While Rodrigo’s original is celebrated for its high-energy, pop-punk angst inspired by the mid-2000s, Tove Lo transformed the track into a "sombre" and "contemplative" electronic jam.
Critics from Nylon praised the cover as a "masterclass" in how to reinvent a popular song. Fans on platforms like Reddit compared the emotional depth of the cover to Robyn’s "Dancing On My Own," specifically highlighting how Lo turned the song's sarcastic therapist line into something genuinely vulnerable.
: The cover eventually builds into a high-energy dance break that feels right at home in her own "heartbreak you can dance to" discography. Context and Fan Reception
In May 2022, Swedish pop star delivered a haunting, synth-heavy reimagining of Olivia Rodrigo ’s hit "good 4 u" during a live session for Sweden’s P3 Radio . The Performance: From Pop-Punk to Moody Synth-Pop
Tove Lo herself confirmed her fandom on Instagram, calling "good 4 u" her favorite song and declaring herself a "Livie".
: Lo traded the "brattiness" of the original for a more melancholy, soul-bearing tone.
: The performance starts slow, stripping away the explosive guitars and replacing them with keyboards and atmospheric synths.