Olivia Rodrigo’s new song, Bad Idea Right?, from the album Guts, is about another turning point in the lives of young people: their first slip.

Olivia Rodrigo’s artistry shines through in the way she playfully pretends to be innocent. Her smart juxtapositions and masterful performance add up to what is being called one of the best pop performances of the year.

Rodrigo’s music has a sense of wounded irony that was introduced quietly in her previous song, “Brutal from Sour.” She does this by putting a bit of her trademark sarcasm and fast-talking into it.

This time, that seed of irony has grown into something truly special, resonating with hammy genius and an air of casual nonchalance.

Wrong, right? not only adds a new layer to Rodrigo’s music, but also shows how her style has changed in a big way.

Rodrigo puts on a big “P” Performer image and really gets into the spirit of the song, acting out the part of the sloppy main character.

Rodrigo dives right into the song with full force, weaving her stories skillfully over the strutting beat.

She plays the main character, who is trying to figure out how to get back together with an ex-boyfriend. She gives off an air of authenticity that makes the story feel like a real-time confession.

Her vivid performance brings out the inner struggle and underlying feelings with a rawness that listeners can feel and connect with.