The highly charged and 80's-inspired song was brought to life after the album's title was changed from Sorry If I Hurt You to Crash, as revealed by Charli to Apple Music, and is a fitting start to what the English singer calls an "emotionally chaotic" record.
While it seems that "Crash" frames her tendencies to self-destruct after a breakup, fans also speculate that the track hints at XCX's departure from Atlantic Records, as Crash is her final album to be released under the label.
Crash
Charli XCX Lyrics
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Gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive
End it all so legendary
I'm about to crash into the water
Gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive
End it all so legendary
(Oh)
Overloading when I'm looking in the mirror, uh (oh)
I feel myself, I'm looking way better than ever, uh (oh)
Overloading when I'm looking in the mirror
I'm about to crash, I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash, I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash into the water
Gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive
End it all so legendary
I'm about to crash into the water
Gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive
End it all so legendary
I don't know if I'll be coming back to life again (oh)
All or nothing, burn in hell or go up heaven sent, yeah (oh)
Wheels up on the curb-side, put it in speed drive
I'm about to crash, I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash, I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash into the water
Gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive
End it all so legendary
I'm about to crash into the water
Gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive
End it all so legendary
I'm about to, I'm about to crash
Come watch me, baby
I'm about to, I'm about to, I'm about to crash
Come watch me burn it all down
I'm about to, I'm about to crash
Into the water, take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive
End it all so legendary
In Charli XCX's song "Crash," the lyrics describe a narrator who is self-destructive and high voltage, discussing their desire to die in a legendary way. The first two lines of the chorus state that they're about to crash into the water and take someone with them; this image suggests someone who is ready to kill themselves, with suicidal ideation themed throughout the song. The singer describes feeling better about themselves than ever before, but also notes that they are overloading, which could mean that they're feeling overwhelmed or experiencing a mental health crisis.
The second verse states that the singer is unsure if they'll ever come back to life again, which reinforces the idea of suicide. The singer then lists two alternatives: burn in hell or go up to heaven. This suggests that the singer believes their death will be significant and legendary, as people may either see them as a sinner or a saint. The phrase "wheels up on the curbside, put it in speed drive" might indicate the singer driving a car towards the water or an obstacle, suggesting they have made a conscious decision to crash and end their life.
Overall, the song "Crash" by Charli XCX presents a dark and concerning theme of suicide and self-destructive behavior. The lyrics are graphic, and the song has a melancholic tone, which does not provide any hope for the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm about to crash into the water
I am inclined to dive into the water and risk my life.
Gonna take you with me
I'll bring you along for the ride, even though it may end badly for us.
I'm high voltage, self-destructive
I feel electrified and dangerous to myself and others.
End it all so legendary
I want to go out in a blaze of glory and be remembered for my final act.
Overloading when I'm looking in the mirror, uh (oh)
I feel overwhelmed when I check myself out in the mirror and see how good I look.
I feel myself, I'm looking way better than ever, uh (oh)
I'm confident in my appearance and think I look better than ever before.
I don't know if I'll be coming back to life again (oh)
I'm uncertain if I'll survive this risky action and come back to life.
All or nothing, burn in hell or go up heaven sent, yeah (oh)
I'm willing to take a huge risk and either end up in a bad place or a great place afterwards.
Wheels up on the curb-side, put it in speed drive
I am recklessly driving and putting my life and the lives of others in danger.
I'm about to, I'm about to crash
I am very close to crashing and facing the potential consequences.
Come watch me, baby
I'm inviting someone to witness my dangerous action, possibly to impress them.
Come watch me burn it all down
I want someone to see me cause destruction and chaos.
Into the water, take you with me
I plan on bringing someone along with me in this dangerous act.
End it all so legendary
I hope that the outcome of my risky behavior is memorable and remarkable.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexander Cook, Charlotte Aitchison, George Daniel, Waylon Rector
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[Chorus]
I'm about to crash into the water, gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive, end it all so legendary
I'm about to crash into the water, gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive, end it all so legendary
[Verse 1]
Overloadin' when I'm looking in the mirror
Feel myself, I'm looking way better than ever
Overloadin' when I'm looking in the mirror
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm about to crash, I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash, I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash, I
[Chorus]
I'm about to crash into the water, gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive, end it all so legendary
I'm about to crash into the water, gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive, end it all so legendary
[Verse 2]
I don't know if I'll be coming back to life again
All or nothing, burn in Hell or go up, heaven-sent, yeah
Wheels up on the curbside, put it in speed drive
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm about to crash, I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash, I'm about to crash
I'm about to crash, I
[Chorus]
I'm about to crash into the water, gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive, end it all so legendary
I'm about to crash into the water, gonna take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive, end it all so legendary
[Outro]
I'm about to, I'm about to crash, come watch me, baby
I'm about to, I'm about to, I'm about to crash, come watch me burn it all down
I'm about to, I'm about to crash into the water, take you with me
I'm high voltage, self-destructive, end it all so legendary, yeah
@omegalul4078
every opening track in her discography is a banger
@BuffMyRadius
Justice for Sucker, that song slaps.
@martinsosa6965
@@BuffMyRadius sucker is so fking good
@BrianDePalmaII
PINK DIAMOND
@feedhyungwonplease6087
Backseat and pink diamond
@releasethebeast2893
Her best opening track is Next Level Charli, a masterpiece
@JUSLG73
this is such a stunning opener. charli never disappoints!!
@JinHyungKim-lr4it
So true!!
@fallensurvivor21
It's my fave track!! Can't wait to scream it and sing at the show! FEELIN' MYSELF I'M LOOKIN' WAY BETTER THAN EVER 😭💕💕💕
@aaronbeatty8838
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