She uses Bonnie and Clyde-style imagery—burial, blood, sirens, and alibis—to describe the relationship's toxicity.
"favorite crime" is the tenth track on Olivia Rodrigo's record-breaking debut album, SOUR (2021). It stands out as a stripped-down folk-pop ballad that explores the complex aftermath of a dysfunctional relationship through the lens of a criminal metaphor .
Rodrigo has stated that writing the song was part of her process of forgiving herself for allowing someone to treat her poorly. 2. Production & Style
The song centers on the idea of being a in one's own heartbreak. Rodrigo examines how she overlooked red flags and compromised her morals just to stay with a partner.
The track features fingerpicked acoustic guitar, bass, and a Roland Juno 60 synthesizer, all played by producer Dan Nigro.