Reality Becomes a Daydream

The music video for stupid song embraces the dizzying irrationality of falling in love through a whimsical blend of realism and fantasy. Directed by Petra Collins, the visuals transform ordinary moments into surreal expressions of infatuation, with dancers, musicians, and dreamlike imagery illustrating the emotional highs of new romance.

Olivia Rodrigo delivers a playful, expressive performance that complements the song’s vulnerable lyrics without sacrificing its sense of joy. Collins’ signature aesthetic, filled with soft lighting, nostalgic textures, and imaginative symbolism, gives the video a distinctive identity while reinforcing the album’s emotional themes. Stupid song succeeds by capturing the euphoric, all-consuming feeling of being completely swept away by love.

A Defining Moment for the Album

Critics praised stupid song for pairing Olivia Rodrigo’s emotional honesty with Petra Collins’ imaginative visual style, calling it one of the standout videos from you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.

The video’s surreal imagery and lighthearted tone offered a refreshing contrast to Rodrigo’s more angst-driven work, reinforcing her artistic versatility while generating strong engagement across streaming and social media platforms.