How Olivia Rodrigo Wrote "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love" | Pitchfork
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Olivia Rodrigo takes Pitchfork through the making of her new album _you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love_ breaking down the songwriting stories behind three of her newest tracks: “stupid song,” “the cure,” and “cigarette smoke.”
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I really like the bone dry bitter and hollow note so good
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Wait, so is "stupid song" inspired by the guy who asked her out or by her ex?
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I love expectations favorite song on album ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Noahharazi1292“I don’t even know how the idea came up” talking about the cure. Girl I love you
@alissa.lynn05am i the only one who gets the feelings that this album is sooo “Heartstopper” coded in some way
@danganronpalove4067I could listen to Olivia talk for hours. She’s an amazing story teller which also makes her an incredible song writer. She truly is inspirational. ❤
@FloridaCatholicGuyYes Olivia, you’re a master guitarist 💯
@FloridaCatholicGuyOlivia is the GOAT! ❤❤❤
@FloridaCatholicGuyI hope she gets Phoebe to autograph her gold and platinum records
@jerrrrrrr1At 2:47 Olivia talks about her amazing music taste, her love for rock and power ballads, even singing Meatloaf.
Olivia, if you read this, please go full rock for your next album. Classic 70s, hair metal and arena rock of the 80s. Lita Ford, Pat Benatar, Heart, Vixen. Bon Jovi, Poison, Bruce Springsteen, Meatloaf, Jim Steinman songs, even indie folk like Indigo Girls of the 90s.
As a boomer who still cant let go of the 80s, who will never listen to the horrific pop that's being churned out right now by computers and autotune fake vocals... you are our only hope.
When is the album out
@Havedisabilitybopping to this album while having flashbacks of our first heartbreak is definitely a canon event ❤🩹
@rebbie03the Patti smith T 🫠
@talsofia6985Im so obssessed with his album. There's not a day I didnt listen to it
@trixiarozanne1568I only listen to metal and this album is great
@sordieoDon’t forget 95% of her songs she writes with another person
@mikey-dubssuch a fascinating peek into her creative process!
@iamjogirthis is also perfect for songwriters and producers. i love when olivia talks about the process and the background of the production! like telling us how she started walking in new york and how it inspired her to make that song… my fav type of interview!
@laryylaI honestly thought she'd be thinking it's a bad idea right?
@Sushicannn0:14 i need that tune on a song asapp
@cata2026She’s such a lyrical genius omg
@faithcasteel2925MY SHAAAYLAAA TE AMO DESDE ARGENTINA MISS U GIRL
@monicapastillasReminds me of prime Selena Gomez 😭😭😭
@MarcelinemahImagine being that guy who inspired her to write the only song on her New York grand piano
@David-jh6kfbro i love cigarette smoke sm, its the first song to ever make me cry and it really just means smth to me and i feel like its so underrated. im so glad she talked about it here!!
@Capriwcuehow god wrote the bible
@dameliieshe's so beautiful and talented!! ❤
@diannemarinellabigcas-i2gI am not the demographic for this record, but I know great songwriting when I hear it, and I know what idea-filled art feels like and holy crap, this record is something special. It's just a stunning achievement. She deserves all the acclaim she's receiving. Bravo.
@liadcohen8327In my wildest dream, I was this cool at 23
@Liz-sc3npYou should walk with me. Nobody would bother you! rawer = roar!
@Secret4us🚮
@OfficialAmazingHey, Union Pool! Great video and interview. Thanks!
@hankapotamus55 year old man here. I connected with this like I rarely do with anything. My album of the year. She's a genius!
@spongepaddya meatloaf ref i'm obsessed lol
@whaleactuallyWhat song is she playing in the beginning?
@Amanda2s2one of the true artist in this generation, she deserves all the love and appreciation!!!
@gabcrapsThis album turned me into a fan. Her lyricism is incredible
@elizabeth4689awww knowing how stupid song was born is so beautiful
@isha_ax✨OLIVIA👸RODRIGO🎩™️
✨♥️DYNAMIC🎵SONGS💋🎩™️
q.v. Bjork's "Unravel"
@PatternMusicStupid song has a stupidly infectious melody
@meghansullivan68127:45 don't worry Olivia, I did ✋🏻🫶🏻🩷
@kaleidxscope.xf.paper.rxngs13i love olivia rodrigo
@msmblhI’ve always loved her! But most of the time I only liked a few of her songs (certainly didn’t dislike any of them) but this album is incredible 😍 i’m definitely a big fan!!
@jamesvelasco6491T word could never
@jussylandThat's all we have been wating for, I could literally watch her talking about her artistic process for hours
@nnariimenfned