Olivia Rodrigo on 'deja vu' & Her Top Songwriting Tips | MTV News

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Can you answer 41 questions about Olivia Rodrigo? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKabiqaLo56rqZY

[@tejaswivemulapati287]

"im not as good of a storyteller as Taylor YET" ambition. I like it.

[@preciousadediran]

Ikrr

[@ToniArcelinni]

YASSS

[@popculturecontent7133]

trueee

[@swiftie7370]

@Alan Ayres I’m gonna check out your music cuz you have the 🎵 next to your name

[@josephine1465]

Her standard is so low. There are other better songwriters .

[@briannahuefner556]

“You can be super talented, but if you don’t show up, what’s the point?” -Olivia Rodrigo

[@nittoburn4]

YESS

[@denell1856]

Jesus loves you turn to him before it’s too late!

[@kay-lee8571]

This was an amazing quote. I had to pause and just reflect on what she said. Cuz it’s true. Like, you can be naturally gifted at something, but if you don’t work on that gift, your not gonna go anywhere with it.

[@nittoburn4]

@@kay-lee8571 amen. Yessss 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@jede6549]

when did she said that i mean like what time ? i didnt notice and i wanted to screenshot it as well as for a piece of motivation.

[@briannahuefner556]

“Honesty is always relatable.” -Olivia Rodrigo

[@rina1221ko]

1k like and no comment... Guess I'm first to reply?😖

[@swiftie7370]

2nd reply

[@lizz.vengeance]

Except whe it's not relatable

[@angusgallagher6130]

Really hit home

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Can we talk about how incredible Olivia looks, she's such a beauty

[@normanhoward8862]

I think she's actually getting prettier every time I see her.

[@bangtan_ddaengkpop_life2164]

Ikr she’s so pretty

[@becky9973]

I'm nobody to have a problem but can you please not be everywhere

[@sp1ralg1rl]

@@normanhoward8862 TRUE

[@aryaveer.8]

yuhh💜💜

[@NicoleMarieDay]

You can really tell that Taylor is a huge influence on her. Even in the way she talks.

[@stef9907]

Yessss. Especially the way she talks. She sounds like Taylor Swift!

[@shiv7477]

Exactly!

[@anisanurraudah8383]

@@stef9907 the way Liv conducted herself in interviews is exactly like country era Taylor. Nostalgia

[@stef9907]

@@anisanurraudah8383 Yes! I am looking at Taylor Swift's interviews and then Olivia's and you can see their similarities in the way that they talk, the movements of their hands and how they are trying to answer a question in a very sophisticated way!

[@patriciahimawan]

"Lightning bolt" "Or whatever"

[@fairsuns]

in no time, miss girl will walk up that stage for her grammies

[@TM-wt5wq]

Grammies are rigged, so they better amp up their game in time for this new generation of creatives

[@fairsuns]

@@TM-wt5wq i know they could be, but i also noticed when a person is *very hyped* even though maybe someone else probably deserved it that year, they still get it. i think olivia is very hyped rn but she deserves anyway.

[@ema6250]

@@fairsuns yh i think she has best new artist in the bag but last year The Weeknd had the biggest song of the year and didnt get a single nomination

[@girlontheedge2636]

@@fairsuns and white

[@iamfrancesmusic]

YES

[@sweaterzzzz]

Her Tips: 1. Listen to music like a songwriter 2. Finished is better than perfect 3. Show up for your creativity 4. Write songs for yourself 5. Read poetry

[@RandomPerson-cz8yq]

"Finished is better than perfect" is actually really good advice especially for someone like me who procrastinates a lot for fear of failing something. Thank you olivia 🙌

[@DC-fd9yk]

Same!

[@sarahammershaug7037]

you can always come back and change it to an other perspective

[@jakestagg]

I'm gonna just write a song and finish it everyday for now on. I have terabytes of unfinished songs. The reason is simply because I'm afraid of being vulnerable.

[@Emma-jw2xs]

She is so well-spoken!

[@imdmmr4642]

right?? I can't even-

[@lilyz.07]

Exactly! She's homeschooled yet sounds so much more educated!

[@guit4rguy]

@@lilyz.07 Believe it or not, homeschooled kids are often pretty well educated. Since the way they learn is tuned to them specifically. So the curriculum is chosen for them and how they learn, so it resonates with them more.

[@ell13_]

@@lilyz.07 homeschooled kids are often smarter!

[@lilyz.07]

@@ell13_ That is debatable, but yes, they are not any less intelligent.

[@nala36924]

You can truly tell she is very very passionate about what she does. Such a gorgeous human being inside and out. She has such a bright future ahead of her!

[@lilyz.07]

She sounds so educated as well!

[@lira5076]

she is a genius. i don’t say that lightly. she is so brilliant.

[@hayatoslayer4645]

Yes

[@LordFingers1]

A genius wouldn’t take her biggest hit single from someone else and have to give all the songwriting credits to someone else. She was accused of and proven to plagiarize music from many people. She is attractive and has a good voice, if that’s what you call genius, sure. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3OQo6Fsm5Jgjrs

[@crystally11]

I love how she always credits her inspiration because it really translates in her music :)

[@sarahtadjouri7836]

She’s GENIUS 🤯

[@lanemac]

a phoebe-lorde-taylor love child. we have been blessed

[@rossrreyes]

She's so beautiful in all the ways a person can be beautiful. What idiot boy could ever walk away from someone this amazing ???

[@rose191991]

beauty is not everything when u dont have chemistry... * generally speaking nothing against Olivia she is beautiful and makes great music ♡

[@yuvikasharma]

@@rose191991 ok but they literally had the best chemistry (they even spoke about it in interviews)

[@rose191991]

@@yuvikasharma hmmm i cant comment on that i have no idea who was she dating... am 30 y.o boomer lol but they are still youngband fame and money are wondering around can change chemistry... like jay z cheating on beyonce etc...

[@MrDrProfessorSir962]

She can do so much better too. Josh is cute but it’s such young love.

[@TM-wt5wq]

@@rose191991 things can still go wrong, even with a lot of chemistry and beauty and talent, often it's miscommunication and not everyone is the right person

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Olivia the Queen of breakup songs!

[@kells562]

@Slowed vampire yes

[@jeremydaud9815]

She's the princess.. her mom Tay is the queen

[@oldsport7198]

Taylor !

[@kells562]

@@jeremydaud9815 TRUEE

[@jeremydaud9815]

@@kells562 yep yep

[@soloplayer2067]

She's only 18 yet so mature. Way beyond her years.

[@Marvel32667]

Most 18 year olds are mature, at least most 18 year olds I know of.

[@sweetteainthesummer9874]

Olivia Rodrigo is very well spoken

[@sergiobecerra6240]

Tbh, I feel like Olivia is going to save mainstream pop. She is the artist that we been waiting for!! I am so excited for her new music and her career.

[@Tea20819]

Sameeee

[@chaaruvijay9419]

Yeah i rlly wanna be like her when im her age

[@Tea20819]

@@chaaruvijay9419 sameeee

[@ChaseTremaine]

Dang, it's so encouraging to see a breakout teen star who's so intelligent, articulate, and passionate about her craft.

[@simplycara]

From one of Olivia’s videos, she shared that she read the book “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert and you can really tell in this video that she’s greatly influenced by that book and she is truly applying it in her life, her creative life. ✨

[@juanitabarriosalonegirl]

I´m aware she´s talking about songwriting but I just felt it on my essays, paper and stuff, learning a new talent

[@ciplaqcipluq9856]

Beautiful, writes her own BOMB songs, can literally play any musical instrument, always has this positive and fun energy, and the list go on... I don’t know a person can be this perfect ohmygod😭💖

[@swnmiu]

these soft/natural tones really fit olivia so well

[@gracieminemac]

everything about her is literally so beautiful. everything that she is talking about is stuff i think of a lot. it's cool to hear it from other people. one of my favorite artists for sure

[@unraveled4639]

I'd listen to her talk for hours honestly

[@sour.elliottssister13]

YES

[@jaredesg]

this girl’s ambition is what gonna get her even further in the industry. i have the utmost respect for this woman omg

[@sparkyy607]

the way she talks sounds so friendly and genuine, i just wanna be her friend already 🥺

[@BrunaClaas]

I love the idea of showing up, even when we don't feel like it! Show the universe you are wiling to put effort in even in your bad days!

[@laurapiistol]

olivia doesn't miss. can't wait for *o*r may 21st!!!!

[@itswilllthehuman]

the name is SOUR but yeah, so pumped!!

[@kubam2762]

JUST 2 WEEKS LEFT!😀😀

[@sherrylmarie580]

Am I the only keeps thinking, gosh she looks beautiful throughout the video? She looks like she's glowing too. 😳

[@jakestagg]

I'm gonna just write a song and finish it everyday for now on. I have terabytes of unfinished songs. The reason is simply because I'm afraid of being vulnerable.

[@crybaby0333]

I felt like she was actually talking to me like individually. Like I was in the room asking her what her tips are to help me become a better song writer! This helped so much, she is so amazing!

[@amari5360]

shes so intelligent... i just love her sm

[@guit4rguy]

Can we just appreciate that she loves Phoebe Bridgers? We need more people who love Phoebe, and when someone with as much influence as Olivia brings Phoebe up, it will bring a lot more people to her music.

[@camilavega7401]

I just love the way she talks lol

[@cherrywu1142]

she’s so well spoken it’s crazy

[@ShaelynAvalon]

I love these!! Watching before going into the studio tomorrow:)!

[@kinggamer-p5y]

how it go

[@Anna-Awesome]

This is probably the best interview I’ve seen with Olivia. Her messages and tips are not just for people who dream to be songwriters, it’s for everyone. 3 and 4 stuck out to me in particular. But I think a lot of what she said in this video was really inspiring ❤

[@collaborativekiwistudios1191]

That's cool she was home schooled so was I it's the best way to follow your dreams and focus on what you want to do in life.

[@thealternativethrifter1257]

I love how she's so humble about writing her song's.

[@aureliastamp3234]

Olivia Rodrigo being such a hardcore swiftie is my favorite thing ever

[@Amy-jh6br]

She’s sooo beautiful 🤍

[@iconicp.sawyer3568]

how can she be so brilliant at that age?

[@Leslie-wk9es]

I remember watching her in all American girl and now she’s all grown up

[@_rugveddeshpande_7113]

she looks like her voice.....BEAUTIFUL

[@paulinamanque6593]

as a writer this is everything I needed 💜

[@Abby.ontherun]

The hard thing making a song is making sure it’s doesn’t sound like anyone other songs! I have so many ideas and then I put them together and then I realize it sounds like another song. 😢🙃

[@ayt444]

SAME

[@kejsida4921]

me too :(

[@cherrymusic5383]

Don't worry it will change when u work on it just keep writing that idea

[@ravensmallwood4258]

Yeah, same here, but I just keep it anyway because I’m not the first or the last to have a certain idea/ sound. Plus, it’s never too familiar…

[@rikuhell8076]

@@ravensmallwood4258prepare million to pay for lawsuit like she did😂

[@ronaldoroach2029]

Well? Olivia on deja vu top your songwriting tips good job baby I’m so excited for your new music and your career I’m so very happiest prouder for you my woman

[@marlovonderahe933]

when she said her music video was INSPIRED BY KILLING EVE I screeched

[@adrianajordan7211]

DEJA VU IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@Whoareuhuh01]

The Philosophical side of Olivia Rodrigo ❤️😂

[@naclchloride]

She is the real beauty with brains. She being exquisitely gorgeous and so sharp at the same time. I lOVE her!!!!!

[@parkthatjimin5787]

she looks so pretty ah ❤️

[@peach22hope18]

wow she's not only talented she also beautiful tho

[@nagapadmini329]

Hi army ❤️

[@dameinvickers8902]

Yes she is

[@norwalks]

she's literally so smart. can't even tell you how much i freaking love her. Olivia's amazing.

[@6tiva]

she’s so inspirational

[@kenyamayes1490]

“Honesty is always relatable” loveeeee that

[@moonlightbae_]

she’s a real beaut

[@notakdramaaddict4030]

She looks so pretty here. She always looks good but she's glowing maybe because she's doing so great with her songwriting

[@alicelovern7748]

Olivia: find your idol, try to write a song just like them Me: *listens to drivers license and deja vu on repeat with a pencil in my hand*

[@Mistyminks]

Help thats litrally me 😭😭 (ik im 3 years late)

[@harinikarthik._.]

1:06 Olivia, why do you think I'm here? I am watching interviews of my idol to write a song like you. Dang, it! Now that means 4 songwriting tips. (I still love you though)

[@Madhatter2015]

I’m a year late😫 Love you Olivia 💜💜💜

[@acartoonlife3175]

1. Listen to a song like a songwriter 2. Finished is better than perfect 3. Show up for your creativity 4. Write for yourself 5. Read poetry

[@1m_gæ]

Thank you

[@galenhoffman8338]

I would have never guessed in a million years that reading poetry would help you write songs thanks olivia

[@speaknow1323]

She is perfect

[@beckst3r]

regarding tip 5, if anyone is looking for poetry recommendations, billy collins! he’s such a charm! i love how he takes an everyday object or place and uses non complex words to describe it in a new, poetic perspective. he also talks about obscure emotions. my cup of tea, personally. most of his works are from the 90s and early 2000s, and theres no fancy schmancy shakespeare diction. and his books are at barnes and noble.

[@jared_musicSTC]

as a songwriter this is gold!

[@kayleighjones2284]

I freaking love her new curtain bangs 😍 Also her personality is amazing :)

[@sydneypadgett4606]

I always tell myself, "FINISH THE SONG" which I never do, but hearing the advice from someone with understanding and talent really motivates me

[@luvarigrande213]

"I literally will like listen to music that my idol made , watch all of their interviews " this is literally me with olivia watching her interviews and songs I look up to her so much

[@sour.elliottssister13]

ME TOO haha😂😂

[@jagodaolejarz6118]

Her tips were so precious, so honest and I think - helpful as hell.

[@laurenjackson6896]

I think Olivia is such a good person she gives me so much confidence and I have wrote some songs and I’m 9

[@soniagnanakuru]

Swifties got a little bit of an advantage when it comes to songwriting and inspiration 😝

[@audreymilmore3927]

She is so smart omg

[@RainaB01]

i love olivia so much and i cant wait to see her continue to grow

[@emoooo4560]

love Taylor’s influence on her ✨

[@nittoburn4]

Shes soo talented and prettyy *

[@cloudskyecovers]

Okay but like she NEEDS to make a podcast 💗

[@cokaby6710]

Man Olivia rlly doesn't realise why I'm listening to all of her interviews SHES MY IDOL!! AND INSPO

[@vernice5767]

She my new favorite female artist. 💛

[@jaze9451]

She's so well-spoken!

[@whiskywithkiwi772]

She's so lovely

[@rosey5357]

She’s so good at talking

[@Aria-nm2lp]

Honestly my favorite tip is write for myself. I think it will help so much.

[@AmyAndThePup]

I really appreciate what she said about needing to show up. I've been intentionally going to my keyboard and playing at least some sort of chord progression and writing it down every day, occasionally every other day, for the last couple weeks. I did one in the beginning of May, then toward the end, and then picked up my pace. I have poems, but I struggle combining lyrics with chords/melody. It's true what she said about following what other songwriters do, writing it in their style. It teaches you new ways to handle throwing in unique and cool-sounding chords or melody lines. Then you make it your own, so you're not copying anyone. Thank you, Olivia. :)

[@fede1324ee]

These are SUCH good tips. A lot of things she said I've learned by writing songs and fiction, but some of them didn't take into account

[@DoNotDisturbChop]

Ily Olivia

[@keaa3986]

"honesty is always relateable" felt that.

[@val8232]

These are amazing tips!

[@bosslack6774]

she is very beautiful

[@mildredx2067]

she’s such a brilliant artist

[@melodysanders6315]

Thank you for the advice now I’m gonna to watch anything with you in it

[@joanturay4397]

Olivia is so gorgeous and so smart with her musical brilliance she knows what to do and how to make a good song sound so good and so relatable and even knows how to write it as a brilliant songwriter!

[@cutefudgebearsROCK]

I love Olivia, she’s so beautiful and I’m so proud of her, what a super woman ♥️ Good for you girl, don’t let the dark part of society ever get to your beautiful soul ✨

[@ggg6579]

i love how the comments are positive. hope the best for olivia♥️

[@joslinhuron9335]

Whoa! Now those are some very, very helpful suggestions. I also like that it was Olivia Rodrigo talking because I'm a big fan of hers.

[@MXRIAHXC]

Gems!!!

[@mitskisdreamgirl]

I love you Olivia Rodrigo