Help me out, I need escape
It’s the truth, I got to go
With all the boys in the back alley
And all my girls in the superstore
Because we need electricity
City lights gotta glow for me
Oh I’m more than a car park queen
So get your shit now, we got to roll
Let’s blow out of this town
Too bored, hanging around
Sky high, head in the clouds
Never gonna come down
Drums, bass, turn ’em up loud
Free fall, spinning around
Sky high, head in the clouds
Never gonna come down
Take the car and cut the brakes
Driving out into the dark
Even though I love mum and dad
I wanna swim out there with the sharks
I wanna learn to speak Japanese
Razor-sharp on the silver screen
We were made for a limousine
So get your shit now and come with me
Let’s blow out of this town
Too bored, hanging around
Sky high, head in the clouds
Never gonna come down
Drums, bass, turn ’em up loud
Free fall, spinning around
Sky high, head in the clouds
Never gonna come down
Blowing bubbles out in the grass
All tangled in the stars, getting faded in the back seat
You can be hanging with us
We used to walk around the back streets
Swimming pools with no heat
Fuck a dream, I want it for real
Always make it look so easy, moving to the city
Take a little sip of surreal
We’re much more than nothing, yeah, we’re all just trying to be who we feel
Throwing cake up in the air, we don’t care, no
Surfing on a silver wave, wanna let go
We’re so bored of being here, we don’t care, no
I wanna run, be wild and free, and with my friends standing next to me
Let’s blow out of this town
Too bored, hanging around
Sky high, head in the clouds
Never gonna come down
Drums, bass, turn ’em up loud
Free fall, spinning around
Sky high, head in the clouds
Never gonna come down
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Hey!
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Hanging around
Hey!
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Hanging around
Escaping the Ordinary: Youthful Restlessness
“Hanging Around” by Charli XCX is an ode to breaking free from the mundane and embracing the thrill of youthful rebellion. The lyrics capture the restlessness of wanting more than what’s expected—longing for excitement, adventure, and self-discovery. Lines like “Let’s blow out of this town” and “Sky high, head in the clouds” evoke a craving for escape, a desire to rise above routine and find meaning beyond the familiar.
Living Loud and Dreaming Big
Charli XCX paints vivid scenes of late-night adventures, spontaneous road trips, and the camaraderie of friends who share the same wild energy. The song celebrates living in the moment, rejecting limitations, and unapologetically chasing dreams. Its energetic chorus and playful references to city lights, swimming pools, and surreal experiences reinforce the idea that life is meant to be lived fully, with no regrets.
Song Credits
Artist: Charli XCX
Release Year: 2024
Label: Atlantic Records
Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX) (additional writer credits not specified)