Bad Idea Right?

"Bad Idea Right?" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by the American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo from her second studio album, Guts (2023). Rodrigo co-wrote the track with its producer, Dan Nigro. Geffen Records released it as the album's second single on August 11, 2023. A pop-punk and pop rock song influenced by various other pop and rock subgenres, "Bad Idea Right?" features Rodrigo contemplating whether it is a good idea to reconnect with her ex-boyfriend by weighing the pros and cons. "Bad Idea Right?" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its humorous lyrics and Rodrigo's vocals, describing the song as a departure from Guts's lead single "Vampire" (2023). "Bad Idea Right?" was included on several year-end lists of the best songs of 2023. It charted within the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The song also received double platinum certifications in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. Petra Collins directed the music video for "Bad Idea Right?", which depicts Rodrigo crowd-surfing at a house party and riding a pickup truck and a bus to go to her ex-boyfriend's house. It features guest appearances by Madison Hu, Iris Apatow, and Tate McRae and references several television shows and films. Rodrigo sang the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge and as the opener on her 2024–2025 concert tour, the Guts World Tour. Courting and Kelly Clarkson have performed cover versions of it.