JohnSmithTraitor lyrics
[Intro]
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
[Verse 1]
Brown guilty eyes and
Little white lies, yeah
I played dumb, but I always knew
That you talked to her, maybe did even worse
I kept quiet so I could keep you
[Pre-Chorus]
And ain’t it funny how you ran to her
The second that we called it quits?
And ain’t it funny how you said you were friends?
Now it sure as hell don’t look like it
[Chorus]
You betrayed me
And I know that you’ll never feel sorry
For the way I hurt, yeah
You talked to her when we were together
Loved you at your worst, but that didn’t matter
It took you two weeks to go off and date her
Guess you didn’t cheat, but you’re still a traitor
[Verse 2]
Now you bring her around just to shut me down
Show her off like she’s a new trophy
And I know if you were true
There’s no damn way that you
Could fall in love with somebody that quickly
[Pre-Chorus]
Ain’t it funny? All the twisted games
All the questions you used to avoid
Ain’t it funny? Remember I brought her up
And you told me I was paranoid?
[Chorus]
You betrayed me
And I know that you’ll never feel sorry
For the way I hurt, yeah
You talked to her when we were together
Loved you at your worst, but that didn’t matter
It took you two weeks to go off and date her
Guess you didn’t cheat, but you’re still a traitor
[Bridge]
(Ah-ah-ah)
God, I wish that you had thought this through
Before I went and fell in love with you
(Ah-ah-ah)
When she’s sleepin’ in the bed we made
Don’t you dare forget about the way
[Chorus]
You betrayed me
‘Cause I know that you’ll never feel sorry
For the way I hurt, yeah
You talked to her when we were together
You gave me your word, but that didn’t matter
It took you two weeks to go off and date her
Guess you didn’t cheat, but you’re still, you’re still a traitor
(Ah-ah-ah)
Yeah, you’re still a traitor
[Outro]
Ooh-ooh-ooh
God, I wish that you had thought this through
Before I went and fell in love with you
Overview of the song “Traitor” by Olivia Rodrigo
Introduction
- “Traitor” is a pop rock song performed by American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. It was released on May 14, 2021 as the fourth single from her debut studio album Sour.
About the Artist
- Olivia Rodrigo is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is known for her roles as Paige Olvera in Bizaardvark and Nini Salazar-Roberts in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. At 18 years old, Rodrigo has quickly become one of the biggest breakout stars of 2021 with her record-breaking debut single “Drivers License”.
Musical Style
- “Traitor” falls into the pop and alternative/indie pop genres. It has a driving rock sound led by electric guitar riffs. The song showcases Rodrigo’s powerful belting vocals during the chorus.
Lyrical Meaning
- The lyrics tell a story about feeling betrayed by a partner who left her for someone else. She accuses her ex of being a “traitor” for talking and possibly cheating with this other girl while they were still together.
Additional FAQs:
Q: Who wrote “Traitor”?
A: “Traitor” was written by Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Nigro.
Q: What album is “Traitor” from?
A: The song appears on Olivia Rodrigo’s debut studio album called Sour, released in 2021.
Q: Who plays guitar on the song?
A: Rock musician Daniel Kyriakides plays guitar on the track.
Q: Did “Traitor” chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
A: Yes, it peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Q: What is the meaning behind the album title Sour?
A: Rodrigo said the album title represents the feelings of bitterness and sadness she experienced going through her first heartbreak.
