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Olivia Rodrigo's New Single Asks: Is Love Worth Dying For?

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Pop star Olivia Rodrigo returns with "Drop Dead," the first single from her upcoming third album. The track shifts from her recent rock style to capture the intense, opulent rush of a new romance. The lyrics describe online stalking as "feminine intuition." Rodrigo sings about the dizzying high of a crush becoming real. The chorus explains this mix of terror and joy: "The most alive I’ve ever been / But kiss me and I might drop dead!" Rodrigo, 23, became famous in 2021 with her heartbreak ballad "Drivers License." Her albums "Sour" and "Guts" featured pop-punk and rock influences. She has since worked with artists like St Vincent and headlined Glastonbury in 2025. "Drop Dead" is out now on Geffen Records.