Body of My Own
Charli XCX Lyrics
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You've got no feelin'
I want my blood hotter
Not satisfied
I need to taste it
Your sex is so over
Got the gun in my hand
And I'm pointing straight
To the target and
I'm gonna blow my brakes
I don't need you
My touch is better
I'm rollin' much harder
Lights out
On my own
Got my darkness
I'm into myself
Don't need you
'Cause I'm gone
So high
Got my darkness
I'm into myself
Don't need you
'Cause I can make it feel just like I'm hanging on
Yeah I can do it better when I'm all alone
Lights out
So high
All alone
I've got a body of my own
I'm in control
My hands are shakin'
My skin's getting wetter
I'm coming close
It's overloading
I'm walking with fire
Spin around in my head and I'm screaming out
But with you in the room I can never shout
This heroin
I'm sinkin' so deep
Wish I could stay here forever
Lights out
On my own
Got my darkness
I'm into myself
Don't need you
'Cause I'm gone
So high
Got my darkness
I'm into myself
Don't need you
'Cause I can make it feel just like I'm hangin' on
Yeah I can do it better when I'm all alone
Lights out
So high
All alone
I've got a body of my own
Lights out
Got my darkness
I'm into myself
Don't need you
'Cause I'm gone
So high
Got my darkness
I'm into myself
Don't need you
'Cause I'm gone
So high
Got my darkness
I'm into myself
Don't need you
'Cause I'm gone
So high
Got my darkness
I'm into myself
Don't need you
'Cause I'm gone
The lyrics of Charli XCX's song "Body of My Own" convey the idea of self-empowerment and independence. The opening stanza of the song seems to talk about a past relationship where Charli felt unsatisfied and unfulfilled. She refers to the partner as "so damn cold" indicating that they were unfeeling or unempathetic towards her. She further says that she doesn't need the partner anymore and that her touch is better because she has control over her own life. In this sense, the song is about emotional liberation and sexual emancipation.
In the second verse, Charli sings about the physical aspects of her liberation. She talks about holding a gun in her hand, pointing straight at a target, and blowing her brakes. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for letting go of inhibitions and steering towards her own desires. Charli further sings about how her body is her own, and how she is in control. The chorus of the song reinforces this idea of independence, as she sings that she does not need anyone else to feel pleasure, as she has all she needs within herself.
Overall, "Body of My Own" is an empowering song about self-affirmation and liberation. Charli encourages listeners to take control of their own lives and not be reliant on others for emotional and physical fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so damn cold
You're emotionally distant and unfeeling.
You've got no feelin'
You seem numb to emotion.
I want my blood hotter
I want to feel more alive and passionate.
Not satisfied
I'm not fulfilled by our current relationship.
I need to taste it
I need to experience more excitement and pleasure.
Your sex is so over
Our sexual relationship is no longer satisfying or fulfilling.
Got the gun in my hand
I feel empowered and in control of my choices.
And I'm pointing straight
I'm clear on my intentions and focused on my goals.
To the target and
I'm aiming to achieve my desired outcome.
I'm gonna blow my brakes
I'm prepared to take risks and push past my limits.
I don't need you
I'm independent and self-sufficient.
My touch is better
I know how to pleasure myself better than you can.
I'm rollin' much harder
I'm experiencing deeper pleasure and satisfaction now.
Lights out
I'm shutting out external distractions and focusing on myself.
On my own
I'm enjoying my own company and don't need anyone else.
Got my darkness
I'm embracing my inner desires and fantasies.
I'm into myself
I'm prioritizing my own pleasure and satisfaction.
Don't need you
I don't require anyone else's approval or validation.
'Cause I'm gone
I'm in my own world and not concerned with the opinions of others.
So high
I'm experiencing an intense level of pleasure and satisfaction.
I've got a body of my own
I'm in control of my own body and desires.
I'm in control
I'm making my own decisions and choosing my own path.
My hands are shakin'
I'm experiencing a strong physical reaction to my pleasure.
My skin's getting wetter
I'm becoming more aroused and excited physically.
I'm coming close
I'm reaching a climax or peak of pleasure.
It's overloading
My pleasure is becoming overwhelming and intense.
I'm walking with fire
I'm embracing my inner passions and desires.
Spin around in my head and I'm screaming out
I'm consumed by my own desires and fantasies.
But with you in the room I can never shout
You inhibit my ability to express myself freely and fully.
This heroin
My pleasure feels addictively intense.
I'm sinkin' so deep
I'm losing myself in my own desires and fantasies.
Wish I could stay here forever
I never want this intense pleasure to end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHARLOTTE AITCHISON, PATRIK BERGER, CHRISTIAN OHLSSON
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