"Forever" (stylized in all lowercase) is about a relationship that is comin… Read Full Bio ↴"Forever" (stylized in all lowercase) is about a relationship that is coming to an end but still having a deep connection. Despite being apart, the love remains and the narrator implores the other to take their time and get better, coming back to them when they are ready. Despite the distance and time between them, the narrator promises to love the other no matter what, for forever.

Forever
Charli XCX Lyrics

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Love suicide
You and I drove for miles
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
We took a dive
In the blue, scared to lose
All my feelings, feelings, feelings for you
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you

Yeah, now we gotta let this go
Drove the car off the road
I gotta give you time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head
I didn't wanna leave you low
Drove the car off the road
I hope you get some time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head (in my head)

I will always love you (love you)
I'll love you forever (love)
Even when we're not together
I will always love you (love you)
I'll love you forever
Said, "I'll love you forever"
I know in the future (future)
We won't see each other (we won't see each other)
Cold just like December
But I will always love you (love you)
I'll love you forever
Yeah, I'll love you forever

In my head, in my head

You take your time
I'll take mine, we'll be fine
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
When the roof caved in and the water fell through
Hope when we're old
We'll be friends, reminisce
Hope we'll be there, be there, be there, us two
All the memories, all the photos we took, yeah

Now we gotta let this go
Drove the car off the road
I gotta give you time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head
I didn't wanna leave you low
Drove the car off the road
I hope you get some time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head

I will always love you (love you)
I'll love you forever (love)
Even when we're not together
I will always love you (love you)
I'll love you forever
Said, "I'll love you forever"
I know in the future (future)
We won't see each other (we won't see each other)
Cold just like December
But I will always love you (love you)
I'll love you forever
Yeah, I'll love you forever
I will always love you (love you)
I'll love you forever (love)
Even when we're not together
I will always love you (love you)
I'll love you forever
Said, "I'll love you forever" (I know, I know)
I know in the future (love you)
We won't see each other
Cold just like December
But I will always love you (love you)
I'll love you forever
Yeah, I'll love you forever

I know, I know (love you)
Oh, I love, oh, oh, oh, oh
I know, love you
I'll love you forever
I know, I know (love you)
Oh, I love, oh, oh, oh, oh
I know, love you (love)

I know, I know
Future, we won't see each other
I know, I know, love you
Love you
I know, I know, love you
Love you
I know, I know, love you
Love you

Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
You stay right in front, in the front of my mind
Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
You stay right in front, in the front of my mind
Front of my mind, never leave you behind
We say promises and we give up the lies

Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
You stay right in front of my mind

Overall Meaning

“Forever” is a song by Charli XCX that delves into the complexities of love and loss. The lyrics imply that the singer drove a car with the other person while knowing fully the consequences that could arise. The song portrays a relationship that was turbulent but also loving, and despite wanting to break free, the singer is struggling to let go. The lyrics “I will always love you, love you, I’ll love you forever” further confirm the singer's unwillingness to let go of the feelings they have for the other person.

Charli XCX says the song is about "my last LA fling," which she says "was really intense and short-lived."

The song "Forever" was written by Charli XCX, A. G. Cook, and BJ Burton. It was produced by Oscar Holter, BJ Burton, and A. G. Cook.

Despite the melancholic lyrics, the song is delivered with an upbeat tempo that could easily mask the emotional depth in the lyrics.

Charli XCX has stated that the song is one of her favorites from her album "Charli" and that it was difficult to record in the studio because of its emotional depth.

The song was released on September 13, 2019.

The music video for "Forever" features Charli XCX running through various environments, including a city street, a forest, a parking lot, a desert, and a fluorescent-lit room.

The song was performed live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 9, 2019.

The song received positive reviews from music critics who praised Charli XCX's songwriting and vocal delivery.

The song was included in several music publications' end-of-year best songs lists, including NME, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone.

Chords: F#m, D, A, E.

Line by Line Meaning

Love suicide
The relationship has reached the point of no return

You and I drove for miles
The couple went through great lengths to be together

Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
Their connection was undeniable

We took a dive
They took a risk and ended up falling for each other

In the blue, scared to lose
They felt vulnerable and afraid of losing each other

All my feelings, feelings, feelings for you
Their love was strong and intense

Yeah, now we gotta let this go
The relationship has run its course and it's time to move on

Drove the car off the road
Metaphor for the relationship crashing and burning

I gotta give you time to grow
The artist recognizes the need for both parties to grow and heal from the breakup

You're not a ghost, you're in my head
The memories and emotions of the relationship still linger

I will always love you (love you)
The singer will always have feelings for their past lover

Said, "I'll love you forever"
Reiterating their commitment to always love their ex

I know in the future (future)
Accepting that they won't be in each other's lives in the future

We won't see each other (we won't see each other)
They won't have contact with each other

Cold just like December
The future seems bleak and sad

You take your time / I'll take mine, we'll be fine
Giving each other space to heal and grow without pressure

When the roof caved in and the water fell through
A metaphor for a moment of crisis in the relationship

Hope when we're old / We'll be friends, reminisce
Hoping that they can still be amicable and look back fondly on their time together

All the memories, all the photos we took, yeah
Reflecting on the good times they shared

Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
Their ex is still on their mind constantly

You stay right in front, in the front of my mind
Their ex holds a special place in their thoughts

Front of my mind, never leave you behind
Their ex will always be a part of them

We say promises and we give up the lies
Acknowledging that the relationship had its ups and downs

Love you
The artist still loves their ex

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Cook, Bj Burton, Charlotte Aitchison

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sexygrace142

3y↑9

[Verse 1]
Love suicide
You and I drove for miles
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
We took a dive in the blue, scared to lose
All my feelings, feelings, feelings for you
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, now we gotta let this go
Drove the car off the road
I gotta give you time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head
I didn't wanna leave you low
Drove the car off the road
I hope you get some time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head (In my head...)

[Chorus]
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Even when we're not together
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Said I'll love you forever
I know in the future (Future)
We won't see each other (We won't see each other)
Cold just like December
But I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Yeah, I'll love you forever

[Post-Chorus]
Head, in my head

[Verse 2]
You take your time, I'll take mine, we'll be fine
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
When the roof caved in and the water fell through
Hope when we're old, we'll be friends, reminisce
Hope we'll be there, be there, be there, us two
All the memories, all the photos we took

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, now we gotta let this go
Drove the car off the road
I gotta give you time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head
I didn't wanna leave you low
Drove the car off the road
I hope you get some time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head

[Chorus]
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Even when we're not together
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Said I'll love you forever
I know in the future (Future)
We won't see each other (We won't see each other)
Cold just like December
But I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Yeah, I'll love you forever
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever (Ever)
Even when we're not together
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Said I'll love you forever (I know-I know)
I know in the future (Love you)
We won't see each other
Cold just like December
But I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Yeah, I'll love you forever
[Break]
I know-I know (Love you)
Oh, I love, oh-oh-oh-oh
I know, love you
I'll love you forever
I know-I know (Love you)
Oh, I love, oh-oh-oh-oh
I know, love you
(I know-I know)
Future, we won't see each other
I know-I know (Love you)
Love you
I know-I know (Love you)
Love you
I know-I know (Love you)
Love you

[Outro]
Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
You stay right in front, in the front of my mind
Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
You stay right in front, in the front of my mind
Front of my mind, never leave you behind
We say promises and we gave up the lies
Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
You stay right in front of my mind

@mariocastro3957

4y↑243

💞 lyrics 💞

[Verse 1]
Love suicide
You and I drove for miles
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
We took a dive in the blue, scared to lose
All my feelings, feelings, feelings for you
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, now we gotta let this go
Drove the car off the road
I gotta give you time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head
I didn't wanna leave you low
Drove the car off the road
I hope you get some time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head (In my head...)

[Chorus]
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Even when we're not together
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Said, "I'll love you forever"
I know in the future (Future)
We won't see each other (We won't see each other)
Cold just like December
But I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Yeah, I'll love you forever

[Post-Chorus]
In my head, in my head

[Verse 2]
You take your time, I'll take mine, we'll be fine
Knew I'd be here, be here, be here with you
When the roof caved in and the water fell through
Hope when we're old, we'll be friends, reminisce
Hope we'll be there, be there, be there, us two
All the memories, all the photos we took

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, now we gotta let this go
Drove the car off the road
I gotta give you time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head
I didn't wanna leave you low
Drove the car off the road
I hope you get some time to grow
You're not a ghost, you're in my head

[Chorus]
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Even when we're not together
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Said, "I'll love you forever"
I know in the future (Future)
We won't see each other (We won't see each other)
Cold just like December
But I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Yeah, I'll love you forever
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever (Ever)
Even when we're not together
I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Said, "I'll love you forever" (I know-I know)
I know in the future (Love you)
We won't see each other
Cold just like December
But I will always love you (Love you)
I'll love you forever
Yeah, I'll love you forever

[Break]
I know-I know (Love you)
Oh, I love, oh-oh-oh-oh
I know, love you
I'll love you forever
I know-I know (Love you)
Oh, I love, oh-oh-oh-oh
I know, love you
(I know-I know)
Future, we won't see each other
I know-I know (Love you)
Love you
I know-I know (Love you)
Love you
I know-I know (Love you)
Love you

[Outro]
Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
You stay right in front, in the front of my mind
Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
You stay right in front, in the front of my mind
Front of my mind, never leave you behind
We say promises and we give up the lies
Front of my mind, in the front of my mind
You stay right in front of my mind

@aspargosproblematicos1004

3y↑3

Para Sempre

Amor suicida
Você e eu dirigimos por quilômetros
Sabia que eu estaria aqui, estaria aqui, estaria aqui com você
Sabia que eu estaria aqui, estaria aqui, estaria aqui com você
Demos um mergulho na tristeza, com medo de perder
Todos os meus sentimentos, sentimentos, sentimentos por você
Sabia que eu estaria aqui, estaria aqui, estaria aqui com você

Sim, agora temos que deixar isso ir
Dirigimos com o carro para fora da estrada
Eu tenho que lhe dar tempo para crescer
Você não é um fantasma, você está na minha cabeça
Eu não queria te deixar triste
Dirigimos com o carro para fora da estrada
Espero que você tenha tempo para crescer
Você não é um fantasma, você está na minha cabeça (na minha cabeça)

Eu sempre vou te amar (te amar)
Eu vou te amar para sempre
Mesmo quando não estamos juntos
Eu sempre vou te amar (te amar)
Eu vou te amar para sempre
Disse: Eu vou te amar para sempre
Eu sei que no futuro (no futuro)
Não nos veremos (não nos veremos)
Frio como dezembro
Mas eu sempre vou te amar (te amar)
Eu vou te amar para sempre
Sim, eu vou te amar para sempre

Na minha cabeça, na minha cabeça

Você tem o seu tempo, eu vou ter o meu, ficaremos bem
Sabia que eu estaria aqui, estaria aqui, estaria aqui com você
Quando a estrada desabou e a fronteira caiu
Espero que quando estivermos velhos, seremos amigos, vamos nos lembrar
Espero que estaremos lá, estaremos lá, estaremos nós dois
Todas as memórias, todas as fotos que tiramos

Sim, agora temos que deixar isso ir
Dirigimos com o carro para fora da estrada
Eu tenho que lhe dar tempo para crescer
Você não é um fantasma, você está na minha cabeça
Eu não queria te deixar triste
Dirigimos com o carro para fora da estrada
Espero que você tenha tempo para crescer
Você não é um fantasma, você está na minha cabeça

Eu sempre vou te amar (te amar)
Eu vou te amar para sempre
Mesmo quando não estamos juntos
Eu sempre vou te amar (te amar)
Eu vou te amar para sempre
Disse: Eu vou te amar para sempre
Eu sei que no futuro (no futuro)
Não nos veremos (não nos veremos)
Frio como dezembro
Mas eu sempre vou te amar (te amar)
Eu vou te amar para sempre
Sim, eu vou te amar para sempre

Eu sempre vou te amar (te amar)
Eu vou te amar para sempre (sempre)
Mesmo quando não estamos juntos
Eu sempre vou te amar (te amar)
Eu vou te amar para sempre
Disse, "Eu vou te amar para sempre" (eu sei, eu sei)
Eu sei que no futuro (te amo)
Não nos veremos
Frio como dezembro
Mas eu sempre vou te amar (te amar)
Eu vou te amar para sempre
Sim, eu vou te amar para sempre

Eu sei, eu sei (te amo)
Oh, eu amo, oh oh oh oh
Eu sei, amo você
Eu vou te amar pra sempre
Eu sei, eu sei (te amo)
Oh, eu amo, oh oh oh oh
Eu sei, amo você
(Eu sei, eu sei)
Futuro, nós não nos veremos
Eu sei, eu sei (te amo)
Amo você
Eu sei, eu sei (te amo)
Amo você
Eu sei, eu sei (te amo)
Amo você

Frente da minha mente, na frente da minha mente
Você fica bem na frente, na frente da minha mente
Frente da minha mente, na frente da minha mente
Você fica bem na frente, na frente da minha mente
Frente da minha mente, nunca te deixo para trás
Fizemos promessas e desistimos das mentiras
Frente da minha mente, na frente da minha mente
Você fica bem na minha mente

All comments from YouTube:

@arielazaria4680

4y↑1.7K

This song makes me miss something I've never had. It feels like an end to a really long story. Idk, it's kinda hard to pinpoint what this song does, but it does something. Like pushing all the buttons in your brain.

@alexisgerlach369

4y↑30

i have the EXACT SAME THING!!!!!!!!

@suthasiniet7026

4y↑27

OMG I UNDERSTAND THIS COMMENT SO MUCH

@alexarce8790

4y↑7

I’m js too young to feel this experience but I’ll know when the time is right

@venomdude123

4y↑26

Probably the memories you wished you had made. That's what I feel.

@hannahborowski1631

3y↑2

Literally the word out of my mouth. Heartbreak from the boy I never dated.

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@thefaulkness

4y↑2.2K

Usually 'send in your clips' videos arent that good but this is a masterpiece

@lau9295

3y↑109

and the gays keep winning

@glencoco1825

3y↑29

Side eyeroll to "Stuck With U"

@inescovas7004

I invite yall to watch the video for Afterglow by Kitty! So freaking cute!

@charli.7889

3y↑20

Still good a year on. When I heard the idea I also thought it was going to be corny and not great, then I watched the video when it came out and it made me cry. It really touched something emotional inside a lot of us. I feel like Charli has this way of having her finger on the pulse and this is a beautiful example of it

@nuages8915

This one made me dizzy 😭😭

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@augustobonito4816

3y↑506

I still can't believe I'm in a Charli XCX's video. I cry everytime. It was such a difficult time back then. Thank you so much Charli

@R-H-B

2y↑4

Where you at in this vid?

@augustobonito4816

2y↑33

@Nerd_ Guy_Lol I'm the only one that appears with a cigarette, in the first half minute and then at the end of the video. So iconic hahaha

@R-H-B

2y↑1

@Augusto Bonito sorry I can’t see you. What’s the timestamp?

@livelifeonline4634

2y↑21

@Nerd_ Guy_Lol 0:28 & 3:36

@ufa405

2y↑1

Wait? How??? How can you appear on this video? Did they asked you to sent this or something? Im so confused ha

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@Legacyms

2y↑77

Essa música me trás muitas lembranças... minha ex namorada era super fã da charli e curiosamente nasceram no mesmo dia e ano. Essa música representava bem nosso sentimento pelo outro, mas infelizmente no dia 16/12/2021 ela chegou a falecer e hoje ouço essa música com uma saudade imensa dela e de situações que nunca mais irão existir... queria que vc estivesse aqui pra ouvir essa música mais uma vez comigo... te amo rê.

@starr1232

Xcx videos

@YungRasmus

50w↑1

💟

@PlayEngage

4y↑3.1K

This video is like we are leaving a footprint, an evidence, that we humans once existed in this planet. Thank you Charli XCX for this notalgia!

@maddeleein

4y↑18

lol

@iwtbd

4y↑29

imagine being the last human on earth

@PolycrisisActor

3y↑3

rEaD a BoOk

@user-nz6qr2oz6n

Xcx

@m01s_71

Blugh. Hate you so much

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@ericasayshello2507

2y↑49

It's been over half a year since I discovered this gem of an album and I still can't NOT cry whenever I watch this video 😭😭

@VenusAsAFormerBoy

2y↑2

You know an album is good when it can make me nostalgic for 2020! that shouldn't be possible!

@robertoXCX

2y↑2

The videos for claws, and forever both make me nostalgic for the brief period of time in early 2020 when there was still collective hope that we'd all make it through rona together and squish the virus early. Unfortunately, my country decided that money was more important than human life, and threw caution to the wind with reopening too much too quick. So many lives lost... But I do believe that a great number of people gained a more grounded and less rose tinted view of how the world REALLY works, which is needed to bring about actual change, to stop the rampant destruction of our habitat for a handful of people that pull all the strings of society. I believe that the spirit of love is what will ultimately save us. The more people free themselves from the shackles of hate, the closer we get to a better world.

@cacophonic400

4y↑2.4K

Seeing all these memories from thousands of people made me feel a happy I have never felt before

@TheToTiAle

4y↑59

Ikr? I didn't expect it to make me so emotional

@totamilegend

4y↑56

That was so beautiful, so many pieces of life united through music in a bunch of minutes and echoes

@alesaint1668

4y↑11

Same! :) the last part was emotional

@danieloliveira2755

4y↑1

Same! 😍

@Gustangela

I feel the same with Cheated Hearts by Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

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@nooodisaster

3y↑860

Hot take: This is one of Charli's best music video's she ever released.

@secretowl3561

3y↑2

Lol

@calpurniabruchi5742

3y↑2

Yikes, it's awful

@psychosomaticlovestory

3y↑1

Song and vid are terrible. HIFN is good but this song and video is such a career stain

@secretowl3561

3y↑68

@britney spears what britney

@shaunmorrissey7313

3y↑1

that's not saying a lot is it, not a very high bar

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@nicolasmz

3y↑125

One of my best friends passed away yesterday and I can't believe how much I can relate to this song. I always liked it, because I connected sonically and lyrically to it, mainly because of love. Love for my friends, my partner, my family, and anything in between. But now that I pay attention to the lyrics again right now trying to heal, I can't believe I can also use it to channel my emotions today. I feel like I can say goodbye to him with this song, because he was pure joy and laughs, and he wouldn't want to be remembered with sadness. These lyrics fit right in. I've been in my lana-marina-mood all day, but with this, I'm kinda starting to feel a bit of relief.

@nickdelatorre7858

1y↑2

Losing a good friend must be incredibly painful. I’m sorry you had to experience that. In some ways, I can relate to your comment. I hope you are doing well. :)

@nicolasmz

1y↑3

@Nick De La Torre It is, but I'm doing better now. Nowadays my friends and I remember him with a smile. And now that you made me listen to this song again I'm getting nostalgic, in a good way! Thank you for your comment :) ❤️

@Avasfridays

39w

I lost my bestfriend after summer 2020 and I feel the same way. This and 'Twice' makes me think about him and happy times 💕

@nicolasmz

39w

@@Avasfridays I'm glad you can remember him that way 💞💕

@gracecarroll6718

2y↑87

Watching this now in 2022, this video still makes me cry. What a weird time, how beautiful it is to see people loving each other like this through the most difficult circumstances ❤

@worldofxtra

3y↑2K

I always come back to this video when I feel down 🥺 Thank you for putting me three whole times! :O <3 ILY CHARLIIIIII!!!!!

@ocytocine96

3y↑31

I never noticed you were in her video clip, You're the one voguing right?

@vaishnavs.r4077

3y↑7

omg biaaatch not u in the vid dsjasjh

@localyombot4162

3y↑4

can someone give the timestamps

@dularammandi2656

3y↑1

Xcx

@enolamo526

3y↑14

@billies pubic hair omg that username, it's 1:44

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@igorfernandes3858

1y↑54

A Diana aparecendo no vídeo da Charli já alcançou mais carreira q a Rodrigue, LENDAAAA

@JuliaVolz-kn8in

1y↑2

eu achei que tava loca quando vi kkkkkkkkk ate vim ver se alguem comentou isso

@douglazbarbosa

51w↑1

Que doidera, só faltou ela soltar um "Meu nome é Diana Cristina de Medeiros"

@willerbecker

40w

@@douglazbarbosa EU IA ME ARREPIAR TUDO KKKK

@nickolasuka

4y↑161

Charli, VC foi perspicaz. nossa, vc foi inteligente, você foi maravilhosa. me emocionei e ri... simplesmente perfeita TE AMO

@gabbiezinha

4y↑4

AMIGO TU VIU??NO MINUTO 3:29

@zenaxel

4y↑367

my girlfriend left me a few days ago and now i am alone during the quarantine. i wasn't good enough for such an amazing person. i've long lost count of how many times i've listened to this song. thank you for your great music. sending love to everyone who is going through these tough times by themselves. stay strong

@Chluffles

4y↑24

I am unsure of your situation, though if you did something wrong acknowledging it is the first step, and there’s much to learn from even the hardest of circumstances.

If not, don’t doubt yourself! Everyone has amazing potential, and no one is better nor worse than anyone else. I wish you luck, happiness, and good health during these hard times 🌈💖✨ and know that there are people who love and support you when things get tough!

@alexcarlson4344

4y↑6

I don't know you, and you don't know me. But I just wanted to let you know that you are and were good enough for ur girlfriend! It's her loss in the long run, that I'm sure of. I've been heartbroken before, I've been in ur shoes, believe me when I say that u will be fine with time, and that u will meet another love of ur life who loves and appreciates you for you! Take care, sending u love and hugs from South Wales! Xx

@yahstino

4y↑3

You are enough. Everything happens for a reason. Learn from this experience, you'll be back on your feet in no time.

@evelinapushkash6827

4y↑16

People will say "her loss" but really, if you feel like you weren't on her level it's a good sign. You are aware and from this point there's only one way - up. Bettering yourself, becoming the person who is worthy. Good luck, zenaxel

@prillioktavia8975

4y↑3

Stay strong 👌🏻

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@SheSaidHeroin

4y↑709

This video is lovely, but makes me miss the days when I had friends. I don’t always realise how lonely I am, until I’m faced with things like these. I wonder what it’s like to be someone in this video and have someone to have fun with.

@r-pupz7032

3y↑43

I feel that so hard. I have anxiety which makes phones/facetime/zoom extra hard and I'm in recovery from addiction & bereavement too, so I just spend my days on my own trying not to think about having fun with friends & people I've lost.This song forced me to stop pretending though, it's so beautiful but it was.. tough.

You know what though, it's good to let the emotions out, even painful ones. Especially those. So many of us are lonely and stuck inside out heads but we can all come together online to briefly feel connected over music and emotions. That's truly beautiful imo 🖤

Anyway I hope you're doing okay. We'll get through this 💗

You know

@jjjhhgddfhjhjjjgg1161

3y↑15

We'll get through this 🖤

@knoname7778

3y↑1

Learn to love yourself first

@wishuonmyjourney818

💚

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=69AmLbNeNf0&t=12s

@velocityra

2y↑1

Do you have friends now?

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@db8562

2y↑46

I come back to this song even though I’m completely over my ex. He was the love of my life, but I allow myself to revisit that heartbreak a few times a year so I maintain my mental clarity. Charlie Xcx you’ve helped me overcome some of the most difficult struggles of my life. I’m forever grateful.

@luketoomey4695

Feel you. I thought this song would define "lockdown 1" for me. But it actually defines my last relationship which went sour a few months after this song released.

@db8562

@Luke Toomey Hope you’re okay Luke

@c4den20

This was the comment I needed to see. It’s comforting to know that I’m not alone in what you’re describing here. I think a lot of people go through this and I’m so happy we have music like Charli’s to connect with each other on that level. I haven’t found many people in my real life that can resonate too much with that sort of feeling and I’m grateful to see comments like this one. Thank you for sharing and I hope you’re happier than ever.

@db8562

@Caden Thompson Well thanks Caden, I have closed that chapter of my life and am focused on myself always. There hasn’t been one day where I haven’t thought of Casey but I don’t have an emotional attachment to him anymore like I used to. I know that if I start overthinking and putting too much though into him, I’ll start to feel anger sometimes or even insecure as he betrayed me deeply. That boy broke my heart. But life is so good and the sun is coming out more! I’m so blessed to have my family and friends who were there for me through everything. Always allow yourself to feel what you need to feel even when it gets to be too much. Become friends with your feelings and get familiar with them, the more you feel then the less you’ll feel them. I’m sure your amazing so keep your head up.

@saibata750

4y↑111

This makes me feel like I’ve been missing the point. It’s not about then and there, how and why. It’s about each and every moment we spend with each other. With people, with the world. Get out there. Grow into the person you want to be. Go and make your dreams happen. And always remember; never, EVER, give up. Don’t give up on the world. Don’t give up on yourself. Love unconditionally. Because it’s all we have.

@sexygrace142

3y↑9

@dylancook2136

4y↑2K

This video is an absolute masterpiece. The lyrics mixed with the visuals dropping during times like these kind of perfectly capture that angst so many of us have, not only now in quarantine but as burgeoning adults who aren’t sure of our timelines, trajectories, or what our lives will look like in the nearer-than-distant future. The tragedy that has accompanied the mortality rate of the virus is the way it’s strained our already limited time to enjoy existing in the liminal state between childhood and adulthood with peers who are as mutually apprehensive as ourselves. It’s tough losing this time with each other, but hopefully we will all learn from this experience that has affected each and every one of us in some capacity. Hopefully we will be better to each other, usher in some much-needed institutional changes, and reevaluate ourselves along the way. I’m glad to know more people will see this video in the coming days, as Charli is finally at least a name people have heard of in the industry or on the charts. As someone who’s been with her since before True Romance, I’m happy to see people seeing her in a certain way during this crisis. She crashed my friend’s Zoom the other day, she gave us a beautiful album not even a year ago, and now she blesses us with this time stamp on the human condition. I love you always, Charli. Stay safe and healthy, everyone.

@heartsandhauls

4y↑31

this comment deserves more

@user-vi4yz2pn3j

4y↑3

best yt comment ever

@xerilaun

4y↑1

💕

@MrSmeggs1

4y↑2

Dylan Cook period

@borbelydenes1994

4y↑9

i don't think i've ever seen a comment like this, but i definitely want to in the future 🙌

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@itsjamiesparks

4y↑44

You know, you didn’t have to spend your time making this project with your fans but you did, and that’s why you’re a legend. ✨ You’ve used your gifts and creativity to bring people together at a time when they really need it the most.

Love it x

@tatemcilwain1775

4y↑157

its amazing how much such simple words like "I love you forever" mean right now. all our friends may as well be on a distant planet. but after all this happening the thing its doing for us more than anything is make us remember how much we love each other. I think people will remember this song long after this is over.

@handyan7

FACTS

@user-ns4in4gr2f

3y↑47

i’m crying right now bc you, charli, filled my soul with memories, emotions and good things that are connected with our lives. i think that your video is a reminder to be together and love each other. this year has seriously changed our mindsets, but one thing that we shouldn’t lose anyway is love and support. thank uuu charli for that video, it made me (and i hope everyone who watched this) feel a little bit more excited ❤️

@user-ns4in4gr2f

@Nicolas thank you! hope you’re having a good day too!

@royale9732

4y↑269

I know this isn’t what the song about, but when I hear “forever,” I think of all of my friends at school. My senior year of high school got cut short, but the chorus matches exactly what I want to say to all of my classmates when we go our separate ways. “I will always love you. I’ll love you forever. Even when we’re not together”

@stavcy

4y↑5

🥺❤

@user-kv3su9fm1y

4y↑23

i think this is exactly what this song is about. ans thats why I'm especially touched with lines I know in the future / We won't see each other because it's how most of the friendships end up....

@lovelyleovirgo2718

4y↑2

😢

@jewlseville

4y↑1

I feel this listening to the song too

@maubetproductions

46w↑7

0:55 this part makes me feel some type of way. Mourning a relationship I never had, with a person who never thought the same about me. It’s so beautiful

@JandirMoquete

4y↑454

this made me cry, it made me feel that all the little things from the outside world are now the most important memories i have to get through this situation, this video sums it all, thank you charli and her team<3

@dzanroach

4y↑1

♡

@maryhillsvevo1271

https://youtu.be/_-L1dosYYHk

@maryhillsvevo1271

Im agree

@ashwinguneshwar5165

2y↑11

4.6M views are too less. More people need to see this masterpiece and get lost in time only for 4 mins. Love you Charli ❤

@tatemcilwain1775

4y↑22

the editing of this video means that there's so much going on so you notice new things every time. you can watch it over and over and never get sick of it. it actually gets better everytime

@everkikomoo

3y↑12

this song being released in quarentine era made me so reflective but its good to see that it still hits hard now we can go out more i will surely want to see charli live

@Gijiu

20w↑1

incrível como eu já vi esse vídeo centena de vezes e, mais uma vez, hoje eu ainda chorei assistindo

@ElMusicoNocturnoOficial

3y↑5

Difícilmente describiré la tranquilidad que esta canción me dio en tiempos de inicio de la pandemia, ni los buenos momentos que pasé con ella en casa
Gracias Charli por conmover mi corazón con semejante pieza: Me diste un respiro cada que la escuchaba, y esa emoción con poco la describes

Hardly can describe the calm and peace that this song give me every moment I heard it at pandemic times; And all good moments lived with it as soundtrack of life at home.
Thanks Charli for touching my heart with this masterpiece: You gave me a breath every time I played, and that emotion, barely can be described

Love you

@RyanStorey1231

4y↑380

For those out of the loop, Charli XCX has been making an album in quarantine for the past month with her producers over Zoom, and even including her fans in the process. For this music video, she had fans send in various clips and it's edited together beautifully. I already loved the song before, but this video really elevated it for me.

I didn't expect much from this video and I didn't expect to be hit with such a heavy wave of emotions. It just made me really miss being outside with my friends. Somehow, it made me feel incredibly connected to all the other people with whom I share this world, and, for a pop music video, I really appreciate how grounded it seemed. I tend to see pop music as this thing that helps me escape from day-to-day life, but now something has clicked for me and I realize that pop music actually is based around and created in daily life — both go hand in hand.

As much as this entire situation sucks, I'm at least happy that people are deciding to use this opportunity to make art. We need it now more than ever. And years from now when we're well past this, music videos like this can serve as a time capsule.

@woobenstein

23w↑1

When this album first came out, I was still with the love of my life and we listened to it together a bunch. We just broke up after 4 years and..I never thought it would hurt so bad to hear this song again :( I will love them forever, for sure. It breaks my heart that it'll never be the same again.

@JoshuaWeiss93

3y↑7

I just watched this for the first time after last years premiere and I did not expect to cry as much as I did. This is such a beautiful music video.

@strawberrymilk2554

Same and its an beautiful Song 😔

@michaelveras6421

2y↑4

A esta canción están hermosa que no me salen palabras para describirla como
Se lo merecen pero lo que sí se merecen que le diga es que definitivamente se merece más reconocimiento #forever #CharliXCX #howimfeelingnow 😞💕🙌

@michaelveras6421

2y↑2

Btw ese video aunque para otros muchos sea un video chafa para mi personalmente me parece hermoso y más para el tiempo en que se Lanzó lo hace más especial 💕🙌

@valeraxcx16

2y↑4

This album feels so personal to me. Like I could see Charli actually putting her heart into this. Will forever be my favourite song and an album of hers. ❤️

@benb.2823

4y↑39

Love the way Charli connects so many people with her art🏳️‍🌈🖤

@LastariOo

4y↑2

Doesn't she. I'm so in awe of her 💕

@antoniorojas-wh6py

4y↑6

por mi parte no tenia idea de quien eras hasta que escuche esta canción, llore, y desde ahí escuche todo lo demás y creo que ahora te valoro como artista musical y visual, gracias por tu música <3

@cashinoutcampbells9444

46w↑4

Here I am 3 years later, still crying to this song that is the pinnacle of collective emotional distress

@Msskhalifaa

1y↑3

God dammit this is so beautiful. This song is incredible and the video is a masterpiece. I can’t explain the mixed emotions I just had watching it for the first time, definitely had the tears rolling down my cheeks

@0Sareena0

1y↑3

This music video always brings me to tears. It makes me feel so much love for humanity

@callmethekenny

48w↑2

The music transition from 2.45 is next level. Love it. ❤

@irachico8379

4y↑2.6K

this is the nostalgia that brings me both comfort and pain

@a.a7160

4y↑62

I can’t explain what this song makes me feel. Especially the outro. Genuine nostalgia

@ghulamuallh575

4y↑1

Hhu

@Lucho_YT.

4y↑2

me too

@leandrocerqueiira1592

4y↑1

Aaaaaaaaa

@r64fg83

4y↑3

ne grusti, solnce ☀️

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@enzolopezgaming1948

3y↑8

This song is bliss for someone in a long distance relationship... so good - i can't even count how many times i hit replay... ❤

@GLamoRousCooKie

4y↑5

This makes me really emotional, it makes me feel less alone. Thank you Charli and all the people who contributed their videos.

@trashcandoanything9496

4y↑49

I’m sure this song is gonna be one of my important songs... it reminds me of every feelings I had when the COVID situation started

@user-px7cw8ih1y

37w↑3

Just after a second i started watching this video i instantly got goosebumps and my eyes got wet. Such an incredible song and music video. I love you Charli

@cheeesecake54

28w

Same here😢

@ariesseme

34w↑1

It just brings me a wave of indescribable feelings and memories

@damaged.collateral

4y↑32

i always love videos like this; the ones that incorporate the fans. it’s so sweet, and def adds a more personal touch. and it’s generally so nice to see glimpses in other people’s lives, even for a second.

@alyssaapoc

4y↑6

This is such a beautiful work of art. I get overcome with emotion towards the ending everytime I watch this. Thank you, Charli.

@beepboop3928

1y↑9

im literally crying rn this is so beautiful

@nicolochiacchiararelli5457

3y↑2

This song is amazing. It always makes me emotional. Now, with this video, this hits x100 harder. Thank you Charli. You're the future, I believe in you and your music. ❤️

@julii__

2y↑6

The lyrics are SO SO sad but real. There's a different and immense sadness, pain, heartache thinking about all the people who we love or once loved but grew apart from

@kris-kb2ny

13w

whatever feeling this music and video convey, I hope artists like her keep that feeling going into the future, however dystopian it gets

@iwouldliketoseeitlol3925

4y↑400

really wasn’t expecting this...one of her best music videos ever

@wellingtonalvesnogueira9770

4y↑3

Sempre que assisto esse clipe, choro horrores... CHARLI EU TE AMO MUITO

@sooamorconstroi

3y↑4

Só o Amor Constrói 🇧🇷

@jello9035

3y↑5

this song has really been keeping me going. when my mom can tell I'm feeling down we go on a drive and blast this song, and sing along. I play it while I'm doing the dishes with my sister who barely knows the words to the chorus but loves it anyway. Thanks so much charli

@meghansullivan6812

That’s so sweet

@arturozamora1701

4y↑1

Tal vez sea el primer comentario en español; no lo sé solo sé que está canción y este video es lo mejor que le ha pasado al 2020 gracias por darnos tanto en este video. Es arte puro Charly me duele mucho que no seas reconocida por lo grande que eres al hacer este tipo de temas. Thanks Charly for this masterpiece. Ojalá pronto recuperes la fecha que tenías en Mexico y cuando regreses estaré ahí para cantar esta canción a todo pulmón !! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

@bm3792

3y↑2

Charli, you are such a beautiful poet and artist. I'm so glad you have never given up. You've inspired so many of us and have taught others how to be inspired by those close and afar from them. I hope you know this and never forget it!

@charles5054

4y↑422

this is literally one of the cutest videos that will ever be made, this song is so beautiful and seeing all the people in the video 🥺 amazing job Charliii ❤️

@koalakultofficial

3y↑1

This song literally feels like 2020 to me now , i never thought i would feel nostalgic for such an terrible time in my life . Thanks Charli 💕💕

@meghansullivan6812

For real

@mgg169

1y↑4

You love a classmate secretly, and in the last day at school when the last time you see him, this song echoes out of nowhere...

@AllieBorse

3y↑8

I feel like I keep visiting this video at different stages of the pandemic and it gives me a whole range of different emotions everytime.

@samj.403

3y↑4

This album was everything and more 💙

@rodrigosens

3y↑1

This is, without a doubt, the best music video that came out this year. The meaning of it’s release during early quarentine, with the now famous “home made during lock-down” aesthetic, plus the enormous effort of the editing, gives me chills everytime. Any year-end list without “Forever” is wrong.

@radiohed43

4y↑168

Did this cause anyone else to sob? I cried through almost the entire thing! This is such an exuberant pop present for the people; thank you, Carli XCX!!!

@Widhia87

4y↑1

Same 😭

@mariocastro3957

4y↑243

@Rastei

4y↑6

Now you are a ghost in my head* the final words is eyes. As it's in the first verse.

@AnkitKumar-yx4vc

3y↑2

Hii

@robertkapica7823

This is one of the most beautiful music videos ever recorded. Given the context and the hardship a lot of those people had to go through, it stands out to me as a moment of incredible bravery and compassion frozen in time. Thanks to the excellent artistry of Charli and all the people who made this song and the video possible, it will hopefully remain (at least a small) milestone in mainstream pop industry, that it’s possible to deliver such a beautiful message with music and that the celebrity culture has not to be so distant from us. Thank you Charli for the compassion and incredible vision you presented us when you made this, makes me cry everytime I see it.

@jpcg8087

4y↑2

This is so simple and yet so touching. Human connection and affection is something sacred and beautiful. The impact we have on each others lives and the memories live on forever. Thank you for this video Charli. Love.

@paulobaratella7638

4y↑5

Crying and feeling happy and sad at the same time: that's the result of this celebration of the angst of being alive, going through a myriad of emotions and situations shared by all of us. Thanks, Charli.

@DrManhattanLoL

2y↑2

Thank you for this Charli......

I didn't start listening/paying attention to your work until this album dropped

And it shattered every emotion I had in my body

@tommasomicelli1075

4y↑19

This is pure art! A masterpiece!
Congrats to all the angels that were in the video ♥️🦋✨

@dostparty6636

4y↑1

Beautiful Song.! This brings out childhood and teenage memories. Charlie is really talented. Hope you get more and more success!

@JB-yg9zu

2y↑8

This is a work of genius, and is likely the greatest music video of the century. Mark my words. This video will be remembered, written about, and discussed broadly across disciplines. It will accompany the "End of History" chapters in history textbooks to come.

@witherton8340

2y↑5

I doubt it (great video tho)

@ohhaithere2010

3y↑1

This is one of my favourite music videos ever. Hardly features Charli, just all the love that her fans share for her, each other, the music, everything... it’s so beautiful

@jtbowman132

2y↑5

The way I will come back to this post-pandemic (if that is even going to be a thing, hello 2022 and omicron!) and be nostalgic for the lockdown era… like how was it one of the worst and best times of my life? such an incredible album 🥺

@aren6

46w↑2

3 years ago this was a pandemic masterpiece. We never had anything like this and we will never have anything like this again

@shiningbleach

4y↑41

honestly i really love the chaotic energy of this video, and everyone's videos are so cute

@asrinsyahmi5896

4y↑13

People said " when we are dying , every single happiness moments we had ,playing across your eyes" , I guess it's the same like this one😭❤😍 thanks you Charli. it's done beautifully, I'm crying

@norysetha8447

4y↑2

This video reminds me that I have love all around me and it’s a light that still exists in the world, even though I often forget and am overcome with hatred and disappointment over everything that’s happening rn, I must remember that it’s a gift to receive and be capable of love.

@aspargosproblematicos1004

3y↑3

@secretowl3561

4y↑3

i really love this song.
2020 comes pearls in music n.n

@federicopaoloni3363

1y↑2

Omg i hadn’t watched this video. I think it is one of the videos that attempts to show society how we think ourselves now or at least during the pandemic. People cannot think themselves as individuals parts anymore because we are constantly stimulated by what others do or feel or experience on social media. And this video just tries to show that in a very particularly stage. Also the editing is spectacular. I loved it

@jakobwhaleart

4y↑27

All these random clips were so well put together. It was enjoyable watching the whole thing through. Respect to the editor(s)!! 🔥

@AllDayArcade

2y↑4

This video hurts. I have never had a great time with making friends or keeping them. This video reminds me of what I'm missing out on. All the memories. All the laughs. All the tears. I have never experienced.

@alisha9720

3y↑1

This makes me want to live my life to the fullest every single day. Cant wait til lockdown is over. Thank you charli for giving me hope 💜

@leodelrey1676

2y↑1

Obrigado por isso Charli 💖

@fsnr9

Não canso de assistir. I can’t get enough to watch.

@christianhutnik644

3y↑3

this song makes me feel warm but also feel lonely when i hear it

@flordi6509

4y↑2K

idk why but I cried watching this bc I thought about love and how it lives in so many forms such as friendships, pets, couples, family, forms of art, and so on. personally I tend to think of love as only this boyfriend-girlfriend relationship and forget about how big love is and how it is everywhere. these clips are full of memories, people and love, and this is what makes us humans❤️❤️
(sorry if my English is bad, it is not my first language)

@kizzychiz

4y↑34

beautiful comment! this video made me emotional too

@martyna9441

4y↑4

flor di yes it made me so emotional

@swampyalienz2995

4y↑28

your english is great, please do not be sorry. <3

@lunasmileyy

4y↑11

your english is fine!

@rafaelbruno2128

4y↑10

Boyfriend-boyfriend /girlfriend-girlfriend too**

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@pablotorresalvarado5205

3y↑4

Maravillosas voz y tonalidad perfecta y sus canciones son muy buenas y geniales todas y ella una Maravilla de voz y artista del pop excelente y brillante cantautora una maravilla siempre linda persona y voz de ángel eso saludos desde chile un fans de sus canciones siempre charli Xcx genial y linda como las flores de primavera y las. Estrellas. 🎸🎤🎸🎤🎸🎤♥️♥️

@melaniebowden5851

4y↑1

I love you forever Charli. Best quarentine coping song. Stuck in my head on repeat.

@glamlore3186

42w↑1

meudeus eu amo esse álbum

@shumoyoyoyaya

2y↑1

i dont know why but yeah it seems like by the comments and by my personal gut, this video and song is just the most heart touching thing by charli yet. absolutely beautiful. It is a life mission of an artist to make a human feel such strong emotions, and charli and her team succeeded. Thank you very much, every human that was a part of this project. you did good!

@Patrick-zl6hm

4y↑1

ALELUIA ARREPIEI ;-----; 💙💙💙💙💙

@electraura2481

4y↑138

Can already tell it's a masterpiece and I haven't even watched it yet

@derfuchs3296

3y↑9

Man this song is so sad and beautiful.
See, there is this girl I was friends with for many years prior. But in 2020, we grew especially close and spent a lot of time together during quarantine and I realised I was absolutely in love with her.
And im sure she also had feelings for me. But neither of us made a move because we both knew that after graduating from school this year (2020), we would move to different cities and starting a relationship would not work out under these circumstances. So I guess we made the right call by simply remaining good friends. It was probably the best move for both of us. I want to be in a relationship with her so badly, but we are just too far apart for that. For now, she will always have a special place in my heart. Maybe we'll be lucky enough to randomly live in the same city at some point in the future or something, but its very unlikely.
So in my mind, this song is about her and it makes me tear up every time. I miss her.

@LGoony

4y↑2

ilu <3 this song means so incredibly much to me. the whole album was such a big part for the past few months of my life. i had a very difficult breakup in april/may exactly when the song and the album were released and i really felt understood when i listened to it. thank you! you are amazing <3

@VirtuousDG

It’s been six months since she left me. I still miss her so much. This song describes exactly how i’m feeling now. The adventures, the good, the bad, the highs & lows. It’s bitter sweet. The song has a calmness over it that gives me the feeling that it’ll be allright in the end.