Stupid Song (Olivia Rodrigo Song)

"Stupid Song" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. It was released on June 12, 2026, as the third single from her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The track was written by Rodrigo and her frequent collaborator Dan Nigro, who also served as the song's producer.

Background and Development

In March 2026, Rodrigo discussed the thematic focus of her third studio album with British Vogue, describing it as an experimental project centered on "sad love songs" and the complexities of romantic yearning. The album title was revealed in early April 2026. Rodrigo noted that she was inspired to write "Stupid Song" after reading Annie Ernaux's 1992 novel Simple Passion, which explores themes of obsession and the emotional turbulence of an affair.

Composition

"Stupid Song" is a three-minute and twenty-nine-second track that incorporates elements of indie pop, pop rock, and synth-rock. The production features instrumentation from Nigro (bass, guitar, drum programming, string arrangement), Sterling Laws (drums), Noah Conrad (piano), and Paul Cartwright (viola and violin). Lyrically, the song details the narrator's intense infatuation and feelings of inadequacy in social settings, using metaphors of fire and out-of-control vehicles to describe the overwhelming nature of her attraction.

Music Video

The music video for "Stupid Song," directed by Mitch Ryan, was released on June 12, 2026, alongside the album. To maintain secrecy during production, the video was filmed under the code name "dumb tune."

Reception and Commercial Performance

The song received critical acclaim upon release. Billboard's Hannah Dailey praised the track's arrangement and Rodrigo's vocal delivery, while Alexis Petridis of The Guardian highlighted its "show tune-like melody." Commercially, the song achieved significant success, debuting at number one in Australia and New Zealand, as well as on the Billboard Global 200. It also reached the top ten in several countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.