Sometimes, I just wanna rewind
Sometimes (Sometimes, sometimes), I just wanna rewind
I’d go back in time to when I wasn’t insecure
To when I didn’t over analyze my face shape
Nowadays I only eat at the good restaurants
But honestly I’m always thinking ’bout my weight
I used to never feel embarrassed
Feel embarrassed when I call up the paparazzi
Everyone else does it constantly
I hate these doubts that keep running through my mind
Sometimes I really think it would be cool to rewind
Sometimes, I just wanna rewind
Sometimes (Sometimes, sometimes), I just wanna rewind
Used to burn CDs full of songs I didn’t know
Used to sit in my bedroom putting polish on my toes
Recently, I’ve been thinking ’bout a way simpler time
Sometimes I really think it would be cool to rewind
I used to never think about Billboard
But now I’ve started thinking again
Wondering ’bout whether I think I deserve commercial success
It’s running through my mind
Sometimes I really think it would be cool to rewind
Sometimes, I just wanna rewind
Sometimes (Sometimes, sometimes), I just wanna rewind
Sometimes-
Ti-
Sometimes, I just wanna rewind
Wanna turn back time
To a different time, oh
Sometimes
I just wanna rewind
I just wanna rewind
I just wanna rewind
Press rewind, yeah
Yeah, press rewind, yeah
Bring the beat back
Press rewind, yeah
Yeah, press rewind
Nostalgia and Vulnerability: A Look into ‘Rewind’
Charli XCX’s “Rewind” taps into the universal longing to revisit simpler times. Through nostalgic references—like burning CDs and carefree self-expression—Charli contrasts her past innocence with the anxieties of her present. The lyrics reveal a struggle with self-image and the pressures of success, as she candidly mentions over-analyzing her looks and obsessing over commercial achievement. The song’s refrain, “Sometimes, I just wanna rewind,” resonates as a heartfelt wish to escape self-doubt and societal scrutiny. Ultimately, “Rewind” captures the bittersweet beauty of reflecting on youth, blending vulnerability with Charli’s signature pop energy.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Release Year: 2024