The Gen Z Power Duo: Olivia Rodrigo and Conan Gray Being Relatable AF
In a world of ever-evolving pop culture, there are few phenomena as captivating as the friendship between Olivia Rodrigo
In a world of ever-evolving pop culture, there are few phenomena as captivating as the friendship between Olivia Rodrigo and Conan Gray. These two singers have taken the entertainment world by storm with their raw talent, unapologetic honesty, and relatable AF personas.
A Friendship We All Want
From their chart-topping hits to their candid social media interactions, Olivia and Conan embody what it means to be unapologetically Gen Z in a world often defined by filters and facades. We need us a friendship like Conan Gray and Olivia Rodrigo’s. Because we officially love these two savage and relatable af celeb besties painting the town the colour of “Maniac.” We can not only groove to their songs but also find a connection with them.
10 of the most iconic, relatable, but also a teeny-tiny, little bit unhinged, things that Conan Gray has said in interviews:
- “Love isn’t real.”
- “I’ll be fine. I’ll be fine. I’ll be fine.”
- “I once stabbed my middle school bully with a pencil.”
- When asked, “What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done for love?” The Heather singer replied, “Exist. I hate existing, I wish I didn’t exist. But I exist every day.” Said with no less amount of attitude and pizazz.
- “I’ll be fine.”
- “If you listen to my songs, then you’re either depressed or crazy. Because I know I am.”
- “I’ve been in love with a lot of people. Have they loved me back? That’s the real question.”
- “I love being dramatic. Because why would you ever choose to deal with an emotion in a logical way when you could have the option of absolutely losing your mind.”
- “Sometimes it’s exhausting having so many hidden talents,” says Conan Gray, and then proceeds to show how bad, oops…sorry, we meant good, (don’t come at us, Conan) he is at a bunch of useless talents.
- And finally, our mantra of the year: “I’ll be fine. This is normal. It’s no big deal.”
Connecting Through Music
And not only that, but you connect with Conan Gray even through his music, because, see, the thing about Conan’s songs is that they’re all somehow related to his life, his experiences and his relationships.
Choose any song of his, for example, his song, “Best Friend” from his 2022 album Superache, is based on his official “right hand”, i.e., his best friend. And his song “Family Line,” from the same album, is, as the song suggests, somewhat based on his own experiences with family.
And of course, countless songs that are based on love interests that he “never even dated”.
Guts was one of the best things to happen to this generation
And, now, on to Conan’s less crazy, but equally inspiring twin-in-everything-but-blood, i.e., Olivia Rodrigo. What’s the most Gen Z thing Olivia Rodrigo has done, you ask? Well, the moment she made “GUTS”, we’re pretty sure she was unanimously appointed Gen Z spokesperson. Because, besides Taylor Swift, nobody’s ever been that relatable through their songs, especially to a whole generation.
It should come as no surprise that Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts, her sophomore album, topped charts all over the world and it’s because of her adolescent outlook on life.
Although most people classify her debut album, Sour, as a break-up record, Guts is in a different league. Although there are many different genres of songs in Guts, Rodrigo’s lyrics are like a handbook to becoming a teenage girl.
The first song, “All American B*tch,” perfectly captures the essence of what it’s like to be a teenage girl in modern society: you’re supposed to be collected and peaceful, but never overly so.
The music video of the song sees Olivia screaming during the outro of the song, and then, out of nowhere starting the lyrics, “All the time, I’m grateful all the time. I’m pretty and I’m kind.” The lyrics that lead up to this are, “I scream inside to deal with it.” We feel you, Olivia.
Young women are frequently subjected to excessive pressure by society, and Olivia is no exception given her background as a Disney star. This was just her way of letting her songs do the talking.
Commenting on the angry subtext in her newest album, GUTS (spilled), Olivia says in an interview with Interview Magazine, “we undersell how full of rage and angst young people are.”
Why We Love This Dynamic Duo
So there you have it—the dynamic duo of Olivia Rodrigo and Conan Gray, serving up authenticity and relatability like nobody else. From Olivia’s chart-topping anthems to Conan’s unfiltered sass, these two are not just celebs—they’re like our best friends who happen to live their lives in the spotlight. They remind us that it’s okay to be a little unhinged, a bit dramatic, and totally ourselves.
