"This is another one that I worked on with Finn, but the process was completely different to 3AM (Pull Up). Emotional was originally a demo that Charli wrote with Patrik Berger (someone that she’s written with a lot – which explains why the song has this slightly old skool Charli atmosphere!) Basically they had a bunch of extra songs that Charli wanted to give to other people to finish, and she quite casually sent this one over for us to look at."
"Finn & I are obviously harmony-led, and the first thing we did was to add & change chords throughout the song, just to really make the vocal melody feel as dramatic as possible. We found that part of the process fairly easy, quite fun, but the production of the track changed quite a few times. Our initial instinct was to make it really soft/intimate, almost-but-not-quite acoustic. Charli always saw it as a much more epic, large-scale pop song, but it took us a while to really bring it there, and our first few versions were all still pretty twee! Then, very close to the mixtape deadline, we had a super late night studio session where we just added tons of stuff and made everything more aggressive. We even added this sort of thumping pop piano to the chorus, which we realised made the arrangement sound quite similar to Roar! Charli’s melody is really different, but you CAN actually sing Roar over the chorus, try it…"
Emotional
Charli XCX Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You got me so emotional
We had somethin' that never happened
If only we had lost control
Both got the feelin'
Hit like karate
Had boyfriends and girlfriends
Both got the feelin'
Guilty desire
Your body, my body
We were close, but still so far away
When the lights go out, when the lights go out
Will you be there?
Wanna lay you down, wanna lay you down
Down in my bed
Tellin' right from wrong, tellin' right from wrong
All this self control is so emotional
Yeah, it's so emotional
All over, deep under my skin
You got me so emotional
We had somethin' that never happened
If only we had lost control
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
The car in the driveway
The questions in her mouth
This secret is risky
So we have to keep all these fantasies to ourselves
Clothes on the carpet
Over at my house
I wish we could do it
We came so close, but still we push away
When the lights go out, when the lights go out
Will you be there?
Wanna lay you down, wanna lay you down
Down in my bed
Tellin' right from wrong, tellin' right from wrong
All this self control is so emotional
Yeah, it's so emotional
All over
Deep under my skin
You got me so emotional
We had somethin' that never happened
If only we had lost control
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
When the lights go out, when the lights go out
Will you be there?
Wanna lay you down, wanna lay you down
Down in my bed
Tellin' right from wrong, tellin' right from wrong
All this self control is so emotional
Yeah, it's so emotional
All over
Deep under my skin
You got me so emotional
We had somethin' that never happened
If only we had lost control
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional (You got me so emotional)
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Yeah, it's so emotional
The song Emotional by Charli XCX is a representation of pure passion and desire tinged with the pain of missed opportunity. The song is a reflection of a moment in time when Charli and her lover had an intense, almost physical attraction. The lyrics describe how they both shared a "guilty desire" of wanting to touch each other, but because they both had partners, they never acted on it. The lines "We were close, but still so far away" highlights the feelings of passion and longing that they had for each other, but they could not do anything about it. The lyrics express these feelings of powerlessness as the two were unable to control their desires and had to keep everything a secret.
The chorus of the song "When the lights go out, will you be there?" reflects the fear that their relationship is only limited to just a fleeting moment of attraction, and if they acted on it, there would be consequences that they weren't prepared to face. The line "All this self-control is so emotional," shows the emotional turmoil that the two have been experiencing trying to keep their feelings for each other under control.
In summary, the song Emotional is a representation of the raw passion and longing that people experience when they have to keep their desires hidden. The song is not just about an attraction that never became a relationship, but it is also about the underlying emotions that come with having to hide your true feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
All over, deep under my skin
You have permeated my being entirely.
You got me so emotional
Your hold on me is so intense that I feel overwhelmed with emotion.
We had somethin' that never happened
We shared a connection that didn't manifest into something physical.
If only we had lost control
I wish we had given into our desires and let things happen as they may.
Both got the feelin'
We both felt the same way.
Hit like karate
Our mutual attraction felt like a powerful blow.
Had boyfriends and girlfriends
We were both in committed relationships with other people.
We wanted to touch, but we could never make any moves
Although we yearned for each other, we were unable to act on those feelings.
Guilty desire
Our attraction feels forbidden and shameful.
Your body, my body
Our physical chemistry is undeniable.
We were close, but still so far away
We shared an emotional intimacy, but were physically distant.
When the lights go out, when the lights go out
In private or in intimate moments.
Will you be there?
Are you equally committed to pursuing a physical relationship?
Wanna lay you down, wanna lay you down
I want to have sex with you.
Tellin' right from wrong, tellin' right from wrong
Struggling with the ethical implications of following our desires.
All this self control is so emotional
Trying to resist my physical urges is emotionally taxing.
Yeah, it's so emotional
The tension and restraint in our situation creates an intense emotional experience.
The car in the driveway
Contextualising the scene by referencing parked cars.
The questions in her mouth
The looming threat of being found out adds to the excitement and danger.
This secret is risky
Our attraction is taboo and could potentially ruin our current relationships and reputations.
So we have to keep all these fantasies to ourselves
We must keep our desires and feelings a secret to avoid the repercussions of others finding out.
Clothes on the carpet
Visualizing the physical act of sex.
Over at my house
Referencing a location where intimacy could take place.
I wish we could do it
I am deeply desiring physical intimacy with you.
We came so close, but still we push away
Although we shared intimate moments, we still refrain from acting on our desires fully.
Oh-oh-oh-oh, so emotional
Reinforcing the intense emotional experience of being in our situation.
You got me so emotional (You got me so emotional)
Reiterating the overwhelming emotional impact this forbidden attraction has on me.
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlotte Emma Aitchison, Fredrik Berger, Martin Olof Stilling, Patrik Jens Berger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
aspargos problemáticos
Emotiva
Por toda parte, profundamente sob a minha pele
Você me pegou emotiva
Tivemos algo que nunca aconteceu
Se apenas tivéssemos perdido o controle
Ambos temos sentimentos, nos pegou como um dia difícil
Temos namorados e namoradas
Nós queríamos nos tocar, mas nunca poderíamos fazer qualquer movimento
Ambos temos sentimentos, um desejo culpado
Seu corpo, meu corpo
Estávamos perto, mas ainda tão longe
Quando as luzes se apagarem, quando as luzes se apagarem
Você estará lá?
Quando eu te deitar, quando eu te deitar
Na minha cama
Dizendo o certo do errado, dizendo o certo do errado
Todo esse auto controle é tão emotivo
Sim, é tão emotivo
Por toda parte, profundamente sob a minha pele
Você me pegou emotiva
Tivemos algo que nunca aconteceu
Se apenas tivéssemos perdido o controle
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ahh, tão emotivo
Ahh, tão emotivo
O carro na garagem, as perguntas em seus lábios
O segredo é arriscado
Portanto, temos de manter todas essas fantasias para nós mesmos
Na minha casa, roupas sob o tapete
Eu gostaria que pudéssemos fazer
Nós chegamos tão perto, mas ainda nos afastamos
Quando as luzes se apagarem, quando as luzes se apagarem
Você estará lá?
Quando eu te deitar, quando eu te deitar
Na minha cama
Dizendo o certo do errado, dizendo o certo do errado
Todo esse auto controle é tão emotivo
Sim, é tão emotivo
Por toda parte, profundamente sob a minha pele
Você me pegou emotiva
Tivemos algo que nunca aconteceu
Se apenas tivéssemos perdido o controle
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ahh, tão emotivo
Ahh, tão emotivo
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ahh, tão emotivo
Ahh
Quando as luzes se apagarem, quando as luzes se apagarem
Você estará lá?
Quando eu te deitar, quando eu te deitar
Na minha cama
Dizendo o certo do errado, dizendo o certo do errado
Todo esse auto controle é tão emotivo
Sim, é tão emotivo
Por toda parte, profundamente sob a minha pele
Você me pegou emotiva
Tivemos algo que nunca aconteceu
Se apenas tivéssemos perdido o controle
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ahh, tão emotivo
Ahh, você me deixou tão emotiva
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ohh, tão emotivo
Ahh, tão emotivo
Sim, é tão emotivo
ZalanOrban
i find this song very emotive. especially when she sings "when the lights go out, will you be there" till "all the self control, its so emotional". love this song so much
Zeo Khan
ZalanOrban god that part really hits home
grateful bread
For me it’s when she says lay u down
adanrodas
Mi canción favorita del álbum.
ginosaji7
This song kills me. I love it so much but its so accurate in what im feeling that i literally cant even listen to it without breaking down. This mixtape is honestly so amazing cant wait for the album!!
Larissa B.
YOU GOT ME SO EMOTIONAL CHARLI
damon wix
lari SAME
Samuelj2K
This song fits well in the Charli musical cosmology. Love it.
Taynan Montes
Não supero esse hino, tem que virar clipe
Sarah S.
I wanna cry because Charli blessed us with amazing songs - incredible beats, dreamy and upbeat songs - and I feel like I'm not deserving of it. OHHHHH!!!! ...