​brutal by Olivia Rodrigo
​brutal by Olivia Rodrigo

​brutal

Olivia Rodrigo * Track #1 On SOUR

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​brutal by Olivia Rodrigo

Release Date
Fri May 21 2021
Performed by
Olivia Rodrigo
Produced by
Dan Nigro
Writed by
Dan Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo
About

“brutal” is Olivia Rodrigo’s punk-rock take on teenage angst. The production by Dan Nigro complements SOUR’s other tracks like “good 4 u” and “jealousy, jealousy.”

Rodrigo sings about the misleading promise of youth, including all the betrayals, disappointments, parents' expectations, and challenge...

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​brutal Lyrics

[Intro]
I want it to be, like, messy

[Verse 1]
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 seventeen
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

[Chorus]
All I did was try my best
This the kinda 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

[Post-Chorus]
(Yeah)

[Verse 2]
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

[Chorus]
All I did was try my best
This the kinda 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

[Post-Chorus]
(Yeah)
(Just havin' a really good time)

[Outro]
Got a broken ego, broken heart
(Yeah, it's brutal out here, yeah, it's brutal out here)
And God, I don't even know where to start

​brutal Q&A

Who wrote ​brutal's ?

​brutal was written by Dan Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo.

Who produced ​brutal's ?

​brutal was produced by Dan Nigro.

When did Olivia Rodrigo release ​brutal?

Olivia Rodrigo released ​brutal on Fri May 21 2021.

What did Olivia Rodrigo say about "​brutal"?

On an Instagram Live with Elle, Olivia was asked which song from SOUR was her favorite:

Oh my gosh, it changes all the time. Right now it’s the first song, called “brutal.” I think it’s a really unique song, and the lyricism is really authentic too. I’m super excited for people to hear that one.

What have the artists said about the song?

I told everyone that I wanted to make “brutal” the first track on the record, and they were like, “Girl, are you sure?” Just ‘cause it’s kind of a little polarizing, I think, but I absolutely love it. It’s a really angsty song I suppose, and I sort of just talk about everything that I’m upset about...

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How did the song perform on the Billboard charts?

“brutal” debuted and peaked at #12 on the Hot 100 during the week ending June 5, 2021. It also debuted at #1 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, her first #1 in that category.

Is there a live performance of the song?

“brutal” was first performed live at SOUR Prom on June 29, 2021:

Has the song received any certifications?

Yes, “brutal” was certified 2× platinum by the RIAA on June 30, 2023.

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