I guess the apple don’t fall far from the tree
‘Cause I’ve been looking at you so long now I only see me
I wanna throw the apple into the sky
Feels like you never understand me so I just want to drive
To the airport
The airport
The airport
The airport
I guess the apple could turn yellow or green
I know there’s lots of different nuances to you and to me
I wanna grow the apple, keep all the seeds
But I can’t help but get so angry you don’t listen, I leave
To the airport
The airport
The airport
The airport
The airport
The airport
The airport
The airport
I’m gonna drive, gonna drive all night
I’m gonna drive, gonna drive all night
I think the apple’s rotten right to the core
From all the things passed down from all the apples coming before
I split the apple down symmetrical lines
And what I find is kind of scary, makes me just want to drive
I wanna know where you go when you’re feeling alone
When you’re feeling alone, do you?
I wanna know where you go when you’re feeling alone
When you’re feeling alone, do you?
Unpacking the Symbolism of ‘Apple’
Charli XCX’s ‘Apple’ is a reflective exploration of identity, family legacy, and emotional distance. The recurring apple metaphor captures the inescapable influence of our roots—”the apple don’t fall far from the tree”—while also hinting at the tension between wanting to grow independently and feeling tethered to past patterns. The yearning to escape, expressed through the repeated desire to drive to the airport, reflects a need for liberation when communication breaks down. The imagery of splitting the apple and finding something “kind of scary” inside suggests an unsettling discovery about oneself, shaped by inherited experiences. Ultimately, the song asks poignant questions about connection and loneliness, inviting listeners to reflect on their own relationships and inherited traits.
Song Credits
Artist: Charli XCX
Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX), others unlisted
Release Year: 2024