Hard to read, you could be OCD
You could be bad for me, you could say anything
Sometimes I get a bit TMI, little bit scared of heights
Little afraid to say
You know the things that make me smile
The face I make before my tears fall down
The things that I feel when you’re acting suspicious
You know the place I run to hide
I take my problems there to work ’em out
The things that I say when you don’t wanna listen
Things that you say when I make bad decisions
Things that we do by the sink in my kitchen
I remember our first date
No chocolate and no bouquet
But the way that you kissed me
These are the things that could make us official
Look at us, isn’t it obvious?
Is it so dangerous? Is it so complicated?
You know the shapes my body makes
Under the sheets at 4 AM with you
The things that we break when we’re switchin’ positions
You know the words to my mistakes
You understand because you made ’em too
The things that I say when you don’t wanna listen
Things that you say when I make bad decisions
Things that we do by the sink in my kitchen
I remember our first date
No chocolate and no bouquet
But the way that you kissed me
These are the things that could make us official
All of the things that we sometimes forget
All of the dreams that you put in my head
I’m still asleep, but there’s breakfast in bed
These are the things that could make us official
Maybe the sky might not always be blue
All of my wishes will never come true
It doesn’t matter ’cause I’m here with you
This stuff could make us official
So tell all your friends ’cause we’re goin’ official
Things that you say when I make bad decisions
Things that we do by the sink in my kitchen
I remember our first date
No chocolate and no bouquet
But the way that you kissed me
These are the things that could make us official
These are the things that could make us official
These are the things that could make us official
I remember our first date
No chocolate and no bouquet
But the way that you kissed me
These are the things that could make us official
Unpacking the Intimacy in “Official”
Charli XCX’s “Official” is an honest and vulnerable exploration of the small, everyday moments that build a relationship’s foundation. Instead of dramatizing love with grand gestures, the lyrics focus on relatable details—awkward first dates, private confessions, and the comfort of routine. Charli’s storytelling highlights how real intimacy forms through shared quirks, mistakes, and quiet rituals, like talking by the kitchen sink or sharing breakfast in bed. The song finds beauty in imperfection, suggesting that what truly makes a relationship “official” are the authentic, imperfect experiences, not the picture-perfect milestones.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX), plus additional songwriters if available
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: Atlantic Records