Olivia Rodrigo has officially entered her Christmas era. The pop star released“Take Me Home (4 Christmas),”her first-ever holiday song, and it arrives with a video that plays like a tiny festive short film. The track channels the beloved 1981 classic“Christmas Wrapping”by The Waitresses, complete with bells and a groovy rhythm, while the lyrics find Rodrigo asking for real commitment and a trip to her partner’s parents’house for the holidays.
The video opens right after a wild holiday party and stars SNL’s Ben Marshall as Rodrigo’s boyfriend, with Cynthia Nixon playing his mom. The scene where Rodrigo meets the family is delightfully awkward, and the closing shot, featuring the boyfriend sleeping off the night while Rodrigo takes out the trash, is peak relatable holiday chaos. The track is available on an exclusive seven-inch vinyl and cassette, along with a full holiday merch collection.
This release follows Rodrigo’s“Expectations”remix with Chappell Roan and her third album,“You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love.”She’s currently on the North American leg of her“Unraveled”world tour with Wolf Alice and heads to the UK next spring for a residency at The O2 in London. Have you listened to“Take Me Home (4 Christmas)”yet, and does it make your holiday playlist?
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