I think about it all the time
That I might run out of time
But I finally met my baby
And a baby might be mine
‘Cause maybe one day I might
If I don’t run out of time
Would it give my life a new purpose?
I was walking around in Stockholm, seriously thinking ’bout my future for the first time
It was ice cold
Playing demos on my iPhone
I went to my friend’s place and I met their baby for the first time
How sublime
What a joy, oh my, oh my
Standing there
Same old clothes she wore before, holding her child, yeah
She’s a radiant mother and he’s a beautiful father
And now they both know these things that I don’t
I think about it all the time
That I might run out of time
But I finally met my baby
And a baby might be mine
‘Cause maybe one day I might
If I don’t run out of time
Would it make me miss all my freedom?
I think about it all the time
I-I think about it all the time
That I might run out of time
But I finally met my baby
And a baby might be mine
‘Cause maybe one day I might
If I don’t run out of time
Would it give my life a new purpose?
I think about it all the time
And they’re exactly the same but they’re different now
And I’m so scared I’m missing out on something
So, we had a conversation on the way home
Should I stop my birth control
‘Cause my career feels so small in the existential scheme of it all
I think about it all the time
Reflecting on Life’s Turning Points
In “I Think About It All The Time,” Charli XCX delves into the deeply personal crossroads many face as adulthood approaches. The lyrics reveal her inner dialogue about love, time, and the possibility of starting a family. Vivid imagery of walking through Stockholm and meeting a friend’s baby for the first time frames her self-examination, as she wonders if motherhood would grant her life new meaning or take away her freedom. The song captures the tension between pursuing career ambitions and embracing life’s existential milestones, with Charli’s signature honesty shining through every line.
Song Credits
Artist: Charli XCX
Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX), additional writers not specified
Release Year: 2024
Label: Not specified