I’m standing close to you
We got the city breaking down
Stuck in an avalanche
We got the whole world shaking
Young, I want it free
Got everything we need
A thousand shooting stars
And many mysteries
And you know we got more to show
The planets are aligned
We got something divine
So open up the sky
You know this is our time
Oh, now you know
We gotta live right now
Jumping off the edge
Don’t ever slow us down for nothing
We wanna live right now
Jumping off the edge
We’re gonna live our lives for something more
Hey, let’s explo-o-o-ode, (explode)!
‘Cause we got that dynamite inside our bones
Come on, let’s explo-o-o-ode, (explode)!
Now we got that 1, 2, 3, come on, let’s go!
Let’s go!
Oh oh!
Oh, oh
I love this energy
We’re burning up like fire
Like electricity
We’re hanging from the wire
Young, I want it free
Got everything we need
A thousand shooting stars
And many mysteries
And you know we got more to show
The planets are aligned
We got something divine
So open up the sky
You know this is our time
Oh, now you know
We gotta live right now
Jumping off the edge
Don’t ever slow us down for nothing
We wanna live right now
Jumping off the edge
We’re gonna live our lives for something more
Hey, let’s explo-o-o-ode, (explode)!
‘Cause we got that dynamite inside our bones
Come on, let’s explo-o-o-ode, (explode)!
Now we got that 1, 2, 3, come on, let’s go!
Let’s go!
Oh oh!
Oh, oh
We’re gonna live right now
We wanna live right now
Hey, let’s explo-o-o-ode, (explode)!
‘Cause we got that dynamite inside our bones
Come on, let’s explo-o-o-ode, (explode)!
Now we got that 1, 2, 3, come on, let’s go!
Let’s go!
Oh oh!
Oh, oh
Embracing Youthful Energy and Living in the Moment
“Explode” by Charli XCX captures the exhilaration of youth and the desire to seize every moment. The lyrics are filled with imagery of cosmic phenomena—shooting stars, aligned planets, and avalanches—that symbolize the boundless potential and excitement of life. The recurring theme of “jumping off the edge” and having “dynamite inside our bones” suggests a fearless embrace of adventure and self-expression. Charli XCX invites listeners to break free from hesitation, live passionately, and pursue something greater than the ordinary. The song’s high-energy chorus and electrifying metaphors perfectly mirror the rush of living boldly, celebrating both personal and collective empowerment.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX)