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Olivia Rodrigo, So American: the lyrics & their meaning

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Yes, So American, the song released by Olivia Rodrigo in March 2024, is about Louis Partridge: let’s check the lyrics and their meaning.

There are cases where you don’t really need official confirmation from the parties involved. Olivia Rodrigo released So American as part of GUTS (Spilled), the deluxe edition of her last album, the lyrics explicitly talk about being in love, and fans wonder if they are really about Louis Partridge, her rumored boyfriend. The song lyrics have clear hints: let’s check their meaning together, and you’ll also find the official streaming and the complete lyrics at the end of this article.

So American: the lyrics & their meaning

So American is a song about Olivia Rodrigo’s feelings for her boyfriend: in the lyrics, the singer mentions a guy “she might be in love with,” someone from outside the US. Olivia hasn’t officially confirmed anything but clearly refers to Louis Partridge, the English actor she’s been dating since 2023. Many hints in the song’s lyrics confirm that, let’s discover them together.

The biggest confirmation comes from the second line:

He says I’m pretty wearin’ his clothes

In the months preceding the song’s release, fans have noticed Olivia Rodrigo wearing similar clothes to those seen on Louis Partridge. Scarfs that recall the same colors he uses, similar jackets… the most obvious example is the green sweater she wore in this recent video posted on Olivia’s TikTok, matching the one used by Louis in a previous public photo.

“So American” is something Olivia’s boyfriend tells her to highlight the different cultural backgrounds and lifestyles. Louis Partridge was born in London, United Kingdom, so you can imagine how interesting the differences could be in dating someone living in a place like the United States with such a peculiar identity. Olivia also mentions the driving rules, reminding him she drives on the right side of the road (unlike the United Kingdom, which uses the other side).

Drivin’ on the right-side road

And he laughs at all my jokes
And he says I’m so American

The song portrays Olivia Rodrigo catching herself surprisingly in love. It’s something she just noticed, as it often happens when you start dating someone. Indeed, Olivia and Louis had been dating only for a few months when the song was out. Even the song’s musical style recalls the classic sound of English new wave, with those fancy guitars accompanying the rhythm.

Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge have been seen together publicly but never confirmed their romantic involvement in interviews or social networks. Even in this conversation with Elle, published just a few days before So American was released, Louis Partridge explained he likes his private life to stay out of the spotlight.

The elements are all there, and the meaning of the lyrics is clear when you listen to So American: Olivia Rodrigo is in love and dedicates her song to her boyfriend, finding sweet the cultural differences between her, an American singer, and him, an English young actor. Fans have already shown all their happiness on social networks: this love story triggers their interest, of course. And that’s fine, as long as it doesn’t invade the protagonist’s private dimension.

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The official streaming and the complete lyrics

Olivia Rodrigo - so american (Official Lyric Video)
Watch this video on YouTube.

Drivin’ on the right-side road
He says I’m pretty wearin’ his clothes
And he’s got hands that make hell seem cold
Feet on the dashboard, he’s like a poem I wish I wrote
I wish I wrote

And he laughs at all my jokes
And he says I’m so American
Oh God, it’s just not fair of him
To make me feel this much
I’d go anywhere he goes
And he says I’m so American
Oh God, I’m gonna marry him
If he keeps this shit up
I might just be in lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love

God, I’m so boring and I’m so rude
Can’t have a conversation if it’s not all about you
The way you dress and the books you read
I really love my bed, but, man, it’s hard to sleep when he’s with me
When he’s with me

And he laughs at all my jokes
And he says I’m so American
Oh God, it’s just not fair of him
To make me feel this much
I’d go anywhere he goes
And he says I’m so American
Oh God, I’m gonna marry him
If he keeps this shit up
I might just be in lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love

I apologize if it’s a little too much, just a little too soon
But if the conversation ever were to come up
I don’t wanna assume this stuff
But ain’t it wrong?
I think I’m in love

And he laughs at all my jokes
And he says I’m so American
Oh God, it’s just not fair of him
To make me feel this much
I’d go anywhere he goes
And he says I’m so American
Oh God, I’m gonna marry him
If he keeps this shit up
I might just be in lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love

Published by Carlo Affatigato

Carlo has been a web content creator for over 10 years. He founded Auralcrave in 2015, envisioning it as a new space capable of offering different perspectives on topics that passionate all of us. With a scientific background, Carlo developed an interest in music, cinema, literature, and art at a young age, transforming it into a complementary dimension to his professional growth. For years, he was a music journalist specializing in electronic and dance music, writing for the most important Italian magazines (both online and print). Movies and TV series have been a true obsession in many phases of his life: during university, it was not uncommon for him to set the alarm in the middle of the night to watch classic films airing on TV. With the advent of the Internet, Carlo became a keen observer of web and social phenomena, addressing light topics such as advertising, trends, fashion, and general themes. He is the main author of Auralcrave and personally manages its social media, editorial line, book publication, resource management, and business expansion. A former engineer, life coach, husband, and father, he believes that every area of knowledge has interesting stories that deserve to be told and is convinced that doing so makes the world a better place.