The iconic artist Olivia Rodrigo released a new single called “Drop Dead” from her upcoming album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. There’s a combination of lyrics, music, and tone altogether creating a melodic song.
The lyrics in Rodrigo’s single are made to sound like she’s singing about a specific person. She uses repetition to hold more value over certain lines like “Pisces and a Gemini,” which shows she is talking about herself and her love. Most of the song is in the past tense because this already happened to her, but she relates it to how she’s feeling in that moment.
Associated with the lyrics, you can hear a mixture of electric guitars, drums, piano, and strings bringing out a summer vibe in the music. The beginning creates a pattern of upbeat music, then transitions into a smooth rhythm, shortly after the instruments come together, sounding like the definition of pop.
“Drop Dead” doesn’t literally mean dropping dead, but in the song, Rodrigo is talking about an exaggeration of her emotions, overpowering her in a sense of love. It fits the song overall as she’s singing about her love and her perspective of him.
It’s well known that this isn’t her first hit, but this song still follows similar patterns to her previous albums. The majority of the time, she sings about love in one way or another, so it’s no surprise that “Drop Dead” does too. You can tell there’s a contrast to her other songs since this one is about being in love, while the others are about facing a broken heart.
It’s also no secret that Rodrigo’s songs are relatable to her audience, and “Drop Dead” is no exception. Listening to the song, you can feel like you’re in her shoes, going through the same situations and emotions. One of the reasons this song has gained popularity is that listeners feel connected to the song.
Overall, Olivia Rodrigo created a relatable and enjoyable song to listen to. Without hesitation, “Drop Dead” has been added to my summer playlist, and I cannot wait for more of her album to be released based on how delectable this song is.
