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.
Cloud Aura
Charli XCX Lyrics
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You're starting to hurt my heart, you left me here in the dark
Now I've got to make a change, I don't want to see your face
I'm starting to hurt so hard, huh, you fucked up hard
We were on some Bonnie and Clyde shit
Kept the blunts rolled, always let you take the first hit
When the Feds caught us I said I would take the rap
I was the Queen B, and you were like my Jay-Z
The only one who held me down when I was fucking crazy
Ivana and Trump, shit we coulda' ran the world
You were my Chris Brown, I was your only girl
Let you put your feet up while I was cooking you breakfast
Thought I found my rider, yeah but now I just regret shit
Log into your email cause I knew that shit was wrong
Pulling up a private photo of a bitch showing her thong
And I look a lil' closer it's my home girl Lisa
Time to terminate shit, hasta la vista
Married to the mob so I put a hit on it
Handed you my heart, then you took a shit on it
That's fucked up
Baby what hurts the most is when you become so cold
You're starting to hurt my heart, you left me here in the dark
Now I got to make a change, I don't want to see your face
I'm starting to hurt so hard, huh, you fucked up hard
Now I'mma fuck your shit up
Supply it to your picker
And drive a supersonic, crash and burn it with my sister
No I don't need a mister, cancel your babysitter
I'm never going down that road, it's easy to resist you
You broke my heart
And I'm never gon' forget this
You broke my heart
And I am coming back to get you, don't you know
Baby what hurts the most is when you become so cold
You're starting to hurt my heart, you left me here in the dark
Now I got to make a change, I don't want to see your face
I'm starting to hurt so hard, huh, you fucked up hard
Baby what hurts the most is when you become so cold
You're starting to hurt my heart, you left me here in the dark
Now I got to make a change, I don't want to see your face
I'm starting to hurt so hard, huh, you fucked up hard
The lyrics to Charli XCX's song Cloud Aura tell the story of a tumultuous relationship that has come to an end. The opening lines highlight the pain of being ignored by someone you love. The singer of the song is hurt by how cold her partner has become towards her. She references being left in the dark, symbolizing how her partner has cut her off emotionally.
The second verse references the Bonnie and Clyde story, a tale of two lovers who rob banks together. The singer paints a picture of her and her partner being inseparable and willing to take the fall for each other. She refers to her partner as her Jay-Z, someone who held her down during difficult times. However, the relationship takes a turn for the worse when the singer discovers her partner's infidelity. She finds a private photo of her friend Lisa, leading her to end the relationship once and for all.
The chorus repeats the opening lines, underscoring the main theme of the entire song. The singer continues to express her frustration with how her partner has hurt her, promising to move on.
Overall, the lyrics of Cloud Aura show the pain and betrayal of a romantic relationship gone wrong, with the singer unable to accept the situation and struggling to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby what hurts the most is when you become so cold
Your emotional distance is causing me the most pain.
You're starting to hurt my heart, you left me here in the dark
Your actions have caused me emotional pain and you have left me feeling alone and unsupported.
Now I've got to make a change, I don't want to see your face
I need to move on and make changes in my life in order to heal from the pain you've caused me.
I'm starting to hurt so hard, huh, you fucked up hard
I am in a great deal of pain because of your careless and harmful behavior towards me.
We were on some Bonnie and Clyde shit
Our relationship was characterized by a sense of adventure, like the famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde.
Kept the blunts rolled, always let you take the first hit
We enjoyed smoking marijuana together and I always allowed you to take the first puff.
When the Feds caught us I said I would take the rap
When we got into trouble with the law, I offered to take the blame for the situation in order to protect our relationship.
'Cause I knew it ain't easy livin' life in the trap
I was willing to take responsibility for the situation because I knew it was difficult to live a life constantly looking over our shoulders.
I was the Queen B, and you were like my Jay-Z
Our relationship mirrored the famous partnership of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, with me taking on the role of a powerful and confident leader.
The only one who held me down when I was fucking crazy
You were the only one who supported me during times of instability and irrational behavior.
Ivana and Trump, shit we coulda' ran the world
We shared an ambition for success and believed that we could conquer the world together, like Ivana Trump and her husband Donald Trump.
You were my Chris Brown, I was your only girl
Our relationship was like that of Chris Brown and his then-girlfriend Rihanna, with me being the only one you cared for romantically.
Let you put your feet up while I was cooking you breakfast
I allowed you to relax while I took care of you by making breakfast.
Thought I found my rider, yeah but now I just regret shit
I once believed you were a dependable partner, but now I regret being in a relationship with you.
Log into your email cause I knew that shit was wrong
I suspected you were being unfaithful and checked your email to confirm my suspicions.
Pulling up a private photo of a bitch showing her thong
I found a private photo of a woman showing off her underwear and felt betrayed by your infidelity.
And I look a lil' closer it's my home girl Lisa
To my shock, I realized the woman in the photo was someone I knew, my friend Lisa.
Time to terminate shit, hasta la vista
I decided to end the relationship and say goodbye to you (hasta la vista).
Married to the mob so I put a hit on it
I was so angry and hurt that I wanted to take drastic actions against you, like someone in the mafia putting a hit on someone.
Handed you my heart, then you took a shit on it
I gave you my love and trust, but you abused it and treated me poorly.
Now I'mma fuck your shit up
I am going to retaliate against you in a significant way.
Supply it to your picker
I am going to provide you with drugs or other harmful things.
And drive a supersonic, crash and burn it with my sister
I will act recklessly and destructively with someone close to me, such as my sister.
No I don't need a mister, cancel your babysitter
I don't need a man in my life and am canceling the person who was supposed to take care of our children.
I'm never going down that road, it's easy to resist you
I will never let myself be in a relationship with you again, as it's easy for me to resist your harmful ways.
You broke my heart
You caused me a significant amount of emotional pain and hurt.
And I'm never gon' forget this
I will always remember the pain you've caused me.
And I am coming back to get you, don't you know
I will seek revenge against you for the way you've treated me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLOTTE AITCHISON, BROOKE CANDY, JOSEPH ZUCCU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Chorus: Charli XCX & Brooke Candy]
Baby, what hurts the most
Is when you become so cold
You're starting to hurt my heart
You left me here in the dark
Now I got to make a change
I don't want to see your face
I'm starting to hurt your heart
Hope you fall apart
Uh, uh, Brooke Candy
[Verse 1: Brooke Candy]
We were on some Bonnie and Clyde shit
Kept the blunts rolled, always let you take the first hit
When the feds caught us, I said I would take the rap
'Cause I knew it ain't easy livin' life in the trap
I was the Queen B and you were like my Jay Z
Only one who held me down when I was fuckin' crazy
Ivana and Trump, shit, we coulda ran the world
You were my Chris Brown, I was your only girl
Let you put your feet up while I was cookin' you breakfast
Thought I found my ride or die, but now I just regret shit
Log into your email 'cause I knew that shit was wrong
Pullin' up a private photo of a bitch showin' her thong
Then I look a lil' closer, it's my home girl Lisa
Time to terminate shit, hasta la vista
Married to the mob, so I put a hit on it
Handed you my heart, then you took a shit on it
That's fucked up
[Chorus: Charli XCX]
Baby, what hurts the most
Is when you become so cold
You're starting to hurt my heart
You left me here in the dark
Now I got to make a change
I don't want to see your face
I'm starting to hurt your heart
Hope you fall apart
[Verse 2: Charli XCX]
Now I'ma fuck your shit up
Set fire to your pick-up
And drive it super sonic
Crash and burn it with my sister
No, I don't need a mister
Cancel the babysitter
I'm never going down that road
It's easy to resist ya
[Bridge: Charli XCX]
You broke my heart
And I'm never gon' forget this
You broke my heart
And now I'm comin' back to get ya, don't you know?
[Chorus: Charli XCX]
Baby, what hurts the most
Is when you become so cold
You're starting to hurt my heart
You left me here in the dark
Now I got to make a change
I don't want to see your face
I'm starting to hurt your heart
Hope you fall apart
Baby, what hurts the most
Is when you become so cold
You're starting to hurt my heart
You left me here in the dark
Now I got to make a change
I don't want to see your face
I'm starting to hurt your heart
Hope you fall apart
Lucas Whetsel Sings
I love how charli XCX can pull off like multiple genres instead of just pop that went big.
GeoRocks
I know I’m not that into pop music but Charli XCX is the bubble gum pop that I keep going back too
davey bell
@GeoRocks yeah right im not realy into charli untill i heard this im like in a total
difrent croud im into underground 90s hiphop but i love thease girls together peace my friend
happy holidays stay safe welcome home bri peace to everyone
Lewis Woodhall
@GeoRocks Check out her 2017-2020 stuff it's hyperpop and so good
ShadowXCX🩸
Why is this haven't been a hit? I think its perfectly fit in the hip-hop genre! Charli rocks!
Ogi Cv
Charli is realy talented ! This is just a masterpiece, the lyrics the video .. everything !
Im loving it !
mightytaiger
you must be 14
bby
Charli admitted this entire era was fake lol
Ramzi Ghadban
This music is pure modern American pop culture. I hope Charli XCX's debut album sounds a lot more like her mixtape, Heartbreaks & Earthquakes.
Brand91
Shes isnt american. Shes english(aka british). And the music genre uses late 70s european music.