"On Purpose*" is a track by Olivia O'Brien, released 25th March 2026. Full lyrics are available below.
Lyrics
On Purpose*
[Verse 1]
I think that something's wrong
It's just the way I'm wired
Been doing this too long
I'm getting kinda tired
I'll do it for the high
But coming down's a bitch
Should take my own advice
Just be done with it
[Pre-Chorus]
But I can't and I won't do it
Don't understand but I know
[Chorus]
I gotta passion for the things I hate
Loving makes me nervous
But if I know it's bound to break
That's how I know it's perfect
Take the pain that I create
I know I deserve it so
Baby don't feel bad for me
I do this shit on purpose
[Verse 2]
I'm not saying that it's healthy
I'm just saying that it helps me
Knowing I did it myself
And I didn't get it from anyone else
I'd rather break my heart a thousand times
And let you break it once
I'd rather hide behind my walls
And let you take my love
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause I can't, and I won't do it
Don't understand, but I know
[Chorus]
I gotta passion for the things I hate
Loving makes me nervous
But if I know it's bound to break
That's how I know it's perfect
Take the pain that I create
I know I deserve it so
Baby don't feel bad for me
I do this shit on purpose
[Outro]
I do this shit on purpose (oh no)
I do this shit on purpose
I do this shit on purpose
I do I do I do I do this shit on purpose
I do this shit on purpose
Cause I know I’m no perfect
I do this shit on purpose
Cause I know I’m no perfect