Olivia Rodrigo’s “favorite crime” (2021) is a bittersweet indie-pop tune in which she likens a toxic relationship to a partner-in-crime scenario. Her soft vocals contrast the sharp pain in the lyrics as she takes blame for the fallout. The song wasn’t a single, but its bridge became popular on social media, and “favorite crime” charted within the Hot 100 during *Sour*’s release week. Critics highlighted it as another showcase of Rodrigo’s lyrical maturity at 18.
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