Start of Something New
Olivia Rodrigo & Joshua Bassett Lyrics


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Livin' in my own world, didn't understand
That anything can happen when you take a chance
I never believed in what I couldn't see
I never opened my heart to all the possibilities, oh

I know that somethin' has changed
Never felt this way
And right here, tonight

This could be the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you, oh
And now, lookin' in your eyes
I feel in my heart (feel in my heart)
The start of somethin' new

I never knew that it could happen, 'til it happened to me, oh yeah
I didn't know it before, but now it's easy to see, oh

It's the start of somethin' new
It feels so right to be here with you, oh
And now, looking in your eyes




I feel in my heart
The start of somethin' new

Overall Meaning

In Olivia Rodrigo's "Start of Something New," she sings about the idea of taking chances and opening yourself up to new opportunities. The song begins with a self-reflective tone, where Rodrigo admits to living in her "own world" and not understanding the concept of anything happening when you take a chance. She sings about never believing in what she couldn't see and never opening her heart to all the possibilities life has to offer.


However, as the song progresses, Rodrigo proclaims that something has changed, and she's never felt this way before. She acknowledges that this moment may be the start of something new, and it feels so right to be there with the person that she's singing to. Looking into their eyes, she feels this new beginning in her heart.


The song's underlying message is to take risks and embrace opportunities, even if they're unfamiliar. Rodrigo uses the lyrics to show that taking a chance and opening your heart can lead to something exciting and build connections with others.


Line by Line Meaning

Livin' in my own world, didn't understand
I was living in my own bubble, oblivious to the world outside and its endless possibilities.


That anything can happen when you take a chance
I realized that taking a risk can lead to unexpected outcomes that I never thought could have happened before.


I never believed in what I couldn't see
I've always been skeptical of things that I couldn't see with my own eyes, and never really trusted anything beyond it.


I never opened my heart to all the possibilities, oh
I never allowed myself to become vulnerable to the opportunities that existed in the world that could change my life forever.


I know that somethin' has changed
I can feel that a shift has taken place in my life, and something is going to be different from now on.


Never felt this way
I have never experienced such intense emotions before, and it's both scary and thrilling at the same time.


And right here, tonight
At this moment, I am surrounded by a new reality that is shaping my future.


This could be the start of something new
I am aware that this pivotal moment could be the beginning of a new path that leads to endless opportunities.


It feels so right to be here with you, oh
Being in your presence feels like the perfect fit, and everything just feels like it is falling in place.


And now, lookin' in your eyes
As I gaze into your eyes, I can sense a connection that is deeper than words can express, and it sets my heart ablaze.


I feel in my heart (feel in my heart)
I can feel a stirring deep within myself which confirms that this moment is indeed significant.


The start of somethin' new
This moment signifies the beginning of an exciting and new adventure that I am ready to embark on.


I never knew that it could happen, 'til it happened to me, oh yeah
I never thought that such fantastic things could happen to me until I experienced them firsthand.


I didn't know it before, but now it's easy to see, oh
I was in the dark about what could happen if I opened myself up to new experiences, but now I understand it is easy to see.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matthew R. T. Gerrard, Robert S. Nevil

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ginaingan8964

Living in my own world
Didn't understand
That anything can happen

When you take a chance

I never believed in What I couldn't see

I never opened my heart (Oh)

To all the possibilities

I know that something has changed
Never felt this way and right here tonight
This could be the start of something new

It feels so right to be here with you (oh)
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart (feel in my heart)
The start of something new

Now who'd have ever thought that
We'd both be here tonight
And the world looks so much brighter
With you by my side
I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
I know it for real
This could be the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you (oh)
And now looking in your eyes
I feel in my heart
The start of something new
I never knew that it could happen till it happened to me
I didn't know it before
But now it's easy to see
It's the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you
And now looking in your eyes I feel in my heart
That it's the start of something new
It feels so right to be here with you
And now looking in your eyes I feel in my heart
The start of something new (The start of something new)
The start of something new



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They’re so natural. Their voices. Their connection. You can tell they really enjoy each other’s company and they’re comfortable with each other. In a dating way or friend way, they’re great together in whatever way they choose to be.

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Family Shenanigans the fact that they wrote the upcoming rini so together is so cute.

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Anna Adams I know! I am obsessed with it! And the fact that the I love you scene was improv gets me every time! Ughhhhhh

@ches4135

Family Shenanigans OMG WHAT? It was improv!!! Ohmigod that just makes it 100x better and it was like the best scenes ever

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