Unlike the high-energy pop-punk tracks on SOUR , "favorite crime" is intimate and acoustic.
The song's folky, indie-pop style drew frequent comparisons to Taylor Swift’s Folklore and Evermore eras. 3. Key Facts Release Date May 21, 2021 Songwriters Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro Length 2 minutes, 32 seconds Milestone Surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify as of March 2026 Chart Peak Number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 4. Notable Performances Can anyone explain me the lyrics/story of favorite crime.. favorite crime (Audio) - Olivia Rodrigo
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 Unlike the high-energy pop-punk tracks on SOUR ,