On November 17th, 2017 Olivia released her debut EP “It’s Not That Deep,” with the singles “Empty” and “RIP” being released on February 17th and July 14th respectively. The EP dropped on November 17th and included previously unreleased songs called “Tequilawine,” “F**k Feelings” and “No Love.” On June 29th, 2018 a remix of “RIP” was released, featuring G-Eazy and Drew Love.
On August 3rd, 2018 the lead single to O’Brien’s debut album was released. “UDK,” the lead single, marked a change in sound for the singer-songwriter. The 2nd single, “I Don’t Exist” was released on September 14th, 2018. “Care Less More,” the third single, was released on November 9th, 2018. On December 18th, 2018 Olivia announced her first ever headline tour, named after her debut album “Was It Even Real?,” which she announced a few months later. The fourth single, “Love Myself,” was released on February 1st, 2019.
On March 28th, 2019 Olivia announced her debut album “Was It Even Real?” would be released on April 26th, 2019. “Just Friends,” the first and only promotional single, was released on March 29th, 2019 alongside preorder for the album. On April 19th, 2019, a week before the album the 5th and final single, “Just A Boy” was released. Olivia’s debut album, “Was It Even Real?” was released on April 26th, 2019. On May 15th, 2019 “Fade Out” by Seeb featuring Olivia and Space Primates was released.
On November 12th, 2019 Olivia announced that she will be releasing multiple micromixtapes following the release of the first one, “It Was A Sad F**cking Summer” that Friday. Olivia explained in a video on Instagram that micromixtapes contained 2-3 songs that fit together sonically and lyrically as well as all making you feel the same emotion. For “It Was A Sad F**king Summer,” those emotions are melancholy, bittersweet and nostalgic. Alongside the release of the first micromixtape Olivia announced that she was going on tour and that the tour was titled “It Was A Sad F**cking Tour.”
2 days before the release of the 2nd micromixtape Olivia started teasing on Instagram by asking her followers if they were ready for micromixtape #2. One day before release she posted lyrics to the chorus “Josslyn” but without the title lyric. “The Results Of My Poor Judgement” was released on February 7th, 2020.
I Don't Exist
olivia o'brien Lyrics
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Everything around me falls apart
So quickly always end up with a broken heart
Even Tylenol can't fix me
Unless it's mixed with whiskey
I ain't even sad, I'm just bored
Nothing can excite me anymore like you used to
Used to be so pretty
Now it's just a city
All of these people and all of their friends
Look so good together and I don't fit in
'Cause they're picture perfect
And I'm on the end
Crop me out the photo so they can pretend
Like I don't exist
Like I don't exist
Don't exist
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist
No
When I feel good it never lasts
That's why you can find me living in the past if you need me
Everybody says this shit will pass
I say it won't, they don't believe me
Just tell me to deep breathe
Falling apart
Don't know what to do, what to do
Looking for someone to save me, I don't know who
I don't know who
All of these people and all of their friends
Look so good together and I don't fit in
'Cause they're picture perfect
And I'm on the end
Crop me out the photo so they can pretend
Like I don't exist
Like I don't exist
Don't exist
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist
No
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
It's hard to tell when I can't feel a fucking thing
All of these people and all of their friends
Look so good together and I don't fit in
'Cause they're picture perfect
And I'm on the end
Crop me out the photo so they can pretend
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist
Don't exist
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist
No
Am I even real?
The lyrics to "I Don't Exist" by Olivia O'Brien convey a sense of isolation, disconnection, and feeling lost. The singer expresses a deep sense of despair and poignant emotions throughout the song. The opening lines, "I've been doomed from the start, Everything around me falls apart" imply a sense of hopelessness right from the beginning. The repeated occurrence of a broken heart and the metaphorical reference to Tylenol mixed with whiskey as a failed remedy for pain portrays the singer's inability to find solace or heal emotionally.
The following lines, "I ain't even sad, I'm just bored, Nothing can excite me anymore like you used to" suggest that the singer is searching for something to bring back the spark in their life, but nothing seems to have the same impact as it once did. The mention of Hollywood losing its allure and becoming just another city suggests a disillusionment with fame and materialistic emptiness. The feeling of being left out and not fitting in is evident in the lines, "All of these people and all of their friends, Look so good together and I don't fit in, 'Cause they're picture perfect, And I'm on the end."
The chorus emphasizes the theme of feeling invisible and overlooked, as the singer wishes to be cropped out of photos to maintain the illusion that they don't exist. The repeated question, "Am I even real?" conveys a deep existential crisis, possibly reflecting a struggle with self-identity and purpose. The repeated lines at the end further emphasize this uncertainty and the difficulty in feeling anything.
Overall, "I Don't Exist" explores themes of loneliness, disconnection, and a yearning for meaning in a world that often seems indifferent.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been doomed from the start
My life has been filled with unfortunate events and misfortune since the beginning.
Everything around me falls apart
The things and people in my life always seem to crumble and break down.
So quickly always end up with a broken heart
I constantly find myself in situations that lead to heartbreak, and it happens abruptly.
Even Tylenol can't fix me
Even if I try to numb my pain with medication, it doesn't heal me completely.
Unless it's mixed with whiskey
The only way I find temporary relief is by combining Tylenol with alcohol.
I ain't even sad, I'm just bored
It's not that I'm feeling melancholy, but rather a constant sense of emptiness and lack of interest.
Nothing can excite me anymore like you used to
No source of joy or excitement can compare to how you used to make me feel.
Hollywood has lost all its allure
The glamour and appeal of Hollywood have faded away for me.
Used to be so pretty
Hollywood used to be enticing and attractive, but now it has lost its charm.
Now it's just a city
Hollywood is now just an ordinary place, devoid of its once captivating allure.
All of these people and all of their friends
I observe the individuals and their social circles around me.
Look so good together and I don't fit in
They appear harmonious and compatible, while I feel like an outsider who doesn't belong.
'Cause they're picture perfect
They possess the qualities and appearances that society considers ideal.
And I'm on the end
I am on the outskirts or margins of their social scene.
Crop me out the photo so they can pretend
Exclude me from the picture, and they can continue pretending I don't exist.
Like I don't exist
They want to ignore and act as if I am not present.
No
Emphasizing the negation of my existence.
When I feel good it never lasts
The moments of happiness and contentment I experience are fleeting and short-lived.
That's why you can find me living in the past if you need me
To escape the impermanence of joy, I often dwell in memories of the past.
Everybody says this shit will pass
Others believe that these negative feelings will eventually fade away.
I say it won't, they don't believe me
However, I disagree and express that it will not get better, but people don't believe my perspective.
Just tell me to deep breathe
People advise me to calm down and take deep breaths instead of acknowledging my pain.
Falling apart
I am experiencing a state of internal disintegration and emotional collapse.
Don't know what to do, what to do
I am lost and unsure of how to handle my current situation.
Looking for someone to save me, I don't know who
I am searching for a savior or someone who can rescue me, but I am uncertain about their identity.
Am I even real?
I question the authenticity of my existence.
It's hard to tell when I can't feel a fucking thing
The inability to experience any emotions makes it challenging to determine if I truly exist.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anton Hard Af Segerstad, Drew Macdonald, Olivia O'brien, Tobias Frelin
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Valentina Gutiérrez
Olivia O' Brien 🔮🌌
Lyrics I Don't Exist
I've been doomed from the start
Everything around me falls apart
So quickly always ends up
With a broken heart
Even Tylenol can't fix me
Unless it's mixed with whiskey
I ain't even sad, I'm just bored
Nothing can excite me anymore
Like it used to
Hollywood has lost all it's allure
Used to be so pretty
Now it's just a city
All of this people and all of their friends
Look so good together an I don't fit in
'Cause they're picture perfect
And I'm on the end
Crop me out of the photo
So they can pretend
Like I don't exist
Like I don't exist
Don't exist
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist (no)
When I feel good it never lasts
That's why you can find me
Living in a past if you need me
Everybody says this shit will pass
I say it won't, They don't believe me
Just tell me to deep breathe
Falling apart
Don't know what to do, what to do
Looking for someone to save me
I don't no who
I don't no who
All of this people and all of their friends
Look so good together an I don't fit in
'Cause they're picture perfect
And I'm on the end
Crop me out the photo
So they can pretend
Like I don't exist
Like I don't exist
Don't exist
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist (no)
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
It's hard to tell when
I can't feel a fucking thing
All of this people and all of their friends
Look so good together an I don't fit in
'Cause they're picture perfect
And I'm on the end
Crop me out the photo
So they can pretend
Like I don't exist
Like I don't exist
Don't exist
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist (no)
Am I even real?
Napatsorn
Lyrics💜
I've been doomed from the start
Everything around me falls apart
So quickly always end up with a broken heart
Even Tylenol can't fix me
Unless it's mixed with whiskey
I ain't even sad, I'm just bored
Nothing can excite me anymore like you used to
Hollywood has lost all its allure
Used to be so pretty
Now it's just a city
All of these people and all of their friends
Look so good together and I don't fit in
'Cause they're picture perfect
And I'm on the end
Crop me out the photo so they can pretend
Like I don't exist
Like I don't exist
Don't exist
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist
No
When I feel good it never lasts
That's why you can find me living in a past if you need me
Everybody says this shit will pass
I say it won't, they don't believe me
Just tell me to deep breathe
Falling apart
Don't know what to do, what to do
Looking for someone to save me, I don't know who
I don't know who
All of these people and all of their friends
Look so good together and I don't fit in
'Cause they're picture perfect
And I'm on the end
Crop me out the photo so they can pretend
Like I don't exist
Like I don't exist
Don't exist
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist
No
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
Am I even real?
It's hard to tell when I can't feel a fucking thing
All of these people and all of their friends
Look so good together and I don't fit in
'Cause they're picture perfect
And I'm on the end
Crop me out the photo so they can pretend
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist
Don't exist
Like I don't exist (no)
Like I don't exist
No
Am I even real?
Moonlight Caroline
Her lyrics are always so deep. It’s good to know that even she has or had these feelings. She really helps many other people by writing about her feelings.
Mya Mendes
Moonlight Caroline its not good but i get what u mean kinda
Moonlight Caroline
Yeah, I mean that it feels good to know that even celebrities in their perfect looking world have to deal with these feelings
Angie
Moonlight Caroline what I was thinking
Steven Morris
Moonlight Caroline I so agree. I'm glad she made a song about this. Because this is still going on today and it's so not cool. No wonder depression is a serious matter. Though it can be a disease or no one cares about you.
I love this song and this song needs to be shown to the world.
Carlos Leon
sounds like middleschool drama
kny
I mean, Olivia is basically my therapist.
Erin
Knyla’s Diary SAME 🙋🏻♀️❤️
James Cook
Sameeee
Camron’s videos
Same