“I feel like I look like a baby”: Olivia Rodrigo marks five-year anniversary of ‘drivers license’

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Olivia Rodrigo looks back on the moment that changed it all. As the release of her debut single 'drivers license' marks its fifth anniversary, the pop star celebrated the occasion with a meaningful message that resonated with fans who can still recall the exact moment the song dominated their lives.

As she posted vintage pictures from this period in her life, Olivia began to think about all that had transpired in all these years.

"I mean, I look like I was a baby when I recorded this song, and for some reason, it feels like just yesterday lol," she replied in her post.

While it was about reflection on fame, it was mostly about appreciation for this song.

Olivia Rodrigo “Drivers License” Five Year Anniversary

Olivia’s post about celebrating the fifth anniversary of "drivers license" quickly gained popularity on various social media platforms. Olivia was grateful to the song for turning her life around "in the most beautiful ways" and even made a joke about screaming "red lights, stop signs" at concerts for years to come. This message comes off raw and real, and that is why fans responded to it so well back in 2021 when it was first released.

At the point when “drivers license” was released, Olivia had not yet gained a reputation as a global pop sensation. But what she had built was a reputation as an actress. This is significant because “drivers license” was a song of incredible depth because it came from a very personal place in her heart, but it immediately resonated because it broke streaming records in a matter of days.

One reason why it became so viral was the fact that it reminded followers how fast Olivia had escalated in the industry. Many followers had actually grown up with Olivia for the last five years. Olivia had been a girl who was first releasing singles to a young woman who was now a Grammy Award winner and was performing in front of packed crowds on her sold-out tours.

Reactions started pouring in from fans about how the song drivers license had influenced their musical preferences or had contributed to them during a low point in their lives. Comments were made about Rodrigo's younger appearance in the photographs, while others shared their confusion about how quickly five years had gone by. The comments were full of warmth and emotion.

It’s been five years since drivers license was first introduced to the world as Rodrigo's debut single, and it has become far more than that to Olivia Rodrigo and her fans today. It signifies the foundation she has established, and as she continues to develop as an artist, it’s clear that Olivia has not overlooked its beginnings either.

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Edited by Heba Arshad