Olivia Rodrigo Seeks Revenge in ‘get him back!’ Music Video
She misses him, but there's also an underlying desire for revenge...
Olivia Rodrigo has managed to stay in the spotlight, and her presence is impossible to ignore. With the recent release of her highly anticipated album, GUTS, and her confessions, this month unquestionably belongs to her.
Olivia is known for not hesitating to send hints through her songs, and we’re grateful she doesn’t shy away from it! This way, we can connect and dedicate her incredible songs without having to rack our brains trying to write a song as good as hers.
GUTS
In this album, Olivia ventures into the realm of pop-rock, bringing it closer to a whole new generation. However, beyond the captivating sound that has won over both fans and critics, GUTS serves as the personal diary of a young woman stepping into adulthood, sharing her own experiences.
When I first started writing this record, I would sit at the piano and pretend other people were hearing what I was writing, which is so awful and counterproductive to any creativity, so I had to just write what I wanted to write and think about the social implications after.”
And as expected by eager fans, the album is full with references to her past relationships.
But who is she referring to in her songs? While she hasn’t confirmed anything, some lyrics offer clear hints about the subject, and with the release of the music video for «get him back!,» we’re now carefully dissecting the lyrics to uncover who she might be addressing.
get him back!
In the music video, we’re treated to multiple versions of Olivia, we watch her throw knives, shatter glass, pluck the petals of (purple) roses –actions that speak to the way we might react when faced with heartache.
The song’s storyline revolves around Olivia’s feelings for a certain guy who, it appears, didn’t treat her right: ‘he argued with me about everything, he had an ego and a temper and a wandering eye.’
While she openly confesses to missing him, there’s an underlying desire for revenge. The burning question is: what choice will she ultimately make? The video drops hints that keep us intrigued and invested in Olivia’s decision.
Who is she referring to in this song? For instance, in the beginning of the song: ‘I met a guy in the summer and I left him in the spring,’ we can deduce that it might be about Adam Faze, as they were dating from late August 2021 until February 2022… From summer to spring.
