Do you feel alright?
Do you need me by your side?
We go out all night
Makes the pain hurt a little less
Do it one more time
‘Cause it feels so justified
We go out all night
See you fall, pick you up again
If your eyes are sad, it makes me sad too
You got me so overprotective, it’s true
Feel like I would jump off buildings for you
It’s okay, I’ll watch you cry all night
I promise I won’t let you go
I’ll pull you close, so close, so close
I’ll never let you go, you know
Head on my chest, a silver cross
You can cry all night, I’ll never let you go
I’ll pull you close, so close, so close
I’ll never let you go, you know
Head on my chest, a silver cross
You can cry all night, I’ll never let you go
(Never let you go)
Lie awake till dawn (Oh, oh)
We’re face to face and palm to palm
Do you feel okay?
All your problems are far away (So far away)
Lying till it’s true (Oh, oh)
It’s alright, I’m trusting you
Do you feel okay?
Take a breath, make you feel safe
If your eyes are sad, it makes me sad too
You got me so overprotective, it’s true
Feel like I would jump off buildings for you
It’s okay, I’ll watch you cry all night
I promise I won’t let you go
I’ll pull you close, so close, so close
I’ll never let you go, you know
Head on my chest, a silver cross
You can cry all night, I’ll never let you go
I’ll pull you close, so close, so close
I’ll never let you go, you know
Head on my chest, a silver cross
You can cry all night, I’ll never let you go
I’ll pull you close, so close, so close
I’ll never you let you go, you know
Head on my chest, a silver cross
You can cry all night, I’ll never let you go
Never let you go
Never let you go
Never let you go
Never let you go
Never let you go
Unpacking Emotional Support in “Silver Cross”
“Silver Cross” by Charli XCX is a heartfelt anthem about unwavering emotional support and the power of deep connection. The lyrics paint a picture of someone offering relentless comfort to a loved one, ready to shoulder their pain and keep them safe through the darkest nights. Lines like “I’ll pull you close, so close, so close / I’ll never let you go” emphasize the promise of protection and reassurance. The recurring image of a silver cross—a traditional symbol of faith and safeguarding—rests as a metaphor for being a constant source of strength when times get tough. The song beautifully balances vulnerability and loyalty, capturing the feeling of wanting to take away someone else’s sadness, no matter the cost.
Song Credits
Artist: Charli XCX
Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX), Ian Kirkpatrick, Teddy Geiger, Noonie Bao
Release Year: 2019
Label: Asylum Records