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.
Forgiveness
Charli XCX Lyrics
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I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I've done?
Fucked this up in front of everyone
I can change, I can change
I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I've done?
I'm so cold i'm the bad bitch, yo
Heart got froze don't trust those bros
Feel my love up high i'll protect the prize
No love inside my eyes
Don't trust those guys
I can change, I can change
I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I've done?
Fucked this up in front of everyone
I can change, I can change
I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I've done?
I can change, I can change
I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I've done?
Sorry that my body like ice
Super hot supply, never gonna faze me
Sorry that my ice is so low
Queen bitch pro, vision so hazy
You keep on trying to break me down
But my wall stays high
It's protection like crazy
Sorry that I love you so
Gonna try to change but it's so hard, baby
And it's so hard, baby
The lyrics to Charli XCX's song "Forgiveness" delve into the themes of personal growth, self-improvement, and the struggle to be accepted for one's mistakes. The repeated phrase "I can change, I can change, I will try every day" reflects the singer's willingness to make amends and better themselves. They express a desire to be forgiven for their past actions, acknowledging that they have made mistakes and messed up in front of everyone.
The chorus poses a question to the recipient of the singer's plea for forgiveness, asking if they are not willing to accept and forgive their past behavior. The lines "Are you not down with what I've done?" and "Fucked this up in front of everyone" convey a sense of regret and vulnerability. The singer seems to be seeking validation and acceptance from the person they have wronged, questioning whether their efforts to change are enough to win back their approval.
The second verse introduces a sense of defiance and self-preservation. The singer asserts their independence with lines such as "I'm so cold, I'm the bad bitch, yo" and warns against trusting others who may not have their best interests at heart. They acknowledge the presence of love but appear guarded, with "no love inside my eyes" and caution against trusting certain individuals.
Overall, "Forgiveness" explores the complexities of personal growth, the desire for redemption, and the struggle to earn forgiveness from those we have hurt. It portrays a narrator who is trying their best to change but also acknowledges the challenges they face in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
I can change, I can change
I am capable of changing my ways
I will try every day
I am committed to making an effort daily
Do my best, are you impressed?
Am I able to meet your expectations with my efforts?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you unwilling to grant forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you resistant to forgiving?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you opposed to forgiving?
Are you not down with what I've done?
Are you not accepting of my past mistakes?
Fucked this up in front of everyone
I made a major mistake in front of others
I'm so cold, I'm the bad bitch, yo
I am confident and unbothered by others' opinions
Heart got froze, don't trust those bros
I had a bad experience with people, so I'm cautious
Feel my love up high, I'll protect the prize
I prioritize protecting what I care about
No love inside my eyes
I do not show affection openly
Don't trust those guys
I have reservations about trusting certain individuals
Sorry that my body like ice
I apologize for appearing cold and distant
Super hot supply, never gonna faze me
External temptations won't affect me
Sorry that my ice is so low
My emotional barriers may seem weak
Queen bitch pro, vision so hazy
I am confident and skilled, but my direction is unclear
You keep on trying to break me down
You persist in attempting to undermine me
But my wall stays high
However, my emotional defenses remain strong
It's protection like crazy
They provide intense safeguarding
Sorry that I love you so
I apologize for caring about you deeply
Gonna try to change but it's so hard, baby
I will make an effort to change, though it is challenging
And it's so hard, baby
Changing is incredibly difficult
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This song is one of my favorites by Charli XCX--deep, dark, raw, haunting, emotional and really resonant with anyone experiencing heartbreak and rejection and really nails the place of overwhelmingly deep, dark, raw and earth shattering place of hurt, rejection and self loathing.
Sojourner K.
absolutely amazing. The beat, the lyrics, the tempo, the concept, even how the song twists at the end. I have a ear for music and this touched me <3
Ms Luna
This sometimes makes me sob idk! Charli is amazing so yeah...
Miss Y MSP
The best of the Super Ultra mixtape by far..
Dissociate
I LOVE this song,it's SO PERFECT!!!!!😍😍💜💜💜💜✨✨✨
Shannon C
One of my favourites by Charli, I find it quite relatable tbh.
NicoCeledon 15
the song is beautiful just like you S2
Denise Noble
Love this song sooo much!!!
Andrew Wells
Where u been hiding these tracks????👁❤️all ur 🎶.... I’m an hr late..... been on Uranus’s Belinda moon😂.... hope some things reached u spiritually... keep up the excellent work....💕
sarah may
Charli is just so fucking amazing.