Oh, I could die tonight
‘Cause I got the magic in my veins
And I’m going hard with all my friends
I could die tonight
Let’s get it started
Poolside at the party
Rolling Stones on my phone
Hanging in your bedroom, feeling like we’re rock ‘n’ roll
End of the summer
Up and down with lovers
Laying under stars that shine
Hold up our palms now, don’t you know that it’s our time?
Oh, I could die tonight
‘Cause I got the magic in my blood
And I’m staying ’til the sun comes up
Oh whoa, I could die tonight
‘Cause I got the magic in my veins
And I’m going hard with all my friends
I could die tonight
Back at the hotel
Ringing off the doorbells
Now we’re feeling so alive
Climb to the top floor, jumpin’ like we’re ’bout to fly
No one’s leaving
‘Bout to blow the ceiling
When we turn it up to ten
Wake up in the morning, gonna do it all again
Oh, I could die tonight
‘Cause I got the magic in my blood
And I’m staying ’til the sun comes up
Oh whoa, I could die tonight
‘Cause I got the magic in my veins
And I’m going hard with all my friends
I could die tonight
Oh, I could die tonight
‘Cause I got the magic in my blood
And I’m staying ’til the sun comes up
Oh whoa, I could die tonight
‘Cause I got the magic in my veins
And I’m going hard with all my friends
I could die tonight
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
(Die tonight)
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
(Die tonight)
Living in the Moment: The Meaning of “Die Tonight”
Charli XCX’s “Die Tonight” is a euphoric celebration of youth, freedom, and the magic found in unforgettable nights with friends. The lyrics evoke a sense of living life to the fullest, with lines like “I could die tonight ’cause I got the magic in my veins” highlighting the intensity and joy of the present moment. Through references to late-night parties, spontaneous adventures, and the electric energy of close friendships, the song captures that fleeting feeling when time seems to stand still and anything is possible. The recurring motif of not wanting the night to end underlines a universal desire to hold onto happiness, no matter how temporary.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriters: Charli XCX, ILYA, Oscar Scheller, Elvira Anderfjärd
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Atlantic Records