Die Tonight
Charli-XCX Lyrics
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'Cause I got the magic in my veins
And I'm goin' hard with all my friends
I could die tonight
Let's get it started, pool side of the party
Rolling Stones on my phone
Hangin' in yo' bedroom, feelin' like we're rock n' roll
Laying under stars to shine
Hold up your bombs now
Don't you know that it's not time?
Oh, I could die tonight
'Cause I got the magic in my blood
And I'm staying 'til the sun comes up
Oh, I could die tonight
'Cause I got the magic in my veins
And I'm goin' hard with all my friends
I could die tonight
Back at the hotel, ringin' all the doorbells
Now we're feelin' so alive
Come to the top floor jumpin' like we're 'bout to fly
No one's leavin', 'bout to blow the ceilin'
When we turn it up to ten
Wake up in the mornin', gonna do it all again
Oh, I could die tonight
'Cause I got the magic in my blood
And I'm staying 'til the sun comes up
Oh, I could die tonight
'Cause I got the magic in my veins
And I'm goin' hard with all my friends
I could die tonight
Oh, I could die tonight
'Cause I got the magic in my blood
And I'm staying 'til the sun comes up
Oh, I could die tonight
'Cause I got the magic in my veins
And I'm goin' hard with all my friends
I could die tonight
(Na na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na na)
(Na na na) I could die tonight
(Na na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na na)
(Na na na na na na na na)
(Na na na) I could die tonight
The lyrics of the song "Die Tonight" by Charli XCX can be interpreted as an anthem to the reckless and carefree spirit of youth. The first verse starts with the singer's realization of her own mortality, but instead of being afraid, she sees it as an opportunity to embrace life to the fullest. She believes that she has something special within her, a magical quality that makes her stand out from the crowd. She is not content with just living, she wants to experience life in its entirety, and that means going hard with all her friends, getting wild and crazy, doing things that may be considered dangerous or foolish.
The second verse describes the scene of the party, which is at the poolside with "Rolling Stones" playing on the phone. The singer and her friends are living life like they're rockstars, staying up all night under the stars, just enjoying each other's company. They're not thinking about the consequences of their actions, and they don't want the moment to end. They continue partying at the hotel, ringing all the doorbells, and jumping on the top floor like they're about to fly. They feel alive and invigorated, and they want to keep the momentum going.
In summary, "Die Tonight" is about living in the moment, embracing life, and not taking anything for granted. It's about feeling the magic within yourself and using it to create experiences that you'll never forget. It's a call to action for those who want to make the most of their youth, to be reckless, and to live life fiercely.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I could die tonight
The singer is aware of the possibility of death tonight.
'Cause I got the magic in my veins
The singer feels an exceptional energy running through her.
And I'm goin' hard with all my friends
The singer is partying and having fun with her group of friends.
I could die tonight
The artist reiterates the sense of danger and unpredictability she feels.
Let's get it started, pool side of the party
The artist is excited to start the party, which is taking place by the pool.
Rolling Stones on my phone
The singer is probably listening to music by the Rolling Stones on her phone.
Hangin' in yo' bedroom, feelin' like we're rock n' roll
The singer and her friends are hanging out in a bedroom, having a good time and feeling rebellious, like rock stars.
End of the summer, I've been down with lovers
The artist reflects on a summer that involved being in relationships.
Laying under stars to shine
The artist and her partner(s) spent time outside under the stars together.
Hold up your bombs now
The artist is suggesting that everyone raise their energy levels and excitement.
Don't you know that it's not time?
The singer is questioning and reminding her friends that they need to be careful and cautious in their partying.
Back at the hotel, ringin' all the doorbells
The artist and her friends are having fun in the hotel where they are staying.
Now we're feelin' so alive
The singer and her friends are energized and enjoying themselves.
Come to the top floor jumpin' like we're 'bout to fly
The singer and her friends are so excited that they feel like they could jump and fly off the top floor of the hotel.
No one's leavin', 'bout to blow the ceilin'
The party is getting more intense and everyone is fully immersed in it.
When we turn it up to ten
The artist and her friends will take the party to its maximum level of excitement.
Wake up in the mornin', gonna do it all again
The artist and her friends will continue to party and have fun the next day.
(Na na na na na na na na)
These lines are a part of the chorus and add to the song's energy and rhythm.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONNALI PARMENIUS, CHARLOTTE AITCHISON, PONTUS WINNBERG, ANDREW WYATT, ROSTAM BATMANGLIJ, PATRIK BERGER, MARKUS KRUNEGARD
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