Every Rule
Charli XCX Lyrics

When I met you, it was tragic
Our initial meeting had an air of tragedy surrounding it

Chemistry something like magic
The connection between us felt almost magical

You were with somebody else long term
You were in a committed relationship with someone else for a significant period of time

And I was with somebody else as well
I too was involved with someone else

Met up late night by the bowery
We rendezvoused late at night in the area of the Bowery

And in the morning, we got coffee
The following morning, we shared a cup of coffee

Acting like strangers and told no friends
We pretended to be unfamiliar with each other and kept our connection a secret from our friends

It wasn't easy to pretend
However, it was challenging to maintain that facade

And we know that it's wrong, but it feels real fun
We are aware that our actions are morally questionable, but they bring us genuine enjoyment

Sneakin' around, fallin' deep in love
Engaging in covert activities while gradually developing intense feelings for one another

But sometimes I get scared 'cause I know it's unfair
Occasionally, I become afraid because I realize the injustice of our situation

I'm hurtin' someone else instead
Instead of hurting only ourselves, we are causing harm to others

I'm breakin' every rule for you
I am defying all societal conventions and norms for the sake of our relationship

You're breakin' every rule for me
Similarly, you are also disregarding established rules and expectations because of our connection

But I gotta say, I want it this way
Despite the consequences and repercussions, I must admit that I desire this situation

These moments really set me free
These fleeting instances of intimacy and rebellion provide a sense of liberation

Straight away, we started fallin'
Right from the beginning, we began to fall for each other

Conversation never boring
Our talks were always engaging and never dull

When your lips brushed up against my skin
The sensation of your lips gently touching my skin

All I wanted was to let you in
All I desired was to allow you access into my life and heart

I wonder if people will notice
I contemplate whether others will recognize our hidden romance

Said you find it so hard to focus
You admitted to struggling to concentrate due to our connection

Cigarettes up on the balcony
Smoking cigarettes together on the balcony

Wrapped up in nothin' but sheets
Clothed only in sheets, entwined together intimately

Ah, ah
Vocalization without specific meaning

Ah, ah
Vocalization without specific meaning

Ah, ah
Vocalization without specific meaning

Ah, ah
Vocalization without specific meaning