Drivin’ ’round in Hollywood, I can only think ’bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it’s you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took ’em all
Can’t stop thinking ’bout you
Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
Yeah, big attitude, just like a big stack
Brain-dead for days, am I gonna relapse? Yeah
I don’t wanna talk
I don’t wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don’t wanna compromise, no, no (Yeah)
I’m drivin’ ’round in Hollywood
I can only think ’bout you, you (Think ’bout, think ’bout)
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my brain, like you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took ’em all
Can’t stop thinking ’bout you
Don’t stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don’t wanna relax
10 planes in five days, I been ’round the world and back again
Man I feel insane, I’m numb, can’t stop the pain, no
I don’t wanna talk
I don’t wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don’t wanna compromise, no, no
Drivin’ ’round in Hollywood, I can only think ’bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it’s you
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now? Are they all far gone? (Yeah)
On the drugs at a bar, took ’em all
Can’t stop thinking ’bout you
Raw Vulnerability Behind the Wheel
“Thoughts” by Charli XCX immerses the listener in emotional turbulence and self-reflection. Driving through Hollywood becomes a metaphor for spiraling thoughts, as pain and regret weigh heavily on the artist’s mind. The lyrics reveal struggles with loneliness, substance use, and questions about the authenticity of friendships. Amidst the chaos of fame and fast living, Charli confronts her own mistakes and the overwhelming presence of a lost love or connection. The repetition of feeling numb and unable to escape the pain highlights a cycle of self-doubt and longing that many can relate to.
Song Credits
Songwriter(s): Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX)
Release Year: 2019
Label: Atlantic Records UK