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.
Babygirl
Charli XCX Lyrics
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I'm your pin-up princess, yeah, you know who to call
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
I've got a million dollar smile, I can live in your dreams
With my angel wings and Fiorucci jeans
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Close your eyes and lay back (mhm)
Think about us, we could burn up the second we touch
Yeah, let your mind just relax
We could play rough, make your blood rush, velveteen brush
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
Gloss on my lips, pop, sun in my eyes
Go steal the liquor from inside
Wanna take a little sip with you
Wanna spend a little bit with you
Open the top, pop, drink in my glass
Here come the cop-cops, better drink fast
Wanna take a little sip with you
Wanna spend a little bit with you
Just close your eyes and lay back (mhm)
Think about us, we could burn up the second we fuck
Yeah, let your mind just relax
We could play rough, make your blood rush, velveteen brush
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'm hanging all alone
Let me live inside your world (hmm)
More than a fantasy
Let me be your baby girl (hmm)
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
Baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
Baby girl, your baby girl (haha)
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl (sassy babes)
The lyrics of Charli XCX's song Babygirl suggest that the singer is offering herself as a remedy to someone's sadness. The lines "If you're feeling real sad, just look on your wall, I'm your pin-up princess, yeah, you know who to call" suggest the idea of being a cure to someone's negative emotions. The singer goes on to describe herself as having a "million dollar smile" and "angel wings," painting herself to be an attractive and desirable entity. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be your baby girl," indicating the willingness to submit oneself to another person's control and nurturing.
The imagery in the second verse is more sexual in nature, with references to drinking alcohol and engaging in intimate activities. The lines "We could play rough, make your blood rush, velveteen brush" suggest a sense of excitement and danger in the said activities. The singer seems to be offering the idea of engaging in such activities as a way to escape from reality and enjoy oneself.
Overall, the song portrays the singer as someone willing to be controlled and nurtured by another person in order to escape from negative emotions and engage in pleasurable activities. It suggests a willingness to be submissive and follow the person's lead in order to experience happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're feeling real sad, just look on your wall
I'll be the shiny and happy image you need when you're feeling down.
I'm your pin-up princess, yeah, you know who to call
You can always count on me to be your perfect and fantasy girl.
I've got a million dollar smile, I can live in your dreams
I'll be that gorgeous addition to your lives; not simply a dream anymore.
With my angel wings and Fiorucci jeans
I can be the couture angel with my halo and my stylish jeans.
Close your eyes and lay back (mhm)
Be relaxed and open-minded as we explore the depths of our passion.
Think about us, we could burn up the second we touch
Let's live and love in the moment that could be gone in the blink of an eye.
Yeah, let your mind just relax
Free yourself of worries and unwind as we indulge our desires.
We could play rough, make your blood rush, velveteen brush
We could have an intense and passionate time filled with vivacious energy.
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be the playful and submissive partner you love to have by your side.
Gloss on my lips, pop, sun in my eyes
I'll be an irresistible and sun-kissed beauty who will leave you gasping for air.
Go steal the liquor from inside
Let's be rebellious and wild as we set out to create a night of our own.
Wanna take a little sip with you
Let's share everything and become closer and connected.
Wanna spend a little bit with you
Let's make our time together last as long as possible.
Open the top, pop, drink in my glass
Let's have fun and live freely as we taste what life has to offer.
Here come the cop-cops, better drink fast
Let's be careful and escape the cops as we embark on our wild adventure.
I'm hanging all alone
I'm lonely and looking for my perfect match to share my life with.
Let me live inside your world (hmm)
Allow me to be a part of your life and world forever.
More than a fantasy
I'm not just a dream, but a real person who wants to love and be loved.
Let me be your baby girl (hmm)
Let me have the special, supportive, and loving place of a baby girl in your life and heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charlotte Aitchison, Amanda Lucille Warner, Sarah Hudson, John Hill, Anna-Catherine Hartley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sadkaique
[Verse 1: Charli XCX]
If you're feeling real sad, just look on your wall
I'm your pin-up princess, yeah, you know who to call
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
I've got a million dollar smile, I can live in your dreams
With my angel wings and Fiorucci jeans
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
[Pre-Chorus 1: Charli XCX]
Close your eyes and lay back (Mhm)
Think about us, we could burn up the second we touch
Yeah, let your mind just relax
We could play rough, make your blood rush, velveteen brush
[Chorus: Charli XCX]
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
[Verse 2: Uffie]
Gloss on my lips, pop, sun in my eyes
Go steal the liquor from inside
Wanna take a little sip with you
Wanna spend a little bit with you
Open the top, pop, drink in my glass
Here come the cop, cops, better drink fast
Wanna take a little sip with you
Wanna spend a little bit with you
[Pre-Chorus 2: Charli XCX]
Just close your eyes and lay back (Mhm)
Think about us, we could burn up the second we fuck
Yeah, let your mind just relax
We could play rough, make your blood rush, velveteen brush
[Chorus: Charli XCX]
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
[Bridge: Charli XCX]
I'm hanging all alone
Let me live inside your world (Hmm)
More than a fantasy
Let me be your baby girl (Hmm)
[Chorus: Charli XCX]
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
I’ll be your baby girl, your baby girl
[Outro: Charli XCX & Uffie]
Baby girl, your baby girl
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
Baby girl, your baby girl (Haha, sassy babes)
I'll be your baby girl, your baby girl
@underscoreophelia
Her new album is too good......omg
@gabegardner94
Ophelia C. this is her mixtape. album still on the way
@polo349
+Gabe Garner what's the difference? explain me, please.
@issyissy4626
Daniel Ramirez An album usually has a lot of different writers and producers but a mixtape is different because it is usually made independently and used to gain publicity.
@issyissy4626
bl4ckmt4l Idk. Some things just can't be helped I guess.
@chitabonita4383
The best part about this song is that Charli actually cited Uffie as one of her musical influences lol
@chitabonita4383
thank u
@Alfred_English
WORD
@hueau6391
Youre a bad person chita i know that dont ask me how just tell me did you support those idiots That made uffie shut down her site i mean her illegal really twisted site.
@Caltoon2
For the 90s babies that love 80s music