Girl. It’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl (Girl, girl, girl, girl)
Girl. It’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl (Girl, girl, girl, girl)
Girl. How do you feel being a girl? (Girl, girl, girl)
How do you feel being a girl? (Girl)
Man, I don’t know. I’m just a girl (Girl, girl, girl, girl)
Yeah, I don’t know if you like me
Sometimes I think you might hate me
Sometimes I think I might hate you
Maybe you just wanna be me
You always say, “Let’s go out.”
So we go eat at a restaurant
Sometimes it feels a bit awkward
‘Cause we don’t have much in common
People say we’re alike
They say we’ve got the same hair
We talk about making music
But I don’t know if it’s honest
Can’t tell if you wanna see me
Falling over and failing
And you can’t tell what you’re feeling
I think I know how you feel
Girl. It’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl (Girl, girl, girl, girl)
Girl. It’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl (Girl, girl, girl, girl)
Girl. How do you feel being a girl? (Girl, girl, girl)
How do you feel being a girl? (Girl)
Man, I don’t know. I’m just a girl (Girl, girl, girl, girl)
Well, honestly, I was speechless
When I woke up to your voice note
You told me how you’d been feeling
Let’s work it out on the remix
You’d always say, “Let’s go out.”
But then I’d cancel last minute
I was so lost in my head
And scared to be in your pictures
‘Cause for the last couple years
I’ve been at war in my body
I tried to starve myself thinner
And then I gained all the weight back
I was trapped in the hatred
And your life seemed so awesome
I never thought for a second
My voice was in your head
“Girl, you walk like a bitch”
When I was ten, someone said that
And it’s just self-defence
Until you’re building a weapon
She believed my projection
And now I totally get it
Forgot that inside the icon
There’s still a young girl from Essex
People say we’re alike
They say we’ve got the same hair
It’s you and me on the coin
The industry loves to spend
And when we put this to bed
The Internet will go crazy
I’m glad I know how you feel
‘Cause I ride for you, Charli (Charli)
Girl. It’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl (Girl, girl, girl, girl)
Girl. It’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl (Girl, girl, girl, girl)
Girl. How do you feel being a girl? (Girl, girl, girl)
How do you feel being a girl? (Girl)
Man, I don’t know. I’m just a girl (Girl, girl, girl, girl)
Girl, girl
It’s so confusing
(Girl, girl) You know I ride for you, too
It’s so confusing-ing
Unpacking the Layers of Friendship and Identity
“Girl, so confusing” featuring Lorde finds Charli XCX diving into the complexities of female relationships under the spotlight. The song uses a candid, conversational style to capture the emotional push-pull between admiration, rivalry, and vulnerability. Charli and Lorde reflect on how public perceptions, industry pressures, and personal insecurities can twist even the most well-intentioned friendships. The recurring hook—”It’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl”—underscores the relatable struggle of navigating self-worth, body image, and connection with others, especially when both are in the limelight. Ultimately, the track evolves from uncertainty to mutual understanding, as both artists acknowledge their shared experiences and pledge support for each other.
Song Credits
Artist: Charli XCX featuring Lorde
Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison, Ella Yelich-O’Connor
Release Year: 2024
Label: Atlantic Records UK