!Franchesckaar!
They all love you
!Franchesckaar!
They all want you
!Franchesckaar!
Of course they do
!Franchesckaar!
Oh yes, it’s true
!Franchesckaar!
They love your skin
!Franchesckaar!
They want your hair
!Franchesckaar!
They want your eyes
!Franchesckaar!
I tell no lies
Jack Wills, clipped hair, penciled eyes, you get attention
Tight shirt, straight teeth, pinned up smile, all of them mention
How you look nice, tip-top, beautiful, the cat’s pajamas
Suntan, golden brown, where you been? To the Bahamas?
Oh, but you can’t see it, babe
Oh, you just see through it all
Oh, the girls turn green when they see you
Cause all of the boys start to call
!Franchesckaar!
They all love you
!Franchesckaar!
They all want you
!Franchesckaar!
Of course they do
!Franchesckaar!
Oh yes, it’s true
!Franchesckaar!
They love your skin
!Franchesckaar!
They want your hair
!Franchesckaar!
They want your eyes
!Franchesckaar!
You’ve got your blue eyes, pink lips, Ugg boots, and lots of passion
Acoustic, iPod, soft sounds, music fashion
Sloan style, neck scarves, clingy friends all around you
You’re the icon, shine out, watch what you do
Oh, but you can’t feel it, babe
The effect you have on all of them
Oh, everyone stops and stares
And then the boys begin to call
!Franchesckaar!
They all love you
!Franchesckaar!
They all want you
!Franchesckaar!
Of course they do
!Franchesckaar!
Oh yes, it’s true
!Franchesckaar!
They love your skin
!Franchesckaar!
They want your hair
!Franchesckaar!
They want your eyes
!Franchesckaar!
I tell no lies
!Franchesckaar!
They all love you
!Franchesckaar!
They all want you
!Franchesckaar!
Of course they do
!Franchesckaar!
Oh yes, it’s true
!Franchesckaar!
They love your skin
!Franchesckaar!
They want your hair
!Franchesckaar!
They want your eyes
!Franchesckaar!
I tell no lies
Cause they want you
And they need you
And they love you
And they crave you
Cause they want you
And they need you
And they love you, love you
!Franchesckaar!
They love you, yeah, yeah
They love you
!Franchesckaar!
They want you, yeah, yeah
They want you
!Franchesckaar!
They want your skin, your hair, your eyes
!Franchesckaar!
I don’t tell no lies, no
!Franchesckaar!
They all love you
!Franchesckaar!
They all want you
!Franchesckaar!
Of course they do
!Franchesckaar!
Oh yes, it’s true
!Franchesckaar!
They love your skin
!Franchesckaar!
They want your hair
!Franchesckaar!
They want your eyes
!Franchesckaar!
I tell no lies
The Allure of !Franchesckaar!
Charli XCX’s track “!Franchesckaar!” is a vibrant exploration of popularity, envy, and admiration. The song paints the portrait of an enigmatic figure—Franchesckaar—who captivates everyone around her. Through repetitive refrains and catchy hooks, Charli XCX highlights the almost obsessive fascination others have with this character’s looks, style, and presence. The lyrics touch on themes of superficiality in social circles, the pressure to maintain an image, and the way envy and desire intermingle in youth culture.
Seeing Beyond the Surface
While Franchesckaar seems oblivious to the effect she has, the song subtly suggests a deeper narrative about how those we idolize can often feel isolated by their own popularity. Charli’s clever references to fashion, trends, and social status add authenticity, making the song relatable for anyone navigating the complexities of admiration and identity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX)