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"The Ones I Love" 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 was leaked in April 9, 2022.

Theme[]

The theme of "The Ones I Love" centers on self-awareness, regret, and the emotional consequences of unintentionally hurting those closest to us. The lyrics depict a pattern of behavior where the narrator recognizes their tendency to cause pain in relationships, despite their love and intentions.

Official Versions[]

Version Associated project Leak date Producer(s) Creation date Length
Final SOUR April 22, 2022 Unknown 2020 3:46

Lyrics[]

[Verse 1]
Sit in your car, wait in the dark
Radio is up and so is your guard
You don't know what to say
You're faking a smile
You say that you're fine and maybe it'll all work out in time
You've always been good that way

[Pre-Chorus]
I feel like I've done this before
You're fighting your tears as I open the door and you deserve much more

[Chorus]
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love
And I watch you cry ‘Cause I wasn't enough
Watch you disappearing' down the road
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love
The most
Ones I love the most
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love the most

[Verse 2]
You told mе your past
You hated your dad
And when you left college couldn't wait to go back
‘Cause you really trusted me
And what did I do?
What did I do?
I built you up, abandoned you
And I'm too proud to say sorry

[Pre-Chorus]
I feel like I've done this before
You're fighting your tears as I open the door and you deserve much more

[Chorus]
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love
and I watch you cry ‘cause I wasn't enough
Watch you disappearing' down the road
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love the most
Ones I love the most
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love the most

[Bridge]
I didn't mean it, baby
I didn't think it all through
I didn't mean it, baby
Always ruin good things like you
I watched the life drain out of your eyes
And it's no surprise
It's no surprise

[Chorus]
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love
 now I watch you cry ‘cause I wasn't enough
I watch you disappearing' down the road
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love the most
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love
And I watch you cry ‘cause I wasn't enough
Watch you disappearing' down the road
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love the most
Ones I love the most
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love the most
The ones I love the most
Seems like I always hurt the ones I love the most
Ones I love the most

Trivia[]

  • This song and "Strange" were the first SOUR outtakes to leak.

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Scrapped Tracks 21st Century GirlsApocalyptic CrushAstronautBaby is YouBest FriendCan't Move OnCrazyDo BetterDifferentlyFantasyFavorForget Our LoveFreedomGrossHate MeI Can't Wait To Fall In Love AgainI Hate You, I Miss YouMiss YouMom I QuitPay GradePrison For LifeSoberStrangeStrangers AgainTeenage DreamThe Ones I LoveWhite FlowersWish You Cheated
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