Do Better

Do Better
General information
Artist	Olivia Rodrigo
Status	Leaked
Leaked	April 13, 2023
Recorded	2020 - 2021
Genre	Alternative
Length	2:54
Album	SOUR (scrapped)
Writer(s)	Olivia Rodrigo
Producer(s)	N/A

"Do Better" (also known as "You Could Do Better") is an unreleased song by Olivia Rodrigo that was originally intended to be on her debut studio album, SOUR, but it was later scrapped.

The full song leaked on April 13, 2023.

Background

The song was leaked on April 13, 2023.

Theme

The theme of "Do Better" centers on self-awareness, regret, and the acknowledgment of one's shortcomings in a relationship. The narrator reflects on their actions, recognizing that they were not the best partner and that their behavior caused pain to the other person. Despite the emotional turmoil, the song conveys a sense of maturity and acceptance, with the narrator encouraging their ex-partner to find someone who can treat them better.

The lyrics express feelings of guilt and self-reflection, highlighting the narrator's realization that they took their partner for granted and moved on quickly. The repeated line "You could do better" emphasizes the narrator's belief that their ex-deserves someone who can appreciate and love them fully.

Cross-references

• The line "I know it's true, I'm not good for you" is a direct reference to "good 4 u".

Official Versions

	Version	Associated project	Leak date	Producer(s)	Creation date	Length
▶	Final	SOUR	April 13, 2023	Unknown	2020 - 2021	2:54

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Hope your friends tell you I should go fuck myself
Gave me all that I wanted but I wanted someone else
What's wrong with me? Gave up everything
For something a little bit more exciting

[Verse 2]
Hope you tell everyone I'm a crazy bitch
I took you for granted, I panicked, I moved on quick
What's wrong with me? You gave everything
And all I did was leave you lonely
You could've been my one and only

[Pre-Chorus]
Play it back in my head, I know I made you unhappy
And if I was your friend I'd tell you're better off without me

[Chorus]
You could do better
You could do better
I know it's true, I'm not good for you
We're not good together
And you could do better
Yeah, you could do better
You're a beautiful soul, you deserve what I don't
Yeah, you could do better

[Open Verse]

[Pre-Chorus]
Play it back in my head, I know I made you unhappy
And if I was your friend I'd tell you're better off without me

[Chorus]
You could do better
You could do better
I know it's true, I'm not good for you
We're not good together
And you could do better
Yeah, you could do better
You're a beautiful soul, you deserve what I don't
Yeah, you could do better