1. “get him back”.  I’m cliche…I admit it. However, “get him back” has always been my personal favorite on the album. From the edgy lyrics all the way to Olivia Rodrigo’s hilarious performances, one can’t help but love “get him back”. It is suspected that “get him back” is about Olivia’s ex (and producer) Adam Faze. When taking a look at the timeline, her lyrics accurately follow the timeline of her and Faze’s relationship. For example, her lyrics, “I met a guy in the Summer and I left him in the Spring.” is most likely a reference to their relationship. Olivia met Faze in June of 2021 (Summer) and left him at the end of February/start of March (Spring). 
2. “lacy” This song is far too underrated to even be legal. THE VOCALS. THE LYRICS. THE MUSIC. Beautiful. Her smooth vocals are sweet and delicate yet filled with so much jealous tension. Though people have varied opinions and takes on Olivia’s song, I feel that Lacy represents that one girl who you think is gorgeous and lovely. Yet, you hate her and you hate yourself for hating her just for being amazing. Olivia truly captures that feeling of sadness and yearning to be someone else. 
3. “Teenage dream” Another one of her most underrated songs. Perhaps it’s the fact that it’s at the end of the album. Or maybe it’s because it has a different vibe from the rest of the album. Something about Olivia Rodrigo’s heart-wrenchingly relatable song makes me tear up every time I dare to listen to it. (Pro tip: Don’t listen to it on the bus for the first time. Literally almost started sobbing right there.) 
4. “all american b****” omg omg omg. When I first heard this song, it became one of my favorite songs ever. Immediately, Rodrigo does a fantastic job of highlighting the ridiculous expectations that are put on the women of today. Starting out with a sweet, gentle tune speaking of being “as light as a feather” and “as stiff as a board,” Olivia quickly transitions into an unexpected angsty chorus. Immediately after, it transitions back into the gentle beginning as though nothing had happened. Her quick mood changes and appreciation for the standards women have to reach in society is flawless. Of course, the angry instruments and vicious beat playing behind her is the perfect cherry on top. 
5. “vampire” Do I even need to say anything?? Olivia’s masterful lyrics perfectly illustrate the consuming monster that being in a toxic relationship revolves around. Her voice, filled with raw emotion, is positively spell binding. Plus, being a huge vampire fan, I love the analogy. 
6. “logical” is one of my favorite songs just because of the beauty and pain that Olivia incorporated into it. I love how she chooses to make this song more serious and contemplative instead of fun and outgoing. She highlights the seriousness of love and its manipulation.
7. “Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl” The name. The chorus. The pain. The reality. Rodrigo truly embraces the world of a teenage girl and all the troubles that come with it. 
8. “love is embarrassing” is a song I commonly listen to while walking from the bus to my house. I don’t know why. Something about it just makes me want to scream and run away from civilization. This time, Olivia talks about how love makes you look like a fool (which couldn’t be more accurate). She’s almost too relatable with her sharp lyrics and snarky vocals. 
9. “bad idea right?” It’s not that I hate this song – I actually tend to love it. It feels like it doesn’t belong on the album. If we rewind back to before Guts came out, Olivia released “bad idea right?” a while before Guts came out despite it being in the Guts album. I think of it as a single. Nevertheless, whenever it comes on the radio, I sing every single word. It’s a true adrenaline rush. 
10. “the grudge” Rodrigo is truly a lyrical genius. Her lyrics, heartbreaking and beautiful, could be used not only for a relationship, but for a friendship as well. The pain of betrayal is real and it’s something mostly everyone can relate to. 
11. “making the bed” No explanation needed. This song is so so so good. It acknowledges the responsibility that comes with getting older and cleaning your own mistakes.
12. “pretty isn’t pretty.” Andddd the last one. Don’t come at me! I love pretty isn’t pretty. I just don’t love it as much as the other ones. 

The rating I’d give Guts is probably a 10/10. It’s one of my new favorite albums because it’s full of teenage angst, female rage, and so many raw emotions.