Olivia Rodrigo not only taps into cool bands as reference points musically (The Cure, The Strokes, etc.) but also dips into the feminine 90s dream-pop/shoegaze of Mazzy Star & Slowdive too. And even after all of that, she remains totally her own artist. An artist who loves art.
this song is EXACTLY how it feels coming out of a long term relationship. i’m never letting a loser near me again, i’m never settling again. to the point it’s laughable (hence the mocking undertones) because you’re a victim to your patterns. nobody gets it like her
(within the last minute) ethereal said:
I met you twice in a dream, your soft hands traced my skin. My lips between your teeth. wrapped up. I know, I’ve seen you somewhere.