Olivia Rodrigo, a popular musician known for drawing from personal experiences, discusses the inspiration behind her upcoming album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.” The album is deeply rooted in her personal experience of entering an adult relationship.

In an interview with Dazed magazine, Rodrigo explains that this record represents her exploration of romantic love as an adult. She mentions that while she has been in relationships before that were thrilling in a youthful way, this new album marks her first experience in a mature and substantial relationship.

“This record is about my first time being in an adult relationship; it’s me discovering what romantic love looks like in real time,” Olivia Rodrigo shared in her interview.

In her discussion, Olivia also touched on how relationships can influence self-awareness. She described intimate relationships as reflective, revealing aspects of oneself that are not usually visible, providing endless inspiration for her music.

“When you’re in an intimate relationship, it holds up a mirror and shows you parts of yourself that you would never normally see,” she expressed. “That was an endless source of inspiration – something that I’m still mining.”

As fans anticipate the album’s release, curiosity about Rodrigo’s current relationship status arises. When asked about this, she emphasized that while the album’s songs are relatable, they may not directly address her personal circumstances.

“There’s a song for someone who’s going through any stage of a relationship,” she explained. “I mean, I never talk about my personal life in interviews or on any public forum, so I guess the music is where people would go to deduce things. But, you know, it’s just a song at the end of the day.”

Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” will be released on Geffen Records on June 12.