In a captivating second performance on Saturday Night Live, Olivia Rodrigo took the stage to deliver a scorching rendition of the Guts fan favorite, “All-American B*tch.” Dressed in a ’50s-style pink dress, Rodrigo initially presents a poised and proper image, singing with soft-tinged vocals. However, as the instrumental intensity builds, Rodrigo transitions into full rockstar mode.
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During the performance, Rodrigo adds a theatrical touch by hopping onto the table, stabbing a cake, and playfully smushing it around. The passionate and dynamic performance showcases Rodrigo’s ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles and stage personas. Toward the end, as the band calms her down, Rodrigo assures the audience that she’ll be back with a vengeance.
In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Rodrigo shared that “All-American B*tch” is one of her favorite songs she’s ever written. The track captures a feeling she has experienced for years, expressing repressed anger and the struggle against societal expectations placed on girls.
Rodrigo explained, “I really love the lyrics of it, and I think it expresses something that I’ve been trying to express since I was 15 years old, this repressed anger and feeling of confusion or trying to be put into a box as a girl. So yeah, I think that that’s one of my favorite songs on the record.”
Fans and viewers can witness Olivia Rodrigo’s powerful performance of “All-American B*tch” on Saturday Night Live.