You know I go insane
Every time you have to catch a flight
Ah, ah-ah
Can I take you to the airport?
Make out under the bathroom lights
Ah, ah-ah
Put your lips on my lips
I’ll remember your kiss
On the nights when I miss you, ooh
Something I can’t forget
When I’m restless in bed
Yeah, you got me obsessed, mmm
Oh, don’t you leave me this way
Won’t you wait another hour or two?
You know I need you to stay
Don’t make me beg for you
‘Cause I’ll beg for you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh, yeah
Beg for you, beg for you
Beg for you, beg for you
Beg for you, beg for you
Oh, don’t you leave me this way
You’re like an ocean breeze
Coming and going just as you please
Ah, ah-ah
Separated by a degree
Hesitate and I lose you
So far out of reach
Ah, ah-ah
Oh, put your lips on my lips
I’ll remember your kiss
On the nights when I miss you now
Something I can’t forget
When I’m restless in bed
Yeah, you got me obsessed, mmm
Oh, don’t you leave me this way
Won’t you wait another hour or two?
You know I need you to stay
Don’t make me beg for you
‘Cause I’ll beg for you
My heart is aching
My breath, you take it
Oh, babe, I just want a taste
Don’t you leave me this way
Don’t make me beg for you
Don’t leave me, don’t leave me
This way, this way
This way
Don’t leave me, don’t leave me
This way, this way
This way
Don’t leave me, don’t leave me
This way, this way (Don’t you leave me, don’t you leave me)
This way (Don’t you leave me)
Don’t leave me, don’t leave me
This way, this way (Don’t you leave me, don’t you leave me)
This way (Don’t you leave me)
Don’t you leave me
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Longing and Vulnerability in “Beg For You”
Charli XCX’s “Beg For You” dives deep into the emotional turbulence of loving someone who is constantly on the move. The lyrics capture the ache of temporary goodbyes, highlighting the desperation and vulnerability that arise when distance comes between lovers. Vivid imagery—like making out under airport bathroom lights and savoring the memory of a kiss—paints a picture of fleeting but intense intimacy. The chorus’s repeated plea, “Don’t make me beg for you,” underscores a fear of abandonment and a willingness to do whatever it takes to keep the connection alive. This track beautifully balances the thrill of obsession with the anxiety of separation, making it relatable to anyone who has struggled with a love that feels just out of reach.
Song Credits
Artist: Charli XCX
Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX), Rina Sawayama, and others
Release Year: 2022
Label: Atlantic Records