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Olivia Rodrigo is finally sharing a songwriting credit with her idol Taylor Swift — but what is "1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back" really about?
“1 step forward, 3 steps back” is about the ups and downs of life and the challenge of navigating relationships with an inconsistent partner, as every time Olivia takes a step forward...
Throughout the song, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional rollercoaster, where progress is often followed by setbacks. The recurring phrase "one step forward and three steps back" serves as a powerful metaphor for the uneven progress in the relationship.
Upon Sour 's release, "1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back" received positive comments from music critics, who complimented its simplistic instrumentation and vulnerable lyrics.
"1 pas en avant, 3 pas en arrière" d'Olivia Rodrigo est une chanson sur l'incertitude et l'instabilité d'une relation qui oscille constamment, laissant la narratrice confuse et incertaine de sa position.
The lyrics in the chorus, "It's always one step forward and three steps back, I'm the love of your life until I make you mad," encapsulate the cycle of affection and conflict that characterizes the dynamic between the narrator and their significant other.
Songfacts®: Here, Olivia Rodrigo sings of navigating a back-and-forth relationship with a moody boyfriend. The dude is totally inconsistent – some days he's happy and she's the love of his life, then something petty will make him go mad.