London Queen
Charli XCX Lyrics
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I said "Mum, this isn't a holiday
Listen up, I ain't coming back
Till I can fill the shack up with all gold plaques."
Soon come, home run (wack!)
Locket out the park with a baseball bat
When I'm driving on the wrong side of the road
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Doing things the American way
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Living the dream like a London Queen
Now I live in Hollywood
I can't stop even though I know I should
It feels so good, oh yeah, oh oh
When I'm driving on the wrong side of the road
I feel like JFK you know
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Doing things the American way
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Living the dream like a London Queen
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Doing things the American way
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the dream like a London Queen
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Doing things the American way
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Living the dream like a London Queen
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Doing things the American way
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the dream like a London Queen
The lyrics to Charli XCX's song London Queen are about the singer's journey from her hometown in London to living in Hollywood and pursuing her dreams of music success in America. The start of the song describes her leaving her home in Holloway and telling her mother that she won't return until she has achieved her goal of filling her home with gold plaques. She is determined to hit it big in America and references hitting a home run with a baseball bat, which is symbolic of her determination to succeed in the music industry.
Charli XCX's journey to America is also reflected in the lyrics when she sings about driving on the wrong side of the road and feeling like JFK. This is a reference to the fact that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963 and he was driven in a presidential motorcade on the right side of the road which is the opposite of how they drive in America. This line shows that Charli XCX is aware of the cultural differences between her home country and America but is willing to adapt to her new environment in order to succeed in her career.
Overall, the lyrics to London Queen are empowering and inspirational. They show the dedication and motivation that artists need in order to pursue their dreams in the music industry. Charli XCX's journey from London to Hollywood is a testament to the hard work and determination required to achieve success in this field.
Line by Line Meaning
Right away from Holloway
From the beginning, I knew I wanted to leave my town of Holloway.
I said 'Mum, this isn't a holiday
I told my Mum that leaving Holloway was not a vacation but a permanent move.
Listen up, I ain't coming back
I made it clear that I had no intention of returning to Holloway.
Till I can fill the shack up with all gold plaques.'
I will not return to Holloway until I have achieved fame and success, as evidenced by gold plaques on my wall.
Soon come, home run (wack!)
Success is imminent, and it will be a huge accomplishment (home run), but it may not be easy or traditional (wack!).
Locket out the park with a baseball bat
I will achieve success by going all out, like hitting a homerun out of the park with a powerful swing (baseball bat).
When I'm driving on the wrong side of the road
Driving on the opposite side of the road in the US can be disorienting and unfamiliar.
I feel like JFK you know
I feel like John F. Kennedy, a powerful and charismatic figure who also had to adjust to living in the US.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
I never imagined that I would leave England and live in America.
Doing things the American way
I have fully embraced American culture and norms in my life.
Living the dream like a London Queen
I am living my ideal life as a successful and wealthy woman, just like a queen would do in London.
Now I live in Hollywood
I have moved to the entertainment capital of the world and am living my dreams.
I can't stop even though I know I should
Despite the pressures and potential downsides of fame, I cannot give it up because it feels too good.
It feels so good, oh yeah, oh oh
The rush of success and adulation is incredibly satisfying and exhilarating.
Living the dream like a London Queen
Once again emphasizing my fulfilled dreams and my status as a queen-like figure from London.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ARIEL ROSENBERG, CHARLOTTE AITCHISON, JEREMIAH RAISEN, JUSTIN RAISEN, REMI NICOLE
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@PIURAPIURI
I'm agree with you. I saw her Live in September here in Mexico and the couple new songs that she sang are so good in Live, plus the other 5-6 new songs in her U.S.A Tour like* 'Need your love' & 'Caught in the middle' * are totally amazing.
Now, she is from the early *90's *, like 'I don't care'. And she as too many others including me, we like the music from that decade. If i were a singer i would try to sing music like that and from the artists/bands that I like.
Actually this album looks that have this kind of music, something kinda pop-punk-rock-pop. It's totally differently to her previous album.
In an interview she said that she'll never do it again an album with too many beats like 'True Romance'.
I'm anxious for buy her physical album, but i haven't idea when it will release here.
If english were my native lenguaje I'll would write something more, but I'm doing my best.
Cheers & Good Luck to 'Midas Queen'.
@zasddsaf
I think a lot of people don't "get" what Charli is doing with Sucker. She doesn't want to make the same music twice, the style is very different from True Romance (which was badass by the way). Sucker sounds like something the now-classic girl bands back in the '90s (bow wow wow, and '80s waitresses) came out with, with some punk energy thrown in. One thing everyone fails to understand is OBVIOUSLY THIS TYPE OF MUSIC IS SUPPOSED TO BE KITSCH (think "i want candy" or "wannabe"), it's completely necessary, and Charli knows that, she's doing exactly what she set out to do. So no it's not that the songs aren't as good, it's just a very different direction, she's brave to be doing such an obviously polarizing decision. I've listened to quite a few songs from Sucker live, and it's gonna be fucking amazing.
@iDanielCharles
:)
@PIURAPIURI
I'm agree with you. I saw her Live in September here in Mexico and the couple new songs that she sang are so good in Live, plus the other 5-6 new songs in her U.S.A Tour like* 'Need your love' & 'Caught in the middle' * are totally amazing.
Now, she is from the early *90's *, like 'I don't care'. And she as too many others including me, we like the music from that decade. If i were a singer i would try to sing music like that and from the artists/bands that I like.
Actually this album looks that have this kind of music, something kinda pop-punk-rock-pop. It's totally differently to her previous album.
In an interview she said that she'll never do it again an album with too many beats like 'True Romance'.
I'm anxious for buy her physical album, but i haven't idea when it will release here.
If english were my native lenguaje I'll would write something more, but I'm doing my best.
Cheers & Good Luck to 'Midas Queen'.
@zasddsaf
Adan Garcia high five! :) Charli's music is definitely influenced by a lot of other music so yeah it won't appeal to everyone. I think Need Your Love will be my favorite track form Sucker, can't wait for the album.
@cezaranicole4300
YES! That's the point..
@calliestewart538
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@irvinightmare
God I miss 2014
@thomascantero8595
Irving Pliego Ohhhh me too, was a great year.
@gabrieladenisiuk5444
Same ;-;
@neonblue62
Same of me