Olivia Horn of Pitchfork labeled the song as fitting "comfortably within the worldview that Charli outlined on "Pop 2"", and named it a "victory lap since last year's "Pop 2" mixtape". Alex Kazemi of Paper labeled the song as a "goth-infused afterparty aligned with the harsh emotion behind her new-wave debut album "True Romance"".
The music video for "5 in the Morning" was released on 27 June 2018. The video was directed by Bradley & Pablo, who previously shot her "Vroom Vroom" music video, and features XCX strutting around an empty warehouse surrounded by club lights.
Written by: Charlotte Aitchison, Cleo Tighe, Invisible Men, Jeff Young, Natt Dunn
Produced by: Invisible Men
Label: Atlantic Records UK
5 in the Morning was featured as the background music for Netflix's "Elite" Party Teaser Trailer
5 In the Morning
Charli XCX Lyrics
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Your diamonds are fake, you ain't golden
But I only fuck with the ones who are rare enough
Real enough, down to keep goin'
It's 5 in the mornin'
And I'm goin' all in, I'm busy ballin'
Funny how wherever I wanna go
You wanna be there too
Pull up and stunt with your clique (clique)
Glacier all up on your wrist (wrist)
Think you're the sickest like you got diseases
But you ain't got nothing on this
I can see you talk, got a big mouth (blah blah blah blah)
Won't you stick around for the come down? (come down, yeah)
24/7, I'm 365
Wait for me heaven, I'm here 'til I die
Ah, ah
I'm goin' all in (all in)
It's 5 in the mornin', I'm busy ballin'
I ain't even stoppin' (no)
It's 5 in the mornin', I'm so devoted
I'm goin' all in (all in)
It's 5 in the mornin', I'm busy ballin'
I ain't even stoppin' (yeah)
It's 5 in the mornin', yeah
I'm in my element everyday, birthday cake
You want a piece 'cause it's tasty
We on a roll, we don't stop 'til the bottles all popped
And the pills got me wasted
It's 5 in the mornin' and I'm goin' all in
I'm busy ballin'
Funny how wherever I wanna go
You wanna be there too
Pull up and stunt with your clique (clique)
Glacier all up on your wrist (wrist)
Think you're the sickest like you got diseases
But you ain't got nothing on this
I can see you talk, got a big mouth (blah blah blah blah)
Won't you stick around for the come down? (for the come down, yeah)
24/7, I'm 365
Wait for me heaven, I'm here 'til I die
Yeah
I'm goin' all in (yeah)
It's 5 in the mornin', I'm busy ballin'
I ain't even stoppin' (no stoppin')
It's 5 in the mornin', I'm so devoted (na-na-na-na)
I'm goin' all in (all in)
It's 5 in the mornin', I'm busy ballin' (all in, all in, baby)
I ain't even stoppin'
It's 5 in the mornin', yeah
Wherever I go, wherever I go
You wanna be there too
Wherever I go, you wanna know
You wanna be there too
Wherever I go, wherever I go
You wanna be there too
Wherever I go, wherever I go
You wanna be there too
I'm goin' all in (yeah)
It's 5 in the mornin', I'm busy ballin'
I ain't even stoppin' (no stoppin')
It's 5 in the mornin', I'm so devoted (na-na-na-na)
I'm goin' all in (all in)
It's 5 in the mornin', I'm busy ballin' (all in, all in, baby)
I ain't even stoppin'
It's 5 in the mornin', yeah
In Charli XCX's song "5 In the Morning," she challenges the idea of what it means to be rare and real. She denotes that the people who think they are one in a million, are not really golden, and their diamonds are fake. Charli only fucks with the ones who are rare enough and down to keep going, indicating that authenticity is worth more than someone's perceived greatness. She continues to express that she is going all in at 5 am and is busy balling, remaining devoted to her purpose. Charli does not stop and acknowledges the irony of the people who claim to be sick and think that they have diseases but don't have anything on her.
The second verse sees Charli in her element, engaging in things that make her happy. She's on a roll and won't stop until the bottles are all popped and the pills have taken effect. She still goes all in and is busy balling at 5 am. She points out that wherever she goes, the person she's talking to wants to be there too. Charli's perspective is that everyone wants to be associated with her, and they are intrigued by her lifestyle.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea of authenticity, dedication and enjoying life to the fullest extent. Charli XCX portrays a confident persona that will not apologize for who she is, and that people always want to be around her. The song conveys the message that doing what you love is worth pursuing, regardless of what others think or say.
Line by Line Meaning
I know your type, think you're one in a million
I know the kind of person you are, thinking that you're unique
Your diamonds are fake, you ain't golden
You're not as valuable as you think you are, your possessions are not genuine
But I only fuck with the ones who are rare enough
I only associate myself with people who are truly unique and special
Real enough, down to keep goin'
Genuine enough to persevere through challenges
It's 5 in the mornin'
It's very early in the morning
And I'm goin' all in, I'm busy ballin'
I'm fully committed to what I'm doing and I'm very busy succeeding
Funny how wherever I wanna go
It's interesting how wherever I want to go
You wanna be there too
You also want to be there with me
Pull up and stunt with your clique (clique)
Show off and impress your group of friends
Glacier all up on your wrist (wrist)
A lot of ice on your wrist, referring to expensive jewelry
Think you're the sickest like you got diseases
You think you're the best, having an illness refers to being impressive
But you ain't got nothing on this
But you're not as impressive as me
I can see you talk, got a big mouth (blah blah blah blah)
I can tell you talk a lot and brag about yourself
Won't you stick around for the come down? (come down, yeah)
Do you have the perseverance to stay around for the hard times?
24/7, I'm 365
I'm always working and never take a break
Wait for me heaven, I'm here 'til I die
I'm dedicated to my work and won't stop until I die
I'm in my element everyday, birthday cake
I'm always in my element, enjoying life
You want a piece 'cause it's tasty
You want to join me because it looks good
We on a roll, we don't stop 'til the bottles all popped
We're having a great time and won't stop partying until all the bottles are empty
And the pills got me wasted
And I'm under the influence of drugs and alcohol
Wherever I go, wherever I go
No matter where I go
You wanna be there too
You also want to be there with me
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlotte Emma Aitchison, Cleo Tighe, George Astasio, Jason Andrew Pebworth, Jeff Young, Jonathan Chrisopher Shave, Natalie Maree Dunn
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@andromilka
one of her best songs but nobodyβs ready for that conversation...
@lesschlagoss7628
i'm ready
@puttheblameonme.4937
@@lesschlagoss7628 i'm ready x2.ππ»
@FaceFej
i am soooo ready!
@Burn143
Actually Iβm readyπagreed. I also believe this is one of her bestπ―π₯
@emmag1477
this has literally been my stan song for the past year
@yahoruz
She should make an album in this style really my fav song of her
@IceyGhostLady
number 1 angel is a bit in this style
@fabriciosantos3922
CHARLI album is a like
@valeriemonalisa6193
Me too