Olivia Rodrigo ‘Bad Idea Right?’ Video With Tate McRae, Iris Apatow
Olivia Rodrigo goes through hell and back to see an ex in the new Petra Collins-directed music video for her latest single, “Bad Idea Right?”
The single and video were simultaneously released on Thursday night following Rodrigo’s social media teasers that gave fans a first look at the single’s music video and flirty cover art — a fuzzy photo of the popstar posing behind glass with the song’s pensive title emblazoned across it in red lipstick with kiss marks.
Those subscribed to Rodrigo’s newsletter also received an email that said Rodrigo was “so stoked” to share “Bad Idea Right?” “The song is pretty different from [“Vampire,” her first single off “Guts”] & shows another side of GUTS that’s a little more fun & playful,” she wrote. “cannot wait to share it with you alllllll. love to ya always!”
“Bad Idea Right?” is the second single and music video from Rodrigo’s upcoming sophomore album “Guts,” due Sept. 8 via Geffen Records. “Vampire” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Rodrigo the youngest artist to debut three No. 1 hits on the chart behind “Drivers License” and “Good 4 U.”
“Guts” is the follow-up to her 2021 debut “Sour,” and like “Sour,” the 12-song set will be produced by Dan Nigro. “Guts” is said to be a project that will tackle the “growing pains” Rodrigo has experienced since launching into megastardom with her breakout track “Drivers License.”
In a cover story with Variety in August 2021, Rodrigo opened up about what drives her to be so candid about her emotions.
“I definitely talked about my deepest, darkest secrets and insecurities on ‘Sour’ — which is sort of strange to be like, ‘Here, you guys can have this. Anyone who wants to listen to it can listen to it,’” Rodrigo said. “But it’s really empowering when it comes out, and it’s been really awesome for me to see people resonate with that vulnerability and relate to it.”
Watch the official music video below.