In "Obsessed," Olivia Rodrigo delivers a vocal performance dripping with attitude as she fixates on her partner's ex-girlfriend. Lines like, "If I told you how much I think about her," and the unsettling detail of knowing "her star sign, her blood type" paint a vivid picture of an unhealthy obsession.
The song explores the destructive power of jealousy, highlighting how it can chip away at self-esteem and create insecurity within a relationship. Rodrigo even mentions the ex's glamorous career as an actress, admitting to watching "every movie she's been in." This detail underscores the narrator's intense focus on this seemingly perfect woman.
"Obsessed" carries thematic echoes of past Rodrigo songs. Like "Happier" from Sour and " Lacy" from Guts, the object of jealousy is portrayed as an impossibly beautiful woman. This recurring theme suggests a complex mix of emotions – admiration, envy, and a consuming obsession – that plagues the narrator.
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