The Real Meaning Behind Olivia Rodrigo's 'Hope Ur OK'

April 2024 · 2 minute read

While you might assume that in "Hope Ur OK," Olivia Rodrigo is reflecting on people that were once in her life, that's not quite true. You might also be able to relate to the lyrics, and sympathize with the people mentioned in the seemingly emotional tune — which was written by Rodrigo along with Dan Nigro, according to Genius — and that's exactly how it is for Rodrigo as well. That's because she's not singing about her own life or memories at all.

"'Hope Ur OK' is written from the perspective of my friends. I don't actually know some of the people that I talk about in the song," she told MET107. Instead, she explained that they were "stories that [she] had accumulated from different friends."

So, what does the song actually mean? Well, although Rodrigo doesn't know the particular people she's singing about, her message still comes through loud and clear, not only with the stories that she tells, but also with two simple lines: "Does she know how proud I am she was created? / With the courage to unlearn all of their hatred?" Indeed, anyone who is able to leave a sad, hate-filled, or traumatic past behind in order to find a brighter future is someone and something to sing about, and this song definitely encourages that. It's the last song on Rodrigo's "Sour," and one that offers a ton of perspective and indeed, closure.

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