20 of the Best Olivia Dean Lyrics for Your Next Instagram Caption
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You have the perfect Instagram post curated and ready to go, but there’s one problem: you have no idea what to caption it. Luckily, incredible songwriter Olivia Dean is here to come to the rescue! The English singer released her second album, The Art of Loving, in September, and it’s full of Instagram-worthy lyrics to pair with a post of any occasion.
In celebration of The Art of Loving, which recently made its Top 10 debut on six Billboard Album charts, we’ve rounded up twenty of our favourite lyrics from this jazzy masterpiece of an album that are perfect to use as a caption on your next Instagram post.
“We could be nice to each other”
Nice to Each Other
Nice to Each Other is the leading single and second track from The Art of Loving, a song that artfully explores the balance between dating and independence. It’s a track that takes some of the pressure off of dating, with the central theme of the song revolving around the idea of just being nice to each other—whether it gets serious or not. This cheeky lyric referencing the title of the song could fit on an Instagram post about a new relationship, or if you’re simply teasing that you want one with some hot photos of yourself.
Perfect for: Hard launching your new partner
“Meet me on the mountaintop”
Nice to Each Other
Another lyric from Nice to Each Other, which appeared on the UK Singles Charts and dominated September and October Spotify playlists, would be perfect for your next vacation photo dump in the mountains. If you’ve been travelling recently or took a scenic fall hike, try pairing this one with your best sky-high photo and maybe even a mountain emoji to match. It’s just subtle enough that not everyone will even clock it as an Olivia Dean reference, but those who do will feel in on a fun little secret.
Perfect for: Hiking photos
“Lady, lady”
Lady Lady
The third track on The Art of Loving, Lady Lady brings to mind feminine energy and womanly power. Olivia Dean sings about how it feels to constantly change into new versions of yourself, right as it feels like you were getting used to the last one. This caption idea is short and sweet, simple yet effective. It would pair well with any photos of yourself, but particularly ones that feel dainty, feminine, or powerful.
Perfect for: Feminine photos
“Give me something new”
Lady Lady
Another lyric from Lady Lady, a womanhood anthem, this lyric captures the theme of letting go and trusting in the universe. As a caption, we think it fits well for vacation photos when you’re travelling somewhere you’ve never been before. In that case, “give me something new” can refer to the change in scenery, especially if you’re featured serving looks in the photos.
Perfect for: Travel photos in a new destination
“Growing old, growing into it”
Lady Lady
This lyric feels like a fitting one to pull from Lady Lady, a song all about growing and changing. There are so many potential uses for this lyric that could encompass any kind of change, like graduating, starting a new job, or moving to a new city. We particularly love it for a birthday post of you blowing out the candles, or ringing in a new year on a night out.
Perfect for: Your next birthday post
“Now I’m all close up”
Close Up
On Close Up, Olivia Dean talks about feeling distant from someone in a relationship because they’re keeping you at arm’s length emotionally. While the song has a bit of a slower, sadder tone, that doesn’t mean you can’t use it for your Instagram caption. We think this lyric would work well for any kind of close-up shot, whether that’s a selfie where your face fills the frame, a front row picture from a concert, or a zoomed-in detail shot.
Perfect for: Close-up detail shots
“The icing on your cake, the cherry on top”
So Easy (To Fall in Love)
This joyful song is the perfect self-love anthem (probably why it has so many lyrics that double as the perfect caption). This one is pulled from the opening couple of lines from the song as Olivia Dean sings about how she could be a great catch to a theoretical partner. We love this one for any photo where you’re looking especially good and feeling confident—especially if you’re wearing red.
Perfect for: Your favourite outfit pic from a night out
“I make it so easy to fall in love”
So Easy (To Fall in Love)
The titular lyric on track five of The Art of Loving comes from the upbeat, hopeful chorus. When women are often told they’re hard to love, we love the way Olivia Dean says the opposite. Not only is this the perfect song to sing to yourself when you need to get out of a funk or you’re feeling chronically single, it also makes for a great confidence-boosting caption on your sweetest selfie.
Perfect for: A weekend selfie
“I’m the perfect mix of Saturday night and the rest of your life”
So Easy (To Fall in Love)
Another lyric taken from the chorus of So Easy (To Fall in Love), this is another example of Olivia Dean describing what a catch she is (as she should). We love the confidence this song inspires—know your worth, girls! We think this lyric would fit perfectly below your best photos from a night out. Show off your outfit, your makeup, or your fierce expression and tell everyone who looks at your Instagram what they’re missing.
Perfect for: Your hottest going-out photo
“I could be fresh air, might be the girl of your dreams”
So Easy (To Fall in Love)
This lyric from So Easy (To Fall in Love) is refreshing and just a bit teasing. Olivia Dean sings about a crush, but the song is more about her and how the person in question would be lucky to have her. We think the reference to fresh air would make it perfect for a photo of you out enjoying the scenery: maybe a picture of you sunning on the beach, walking through a forest as the leaves are changing, or driving through the mountains.
Perfect for: Photos of you slaying in nature
“I’m not having it, babe”
Let Alone The One You Love
This sassy caption idea comes from track six on The Art of Loving. This jazzy song balances a strong, boppable beat with lyrics that describe the end of a relationship after the subject of the song wouldn’t let the speaker grow. Though the song strikes a melancholy tone, this lyric pulled from the end of verse two would pair well with a fresh personality picture.
Perfect for: Your favorite personality shot
“Talk to me, talk to me”
Man I Need
The third single from the Art of Loving, every lyric from Man I Need is practically begging to be used as an Instagram caption. The song recently hit 200 million streams, and it’s almost impossible to scroll through Reels or TikTok without hearing a snippet (and we’re not mad about it; the song is too good!). Its popularity makes it the perfect track to reference in your latest feed post. We envision the opening lines of the song, repeated throughout, paired with a cute photo showcasing your outfit, maybe while you’re casually texting or calling someone on your phone.
Perfect for: Photos using your phone as a prop
“Introduce me to your best friend, I can come and slot right in”
Man I Need
Man I Need is all about, in Olivia Dean’s own words, “knowing how you deserve to be loved and not being afraid to ask for it.” We love the vulnerability on this track that comes from asking directly for what you want. This lyric demonstrates how the singer knows she can fit right into her potential new partner’s life. We think this line would slot right in to your next Instagram post showcasing how dateable you are—maybe under a date night outfit, or even a photo of you with your own best friend!
Perfect for: Best friend photos or your date night outfit
“I kinda like it when you call me ‘Wonderful’ ”
Man I Need
The seventh track on The Art of Loving features Olivia Dean singing about how she wants to spend all her time with her new man, hoping they’ll take their relationship to the next stage. The jazzy song is honest and intimate in a way that can’t help but be endearing. We love this confessional line that would look just “wonderful” under your latest photo with your man. It’s just sweet enough to use for couples photos… but if you’re single, it also could be great for your latest selfie (and will hopefully inspire lots of Instagram comments!)
Perfect for: A sweet photo with your partner
“I’m not your all or nothing, I’m more”
Something Inbetween
The upbeat, fast-paced rhythm on Something Inbetween masks lyrics that are deeply emotional, as the singer explains how they don’t want to feel boxed in by a relationship. While many of the lines are a little too emotionally devastating for Instagram, we pulled one that we believe is perfect for showing off and showing everyone what they’re missing. Use it on your best photo that will have your ex wishing they never fumbled you.
Perfect for: A photo you wish your ex would see
“Right, left, baby steps”
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is the ultimate single girl anthem. This song on The Art of Loving is about learning to do things on your own after the end of a relationship, and finding the beauty in that process. This would make a great Instagram caption for one of those “in motion” shots. We’re picturing a candid of you walking down the street or through the city—especially fitting for the single gals out there.
Perfect for: Walking shots
“It’s not the end, it’s the making of”
Baby Steps
A major theme on Baby Steps, the tenth track on The Art of Loving, is finding the upsides that come with the closing of a chapter. This line reflects on how some things that look like an ending are actually just a time for transformation. For that reason, this lyric would work great as a caption on your graduation photos, or any other kind of significant milestone that represents both an end and a beginning.
Perfect for: Graduation photos
“Love’s never wasted when it’s shared”
A Couple Minutes
A Couple Minutes is the penultimate song on The Art of Loving, it’s about talking to an old partner after the relationship is over—and all the bittersweet feelings that accompany that reunion. This emotional, slow song contains some lovely lines that capture both how beautiful and hard that first conversation after a long time away can be. This line in particular would make the sweetest caption not necessarily for a relationship, but instead for photos of you and your best friends having fun together to show all that shared love.
Perfect for: Loving photos with your friends
“There’s some good in goodbyes”
A Couple Minutes
A Couple Minutes by Olivia Dean teaches listeners about the importance of love, how matter how long it lasts; even when it ends, that doesn’t make it less meaningful. Even the sad moments come with silver linings, and this lyric does a great job of encompassing that message. This would be the ideal caption for any moment in your life that speaks to that theme—maybe a post where you say goodbye to your roommates when you’re moving out or your college best friends when you’re graduating.
Perfect for: Moving away
“The more you look, the more you find, it’s all around you all the time”
I’ve Seen It
The last song on The Art of Loving, I’ve Seen It is a touching tribute to all the kinds of love that exist in the world. This track feels like closing out the album with a warm hug as you reflect on the romantic, familial, and platonic love that surrounds you. This line would make the perfect caption for a photo dump showcasing all the love in your life, with photos of your friends, your family, your pets, your favorite places, or whatever else brings you joy.
Perfect for: A photo dump of all the best people in your life
