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.
UDK
olivia o'brien Lyrics
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Oh, yeah, I heard that you have met a couple of my friends
So you pretend like you know me and know my intent
When really we have never talked and it's all in your head
You see me at a party once
So now you think that gives you the right to judge
You don't know enough
Unless it comes from me it's just not something you should trust
So how can you hate me before we have a conversation?
I wonder where you getting all your information
'Cause you don't, you don't, you don't
Know 'bout me
You don't, you don't, you don't
Know 'bout me
You don't even know me
You just know what you like to believe
You don't even know me
So keep my name out of your mouth, please
'Cause you don't know 'bout me
I don't think that we've ever talked
But every time you talk to someone else my name is dropped
Happens a lot
If you keep it up you might get blocked
I don't know what else I can do to make you fucking stop
Cause you've given me a reputation
I don't even know where you heard all of the things you're saying
They're your creation
Yeah, there's been a miscommunication
Or maybe not and you just have attention deprivation
So how can you hate me before we have a conversation?
I wonder where you getting all your information
'Cause you don't, you don't, you don't
Know 'bout me
(No, no, you don't, no, no, you don't)
You don't, you don't, you don't
Know 'bout me
(No, no, you don't, no, no, you don't)
You don't even know me
You just know what you like to believe
(You believe it, yeah, you believe it)
You don't even know me
So keep my name out of your mouth, please
'Cause you don't know 'bout me
The lyrics of Olivia O'Brien's song "UDK" address the issue of judgment and assumptions made about her without any actual knowledge or understanding of who she is. The song starts off by highlighting how people form opinions based on what they see on social media, particularly Instagram. The singer expresses frustration that someone they have never talked to pretends to know them and their intentions solely based on glimpses of their life online and hearsay from mutual friends. The underlying message is questioning how someone can hate or judge another person without having a genuine conversation or getting to know them.
The second verse continues this theme, emphasizing that despite the lack of personal communication, the individual in question still feels entitled to talk about the singer and spread false information. The mention of name-dropping suggests that this person uses the singer's name to make themselves seem more important or connected to others. The singer is clearly tired of the situation and warns the person to stop or they will be blocked.
Overall, the song expresses frustration with the superficial nature of judgment in the age of social media, challenging others to truly get to know someone before forming opinions. It highlights the ways in which rumors and assumptions can harm a person's reputation and emphasizes the importance of direct communication.
Line by Line Meaning
You see me on my Instagram
You only see the carefully curated version of me that I present on social media.
Oh, yeah, I heard that you have met a couple of my friends
I've heard that you've had brief interactions with people in my circle.
So you pretend like you know me and know my intent
You falsely claim to understand who I am and what I'm trying to achieve.
When really we have never talked and it's all in your head
In reality, we've never had a conversation, but you've created a version of me in your own mind.
You see me at a party once
Just because you saw me at a party once,
So now you think that gives you the right to judge
you believe it grants you the authority to pass judgment.
You don't know enough
You lack sufficient knowledge
And you can ask whoever but
and while you can inquire with others
Unless it comes from me it's just not something you should trust
the information won't be trustworthy unless it comes directly from me.
So how can you hate me before we have a conversation?
How can you hold such animosity towards me without even engaging in a conversation?
I wonder where you getting all your information
I'm curious about the source of all the information you seem to possess.
'Cause you don't, you don't, you don't
Because you don't, you don't, you don't
Know 'bout me
Have any knowledge about who I truly am
You don't even know me
You have no genuine understanding of my character
You just know what you like to believe
You only believe in what suits your own perceptions
So keep my name out of your mouth, please
I kindly request that you refrain from mentioning my name
'Cause you don't know 'bout me
Because your knowledge of me is severely lacking
I don't think that we've ever talked
I don't think we've ever had a conversation
But every time you talk to someone else my name is dropped
However, whenever you engage with others, you bring up my name
Happens a lot
This occurs frequently
If you keep it up you might get blocked
If you persist, I might have to block you
I don't know what else I can do to make you fucking stop
I'm unsure of any other measures I can take to make you cease your actions
Cause you've given me a reputation
You've unfairly assigned a certain image or reputation to me
I don't even know where you heard all of the things you're saying
I have absolutely no idea where you've gathered all the information you're spreading
They're your creation
All those rumors and stories are nothing but a fabrication of your own making
Yeah, there's been a miscommunication
Yes, there has been a misunderstanding
Or maybe not and you just have attention deprivation
Perhaps it's not a miscommunication at all, but rather your desperate need for attention
So how can you hate me before we have a conversation?
So how can you hold such animosity towards me without even engaging in a conversation?
I wonder where you getting all your information
I'm curious about the source of all the information you seem to possess
'Cause you don't, you don't, you don't
Because you don't, you don't, you don't
Know 'bout me
Have any knowledge about who I truly am
You don't even know me
You have no genuine understanding of my character
You just know what you like to believe
You only believe in what suits your own perceptions
So keep my name out of your mouth, please
I kindly request that you refrain from mentioning my name
'Cause you don't know 'bout me
Because your knowledge of me is severely lacking
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anton Hard Af Segerstad, Olivia O'brien, Tobias Frelin
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