I could sit here all day
Bruising my skin and watching the waves
I could sit here all day in your sunshine eyes
I could stay here this way
Guiding your hand as we lie in the shade
I could stay here in your inner sea home
Let’s run from the kingdom
Let’s take all the treasure
Let’s hide in this magic forever and ever
‘Cause you set me free
You set me free
And I know that it’s wrong, but it’s innocent fun
And you set me free
You set me free
Just you, and all the other boys too
You make me scream on the outside
Make me reveal all my colors to you
You make me want to untie all my soul strings
You make me live in the lie
Box up the truth, push it to the side
You make me smile as I sink deeper into your ocean
Let’s dance with the dolphins
Let’s lie in the flowers
Let’s swing from this starlight for hours and hours
‘Cause you set me free
You set me free
And I know that it’s wrong, but it’s innocent fun
And you set me free
You set me free
Just you, and all the other boys too
I’ll stay in the field and I’ll be waiting for you
I’ll be waiting for you
I’ll be waiting, just waiting
I’ll stay in the field and I’ll be waiting for you
I’ll be waiting for you
I’ll be waiting, waiting
I’ll stay in the field and I’ll be waiting for you
I’ll be waiting, just waiting for you, yeah
I’ll stay in the field and I’ll be waiting for you
I’ll be waiting for you
I’ll be waiting, waiting
Escaping Into Fantasy and Freedom
Charli XCX’s “A Princess Song” invites listeners into a dreamy, escapist world where love and innocence intertwine. The imagery of ocean waves, sunshine eyes, and magical kingdoms creates a poetic landscape where the singer seeks solace and freedom in a romantic connection. There’s an undercurrent of rebellion—running from the kingdom and hiding in magic—suggesting a desire to break away from expectations and embrace a more carefree, playful existence.
The Complexity of Innocent Fun
Beneath the whimsical surface, the song explores the tension between innocence and mischief. Lines like “I know that it’s wrong, but it’s innocent fun” reveal a playful contradiction, capturing the thrill and guilt of secret feelings. The repeated motif of being “set free” reinforces the idea that love can be both liberating and dangerously intoxicating, especially when it’s shared with more than one person.
Song Credits
Artist: Charli XCX
Songwriters: Not specified
Release Year: Not specified
Label: Not specified