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Maybe blonde was the only rhyme: Fans were quick to notice that in earlier versions of “drivers license”, Rodrigo’s lyrics originally referenced a “brunette girl”, aligning with the fact that Carpenter is a natural brunette. Fans also commented that “blonde girl” seemed to fit the rhyme and flow of the song better.

Carpenter’s tone here is dismissive of this quarrel, as if Rodrigo only included “blonde” for songwriting reasons, and not as a personal shot. But as the song goes the line appears to be a sarcastic remark, rather than a dismissal of the song.