Apple
Charli XCX Lyrics
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'Cause I've been looking at you so long
Now I only see me
I wanna throw the apple into the sky
Feels like you never understand me
So I just wanna drive
To the airport, the airport
The airport, the airport
I guess the apple could turn yellow or green
I know there's lots of different nuances
To you and to me
I wanna grow the apple, keep all the seeds
But I can't help but get so angry
You don't listen, I leave
To the airport, the airport
The airport, the airport
The airport, the airport
The airport, the airport
I'm gonna drive, gonna drive all night
I'm gonna drive, gonna drive all night
I think the apple's rotten right to the core
From all the things passed down
From all the apples coming before
I split the apple down symmetrical lines
And what I find is kinda scary
Makes me just wanna drive
(Drive, drive, drive, dr-dr-dr-drive, drive, drive)
(I'm gonna drive, gonna drive all night)
(I'm gonna drive, gonna drive all night)
(Drive, drive, drive, dr-dr-dr-drive, drive, drive)
I wanna know where you go
When you're feeling alone
When you're feeling alone, do you
I wanna know where you go
When you're feeling alone
When you're feeling alone, do you
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
(Do you, do you)
In Charli XCX's song "Apple," the lyrics suggest a deep introspection on the singer's relationship with someone close to them, possibly a parent or a significant other. The opening lines "I guess the apple don't fall far from the tree, 'Cause I've been looking at you so long, Now I only see me" indicate a sense of self-realization and understanding that they have become more like the person they've been observing for so long. The metaphor of the apple symbolizes the connection between generations and the ways in which traits and behaviors are passed down.
The repetition of the desire to go to the airport in the lyrics may reflect a longing to escape or seek clarity away from the current situation that the singer feels misunderstood or unheard in. The idea of throwing the apple into the sky and driving to the airport conveys a sense of frustration and a need for distance from the relationship dynamics that are causing tension. The repetition of the word "airport" emphasizes the urge to physically remove oneself from the emotional turmoil.
The mention of the apple turning yellow or green and the importance of keeping the seeds could suggest a desire for growth and understanding in the relationship, despite the frustrations expressed earlier. The anger and feeling of not being heard by the other person are evident in the lyrics, highlighting a disconnect and a struggle for communication. The singer feels like their words and emotions are not being acknowledged, leading to a sense of powerlessness.
The imagery of the apple being rotten to the core and the exploration of past influences hint at a deeper reflection on familial patterns and inherited traits that contribute to the current state of the relationship. The act of splitting the apple symbolically suggests a breaking down of barriers or defenses to reveal unsettling truths. The repeated refrain of "I'm gonna drive, gonna drive all night" emphasizes a sense of urgency and a need to escape or find clarity through physical movement. The ongoing questioning of where the other person goes when feeling alone further emphasizes the theme of longing for understanding and connection in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess the apple don't fall far from the tree
It seems that I am quite similar to my origins or family influences.
'Cause I've been looking at you so long
I have been observing you for an extended period, deeply considering our connection.
Now I only see me
In reflecting on our relationship, I realize I often see my own traits and feelings.
I wanna throw the apple into the sky
I desire to release my burdens or frustrations into the unknown.
Feels like you never understand me
It feels as if you fail to grasp my thoughts and emotions.
So I just wanna drive
I feel the need to escape or find clarity through movement and distance.
To the airport, the airport
I aim to reach a place that symbolizes new beginnings or departures.
The airport, the airport
Repetition emphasizes my overwhelming desire to get away from my current situation.
I guess the apple could turn yellow or green
There are various ways in which our relationship can evolve or change over time.
I know there's lots of different nuances
I understand that our identities and experiences are complex and multifaceted.
To you and to me
This complexity applies equally to both of us.
I wanna grow the apple, keep all the seeds
I wish to nurture our relationship and maintain its potential for growth.
But I can't help but get so angry
Despite my intentions, frustration often overwhelms me.
You don't listen to me
I feel unheard and dismissed in our communication.
To the airport, the airport
Again, the urgency and desire to escape is amplified.
The airport, the airport
Reiterating my need to leave symbolizes a quest for freedom.
I'm gonna drive, gonna drive all night
I am determined to travel continuously, seeking solace or freedom.
I'm gonna drive, gonna drive all night
The repetition highlights my resolute intent to escape.
I think the apple's rotten right to the core
I believe that the fundamental issues in our relationship run deep and are damaging.
From all the things passed down
These deep-seated issues are products of our inherited patterns and histories.
From all the apples coming before
Generational influences and past experiences contribute to the current state.
I split the apple down symmetrical lines
I analyze our relationship methodically, trying to understand its structure.
And what I find is kinda scary
The revelations I encounter about us are unsettling and troubling.
Makes me just wanna drive
These realizations compel me to seek an escape or a fresh perspective through travel.
(Drive, drive, drive, dr-dr-dr-drive, drive, drive)
Repetitive insistence on driving reflects my obsessive need to break free.
(I'm gonna drive, gonna drive all night)
A declaration of my inner resolve to find liberation through continuous movement.
(I'm gonna drive, gonna drive all night)
An affirmation of my intent to escape from the overwhelming situation.
(Drive, drive, drive, dr-dr-dr-drive, drive, drive)
This mantra reinforces my commitment to seek release and clarity.
I wanna know where you go
I am curious about your choices and whereabouts during your moments of solitude.
When you're feeling alone
I want to understand your emotions when you are in a vulnerable state.
When you're feeling alone, do you
Do you reach out or seek comfort in those moments?
I wanna know where you go
My desire for understanding extends beyond the surface of our interactions.
When you're feeling alone
I am probing into your experiences of solitude to understand you better.
When you're feeling alone, do you
Again questioning how you cope during moments of isolation and introspection.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
Repetition emphasizes my longing for an answer to my inquiries about your loneliness.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
The continued questioning reflects my depth of concern and curiosity.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
Yet again, highlighting my wish for insight into your personal struggles.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
Continued emphasis on my desire to connect over your feelings of isolation.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
This repeated inquiry serves to express my urgent need for understanding.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
An insistence on wanting to delve deeper into your emotional experience.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
Further urging you to share your feelings, showing my concern for your well-being.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you)
Concluding with a call for connection amidst the loneliness we both face.
(Do you, do you)
A final plea for engagement and understanding of one another’s solitude.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noonie Bao, Charlotte Aitchison, George Daniel, Linus Wiklund
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@itsPaulLucas
really comforting knowing that the artist i listen to when driving at night to clear my head has the same coping mechanism
@HCHSKaraoke
When you're in the mirror you're just looking at me
@monicacarranco8525
Omg it’s you!
@tonyholmy1648
Ariana what are you doing here? 💀
@SK-xv1in
😊
@umchileanywaysso7246
come back king
@mohammadboozarjomehri4430
My favorite song on the album. I love how she takes the “apple doesn’t fall from the tree” idiom, isolates the image of the apple and plays around with it, throws it up in the air, splits it, incorporates it in her lyrics, and simultaneously playfully explores the concept of generational trauma, and just the baffling subject of our parents.
@sammontalbetti3849
and then, this reaaaally beautiful, personal and touching melody line & lyric of "I want to know where you go when you're feeling alone" one of my favourite moments of music this year
@hugo57k91
Is that a fucking Touhou reference 😭
@Goatsncrafts
I'm glad you knew what it was about.
I've been confused as heck over here