Olivia Rodrigo recorded the song for her debut album, Sour, a record that shines the light on the painful “sour” emotions teenagers endure. “happier” is one of several tracks where she examines her feelings of anger, jealousy and sadness when an ex leaves her for another girl. This song finds her more resigned to the breakup and self-critical about her resentment towards his new girl.
? Olivia Rodrigo – happier ? Lyrics:
We broke up a month ago
Your friends are mine you know, I know
You’ve moved on found someone new
One more girl who brings out the better in you
And I thought my heart was detached
From all the sunlight of our past
But she’s so sweet, she’s so pretty
Does she mean you forgot about me
Oh, I hope you’re happy
But not like how you were with me
I’m selfish, I know I can’t let you go
So find someone great but don’t find no one better
I hope you’re happy but don’t be happier
And do you tell her she’s the most beautiful girl you’ve ever seen?
An eternal love bullshit you know you’ll never mean
Remember when I believed
You meant it when you said it first to me
And now I’m picking her apart
Like cutting her down, make you miss my wretched heart
But she’s beautiful, she looks kind
She probably gives you butterflies
I hope you’re happy
But not like how you were with me
I’m selfish, I know I can’t let you go
So find someone great but don’t find no one better
I hope you’re happy
I wish you all the best, really
Say you love her, baby, just not like you love me
And think of me fondly when your hand’s around her
I hope you’re happy
But don’t be happier
I hope you’re happy
Just not like how you were with me
I’m selfish, I know, can’t let you go
So find someone great but don’t find no one better
I hope you’re happy but don’t be happier
? Olivia Rodrigo – happier / Sour [2021]