Playing "dumb" while knowing deep down that something was wrong.
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Produced by Dan Nigro, the track has an almost "old country" feel that Olivia was obsessed with at the time, blending soft-folk and indie pop elements with a cinematic, choir-like opening. "Guess You Didn't Cheat, But You're Still a Traitor" Playing "dumb" while knowing deep down that something
Despite not being released as a lead single, "traitor" took on a life of its own. It debuted at , making Olivia the first artist in history to have three songs in the top 10 simultaneously for consecutive weeks. It debuted at , making Olivia the first
The frustration of an ex who will never apologize because they "technically" did nothing wrong. A Record-Breaking "Non-Single"
The sting of knowing your partner was talking to someone else while you were still together.
Surprisingly, one of the most successful tracks on the album wasn't meticulously over-engineered. Olivia has shared that she wrote the hook while hiking with her mother in Salt Lake City. She later finished the entire song in just on her bedroom floor, rushing to finish so she could go out with a friend.