| “ | Dan & I wrote “favorite crime” sometime last summer I think. I had “Know I loved you so bad I let you treat me like that” written in my notes app for a while & it sort of sparked the entire song. I really love how the song is one big metaphor. Figurative language was something I had to work on in my songwriting. I’m a very literal, specific writer & metaphors & similes aren’t often where my brain tends to go, so I’m super proud of this song. | ” |
– Rodrigo on Favorite Crime | ||
"Favorite Crime" (stylized in all lowercase) is the tenth track from Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, SOUR. It was released on May 21, 2021 through Geffen Records.
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Background[]
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.
Chart performance[]
"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.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
The things I did
Just so I could call you mine
The things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
[Verse 2]
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 wondеr if you're around
'Cause you know that I'd do it all again
[Chorus]
Oh, the things I did
Just so I could call you minе
The things you did
Well, I hope I was your favorite crime
[Bridge]
It's bittersweet to think about the damage that we'd do
'Cause I was goin' down, but I was doin' 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
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
Your favorite crime, your favorite crime
'Cause, baby, you were mine
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| Featured Tracks | brutal • traitor • drivers license • 1 step forward, 3 steps back • deja vu • good 4 u • enough for you • happier • jealousy, jealousy • favorite crime • hope ur ok |
| Scrapped Tracks | 21st Century Girls • Apocalyptic Crush • Astronaut • Baby is You • Best Friend • Can't Move On • Crazy • Do Better • Differently • Fantasy • Favor • Forget Our Love • Freedom • Gross • Hate Me • I Can't Wait To Fall In Love Again • I Hate You, I Miss You • Miss You • Mom I Quit • Pay Grade • Prison For Life • Sober • Strange • Strangers Again • Teenage Dream • The Ones I Love • White Flowers • Wish You Cheated |
| Related tracks | Creature of Habit • Just Because • L-O-V-E • Miss This • Never Be Like Her • Teenage Drama Queen • Twilight Song • Victim |
| Producers | Olivia Rodrigo • Daniel Nigro • Alexander 23 • Jam City |
| Tour | Sour Tour |
| Extras | Merchandise • Driving Home 2 U |