Why Everyone's Debating the Meaning of Olivia Rodrigo's Song 'Lacy'

No pop album these days comes without speculation about certain lyrics, and Olivia Rodrigo’s latest is certainly no exception. Some would argue that this kind of lyrical analysis was popularized by the era of Taylor Swift, with her sharp songwriting that alludes to past relationships, prompting fans to search for breadcrumbs to help solve the “mystery” of who each song is about. We’ve seen the breathless theorizing that Swift’s “All Too Well” was about actor Jake Gyllenhaal. The world also saw how Rodrigo’s breakout single “driver’s license” was boosted by rumors about a love triangle between her and her former High School Musical castmates Joshua Bassett and Sabrina Carpenter. Each of them released songs that seemingly alluded to their relationships, and the search for meaning in the text drove even more streams.Fans have been itching for a follow-up from Rodrigo since her 2021 debut album SOUR, and when she released the lead single off her sophomore album, GUTS, it came with a hefty...