Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter who gained fame in 2021 with her debut single “Drivers License,” which topped global charts and broke streaming records. 

Olivia’s success continued with hits like “Good 4 U” and “Vampire,” securing her place as a leading voice in pop music. 

About the Song

“Bad Idea Right?” is a song by Olivia Rodrigo from her second studio album, “Guts”. 

This song talks about making poor choices in a relationship, yet still feeling drawn to them.

Bad Idea Right? Lyrics by Olivia Rodrigo

Intro

Hey

Verse 1

Haven’t heard from you in a couple of months
But I’m out right now and I’m all fucked up
And you’re callin’ my phone, 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
Fuck 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
Fuck 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

Live Performance of “Bad Idea Right?” for the BBC Radio 1 

Similar Songs Like Bad Idea Right? by Olivia Rodrigo

Here are similar songs by Olivia Rodrigo that share similar themes, musical elements, or emotional tones with “Bad Idea Right.”

• “1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back”: A slow song from Sour about feeling stuck in a complicated relationship, caught between love and pain.

• “The Grudge”: A track from Guts where Olivia sings about holding onto past grudges, exploring themes of anger and hurt.

• “Love Is Embarrassing”: An upbeat song from Guts, showing the discomfort and vulnerability that come with being in love.

• “Get Him Back!”: A rap-rock song from Guts expressing a mix of frustration and desire to get back at someone who hurt her.

• “Obsessed”: A catchy song from Guts about feeling jealous and obsessed after a breakup.

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