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In the song “Driver’s License” by Olivia Rodrigo, she speaks of how her ex left her for his new “blonde girl.” She sings about the heartbreak that he put her through because she can not understand how he left her and how he is happy in his new relationship.

There is a lot of speculation saying that the song is about Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett’s relationship because certain lyrics from the song make fans think that the song is specifically about him. Personally, I just love the song, but one aspect makes the song more dramatic and heartfelt. Because it is about Joshua Bassett. And they were publicly known to be best friends or in a relationship. He has since moved on and is in a new relationship.

I have been a fan of Olivia Rodrigo when she first started releasing music.

I think that she is incredibly talented, especially for only being 17 years old. It amazes and inspires me that she writes her own music and that she sings with so much emotion. When she sings, she is so vulnerable and specific that it makes it easier for the audience to connect and feel her pain.

I have never been in a relationship, but her song makes me feel like I have been through a breakup.

Also, I understand that she is an actress, but her emotions are so raw, so it makes her music more sensitive to the audience. She is unbelievably talented and I think that she has a big career ahead of her because she only has about three songs out and two of her three songs have been on the Billboard charts.

In the behind-the-scenes for the music video, “Driver’s License,” Rodrigo explains how she was able to use her own ideas to help make the music video the way she wanted. This goes to show just how talented she is now that the music video has over 79 million views and over 4 million likes.

Rodrigo implemented a lot of her ideas in the music to make the song more relatable and honest with her audience.

She explains how, in one clip, she uses “projections as a way to signify the memories that keep running through her head as she’s going through a heartbreak” (Rodrigo). I think that the visuals that she used for the music video were so creative because not only did she sing how she felt, but she also projected the thoughts that were running through her mind. I think she did an amazing job connecting with the audience because she was so vulnerable.

It is no surprise that the song has remained number one for weeks.

Furthermore, using the projections of her thoughts, she explained how she wanted to “capture the feeling of teenage heartbreak in the suburbs which has kind of been [her] experience” (Rodrigo).

I think that songs are always more successful when they actually tell a meaningful story because music can be a way for the audience to release their feelings of emotion. Therefore, I think that Olivia Rodrigo did an amazing job with the song and music video for “Driver’s License” because she wrote the song with so much emotion and passion which is impressive – especially for her young time.

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Some people have been driving since they were legally allowed behind the wheel of a car (and some even before then).

Some people just haven’t gotten the hang of it, or really, really, REALLY don’t want to. And, unfortunately for some, it becomes a source of embarrassment.

But you’ll get it eventually. Or maybe you won’t. Here are some reasons why it doesn’t actually matter.

You were given legs and you were meant to use them.
You’ve had built-in transportation since you were born!
If walking is inconvenient for you, there’s always public transportation.
There are buses, subways, taxis, trains, railcars, and ferries.
And it generally costs less than gassing up a car.
Per month, you can pay $100 for an unlimited MetroCard…
OR $300 on gas. Your choice.
A lot of things cost less than a car, actually.
You don’t have to pay for oil changes ($30)…
Or car insurance ($900 per year)…
You don’t have to fix broken headlights ($50 for ONE)…
You don’t have to worry about HITTING A SQUIRREL.
Bikes are a thing that still exists.
And you can obsess over it just as much as you would a car.
There are 14 types of bicycles, and literally dozens of bike manufacturers. Go crazy.
You don’t even have to buy your own! Most major cities have bikes for rent.
Scooters and skateboards and roller blades are also things that exist.
And they’re infinitely more fun to use.
Driving can actually be incredibly tedious.
Especially when you’re stuck in traffic.
You see more of the world when you don’t have to pay attention to the cars around you.
You definitely get more fresh air.
Your knowledge of the places where you live and work is better than someone who drives.
You know exactly where the supermarket is.
“Is it on Main Street?” Just look for the Wendy’s, it’s next to that.
“But is it the Wendy’s on Main Street?” JUST LOOK FOR THE WENDY’S.
Not used to public transportation or afraid of getting lost?
There are dozens of transportation apps to help you get around, from trains to ferries.
They’re like GPS for your feet.
Less responsibility – the only person whose safety you’re concerned about is yours.
When you take public transportation, it’s totally OK for you to fall asleep.
Getting to call shotgun…
Because everyone knows that’s the best seat in the house. Car. Whatever.
Every day can be like Driving Miss Daisy.
You get so much more sun when you walk everywhere, too, have you considered that?
People that drive only get tans on one arm. ONE ARM.
Your body will thank you for walking, instead.
Because sitting for too long actually makes you more prone to disease. Yikes.
Permit tests and road tests are awful, anyway.
You’re not missing out on much.
And your legs probably look FANTASTIC.

I have been a fan of Olivia Rodrigo when she first started releasing music.

I have never been in a relationship, but her song makes me feel like I have been through a breakup.

Rodrigo implemented a lot of her ideas in the music to make the song more relatable and honest with her audience.

It is no surprise that the song has remained number one for weeks.

About the Author

You were given legs and you were meant to use them.

You’ve had built-in transportation since you were born!

If walking is inconvenient for you, there’s always public transportation.

There are buses, subways, taxis, trains, railcars, and ferries.

And it generally costs less than gassing up a car.

Per month, you can pay $100 for an unlimited MetroCard…

OR $300 on gas. Your choice.

A lot of things cost less than a car, actually.

You don’t have to pay for oil changes ($30)…

Or car insurance ($900 per year)…

You don’t have to fix broken headlights ($50 for ONE)…

You don’t have to worry about HITTING A SQUIRREL.

Bikes are a thing that still exists.

And you can obsess over it just as much as you would a car.

There are 14 types of bicycles, and literally dozens of bike manufacturers. Go crazy.

You don’t even have to buy your own! Most major cities have bikes for rent.

Scooters and skateboards and roller blades are also things that exist.

And they’re infinitely more fun to use.

Driving can actually be incredibly tedious.

Especially when you’re stuck in traffic.

You see more of the world when you don’t have to pay attention to the cars around you.

You definitely get more fresh air.

Your knowledge of the places where you live and work is better than someone who drives.

You know exactly where the supermarket is.

“Is it on Main Street?” Just look for the Wendy’s, it’s next to that.

“But is it the Wendy’s on Main Street?” JUST LOOK FOR THE WENDY’S.

Not used to public transportation or afraid of getting lost?

There are dozens of transportation apps to help you get around, from trains to ferries.

They’re like GPS for your feet.

Less responsibility – the only person whose safety you’re concerned about is yours.

When you take public transportation, it’s totally OK for you to fall asleep.

Getting to call shotgun…

Because everyone knows that’s the best seat in the house. Car. Whatever.

Every day can be like Driving Miss Daisy.

You get so much more sun when you walk everywhere, too, have you considered that?

People that drive only get tans on one arm. ONE ARM.

Your body will thank you for walking, instead.

Because sitting for too long actually makes you more prone to disease. Yikes.

Permit tests and road tests are awful, anyway.

You’re not missing out on much.

And your legs probably look FANTASTIC.