Brutal Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics & Song

The Brutal Olivia Rodrigo lyrics dive headfirst into the chaotic emotions of adolescence with unfiltered honesty. Opening her debut album, SOUR, the track sets a bold tone—mixing frustration, sarcasm, and vulnerability into every line. Olivia Rodrigo taps into the pressures of perfection, the confusion of young adulthood, and the longing to just feel okay. With its edgy sound and sharp lyrics, Brutal stands out as both a vent and a voice for a generation. Below, you’ll find the full lyrics to “Brutal” and insight into why this song resonates with so many listeners.

About Brutal Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics

Brutal Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics

I want it to be, like, messy

I’m so insecure, I think
That I’ll die before I drink
And I’m so caught up in the news
Of who likes me, and who hates you
And I’m so tired that I might
Quit my job, start a new life
And they’d all be so disappointed
‘Cause, who am I, if not exploited?

And I’m so sick of 17
Where’s my fucking teenage dream?
If someone tells me one more time
“Enjoy your youth, ” I’m gonna cry
And I don’t stick up for myself
I’m anxious and nothing can help
And I wish I’d done this before
And I wish people liked me more

All I did was try my best
This the kind of thanks I get?
Unrelentlessly upset (ah, ah, ah)
They say these are the golden years
But I wish I could disappear
Ego crush is so severe
God, it’s brutal out here

I feel like no one wants me
And I hate the way I’m perceived
I only have two real friends
And lately, I’m a nervous wreck
‘Cause I love people I don’t like
And I hate every song I write
And I’m not cool and I’m not smart
And I can’t even parallel park

All I did was try my best
This the kind of thanks I get?
Unrelentlessly upset (ah, ah, ah)
They say these are the golden years
But I wish I could disappear
Ego crush is so severe
God, it’s brutal out here

Got a broken ego, broken heart (it’s brutal out here, it’s brutal out here)
And God, I don’t even know where to start