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It’s Charli, baby

Tiësto

You won’t see me cryin’ on the bathroom floor

I ain’t never coming back for more

Wanna see you walking out that door, bye bye bye bye

You won’t see me begging for a second chance

Say I need you ’cause it don’t make sense

Boy, you just lost a ten out of ten, won’t lie lie lie

And tonight I’m gon’ be rockin’ it, droppin’ it

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it

Rockin’ it, droppin’ it

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it

Rockin’ it, droppin’ it

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it

Tonight I’m gon’ be rockin’ it, droppin’ it

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it

Tonight I’m gon’ be rockin’ it, droppin’ it (Yeah-yeah)

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it

Moving ’til my feet get sore

Hands all on me ’til my dress gets torn

Watch me do it, do it real hardcore, my my my my

You and me, we never ever made much sense

I’m too independent, no offense

Boy, don’t be sad about the things I said, don’t cry cry cry

Tonight I’m gon’ be rockin’ it, droppin’ it

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it

(Looking hot in it, hot in it)

(Hot in it, hot in it)

(Looking hot in it, hot in it)

(I look hot in it)

Rockin’ it, droppin’ it

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it

Tonight I’m gon’ be (Yeah) rockin’ it, droppin’ it

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it (Yeah)

Tonight I’m gon’ be rockin’ it, droppin’ it (Yeah-yeah)

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it (Yeah-yeah)

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it (Yeah)

Tonight I’m gon’ be rockin’ it, droppin’ it (Yeah)

Shake my ass, no stoppin’ it

I look hot in it, hot in it

I look hot in it

Empowerment on the Dance Floor

“Hot In It” by Charli XCX is a bold anthem of self-confidence and liberation after a breakup. The lyrics depict a protagonist who refuses to be weighed down by heartbreak, instead choosing to celebrate her independence and self-worth. Charli’s playful attitude shines as she asserts her autonomy, making it clear she won’t be pleading for a second chance or mourning a lost love. Instead, she’s ready to hit the dance floor, owning her power and feeling unstoppable.

Celebrating Self-Worth

The infectious chorus, with its repetitive mantra “I look hot in it,” reinforces the song’s spirit of self-love. The track is all about reclaiming joy and confidence in the face of adversity, turning vulnerability into a night of fun and resilience. It’s an invitation to let go, dance freely, and embrace one’s inner strength.

Song Credits

• Artist: Charli XCX
• Songwriters: Charli XCX, Tiësto, Caroline Ailin, Kamille, Lostboy
• Release Year: 2022
• Label: Atlantic Records

So lost and so alone, can’t take it no more

You watch me lose control dancing on the floor

Wanna feel the pound of a heartbeat?

Do you wanna feel a rush when I go insane?

I wanna be unwrapped like a candy cane

The only ones you love, no time for pain

Wanna be a bad little secret?

Do you wanna feel the blood running through your veins?

I wanna be the girl inside your brain

But only for a night wanna play the game

I look to your eyes, they flicker like mine

We kiss in the rain

I don’t even know your name

We’re soaring so high through thundering skies

Do you feel the same?

I don’t even know your name

Your touch electrifies my body and soul

You’re such a sweet escape now I can’t let go

I wanna lose myself in the passion

Do you wanna be my boy? Wanna run away?

I wanna stick with you on a kiss and chase

I can see me chilling at your place

Only one to be a distraction

Now the only thing I see seems to be your face

I wanna be the girl that keeps you safe

I only meant tonight, but it must be fate

I look to your eyes, they flicker like mine

We kiss in the rain

I don’t even know your name

We’re soaring so high through thundering skies

Do you feel the same?

I don’t even know your name

Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

I don’t even know your name

Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

I don’t even know your name

I, I will not just fall in love, fall in love right here

I, I can’t fight this feeling, oh, feeling so lovesick

Oh, I really can’t believe this, but it’s so damn true

So much magic come between us

Now I’m all for you

I look to your eyes, they flicker like mine

We kiss in the rain

I don’t even know your name

We’re soaring so high through thundering skies

Do you feel the same?

I don’t even know your name

Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

I don’t even know your name

Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

I don’t even know your name

Unraveling the Thrill of Anonymous Romance

“I Don’t Know Your Name” by Charli XCX explores the intoxicating rush of a fleeting encounter where names don’t matter, but emotions run deep. The song immerses listeners in the thrill of the unknown, capturing the moment when two strangers connect in a whirlwind of passion and electricity. Charli’s lyrics evoke the excitement of losing control on the dance floor and the magic of spontaneous chemistry that can light up even the darkest skies. The recurring admission—”I don’t even know your name”—underscores the spontaneity and freedom found in living for the present, where feelings trump facts and connection transcends identity.

Song Credits

Artist: Charli XCX
Songwriter(s): Not specified
Release Year: Not specified
Label: Not specified

I took a look into your ocean heart

And ever since, I stumble through the dark

I’m like a moth attracted to a flame

‘Cause since we’ve met, you know, I’ll never be the same

(Oohh-ohh)

Oh, I’m like a tiger but in black and blue

‘Cause all my bruises wanna [?] for you

I wonder if you’ll ever know my name

I wonder if we’ll ever ever meet again

What if I see you alone on the pavement?

Will my heart freeze? Will the sun melt down my bones?

‘Cause when I think of you my fingers are quicksand

I want to hold you close

I’ll never know

1 2 3, oh!

I’m searching deserts and the morning skies

Just to stare into your diamond eyes

I’ll build a rocket and I’ll fly to space

Just so that I can touch your picture perfect face

Oh, your picture perfect face, oh

I wonder if you’ll do the same for me

Or would you stay there and just let me be?

And all my blood will drip the color of gold

‘Cause that’s the love that runs for you within my soul

But what if I see you alone on the pavement?

Will my heart freeze? Will the sun melt down my bones?

‘Cause when I think of you my fingers are quicksand

I want to hold you close

I’ll never know

But what if I see you alone on the pavement?

Will my heart freeze? Will the sun melt down my bones?

‘Cause when I think of you my fingers are quicksand

I want to hold you close

I’ll never know

When if I see you alone on the pavement?

Will my heart freeze? Will the sun melt down my bones?

And when I think of you my fingers are quicksand

I want to hold you close

I’ll never know

1 2 3, oh!

Interpreting the Longing in “I’ll Never Know”

Charli XCX’s “I’ll Never Know” beautifully captures the ache and uncertainty of longing for someone just out of reach. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that feels cosmic—searching deserts, flying to space—yet remains frustratingly unattainable. Metaphors like “moth attracted to a flame” and “fingers are quicksand” evoke the irresistible pull and emotional vulnerability that define the song’s heart. The recurring question about encountering the object of affection—”Will my heart freeze?”—reflects the anxiety and hope that come with unresolved feelings. At its core, “I’ll Never Know” is a poignant reflection on what it means to yearn deeply and wonder if that love will ever be returned.

Song Credits

• Artist: Charli XCX
• Release Year: 2024

I’m flowin’ through you like water

Yeah, my body’s swayin’ side to side

I’m focused in on the moment

All the lights are diamonds in the sky, yeah

And I finally see myself like you see me now

Took time, time to see myself ’cause I

I never thought I would find it

But I found what I was lookin’ for

I never thought I would find it

But I found what I was lookin’ for

I found it in the

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the dark, dark, dark

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in your heart

In the dark, dark, dark

Yeah

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the dark, dark, dark

I knew the night that I met you

Underneath the New York City lights (Mm)

Baby, no matter what I do

There’s an angel standing by my side

And I finally see myself like you see me now

Took time, time to see myself ’cause I

I never thought I would find it

But I found what I was lookin’ for

I never thought I would find it

But I found what I was lookin’ for

I found it in the

I never thought I would find it (Find it)

But I found what I was lookin’ for (I found it, oh)

I never thought I would find it (Oh)

But I found what I was lookin’ for

I found it in the (In the dark)

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark (I found it in the dark)

In the city, in the dark

In the dark, dark, dark (Oh)

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark (Oh)

In the city, in your heart

In the dark, dark, dark

Found it in the dark

I found it in the dark

I found it in the dark

Finding Light in the Darkness

“In The City” by Charli XCX captures the intimate journey of self-discovery and love set against the electric backdrop of urban nightlife. Through vivid imagery of swaying bodies and diamond-like city lights, the lyrics evoke the sensation of being swept up in a transformative moment. Charli explores the idea of truly seeing oneself, inspired by another’s perspective—an uplifting realization that’s both personal and universal.

Urban Romance and Emotional Awakening

The recurring motif of “the city, in the dark” serves as both a literal and metaphorical space where the protagonist unearths what she’s been searching for. Love and acceptance are found not in the obvious places, but within the mysterious, sometimes lonely, glow of the city—and, ultimately, within another person’s heart. The song’s repetition reinforces the emotional weight of this discovery, highlighting how even in darkness, one can find clarity and connection.

Song Credits

• Artist: Charli XCX
• Release Year: 2024

Be sure you know what you are after

Open up every scar

I’ve been known to strike like disaster

They say I hit hard

Think anyone, anyone but you, anyone, anyone but—

Think anyone, anyone but you

Should have known what you were after

When you fell in love

The interior design of my— (fell in love)

The interior design of my— (fell in love)

The interior design of my— (fell in love)

The interior design of my heart

Now I’ve got you where I want you

Never say you were not warned

I’ll make you wish you were never born

The harder you fight, the harder you fall

Think anyone, anyone but you, anyone, anyone but—

Think anyone, anyone but you

Should have known what you were after

When you fell in love

The interior design of my— (fell in love)

The interior design of my— (fell in love)

The interior design of my— (fell in love)

The interior design of my heart

Thought I was processed, thought I was packaged

Just like an apple pie wrapped in the plastic

Got love but you’re never gonna have it

Fell so hard like Alice and the Rabbit

Locked down, can’t move, now you don’t know what to do

Took a bite of the apple, went straight to the core

Fell in love with my interior

Think anyone, anyone but you, anyone, anyone but—

Think anyone, anyone but you

Should have known what you were after

When you fell in love

The interior design of my— (fell in love)

The interior design of my— (fell in love)

The interior design of my— (fell in love)

The interior design of my heart

When you fell in love

Fell in love

Fell in love

Fell in love

Exploring Vulnerability and Self-Discovery in “Interior”

Charli XCX’s “Interior” delves deep into themes of emotional exposure and the complexities of love. The metaphor of “interior design” cleverly represents the inner workings of her heart, suggesting that falling in love is akin to navigating a complex and personal space. The lyrics reflect a sense of guardedness, with references to scars and past hurts, but also a willingness to let someone in. There’s a powerful push-and-pull dynamic, as Charli warns of the risks involved in loving her, highlighting both her strength and the vulnerability beneath. The song’s references to familiar tales like Alice in Wonderland and the forbidden apple create a vivid narrative of temptation and consequence. Ultimately, “Interior” paints a portrait of love as something both beautiful and hazardous, where true connection means seeing—and accepting—the real person within.

Song Credits

• Artist: Charli XCX
• Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX), others
• Release Year: 2024
• Label: Atlantic Records

It’s all black

Your kingdom’s turned me blank

I’m paper and I’m snow

I’m lost but I can’t slow

I’m lost but not alone

It’s so light

The dark it burns my eyes

My bones, they used to glow

But now I’m throwing stones

I’m losing where to go

Shadows on my back are moving slow

They twist behind like white leaves in the wind

And as I ride, these horses will take flight

Falling hard, falling high, through your arms

Shadows in my head don’t need no light

They stay through the night

Without you, my lips are turning blue

The water pulls me down

And drowns under your sound

This silence booms so loud

I’m locked up

Your kingdom’s like a drug

The chains are made of glass

I’m breaking through your blood

I’m never strong enough

Shadows on my back are moving slow

They twist behind like white leaves in the wind

And as I ride, these horses will take flight

Falling hard, falling high, through your arms

Shadows in my head don’t need no light

They stay through the night

To every rose with bloody thorn

It lifts you up and lets you fall

To rivers flowing yond the factory halls

Your kingdom’s come, it’s waiting still

The space between you’ll never fill

I tried but I could not change your mind

I dance around, and I lost you now

I breathed you out, I kept you out

But if I could, I’d turn back around

Exploring Vulnerability in “Kingdom”

“Kingdom” by Charli XCX is a haunting exploration of emotional vulnerability and the struggle to break free from a consuming relationship. The imagery of darkness, coldness, and confinement—”It’s all black,” “my lips are turning blue,” “the chains are made of glass”—evokes a sense of isolation and internal conflict. As the song progresses, the protagonist battles with shadows, representing lingering memories and emotional scars that persist even in the absence of her lover. The line “I’m lost but not alone” suggests a universal experience of grappling with heartbreak, while the repeated references to a kingdom illustrate the power dynamics and allure of the relationship. Ultimately, the song delves into the pain of letting go while acknowledging the allure that keeps drawing her back.

Song Credits

• Artist: Charli XCX
• Songwriters: Charli XCX

I won’t let you down

No, I won’t let you down

No, I won’t let you down

I won’t let you down

No, I won’t let you down

White pills, empty hotel

Teardrop, standstill

Phone calls, kiss through windows

Whisper, “I’m true, burn through”

Your palms open up

White pills, white raindrops

Don’t choke, I’m here standing still

‘Cause I won’t let you down

No, I won’t let you down

I won’t let you down

I won’t let you down

No, I won’t let you down

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

No, I won’t let you down

White pills, empty hotel

Good girl, don’t tell

I feel like I’ve been here before

No one to say they hate me, no one at all

She says she couldn’t save me

Said she’ll never call

‘Cause I won’t let you down

No, I won’t let you down

I won’t let you down

I won’t let you down

No, I won’t let you down

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

No, I won’t let you down

I know, it’s so easy to blame me, the blame I take it all

(The blame I take it all)

White pills, empty hotels

I’m not staying strong (I’m not staying strong)

Give it up for you (Give it up for you)

Give it up for me (Give it up for me)

I promise, I’ll be fine, but tonight I’m taking three

‘Cause I won’t let you down

No, I won’t let you down

I won’t let you down

I won’t let you down

No, I won’t let you down

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

I promise, I promise, I promise

No, I won’t let you down

Unraveling Vulnerability and Devotion

“Let U Down” by Charli XCX delves into the emotional turbulence that comes with love, regret, and the pressure of living up to someone’s expectations. The song’s recurring promise, “I won’t let you down,” is both a reassurance to a loved one and a desperate attempt at self-conviction. Through evocative imagery—”white pills, empty hotels” and “kiss through windows”—Charli paints a portrait of loneliness and longing, underscored by personal struggles and the pain of separation. The repetition of promises throughout the track reflects an internal battle against self-doubt and guilt, as well as a yearning for redemption. The vulnerability in the lyrics resonates deeply, creating an honest and raw confession of trying to hold on amidst chaos.

Song Credits

• Artist: Charli XCX
• Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX), other contributors unknown
• Release Year: 2024

We be in the street

Straight Love Jones bangin’

Throwin’ up that love sign

Dope love slangin’

We be in the cut posted up

Flags wavin’

Heart tattoos on my sleeve

Love gangin’

I’m all about that love, love, love

We all about that love, love, love

What you want? Where you from? Throw it up

You ask me what set am I claimin’

I’m claimin’ that love gang, bang

Let’s catch a shooting star in the sky and ride

And ride (bang)

Put it in your pocket like a rocket and fly

And fly (bang)

Bang, bang, but they can’t shoot us down

Love gang and we reppin’ through the night

Let’s catch a shooting star in the sky and ride

And ride, ride

We be in your house

Make the love boom crazy

Keep it 100 on the dial, speed racin’

Zoom, zoom, zap

3 AM, still ragin’

Heartin’ on your grams

‘Cause we so love gangin’

I’m all about that love, love, love

We all about that love, love, love

What you want? Where you’re from? Throw it up

You ask me what set am I claimin’

I’m claimin’ that love gang, bang

Let’s catch a shooting star in the sky and ride

And ride (bang)

Put it in your pocket like a rocket and fly

And fly (bang)

(Bang)

(Bang)

(Bang)

We on that bang, bang, bang

We on that shut shit down

Straight up we’re love gang bangin’

Love gonna run this town

We on that love, love, love

Our heartbeat bang so tough

You ask me what set am I claimin’

I’m claimin’ that love gang (love gang)

Let’s catch a shooting star in the sky and ride

And ride (bang)

Put it in your pocket like a rocket and fly

And fly (bang)

The Power of Love in the Streets

“Love Gang” by Charli XCX is a vibrant anthem that reimagines community and loyalty through the lens of love. The lyrics transform urban imagery—like “bangin’” in the streets and “throwin’ up that love sign”—into a celebration of affection and unity. Charli’s playful use of gang terminology flips the narrative, replacing conflict with a passionate embrace of togetherness. The repeated mantra of being “all about that love” creates an infectious energy, while the imagery of catching shooting stars and flying like rockets infuses the song with a sense of limitless possibility. This track encourages listeners to wear their hearts on their sleeves and spread positivity wherever they go.

Song Credits

• Artist: Charli XCX
• Release Year: [Year Not Specified]

Lost my passport, left my car keys

Don’t need aeroplanes

When I’m with you, you’re my holiday

You’re my escape

I’m so tired of the dra-dra-dra-drama

Moving teardrops and that ka-ka-ka-karma

When this life is getting ha-ha-ha-harder

You’re my vacay

Oh baby, just call me, call me, call me

You call my name and I’m down, I’m down

Any day of the week feels like Friday when you’re around

Rainy days and sunny, like we’re in Miami

Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh (Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh)

Oh baby, just call me, call me, call me

You call my name and I’m down, I’m down

Any day of the week feels like Friday when you’re around

Pretty days and sunny, like we’re Miami

Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh (Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh)

Stuck in traffic, going nowhere

Drownin’ in the blue

Even nightmares turn to paradise

When I’m with you

Ain’t no time for all this dra-dra-dra-drama

We’re just doing what we wa-wa-wa-wanna

Sipping piña cola-la-la-ladas

We’re on vacay

Oh baby, just call me, call me, call me

You call my name and I’m down, I’m down

Any day of the week feels like Friday when you’re around

Rainy days and sunny, like we’re in Miami

Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh (Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh)

Oh baby, just call me, call me, call me

You call my name and I’m down, I’m down

Any day of the week feels like Friday when you’re around

Pretty days and sunny, like we’re Miami

Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh (Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh)

Oh baby, just call me, call me, call me

You call my name and I’m down, I’m down

Any day of the week feels like Friday when you’re around

Rainy days and sunny, like we’re in Miami

Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh (Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh)

Oh baby, just call me, call me, call me

You call my name and I’m down, I’m down

Any day of the week feels like Friday when you’re around

Rainy days and sunny, like we’re Miami

Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh (Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh)

Oh baby, just call me, call me, call me

You call my name and I’m down, I’m down

Any day of the week feels like Friday when you’re around

Pretty days and sunny, like we’re Miami

Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh (Oh, eh, oh, eh, oh)

Oh baby, just call me, call me, call me

Escaping the Everyday: A Lyrical Getaway

In “Miami,” Charli XCX crafts a dazzling pop escape, using vivid imagery to evoke the feeling of a sun-soaked holiday, no matter where you are. The song’s lyrics capture the sense of freedom and euphoria that comes from being with someone special—a person who transforms mundane moments into joyous adventures. Repetitive hooks like “call me, call me, call me” and references to “rainy days and sunny, like we’re in Miami” emphasize how love can turn the everyday into a perpetual vacation.

Finding Paradise in Connection

The playful use of repetition, along with clever wordplay on “dra-dra-dra-drama” and “ka-ka-ka-karma,” highlights the desire to escape negativity and stress. Instead, the narrative leans into the carefree, celebratory aspects of life, likening the feeling to sipping piña coladas under the Miami sun. Ultimately, the lyrics remind listeners that paradise isn’t a place—it’s a feeling you share with the right person, making every day feel like a getaway.

Song Credits

Artist: Charli XCX
Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX)
Release Year: 2024

I love you

It’s obvious, but people can change

We got bruised

We left things undecided and now we’re two people

We’re standing in the city rain

But we’re brand new

We turn our backs and walk away

Even though we’re through

I’m always here for you

I know you feel it too

I’m telling you the truth

Some nights, I go back there

Right back where we used to love

Think I messed up somewhere

Don’t know what I keep running from

Don’t know what I keep running from

Don’t know why I keep running

Don’t know why I keep running

So far

I’m on the other side of the globe

With new friends

With someone else asleep in the sheets

But I got you, yeah

Locked up in a part of my brain

Forever, yeah

I can’t forget my memories, no

Even though we’re through

I’m always here for you

I know you feel it too

I’m telling you the truth

Some nights, I go back there

Right back where we used to love

Think I messed up somewhere

Don’t know what I keep running from

Don’t know what I keep running from

Don’t know why I keep running

Don’t know why I keep running

Sometimes, I miss you when I’m all alone

And even though we both moved on

Sometimes I play your favourite song

I play it on and on

And I, I miss you when I’m all alone

And even though we both moved on

Sometimes I play your favourite song

I play it on and on and on

Don’t know what I keep running from

(All I know, all I know)

Don’t know what I keep running from

(All I know, all I know)

Don’t know why I keep running (I miss you)

Don’t know what I keep running from

(I miss you, I miss you, I miss you)

(I miss you, I miss you, I miss you)

Don’t know what I keep running from

(I miss you, I miss you, I miss you)

Don’t know why I keep running

(I miss you, I miss you, I miss you)

Don’t know why I keep running

Longing in the Rain: The Heartfelt Confession

“Miss U” by Charli XCX plunges listeners into the bittersweet aftermath of a breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two people who have gone their separate ways, yet remain tethered by lingering emotions. Charli’s confessional tone reveals vulnerability, as she admits to missing her former lover despite new surroundings and relationships. The city rain imagery and late-night reflections underscore the pain of unresolved feelings. The repetition of “Don’t know what I keep running from” powerfully communicates her internal struggle, torn between moving on and holding onto memories. Ultimately, the song captures the universal experience of missing someone and the complicated journey towards closure.

Song Credits

• Artist: Charli XCX
• Songwriters: Charli XCX
• Release Year: 2024