Olivia Rodrigo Writes Letter to Idol Robert Smith After Announcing ‘Secret’ Collaboration: ‘Somebody Pinch Me’

Olivia Rodrigo is still reeling from the surreal experience of collaborating with her musical hero, Robert Smith. The pop sensation recently shared a poignant letter with her fans, expressing her sheer disbelief and excitement regarding their new duet, “What’s Wrong With Me,” which serves as a centerpiece for her upcoming album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.

In a heartfelt message sent via her newsletter this past Monday, Rodrigo reflected on the thrill of unveiling the unreleased track during her surprise set at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound. “I’ve been absolutely bursting to share this with you all,” she wrote. “Keeping this collaboration under wraps has been a challenge, but I’m honored that this marks my first-ever album feature—and I still can’t quite grasp that it’s with Robert Smith.”

“It feels like a dream,” she continued, speaking of The Cure’s legendary frontman. “His artistry has provided the soundtrack to my life for as long as I can remember. His music doesn’t just influence my work; it touches my soul. Having spent time with him over the past year, I’ve been consistently moved by his immense kindness and genuine humility.”

The highly anticipated album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, is set to arrive this Friday. Smith’s atmospheric influence is woven throughout the project; his presence is felt on the chart-topping single “Drop Dead,” which interpolates The Cure’s classic “Just Like Heaven,” and the album’s second single, aptly titled “The Cure.”

“What’s Wrong With Me” solidifies the creative bond between the two, providing a tender, emotive centerpiece for her third studio record. During their live debut of the song at Primavera Sound, the pair captivated the audience with intimate lyrics: “My head is spinning and my stomach is sick/ Say I’m in love, so it’s hard to admit/ I can’t eat, I can’t sleep/ I think you’re what’s wrong with me.”

This performance follows their initial collaboration at Rodrigo’s celebrated Glastonbury set last summer, marking yet another milestone in a partnership that bridges generations of alternative music.

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