It’s a long way home, but I’m making my way
With so many things still left to say
I try to think about the one I need the most
When my mind goes black
And then it hits me like a ton of bricks
I want you, no, nothing else
I want to lock you up inside my heart
I always wanted you
But sometimes it’s hard
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I wanted you from the start
I want to lock you up inside my heart
Nothing says tomorrow is a guarantee
There’s no way of knowing that you’ll be with me
As I walk upon the edge of no escape in a world so flat
And then it hits me like a bolt of faith
I love you, not-nothing else
I want to lock you up inside my heart
I always wanted you
But sometimes it’s hard
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I wanted you from the start
I want to lock you up inside my heart
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I want to lock you up
We won’t stay, we run
Love like melting sun
Please don’t leave, don’t run
Won’t you stay in tonight?
Taste my lips, don’t let go
I’m in your hand
I’m in your hand
I’m in your hand
I always wanted you
But sometimes it’s hard
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I wanted you from the start
I want to lock you up inside my heart
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I want to lock you up inside my heart
What do I do to lock up inside my heart?
I want to lock you up
I want to lock you up inside my heart
Exploring the Depths of Devotion in “Lock You Up”
“Lock You Up” by Charli XCX is an anthem of yearning and emotional vulnerability, capturing the intense desire to secure love and keep it safe within one’s heart. The lyrics paint a picture of someone navigating uncertainty and longing, as they confess their need for connection and the fear of losing what matters most. The recurring plea to “lock you up inside my heart” is both a metaphor for deep emotional attachment and a candid admission of insecurity, as the narrator grapples with the unpredictability of relationships. The song blends heartfelt admissions with a driving, melodic structure, making it both relatable and catchy.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison, Starsmith (Fin Dow-Smith)
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Asylum Records