“Crisis” is the first track from Joshua Bassett’s EP Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free. On the song, he sings about the media rampage he had to deal with since 2020, when Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license” came out, which is allegedly directed to her past relationship with Joshua.
[Verse 1]
My label said to never waste a crisis
And here I am, guitar in my hand, in the middle of one, hmm
And, honestly, I didn't wanna write this
Don't know if I can, still holdin' back, still wanna run
[Pre-Chorus]
And if you get to tell your truth, then so do I
And it's cool if you want me to play the bad guy
[Chorus]
But don't you dare act like I didn't love you
Don't go thinkin' that I didn't hurt, too
Don't you ever wonder if I'm okay after all you put me through?
Half the shit you're saying's only half-true
Messin' with my life as a career move
I can't help but wonder why you won't make it end
Guess you would never dare
You would never dare to waste a crisis
[Verse 2]
My mama callеd 'cause she heard I got dеath threats
Oh, what the hell am I supposed to do with that?
Oh, I wish that I could open my eyes and the nightmare'd be over
But you sensationalize, keep fannin' the fire for the headlines
[Chorus]
But don't you dare act like I didn't love you
Don't go thinkin' that I didn't hurt, too
Don't you ever wonder if I'm okay after all you put me through?
Half the shit you're saying's only half-true
Messin' with my life as a career move
I can't help but wonder why you won't make it end
Guess you would never dare
You would never dare to waste a crisis
[Bridge]
Weren't you the one who left in the first place?
Weren't you the one who called things off?
Was it an act to love me or an act to hate me?
[Chorus]
Don't you dare act like I didn't love you
Don't go thinkin' that I didn't hurt, too
Don't you ever wonder if I'm okay after all you've put me through?
Half the shit you're saying's only half-true
Messin' with my life as a career move
I can't help but wonder why you won't make it end
But you would never dare
You would never dare to waste a crisis
Crisis was written by Mikey Reaves & Derrick Southerland & Joshua Bassett.
Crisis was produced by Mikey Reaves.
Joshua Bassett released Crisis on Fri Dec 03 2021.