Smart Girl Lyrics – dodie | from “Not For Lack Of Trying”

Feel that familiar sting of scrolling envy? “Smart Girl,” the second track on dodie‘s sophomore album Not For Lack Of Trying, captures it perfectly with her signature blend of witty lyrics and soaring indie pop. Set to release tomorrow on October 3, 2025 via Decca (UMO), this 12-song collection marks dodie’s return since her 2021 debut Human, diving deeper into the messy joys and heartaches of growing up. The album explores themes of heartbreak, finding purpose, and sparks of happiness in tough times, all wrapped in her warm, confessional style that feels like a late-night chat with a close friend.

Over gentle acoustic strums building to lush harmonies, she sings about self-doubt with humor and honesty, turning comparison into a relatable anthem for anyone who’s ever felt a step behind. It’s a natural follow-up to the opener “I’M FINE!,” her sarcastic take on masking anxiety that dropped back in June, and sets the emotional tone for collabs like “Darling, Angel, Baby” with Greta Isaac. Fans on TikTok and Reddit are already sharing how it hits home, praising dodie’s knack for making vulnerability feel empowering rather than heavy. Clocking in at just under three minutes, it’s a quick gut-punch that lingers, fitting right into the album’s arc of trying – and sometimes failing – to make sense of it all. Whether you’re here for the folk-tinged introspection or the way it bridges to tracks like “Hold Fire,” this one’s a standout for dodie’s evolving sound. Dive into the Smart Girl lyrics below and unpack its introspective edge. Don’t miss other Not For Lack Of Trying tracks like Darling, Angel, Baby for more of dodie’s heartfelt indie glow.