Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao (born March 3, 1997), known by her stage name… Read Full Bio ↴Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao (born March 3, 1997), known by her stage name Camila Cabello, is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter. She is a pop, and Latin-influenced performer who first came to prominence as a founding member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. Born Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao in Cojimar, Cuba, Cabello moved to Miami, Florida at the age of six. Growing up in a Spanish-speaking environment (her mother is Cuban and her father is Mexican), she fostered her love of music by listening to Celia Cruz and Alejandro Fernández. At the age of 15, she auditioned for The X Factor in Greensboro, North Carolina. Even though she was eliminated (along with her four future groupmates), the judges brought her back. Simon Cowell combined the girls into a quintet and formed Fifth Harmony.

Despite finishing in third place, they went on to be the most successful contestants from that season. The group's debut EP, Better Together, was released in October 2013, with acoustic reworkings, Spanish versions (Juntos and Juntos Acoustic), and a remix album following a month later. Their debut single, "Miss Movin' On," was the highest-charting U.S. X Factor single at the time, a feat beaten only by each successive Fifth Harmony single.

The group's debut LP, Reflection, was released in early 2015, featuring the hits "Sledgehammer" (written by Meghan Trainor) and "Worth It," featuring rapper Kid Ink. While backstage on Taylor Swift's 1989 world tour, Cabello wrote a duet with Canadian singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes. "I Know What You Did Last Summer" was released in November 2015 and immediately hit the Billboard Top 20. Fifth Harmony's sophomore set, 7/27, was issued in 2016, supported by a world tour and the hit single "Work from Home."

Outside of Fifth Harmony, Cabello paired with rapper Machine Gun Kelly for the October 2016 single "Bad Things." Well received, the track made a slow climb toward the top of the Billboard singles chart, and ultimately garnered the singer her first Top Ten song as a solo artist. That December, Cabello announced her departure from Fifth Harmony. Following her exit, Cabello collaborated with Cashmere Cat on "Love Incredible" and Pitbull and J Balvin on "Hey Ma" from the Fate of the Furious soundtrack.

In May 2017, Cabello released her debut (non-album) solo single, the Sia Furler co-written "Crying in the Club," which peaked in the Top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The promotional (non-album) single,"I Have Questions," was released a few days later. She also joined Bruno Mars as the opening act on his 24K Magic World Tour. New writing and recording sessions for her album were influenced by the success of her single "Havana" featuring Young Thug, which postponed its original release date and influenced the change of the record name from “The Hurting, The Healing, The Loving.” to “Camila.”

In early 2018 she returned with her debut full-length solo album, Camila, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200. It featured production by Frank Dukes, Jarami, and others. Buoyed by the number one single "Havana," featuring Young Thug, and "Never Be the Same," the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

In April 2018, Cabello embarked on the Never Be the Same Tour, her first as a solo artist. She was featured in "Sangria Wine", a song she recorded with Pharrell Williams. Cabello released the song live during her headlining tour. In May 2018, Cabello made a cameo appearance in Maroon 5's music video for "Girls Like You" featuring Cardi B. In the same month, she began performing as the opening act for American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift in her Reputation Stadium Tour in between the European leg of the Never Be the Same Tour. Cabello was featured in the remix version of "Beautiful", a song from American singer Bazzi. The song was released on August 2. On October 9, 2018, Cabello released the video single, "Consequences", having first surprised 12 of her biggest fans in advance, with a "Most Amazing Mystery Gift & Personal Letter".

On June 21, 2019, Cabello released "Señorita" with Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, along with the music video. The song debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and marks Mendes' and Cabello's second collaboration, following "I Know What You Did Last Summer" released in 2015. In August, "Señorita" climbed to the number one position, making it Cabello's second single to top the Hot 100 chart as lead artist. According to the IFPI, "Señorita" was the third best-selling song of 2019 globally. She is also a part of the song "South of the Border" by Ed Sheeran along with American rapper Cardi B, released in July 2019.

In October 2018, Cabello announced she would start working on new music in the new year after the holidays. In December 2018 she was nominated for two Grammys: Best Pop Solo Performance for a live version of "Havana" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Camila. Her performance at the ceremony made her the first female Latin artist to open the show. Cabello announced her sophomore album, Romance, which released December 6th, 2019. It debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 Chart and features two collaborations with Canadian singer-songwriter, Shawn Mendes and American Rapper, DaBaby. The fourth single, My Oh My, which featured DaBaby, has reached the top 20 in many countries and peaked at 22 on the Billboard 100 (As of March 2020).

In April 2019, it was announced that Cabello would star in an upcoming film adaptation of Cinderella, directed by Kay Cannon for Sony Pictures. Cinderella is set to be released February 5th, 2021 and will feature a soundtrack alongside the film.

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Camila Cabello Lyrics

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Feelin' like a psycho-freak sometimes
Tryna get connected, no Wi-Fi
Tell me that you love me, are you lying?

Gimme lemonade, I give you limes
House in the hills is a house of cards
Blink and the fairytale falls apart
Sorry, didn't mean to get so dark
Maybe I'm an alien, Earth is hard

Sometimes I don't trust the way I feel
On my Instagram talkin' 'bout, "I'm healed"
Worryin' if I still got sex appeal
Hopin' that I don't drive off this hill
When we're makin' love, I wanna be there
And I wanna feel you pullin' my hair
And believe the words you say in my ear
Gotta go outside, I need some air

I want to, want to, want to touch you
Want to touch you, but my fingertips are numb
I want to, want to, want to love you
Want to love you, but my chest is tightenin' up
I want to, want to, want to feel like I can chill
Not have to leave this restaurant
Wish I could be like everyone
But I'm not like anyone

Feelin' like a psycho-freak sometimes
Tryna get connected, no Wi-Fi
Tell me that you love me, are you lying?
Gimme lemonade, I give you limes
House in the hills is a house of cards
Blink and the fairytale falls apart
Sorry, didn't mean to get so dark
Maybe I'm an alien, Earth is hard

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Feelin' like a psycho-freak-freak-freak (ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-da)
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Sorry, couldn't focus on the movie
Everybody says they miss the old me
I been on this ride since I was fifteen
I don't blame the girls for how it went down, down
Thinkin' out loud
In the bathroom, while my friends laugh on the couch
Wow, moment's gone now
Know you wanna stay, but I think I gotta leave right now

I want to, want to, want to touch you
Want to touch you, but my fingertips are numb
I want to, want to, want to love you
Want to love you, but my chest is tightenin' up
I want to, want to, want to feel like I can chill
Not have to leave this restaurant
Wish I could be like everyone (wish I could be)
But I'm not like anyone

Feelin' like a psycho-freak sometimes
Tryna get connected, no Wi-Fi
Tell me that you love me, are you lying?
Gimme lemonade, I give you limes
House in the hills is a house of cards
Blink and the fairytale falls apart
Sorry, didn't mean to get so dark
Maybe I'm an alien, Earth is hard

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Camila Cabello’s song “Psychofreak” suggest that the singer feels different from others and is struggling mentally. The song starts with the repetition of “Feelin' like a psycho-freak-freak-freak” to highlight her mental state. She feels disconnected, isolated, and lost in today’s world without Wi-Fi. She clues her lover in on her insecurities by asking if they are lying about loving her. The singer also mentions how her “House in the hills is a house of cards/Blink and the fairytale falls apart.” This line refers to how her high-energy, exciting lifestyle is a fragile façade that can crumble at any moment. Despite the fun and games, she suffers from deep insecurities, feeling like an alien on this earth.

She also discusses how hard it is to be in her body sometimes, as well as the expectations that come with being a celebrity. In the chorus, she sings about wanting to touch, love, and feel comfortable in her own skin like everyone else, but her "chest is tightenin' up" and she can’t escape the feeling of being like "not like anyone." Overall, the song is about struggling with mental health, feeling out of place, and trying to find a way to feel love and acceptance in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Feelin' like a psycho-freak sometimes
At times, I feel overwhelmed and unstable

Tryna get connected, no Wi-Fi
Attempting to form a genuine connection with someone, without the aid of technology

Tell me that you love me, are you lying?
Questioning if the words of affection being expressed are genuine or fake

Gimme lemonade, I give you limes
Willing to give something in return for what is desired

House in the hills is a house of cards
A life of luxury and success can be easily lost or destroyed

Blink and the fairytale falls apart
A perfect situation can quickly crumble

Sorry, didn't mean to get so dark
Expressing regret for bringing up negative thoughts or feelings

Maybe I'm an alien, Earth is hard
Feeling out of place or misunderstood in the world

Sometimes I don't trust the way I feel
Feeling uncertain or doubtful about personal emotions

On my Instagram talkin' 'bout, "I'm healed"
Posting a positive image of emotional wellbeing on social media, which may not reflect reality

Worryin' if I still got sex appeal
Feeling insecure about personal attractiveness

Hopin' that I don't drive off this hill
Wishing to avoid a mental breakdown or emotional crash

When we're makin' love, I wanna be there
Desiring to be fully present and engaged during intimate moments

And I wanna feel you pullin' my hair
Seeking a physical connection and intimacy with a partner

And believe the words you say in my ear
Desiring to trust and have faith in what a partner communicates

Gotta go outside, I need some air
Feeling overwhelmed and needing space or time to think

I want to, want to, want to touch you
Desiring physical touch and connection with a partner

Want to touch you, but my fingertips are numb
Feeling emotionally or physically disconnected

Not have to leave this restaurant
Desiring to feel comfortable and at ease in social situations

Wish I could be like everyone
Feeling different or outside of societal norms

Sorry, couldn't focus on the movie
Feeling mentally distracted and unfocused

Everybody says they miss the old me
Feeling a pressure to live up to past versions of oneself

I been on this ride since I was fifteen
Experiencing personal struggles and growth since a young age

I don't blame the girls for how it went down, down
Taking responsibility for one's own actions in a past relationship

Thinkin' out loud
Expressing thoughts or feelings verbally without a filter

In the bathroom, while my friends laugh on the couch
Feeling isolated and removed from social situations

Wow, moment's gone now
Feeling disappointed or let down in a situation

Know you wanna stay, but I think I gotta leave right now
Acknowledging a desire to leave a situation, even if others wish otherwise