Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Just Made Dating Men Look Even Worse
Big expectations, questionable lovers, and two pop stars proving that sometimes the best relationship advice comes from a song.
Let’s be honest: dating is already exhausting, and Olivia Rodrigo seems determined to remind us why. But this time, she brought Chappell Roan along for the ride. “expectations” was already a fan favorite, but adding Chappell to the mix feels like giving your best friend the microphone after you’ve finished telling her about the latest disaster. And honestly? We needed this. The internet was already imagining Chappell on this song, so when the collaboration finally arrived, the excitement was REAL.
Olivia has always had a talent for making romantic disappointment sound ridiculously catchy. Here, she isn’t begging someone to love her or wondering what went wrong. She’s setting standards, calling out nonsense, and making it clear that being in a relationship isn’t worth sacrificing your peace. The song has this playful, almost sarcastic attitude that makes it feel less like a heartbreak confession and more like a conversation with a friend who’s finally had enough. Because seriously, why are we still accepting the bare minimum and calling it romance?
Then Chappell shows up, and suddenly the whole situation gets even more interesting. Her verse flips the perspective, trading the song’s original complaints about men for a story about a woman who disappoints her. It’s a clever change that feels natural rather than forced, and Chappell brings exactly the kind of personality you’d hope for. Her delivery has attitude, her vocals have power, and she sounds completely at home here. The little “not kissing no boys” moment?
Absolutely ridiculous in the best way. Fans have been losing their minds over it, and honestly, we understand why.
But the real magic isn’t simply that two popular artists are sharing a song. It’s how well their personalities work together. Olivia brings that familiar mix of frustration and sarcasm, while Chappell adds a little theatrical chaos that makes everything feel bigger.
Their voices complement each other without either one disappearing into the background. And the music video takes that energy even further with its retro game-show setting, colorful outfits, ridiculous competitions, and unexpected appearances. It’s campy, playful, and actually FUN to watch. In a pop world where every release sometimes feels like it’s trying to become a cultural event, this one remembers that entertainment is supposed to entertain.
Of course, not everyone thinks the remix beats the original. Some listeners miss the original lyrics and feel the changes take away a little of what made the first version special. And that’s fair. When a song already means something to people, changing it can be risky. But I think this version earns its place because it doesn’t simply add another famous name to the credits. It gives the song a different perspective, turns the original complaint into a conversation, and makes the whole thing feel like a shared experience. Still, I wouldn’t mind having both versions on my playlist. Why choose when the drama comes in different flavors?
And that’s what I love about “expectations.” Beneath the jokes, the catchy melody, and the very much-needed reminder that some people shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near our dating lives, there’s a message worth keeping: having standards doesn’t make you difficult to love. You shouldn’t have to convince someone to treat you well, and you definitely shouldn’t have to turn every disappointing date into a full-time investigation. Olivia and Chappell make that realization sound like a party instead of a lecture.
Maybe that’s why this collaboration works so well. It’s not about finding the perfect person. It’s about finally realizing that being single can be a lot more fun than entertaining somebody who can’t get their act together. And if that means raising our expectations a little higher? Girls, let’s do it.
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