Olivia Rodrigo’s raunchy ‘Vampire’ combat: ‘You may’t actually say issues like that’

Olivia Rodrigo is feeling “SOUR.”

Rodrigo confessed on Audacy’s The Julia Show that she fought to maintain the pivotal phrase “fame f—er” within the refrain of her new hit single “Vampire,” whereas co-writer Dan Nigro pushed her to take it out.

“Some individuals stated, ‘It type of isolates you from individuals, you’ll be able to’t actually say issues like that in track, it’s not relatable’ —yada, yada, yada,” Rodrigo revealed.

Nonetheless, the “Drivers License” singer took the wheel in the long run.

The track, which took a bite out of the Billboard Hot 100 after being launched on June 30, facilities round an ex-boyfriend bleeding Rodrigo dry of her star standing and utilizing the connection to their benefit.

Followers are stuck between two men “Vampire” could allegedly be about.

Some are being led to consider the track is about her ex Zack Bia. The then DJ, 26, allegedly dated Rodrigo, who was 19. Others consider the age hole she references within the track is pointing to her relationship producer Adam Faze, 24, when she was 18.

“I believe the track isn’t about fame f—ing, I believe it’s extra about somebody being manipulative and sucking you dry, utilizing you for all you’re value,” Rodrigo stated. “I believe that’s a common theme, and I additionally suppose fame is extra simply accessible now than it has ever been. It’s not simply individuals in LA and Hollywood that need to take care of that.”

Coming seven years after she gained recognition as a Disney star and two years after her first album debuted, “Vampire” is “actually particular” to Rodrigo as the one paving the way in which for her upcoming album “Guts.”

“It’s a step ahead and hints at all the things that’s to return within the subsequent album,” she stated.

“I really feel much more certain of myself now,” Rodrigo continued. “I really feel certain of who I’m and what I need to do and what I need to say and the individuals I need to encompass myself with… I’m nonetheless figuring plenty of stuff out and completely confused about plenty of different elements of life, however I’m undoubtedly getting clear on extra issues.”