Yeah, we got a situation
Lock down, and I’m trapped in the basement
I’m a victim of replacement
‘Cause you acting so leather
Trying to put across your statement, oh
‘Cause I know you struggle
Choke when you see love grow
You, you lied
Ha ha ha ha, I was right
All along, good job
Good job, you fucked it up
‘Cause we used to be the cool kids
You were old school, I was on the new shit
We were addicted to the blue print
But we threw it in the flame
And now we’re never gonna trace it, oh
‘Cause we used to be the cool kids
You were old school, I was on the new shit
We were addicted to the blue print
But we threw it in the flame
And now we’re never gonna trace it, oh
‘Cause I know you struggle
Choke when you see love grow
You, you lied
Ha-ha-ha-ha, I was right
All along, good job
Good job, you fucked it up
And now you’re walking on your own
Rain falls down, I’m not answering my phone
I got to phase you out my zone
Hope you realize now that I am never coming home
You were meant to be alone
You, you lied
Ha-ha-ha-ha, I was right
All along, good job
Good job, you fucked it up
It’s a front, good job
Good job, you fucked it up
(Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
Breaking Free from the Past
Charli XCX’s “You (Ha Ha Ha)” captures the raw emotion of breaking away from a toxic relationship. The lyrics trace the journey from feeling trapped and betrayed to reclaiming personal power. Charli uses sharp lines and sardonic laughs to highlight the pain of being lied to, while also asserting her own strength. The repeated refrain, “Ha ha ha, I was right,” serves both as a taunt and a declaration of independence, flipping heartbreak on its head. The contrast between being the ‘cool kids’ and the fallout from their separation underscores a sense of lost camaraderie and the bittersweet freedom that follows. Ultimately, the song is an anthem of self-assurance, turning disappointment into empowerment.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison, Elof Loelv, Fredrik Berger, Patrik Berger
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Asylum Records