Inside Olivia Rodrigo's 'Obsessed' Lyrics And Meaning

2 April 2024, 15:14 | Updated: 10 April 2024, 16:15

Olivia Rodrigo's song 'Obsessed' is on the deluxe version of her GUTS album (GUTS spilled), here are the song's lyrics, what it is about and who it might be written about.

Olivia Rodrigo finally gave the whole world her song 'obsessed', the first deluxe song on the extended 'GUTS' album 'GUTS spilled', which came out on Friday 22nd March.

When she released her second studio album 'GUTS' the song was included exclusively on special editions of the CD and vinyl, meaning only certain fans had heard the song.

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However, it didn't take long for the song to be leaked online and since it went viral on TikTok fans were begging her to release it on streaming platforms - and now she's answers our prayers!

While on her worldwide tour, the 21-year-old singer further teased fans by performing the song to her adoring audience, which only amped up the hype for it's official release. Olivia has also dropped a full music with the release of the song.

But the real questions remain; what is 'obsessed' all about? Here is a full breakdown of the lyrics, including who it might be about.

What is Olivia Rodrigo's song 'obsessed' about?

The song is about being feeling threatened by - and of course 'obsessed' with - your partner's ex.

In the lyrics if you knew how much I looked at her pictures / You would think we're best friends Olivia is being the obsessive, envious girlfriend who stalks their boyfriend's ex-girlfriend's socials - I mean we've all been there... right?

But of course, Olivia takes it that step further, as she sings I know her star sign, I know her blood type just to really emphasis how her anxieties about the ex have become obsessive.

The song also reflects on female comparison. The lyrics She's got those lips, she's got those hips / The life of every f***kin' party / She's talented, she's good with kids show Olivia feeling bitter about all the good things she has found in the girl her boyfriend used to be with.

The music video to the song also reflects this, as it shows Olivia competing in a beauty pageant - the ultimate form of female comparison.

Olivia sings about the insecurities of being in a relationship and always doubting whenever or not they miss their ex: And I know you love me, and I know it's crazy / But every time you call my name, I think you mistake me for her

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Who is 'Obsessed' by Olivia Rodrigo about?

After the 'Driver's License' lore of course many will assume the song was written about singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter, but there is more speculation that it is about actress and model Madelyn Cline, who has been romantically linked to Olivia's ex Zack Bia.

And even more convincingly many believe Olivia penned the song 'Obsessed' about Louis Partridge's ex-girlfriend actress Sydney Chandler. Olivia is currently dating Louis and as she sings I've seen every movie she's been in we can assume the song is about an actress.

Sydney famously starred in Don't Worry Darling and, as well as the show Outer Banks, Madelyn Cline has starred in films like Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, so perhaps one of these girls is the ex that the song refers to.

Fans have also looked to other girls in the public eye like singer Madison Beer, who apparently dated Olivia's ex Joshua Bassett. However, she's only been in one movie, so it's likely not about her.

More than likely, the song is about a general feeling and not one relationship in particular. Plus, Olivia has said in the past that she doesn't like to say who her songs are about, so you'll have to keep guessing.

What are the lyrics to Olivia Rodriogo's song 'Obsessed'?

[Intro]

La-da-da-da, da-da-da (Da-da-da-da-da)

La-da-da-da-da

[Verse 1]

If I told you how much I think about her

You'd think I was in love

And if you knew how much I looked at her pictures

You would think we're best friends

[Pre-Chorus]

'Cause I know her star sign, I know her blood type

I've seen every movie she's been in, and, oh God, she's beautiful

And I know you loved her, and I know I'm butthurt

But I can't help it, no, I can't help it

[Chorus]

I'm so obsessed with your ex (Uh-huh)

I know she's been asleep on my side of your bed, and I can feel it

I'm starin' at her like I wanna get hurt

And I remember every detail you have evеr told me, so be careful, baby

I'm so obsеssed with your ex (Ah)

Yeah, I'm so obsessed with your ex (Ah)

[Post-Chorus]

La-da-da-da, da-da-da

[Verse 2]

She's got those lips, she's got those hips

The life of every f***kin' party

She's talented, she's good with kids

She even speaks kindly about me, ah-ah

[Pre-Chorus]

And I know you love me, and I know it's crazy

But every time you call my name, I think you mistake me for her

You both have moved on, you don't even talk

But I can't help it, I got issues, I can't help it, baby

[Chorus]

I'm so obsessed with your ex

I know she's been asleep on my side of your bed, and I can feel it

I'm starin' at her like I wanna get hurt

And I remember every detail you have ever told me, so be careful, baby

I'm so obsessed with your ex (Ah)

Yeah, I'm so obsessed with your ex (Ah)

[Bridge]

Is she friends with your friends? Is she good in bed?

Do you think about her? No? I'm fine, it doesn't matter, tell me

Is she easy-going? Never controlling?

Well-traveled? Well-read? Oh God, she makes me so upset

[Outro]

I'm so obsessed with your ex (Ah)

She's been asleep on my side of your bed (Ah), woah

I'm so obsessed with your ex (God, she makes me so upset)

I'm so obsessed with your, with your ex

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