The Optimist Lyrics – Hilary Duff
Uploaded on Feb 20, 2026
"The Optimist Lyrics" is an English track performed by Hilary Duff, written by Hilary Duff, Matthew Koma, Brian Phillips, and Zack Kardon, with music composed by Matthew Koma and Brian Phillips. Released on February 20, 2026, from the album luck… or something (Dirty Martini Edition) under Atlantic Records, the song delivers uplifting pop production with bright melodies and smooth vocals. With an optimistic and empowering mood, it explores themes of hope, positivity, and self-confidence, highlighting Hilary Duff’s vibrant style and contemporary pop sound.
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Song Information
| Song | The Optimist | |
| Album | luck… or something (Dirty Martini Edition) | |
| Singer | Hilary Duff | |
| Musician | Matthew Koma, Brian Phillips | |
| Lyricists | Hilary Duff, Matthew Koma, Brian Phillips, Zack Kardon | |
| Language | English |
The Optimist Lyrics
{Verse 1}
Last Night I Went To See A Hypnotist
Asked Her To Teach Me Not To Dream
I’ve Got Too Much I Think About
An Overdrawn Account Of People
I’ve Been Too Afraid To Need
{Verse 2}
She Said, “I’m No History Revisionist
And There’s Some Things I Can’t Undo
You’ve Got A Tiny Splinter On
The Tip Of Your Finger
It Demands All The Attention In The Room”
{Chorus}
I Wish I Could Sleep On Planes
And That My Father Would Really Love Me
He’d Show Up On My Wedding Day
And Tell My Family They’re All So Lucky
He’d Tell Me How He Wish He’d Stayed
And That He Never Meant To Disappoint Me
But Till Then I’ll Exist As The Optimist
{Verse 3}
I Was An Emotional Architect
Who Knew Your Dimensions More Than You
I Learned Which Way You Turned Your Back
To Let Go Of Eye Contact
And Which Bottles Made You Feel Most Immune
{Chorus}
I Wish I Could Sleep On Planes
And That My Father Would Really Love Me
I Wouldn’t Have To Feel Such Shame
Around How Often And How Deep It Cuts Me
He’d Call Me Almost Every Day
How’s The Weather? Are You Eating, Honey?
But Till Then I’ll Exist As The Optimist
{Bridge}
I Know A Dirty Little Magic Trick
To Disappear And Disconnect
Maybe I Learned It From The Best
Thank You, I Guess
Yeah, If You Saw It I Bet I’d Earn Your Respect
{Chorus}
I Wish I Could Sleep On Planes
And That My Father Would Really Love Me
It Wouldn’t Take His Dying Day
Some Sort Of Signature That He Needs From Me
My Door Is Open Just In Case
You Don’t Even Have To Say You’re Sorry
I Already Forgive You For All Of It
But It’s Hard To Exist As The Optimist
🎵 END OF LYRICS 🎵
More from Album luck… or something (Dirty Martini Edition)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of "The Optimist"?
Hilary Duff.
Who wrote the lyrics for "The Optimist"?
Hilary Duff, Matthew Koma, Brian Phillips, and Zack Kardon.
Who composed the music for "The Optimist"?
Matthew Koma and Brian Phillips.
Which album features "The Optimist"?
luck… or something (Dirty Martini Edition).
When was "The Optimist" released?
February 20, 2026.
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