Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album, GUTS, is set to be released on September 8th. The album’s second single, “bad idea right?”, is described as both “fun and playful”. The song takes the form of a punk pop anthem and continues Olivia’s narrative from GUTS.
The cover art for “bad idea right?” Shows a clear contrast when compared to the more straightforward cover artwork of her first single, “vampire”. The former features a close-up of Rodrigo’s face, her eyes closed and her lips slightly parted, as she gazes through a misty glass pane. The track’s title is inscribed in lipstick on the glass, accompanied by vivid red kiss marks. The latter, on the other hand, features a black-and-white photo of Rodrigo with her hair styled in a sharp bob and her makeup done in a gothic style. The new cover showcases Olivia gazing through a misty glass pane, while the track’s title is inscribed in lipstick on the glass, accompanied by vivid red kiss marks.
The lyrics in Olivia Rodrigo’s song “bad idea right?” narrate the tale of a young woman who misleads her friends to rendezvous with her former partner. With heartfelt words, Olivia contemplates the potential revival of their love, ultimately opting to explore the possible outcome.
Olivia Rodrigo’s song “bad idea right?” was announced as the album’s second single on August 7th and was officially released on August 11th. The song takes up the second spot on the album’s tracklist.
Bad idea right? Lyrics
[Intro]
Hey
[Verse 1]
Haven’t heard from you in a couple of months
But I’m out right now and I’m all f__ up
And you’re callin’ my phone and you’re all alone
And I’m sensing some undertone
And I’m right here with all my friends
But you’re sending me your new address
And I know we’re done, I know we’re through
But, God, when I look at you
[Refrain]
My brain goes, “Ah”
Can’t hear my thoughts (I cannot hear my thoughts)
Like blah-blah-blah (Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah)
Should probably not
I should probably, probably not
I should probably, probably not
[Pre-Chorus]
Seeing you tonight
It’s a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
It’s a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
It’s a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
F__ it, it’s fine
[Chorus]
Yes, I know that he’s my ex
But can’t two people reconnect?
I only see him as a friend
The biggest lie I ever said
Oh, yes, I know that he’s my ex
But can’t two people reconnect?
I only see him as a friend
I just tripped and fell into his bed
[Verse 2]
Now I’m gettin’ in the car, wreckin’ all my plans
I know I should stop, but I can’t
And I told my friends I was asleep
But I never said where or in whose sheets
And I pull up to your place on the second floor
And you’re standing, smiling at the door
And I’m sure I’ve seen much hotter men
But I really can’t remember when
[Refrain]
My brain goes, “Ah”
Can’t hear my thoughts (I cannot hear my thoughts)
Like blah-blah-blah (Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah)
Should probably not
I should probably, probably not
I should probably, probably not
[Pre-Chorus]
Seeing you tonight
It’s a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
It’s a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
It’s a bad idea, right?
Seeing you tonight
F__ it, it’s fine
[Chorus]
Yes, I know that he’s my ex
But can’t two people reconnect?
I only see him as a friend
The biggest lie I ever said
Oh, yes, I know that he’s my ex
But can’t two people reconnect?
I only see him as a friend
I just tripped and fell into his bed
[Bridge]
Oh, yes, I know that he’s my ex
Can’t two people reconnect?
The biggest lie I ever said
I just tripped and fell into his bed
My brain goes, “Ah”
Can’t hear my thoughts
The biggest lie I ever said
My brain goes, “Ah”
Can’t hear my thoughts
I just tripped and fell into his bed
[Outro]
Thoughts
Blah
Thoughts
Blah
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro
- Producer: Dan Nigro
- Album: GUTS
- Release Date: September 8, 2023
