In the song, Rodrigo implies that she is partly responsible for her heartbreak because she let herself be treated badly in the relationship, she starts the process of moving on.
"favorite crime" debuted at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the chart week of June 5, 2021. The following week, it peaked at #16 on the chart.
favorite crime
Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics
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I let you treat me like that
I was your willing accomplice, honey
And I watched as you fled the scene
Doe-eyed as you buried me
One heart broke, four hands bloody
Just so I could call you mine
The things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
You used me as an alibi
I crossed my heart as you crossed the line
And I defended you to all my friends
And now, every time a siren sounds
I wonder if you're around
'Cause you know that I'd do it all again
All the things I did
Just so I could call you mine
The things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
It's bittersweet to think about the damage that we do
'Cause I was going down, but I was doing it with you
Yeah, everything we broke, and all the trouble that we made
But I say that I hate you with a smile on my face
Oh, look what we became
All the things I did
Just so I could call you mine
All the things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
Your favorite crime
Your favorite crime
'Cause baby, you were mine
The song "Favorite Crime" by Olivia Rodrigo is a love ballad about a past relationship that went wrong. The lyrics express the singer's deep and intense love for her partner that was, unfortunately, one-sided. Even though the partner treated her badly and used her as an alibi, the singer still loved him and considered herself his willing accomplice. She confesses that she allowed him to treat her poorly and didn't walk away when she should have. The phrase "one heart broke, four hands bloody" represents the damage that was done during their relationship.
The lyrics indicate that the singer did everything she could to make the relationship work, even if it meant sacrificing her self-respect. She hopes that she was her partner's "favorite crime," implying that even though their relationship was tumultuous, he still valued it. The bittersweet nature of the song is reflected in the chorus, which acknowledges the damage they caused but also romanticizes the notion of going down together.
Overall, "Favorite Crime" is a poignant song that captures the intense feelings of young love and the pain of heartbreak. It also highlights the emotional struggles that people face when they care deeply about someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings in the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
Know that I loved you so bad
I loved you deeply despite your mistreatment.
I let you treat me like that
I allowed you to treat me poorly and accepted your behavior.
I was your willing accomplice, honey
I was knowingly complicit in your actions towards me and didn't resist.
And I watched as you fled the scene
I observed you leaving me behind.
Doe-eyed as you buried me
I was blinded by love as you hurt me.
One heart broke, four hands bloody
Our relationship was damaging to us both emotionally and physically.
Those things I did
Just so I could call you mine
I did things to keep you in my life, even if it meant compromising my own well-being.
The things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
I hope that despite the hurt you caused me, being with me was worth it to you.
You used me as an alibi
You involved me in your questionable actions to keep yourself safe from suspicion.
I crossed my heart as you crossed the line
I made promises and betrayed my own values in order to stay with you.
And I defended you to all my friends
I stood up for you and the relationship, even when others expressed concern or disapproval.
And now, every time a siren sounds
I wonder if you're around
'Cause you know that I'd do it all again
Even after everything, I still feel drawn to you and question if we could somehow make it work again.
It's bittersweet to think about the damage that we do
'Cause I was going down, but I was doing it with you
Yeah, everything we broke, and all the trouble that we made
But I say that I hate you with a smile on my face
Reflecting on the negative aspects of our relationship is both painful and nostalgic, as we shared a bond even in challenging times.
Oh, look what we became
The consequences of our actions have shaped who we are and our current relationship.
Your favorite crime
Your favorite crime
'Cause baby, you were mine
Despite the difficulties, the memories and emotions we shared will always hold value to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Know that I loved you so bad
I let you treat me like that
I was your willing accomplice, honey
And I watched as you fled the scene
Doe-eyed as you buried me
One heart broke, four hands bloody
The things I did
Just so I could call you mine
The things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
You used me as an alibi
I crossed my heart as you crossed the line
And I defended you to all my friends
And now, every time a siren sounds
I wonder if you're around
'Cause you know that I'd do it all again
Oh the things I did
Just so I could call you mine
The things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
It's bittersweet to think about the damage that we do
'Cause I was going down, but I was doing it with you
Yeah, everything we broke, and all the trouble that we made
But I say that I hate you with a smile on my face
Oh, look what we became
Oh the things I did
Just so I could call you mine
Oh the things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
Your favorite crime
Your favorite crime
Cuz baby, you were mine
@i_l0ve_grapes
Know that I loved you so bad
I let you treat me like that
I was your willing accomplice, honey
And I watched as you fled the scene
Doe-eyed as you buried me
One heart broke, four hands bloody
Those things I did
Just so I could call you mine
The things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
You used me as an alibi
I crossed my heart as you crossed the line
And I defended you to all my friends
And now, every time a siren sounds
I wonder if you're around
'Cause you know that I'd do it all again
All the things I did
Just so I could call you mine
The things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
It's bittersweet to think about the damage that we do
'Cause I was going down, but I was doing it with you
Yeah, everything we broke, and all the trouble that we made
But I say that I hate you with a smile on my face
Oh, look what we became
All the things I did
Just so I could call you mine
All the things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
Your favorite crime
Your favorite crime
'Cause baby, you were mine
@jimenaamezquita
“but i say that i hate you with a smile on my face” I CANT-
@lary5758
That part just hits so bad😿
@jonathanmukeba6282
I like your comment because of Fineline cover on your 🧱 ( best album ❤️ )
@sofiaesteban2672
I really felt that.
@Nat_Natster
This line....
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YEAAAA THAT ONE HIT A LITTLE TOO PERSONALLY
@mmoctezuma511
“the things i did just so i could call you mine”
hit.
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Yesss😌💙
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