Olivia Rodrigo says Kendrick Lamar inspired her to write a mantra-like song

Olivia Rodrigo says Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” inspired her to write a mantra-like song for her third album, aiming for a chorus she would want to sing every night.

In an interview with Apple Music, Rodrigo described the idea as “a kind of challenge to myself”. She said Lamar’s track stayed in her head and that she wanted to create something similarly memorable. [1]

Rodrigo’s song “expectations” repeats the line “I’ve got big expectations. I’ve got real big expectations”. Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” repeatedly uses the refrain “Be humble, sit down”. [1]

The album, *you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love*, was released in June, according to Nieuws.nl. The outlet reported that it was fourth in the Dutch Album Top 100 at the time of publication. [1]