In 2012, Charli XCX rose to prominence with the Icona Pop collaboration "I Love It", which became an international success, reaching top 10 in North America and Europe. Her debut studio album, True Romance (2013), was released that year to critical acclaim, despite not meeting commercial expectations. In 2014, she contributed the chorus and hook to "Fancy" by rapper Iggy Azalea, which finished the year as one of the best-selling singles worldwide and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. The same year, Charli XCX released "Boom Clap", which became her first solo top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100. Her second studio album, the pop/rock-influenced Sucker, was released at the end of the year, and spawned the successful singles "Break the Rules" and "Doing It".
In 2015, Charli XCX began working with producers and artists in A. G. Cook's British collective PC Music, as well as producer Sophie. While working on her third album, she released the Vroom Vroom EP in 2016 and the mixtapes Number 1 Angel and Pop 2 in 2017, as well as a series of singles including the BPI-certified "After the Afterparty", "Boys", and "1999". In 2019, Charli XCX released her third studio album, Charli, which was followed by her fourth studio album, How I'm Feeling Now, which she recorded and released during the UK's first national lockdown in 2020. Charli's latest addition to her discography is CRASH, released on 18 March 2022, including the singles Good Ones and New Shapes.
In addition to her solo work, Charli XCX has co-written songs for other artists including Camila Cabello, Rita Ora, Selena Gomez, and many more.
A1 Nuclear Seasons
Charli XCX Lyrics
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Cars burn out
I wont scream or shout
Lost my breath now
Let's die together, no one lives forever (Cars burn out)
Let's die together, no one lives forever
Falling through the clouds
No one lives forever
('Cause I feel like I'm in heaven, dancing) (No one lives forever)
When you go please don't leave your love in the sun
My heart would melt away
In the night with your twisted tongue
When you drop the bomb, I'm blown away
'Cause I refuse to hide in a page of this story
I come out the box, I won't say I'm sorry
We in the nuclear season
In the shelter I survived the storm
We in the nuclear season
Summer lovin' in the backseat, gone
No facing this on my own
'Cause you taste the blast and it shook your bones
I'm a warrior all alone
In the field of lies, I wont go home
'Cause I didn't burn my skin in the blaze of glory
I come out your hands, I won't say I'm sorry
We in the nuclear season
In the shelter I survived the storm
We in the nuclear season
Summer lovin' in the backseat, gone
We survived nuclear seasons
We survived nuclear seasons
Oh, I can feel it, I can feel the fear
I can feel it, inside of her soul
Inside of us all
We in the nuclear season
In the shelter I survived the storm
We in the nuclear season
Summer lovin' in the backseat, gone
We survived nuclear seasons (Good times, dark nights)
We survived nuclear seasons (Good times, dark nights)
We survived nuclear seasons (Good times, dark nights)
We survived nuclear seasons (Good times, dark nights)
The song "Nuclear Seasons" by Charli XCX is about surviving the aftermath of a disastrous relationship. The lyrics depict the singer's resilience as she faces the fallout of a fallout of a failed love affair. The opening line "When you go please don’t leave your love in the sun my heart would melt away" reveals the singer's fragile state after the breakup. She is warning her partner not to abandon her in the aftermath of their relationship because she fears that she may lose herself completely.
In the chorus, the line "We in the nuclear seasons, in the shelter I survived this road" suggests that the singer is seeking refuge from the aftermath of the relationship. She feels that she has survived a catastrophic event and is now trying to pick up the pieces of her life. The lines "Now I'm facing this on my own 'cause you tasted the blast and it shook your bones I'm a warrior all alone, in the field of lies, I won’t go home" show that the singer is now standing strong on her own two feet, and she won't be brought down by the deception of her former partner.
Overall, "Nuclear Seasons" is a powerful song that not only depicts the aftermath of a failed relationship but also the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to stand strong and not let the actions of others define them.
Line by Line Meaning
When you go please don’t leave your love in the sun my heart would melt away
If you leave without taking your love with you, it will hurt me deeply and leave me vulnerable.
In the night with your twisted tongue when you drop the bomb I'm blown away
When you speak with your clever words and reveal the truth, it shocks and amazes me in a good way.
'Cause I, refuse to hide in the page of the story
I don't want to be a passive character in someone else's story, I want to make my own choices and be in control of my life.
I, come out the box I won’t say I’m sorry
I am breaking free from the expectations others have placed on me and I won't apologize for being my true self.
Now I'm facing this on my own 'cause you tasted the blast and it shook your bones
I am dealing with this situation alone because you experienced its consequences and it has affected you deeply.
I'm a warrior all alone, in the field of lies, I won’t go home
I am determined to be strong and face the falsehoods and challenges head-on, and I won't give up or retreat.
Cause I, didn’t burn my skin in the blaze of glory
I didn't risk everything for a brief moment of fame or glory, and instead chose to take a more measured approach to life.
I, come out your hands I won’t say I’m sorry
I have freed myself from your control and won't apologize for it.
We survived nuclear seasons
Despite all the challenges and crises we faced, we made it through together.
I can feel it, I can feel the fear
I am aware of the fear inside of me and acknowledging its presence.
We in the nuclear seasons, in the shelter I survived this road
We found a way to persevere through the difficult times and emerge safely on the other side, with each other's help and support.
We in the nuclear seasons, summer lovin' in the backseat gone
Our carefree, youthful days are behind us now, replaced by the harsh realities of life and the need to adapt and survive.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ariel Rechtshaid, Justin Raisen, Charlotte Emma Aitchison
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