You are an art bitch
But I like it
Yeah, I like it
You use your camera as an eye
Taking photographs of everything you see
Making the pain look better
You wear glitter on your face, look like a mess
Back-combed hair all over the place
Out in the fields drinking JD and Coke from plastic bottles
And I admire your individuality
MySpace, PhotoShop
Interesting captions that captivate me every time
You are an art bitch at heart
But it’s wonderful, so beautiful, so amazingly lovely
And I love the way you hate love
It’s so refreshingly nice to see it in your eyes
That you mean exactly what you say
You are an art bitch
With your plastic bees and your floral pattern dresses
You use your needle and a string to sew up your dreams
Of going to France or New York, or wherever it is
You’re gonna get there one day
You hate big-brand fashion, think it’s shit
Like charity better, it’s much more purer and original
Like your handwriting, which is backwards
And I admire your individuality
Strange kinda dancing like a rock-n-roll Najinksy
Bossa nova be pop like, like 10 years ago
You are an art bitch at heart
But it’s wonderful, so beautiful, so amazingly lovely
And I love the way you hate love
It’s so refreshingly nice to see it in your eyes
That you mean exactly what you say
They love you in your photographs
They love you in your photographs
They love you in your photographs
They love you in your photographs
They love you in your photographs
They love you in your photographs
They love you, they love you in your photographs
You are an art bitch at heart
But it’s wonderful, so beautiful, so amazingly lovely
And I love the way you hate love
It’s so refreshingly nice to see it in your eyes
That you mean exactly what you say
Celebrating Artistic Individuality
“Art Bitch” by Charli XCX is a vibrant ode to the unconventional, creative spirit. The lyrics paint a portrait of someone who lives unapologetically, embracing their unique sense of style and perspective. Through references to photography, glitter, thrifted fashion, and dream-sewing ambitions, Charli admires how her subject transforms ordinary moments into art. The song captures the allure of authenticity, highlighting the beauty in rejecting mainstream trends and owning one’s individuality.
The Beauty of Contradiction
What stands out is the juxtaposition between cynicism and sincerity. The subject “hates love,” but this very attitude is presented as refreshingly honest. Charli celebrates the contradictions—messy hair, backwards handwriting, and a penchant for the past—portraying them as sources of genuine charm. The refrain, “They love you in your photographs,” underscores how this authenticity resonates with others, immortalized through the lens of the camera.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriter: Charli XCX
- Release Year: 2008