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.
Blame It on You
Charli XCX Lyrics
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I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
I blame it on you (yeah)
We met in the springtime
So cool, you were all nice
Bright star, burnin' so bright
You're my type, you're all I want
Oh, your eyes cut deep like a sharp knife
Open my legs with the pressure and make me feel alright
Uh-huh, so good, but I know you're bad for me
You got control, and you love the game
But open my legs with the pressure and do it all again, yeah
Pull up in a new thing, wrists all fresh like, "oh my God"
I'll stick like a group, I know exactly what I want
Bad boy make a bad girl good, you're driving me so wild
You're driving me so wild, yeah, yeah
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
Get drunk on the white wine
Call you like a hotline
You're stuck up in my mind
Not alright, what's goin' on?
Don't usually do this
With you, I'm an addict
But open my legs with the pressure and candy floss kisses
Uh-huh, so good, but I know you're bad for me
You got control and you love the game
But open my legs with the pressure and do it all again, yeah
Pull up in a new thing, feel so cool up in your ride
Take drugs, what a waste, be racin', love it when you drive
Bad boy make a bad girl, now that's got my head so high
I'm feelin' fuckin' high, yeah, yeah
(I blame it on)
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
(Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl)
I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
You
can think of Charli XCX's "Blame It On You" as a classic tale of a bad boy relationship. The singer loves and hates the man she's singing about, blaming him for all her troubles while still being unable to resist him. The chorus is straightforward, with her admitting that she blames everything on "you," but despite his bad behavior, she still wants to be with him. She repeats these thoughts several times throughout the song, driving home the idea that she's in a vicious cycle of wanting to leave but never being able to.
The verses of the song evoke the intensity of her connection with this man. She talks about how she met him in the springtime, and he was "so cool" to her. She describes his eyes cutting deep like a sharp knife and how he make her feel all right by "opening [her] legs with the pressure." Although she knows he's bad for her, she describes how he shows up in a new car with fresh wrists, making her feel cool and desired.
The repeated references to "opening my legs with the pressure" and feeling candy floss kisses are evocative of the sexual nature of their relationship. The song paints a picture of a woman who is continually drawn back to a man she knows is bad for her but can't resist. It's a familiar story, but one that Charli XCX tells with a catchy beat and lyrics that are both nostalgic and relevant.
Line by Line Meaning
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
I hold you responsible for my emotions and my decisions
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
Your words always seem to become reality
But I still wanna be with you (you)
Despite the negative consequences of my actions, I desire to be with you
I blame it on you (yeah)
You are the sole cause of my behaviors and their outcomes
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
I continue to attribute my choices and feelings to your influence
We met in the springtime
We began our relationship in the season of renewal and growth
So cool, you were all nice
You had a calm and collected demeanor and treated me well
Bright star, burnin' so bright
You were like a shining star, with a bright and captivating energy
You're my type, you're all I want
You fit the description of the type of person I am attracted to and desire to be with
Oh, your eyes cut deep like a sharp knife
Your gaze has a powerful and intense effect on me
Open my legs with the pressure and make me feel alright
Your touch and sexual advances relieve my stress and make me feel good
Uh-huh, so good, but I know you're bad for me
Your actions and behaviors have negative consequences, but I enjoy them anyway
You got control, and you love the game
You have power over the situation and enjoy the thrill of the chase
But open my legs with the pressure and do it all again, yeah
Despite knowing the negative effects of our actions, I desire to engage in sexual activity again
Pull up in a new thing, wrists all fresh like, "oh my God"
You arrive in a new, flashy vehicle, and I am impressed and excited
I'll stick like a group, I know exactly what I want
I am committed to being with you and am clear about what I desire in our relationship
Bad boy make a bad girl good, you're driving me so wild
Your rebellious and unpredictable behavior excites and entices me
Get drunk on the white wine
We consume alcoholic beverages, specifically white wine
Call you like a hotline
I frequently contact you, as if you were a hotline for my emotional needs
You're stuck up in my mind
You occupy my thoughts consistently
Not alright, what's goin' on?
I feel unsettled and confused about our relationship and its effects on me
Don't usually do this
I am not accustomed to acting in this manner or making these decisions
With you, I'm an addict
I am addicted to the feelings and experiences I have when I am with you
But open my legs with the pressure and candy floss kisses
Despite knowing the negative effects of our actions, I desire to engage in sexual activity and receive affection again
Pull up in a new thing, feel so cool up in your ride
You arrive in a new and impressive vehicle, and I feel cool and stylish when I am with you
Take drugs, what a waste, be racin', love it when you drive
We consume drugs and engage in reckless, thrilling behavior, and I am attracted to your risk-taking and driving skills
Bad boy make a bad girl, now that's got my head so high
Your rebellious and unpredictable behavior makes me feel euphoric and elated
I'm feelin' fuckin' high, yeah, yeah
I am experiencing a significant rush of emotions and sensations
(Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl)
Repeated assertion that you are a bad boy and have a negative influence on me
(I blame it on)
Reassertion of the theme that everything is your fault
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
You have a negative influence on me and bring out bad behavior
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
You are continually held responsible for my actions and emotions
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
Your deceitful words always seem to become reality
But I still wanna be with you (you)
Despite the negative consequences of my actions, I still desire to be with you
I blame it on you (yeah)
You are the one causing me to take these actions and feel these emotions
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Continued attribution of my behaviors and emotions to your influence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AG COOK, CHARLOTTE AITCHISON, JONNALI PARMENIUS
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marissa hopes
Eh-eh-XCX Charli
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you, yeah
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you, yeah
We met in the springtime
So cool, you were all nice
Bright star burnin' so bright
You're my type, you're all I want
Oh, your eyes cut deep like a sharp knife
Open my legs with the pressure and make me feel alright
Uh-huh, so good, but I know you're bad for me
You got control, and you love the game
But open my legs with the pressure and do it all again, yeah
Pull up in a new thing, wrists all fresh like oh my god
I'll stick like a group, I know exactly what I want
Bad boy make a bad girl good, you're driving me so wild
You're driving me so wild, yeah, yeah
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you, yeah
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you, yeah
I get drunk on the white wine
Call you like a hotline
You're stuck up in my mind
Not alright, what's goin' on?
Don't usually do this
With you, I'm an addict
But open my legs with the pressure and candy first kisses
Uh-huh, so good, but I know you're bad for me
You got control, and you love the game
But open my legs with the pressure and do it all again, yeah
Pull up in a new thing, feel so cool up in your ride
Take drugs, what a waste, be racin', love it when you drive
Bad boy make a bad girl, now that's got my head so high
I'm feelin' fuckin' high, yeah, yeah
(I blame it on)
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you, yeah
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you, yeah
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you, yeah
(Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl…)
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you, yeah
You
aspargos problemáticos
Eu Ponho a Culpa em Você
Eh-eh-XCX Charli
Eu ponho a culpa em você, eu ponho a culpa em você
Cada mentira que você conta se torna verdade (verdade)
Mas eu ainda quero estar com você (você)
Eu ponho a culpa em você, sim
Você, Eu ponho a culpa em você,Eu ponho a culpa em você
Cada mentira que você conta se torna verdade (verdade)
Mas eu ainda quero estar com você (você)
Eu ponho a culpa em você, sim
Nós nos conhecemos na primavera
Tão legal, você era todo legal
Estrela tão brilhante que queima
Você é meu tipo, você é tudo que eu quero
Oh, seus olhos me cortam fundo como uma faca afiada
Abra minhas pernas com pressão e me faça sentir bem
Uh-huh, tão bom, mas eu sei que você é mau para mim
Você tem o controle, e você ama o jogo
Abra minhas pernas com pressão e faça tudo de novo, sim
Puxar em uma coisa nova, pulsos todos frescos como oh meu deus
Vou ficar como um grupo, eu sei exatamente o que eu quero
Garoto mau torna uma garota má em boa, você está me deixando tão selvagem
Você está me deixando tão selvagem, yeah, yeah
Eu ponho a culpa em você, eu ponho a culpa em você
Cada mentira que você conta se torna verdade (verdade)
Mas eu ainda quero estar com você (você)
Eu ponho a culpa em você, sim
Você, Eu ponho a culpa em você,Eu ponho a culpa em você
Cada mentira que você conta se torna verdade (verdade)
Mas eu ainda quero estar com você (você)
Eu ponho a culpa em você, sim
Eu fiquei bebada com vinho branco
Te chamar como um apoio
Você está preso em minha mente
Não está certo, o que está acontecendo?
Não costumo fazer isso
Com você, eu sou uma viciada
Abra minhas pernas com pressão e de beijos doces
Uh-huh, tão bom, mas eu sei que você é mau para mim
Você tem o controle, e você ama o jogo
Abra minhas pernas com pressão faça tudo de novo, sim
Puxar em uma coisa nova, se sentem tão legal em seu passeio
Tome drogas, que é um desperdício, seja veloz, adoro quando você dirige
Garoto mau torna uma garota má em boa, agora que esta chapado
Eu estou chapada pra caralho
(Eu te culpo)
Eu ponho a culpa em você, eu ponho a culpa em você
Cada mentira que você conta se torna verdade (verdade)
Mas eu ainda quero estar com você (você)
Eu ponho a culpa em você, sim
Você, Eu ponho a culpa em você,Eu ponho a culpa em você
Cada mentira que você conta se torna verdade (verdade)
Mas eu ainda quero estar com você (você)
Eu ponho a culpa em você, sim
Garoto mau torna uma garota má
Garoto mau torna uma garota má
Garoto mau torna uma garota má
Garoto mau torna uma garota má
Garoto mau torna uma garota má
Garoto mau torna uma garota má
Eu ponho a culpa em você, eu ponho a culpa em você
Cada mentira que você conta se torna verdade (verdade)
Mas eu ainda quero estar com você (você)
Eu ponho a culpa em você, sim
(Garoto mau torna uma garota má)
Você, Eu ponho a culpa em você,Eu ponho a culpa em você
Cada mentira que você conta se torna verdade (verdade)
Mas eu ainda quero estar com você (você)
Eu ponho a culpa em você, sim
Você
Kaique Veloso
[Intro]
Eh-eh-XCX Charli
[Chorus]
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
[Verse 1]
We met in the springtime
So cool, you were all nice
Bright star, burnin’ so bright
You’re my type, you’re all I want
Oh, your eyes cut deep like a sharp knife
Open my legs with the pressure and make me feel alright
Uh-huh, so good, but I know you’re bad for me
You got control, and you love the game
But open my legs with the pressure and do it all again, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
Pull up in a new thing, wrists all fresh like, "Oh my God"
I’ll stick like a group, I know exactly what I want
Bad boy make a bad girl good, boy you’re driving me so wild
You’re driving me so wild, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
[Verse 2]
I get drunk on the white wine
Call you, like a hotline
You’re stuck up in my mind
Not alright, what’s goin’ on?
Don’t usually do this
With you, I’m an addict
But open my legs with the pressure and candy floss kisses
Uh-huh, so good, but I know you’re bad for me
You got control, and you love the game
But open my legs with the pressure and do it all again, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
Pull up in a new thing, feel so cool up in your ride
Take drugs, what a waste, be racin’, love it when you drive
Bad boy make a bad girl, now that’s got my head so high
I’m feelin’ fuckin’ high, yeah, yeah
(I blame it on...)
[Chorus]
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
[Bridge]
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl
[Chorus]
I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
(Bad boy make a bad girl, bad boy make a bad girl…)
You, I blame it on you, I blame it on you
Every lie you tell comes true (true)
But I still wanna be with you (you)
I blame it on you (yeah)
You
Derek D
3 best things about Charlixcx...her boys, her toys,and her voice...
Peter Almeida
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Metallic Kat
Every Single Song On This Album Is Freaking Great!!!!!!
Kyle Oliver
I love Charlie XCX she is a motivational singer
Twenty one Potatoes
Kyle Oliver Don't you mean Charli* XCX
Emmanuel Callasaya Garín
No podría amar más esta nueva era! Este estilo lo es TODOOOOO ♥
Edson
Emmanuel Callasaya Garín Charli esta llena de Swag :3
ParadiXe311
If Charli XCX is putting out such great quality music in 2017, just think of how her art is going to get better in the future. People will still be listening to this in 2025.
John Jacob Sarabosing
Her albums "Charli" and "How I'm Feeling Now" are fire. I wish I discovered her sooner.
Logstud97
Most underrated artist ever! I love her!