG!
LIVIES! Let's rise for Olivia's boldness and influences for all her fans!
bleedin' me dry like a goddamn vampire 💜
@Puloh
Lyrics vampire - Olivia Rodrigo
[Verse 1]
Hate to give the satisfaction asking how you're doing now
How's the castle built off people you pretend to care about?
Just what you wanted
Look at you, cool guy, you got it
I see the parties and the diamonds sometimes when I close my eyes
Six months of torture you sold as some forbidden paradise
I loved you truly
You gotta laugh at the stupidity
[Chorus]
'Cause I've made some real big mistakes
But you make the worst one look fine
I should've known it was strange
You only come out at night
I used to think I was smart
But you made me look so naive
The way you sold me for parts
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Bloodsucker, famefucker
Bleedin' me dry like a goddamn vampire
[Verse 2]
And every girl I ever talked to told me you were bad, bad news
You called them crazy, God, I hate the way I called them crazy too
You're so convincing
How do you lie without flinching? (How do you lie? How do you lie? How do you lie?)
Oh, what a mesmerizing, paralyzing, fucked up little thrill
Can't figure out just how you do it and God knows I never will
Went for me and not her
'Cause girls your age know better
[Chorus]
I've made some real big mistakes
But you make the worst one look fine
I should've known it was strange
You only come out at night
I used to think I was smart
But you made me look so naive
The way you sold me for parts
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Bloodsucker, famefucker
Bleedin' me dry like a goddamn vampire
[Bridge]
(Ah)
You said it was true love, but wouldn't that be hard?
You can't love anyone 'cause that could mean you had a heart
I tried to help you out, now I know that I can't
'Cause how you think's the kind of thing I'll never understand
[Chorus]
I've made some real big mistakes
But you make the worst one look fine
I should've known it was strange
You only come out at night
I used to think I was smart
But you made me look so naive
The way you sold me for parts
As you sunk your teeth into me, oh
Bloodsucker, famefucker
Bleedin' me dry like a goddamn vampire
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@steezystudio
SHE DOES IT AGAIN!!
@mollygrantvevo
FOR REAL
@kyrabrown4483
Yess❤
@duck_bird
fr
@beepw4606
PINKTAPE BETTER LOL
@brajiu_br
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@bxricky1541
I don’t think enough people are talking about how this song transitions from a slow piano ballad to a full on emotional pop rock song
@giringkribo
yes very Billie Eilish
@josefinailigan2562
billie eilish blueprint
@zTeaTheCoffee
@@josefinailigan2562 aside from the theme, which is somewhat similar to 'your power', this doesn't really sound at all time a billie eilish song. I guess the transition is a bit like happier than ever, but that song has a completely different sound
instrumentally, this is nothing like billie eilish