Charlotte Emma Aitchison, professionally known as Charli XCX, is a British singer-songwriter and voice actress. She released her debut single independently in 2008 and initially performed at warehouse raves in London, UK. She signed to Asylum Records in 2010, and released two mixtapes, Heartbreaks and Earthquakes and Super Ultra, in 2012.
Charli XCX's major label debut album, True Romance, was released in 2013, accompanied by singles including "You (Ha Ha Ha)" and "Nuclear Seasons". Read Full BioCharlotte Emma Aitchison, professionally known as Charli XCX, is a British singer-songwriter and voice actress. She released her debut single independently in 2008 and initially performed at warehouse raves in London, UK. She signed to Asylum Records in 2010, and released two mixtapes, Heartbreaks and Earthquakes and Super Ultra, in 2012.
Charli XCX's major label debut album, True Romance, was released in 2013, accompanied by singles including "You (Ha Ha Ha)" and "Nuclear Seasons". She rose to prominence during 2013 and 2014 when she co-wrote and was featured on two successful singles, Icona Pop's "I Love It" and Iggy Azalea's "Fancy". Her 2014 single "Boom Clap" from the soundtrack album of The Fault in Our Stars became a top ten single in a number of countries. It also preceded the release of her second album, Sucker, which featured the singles "Break the Rules", "Doing It" and "Famous".
In a July 2015 interview, Charli XCX said that she was working on her third album and described it as "the most pop thing, and the most electronic thing" she had ever done. British producer SOPHIE was confirmed to be involved in the album's production, along with other producers, such as BloodPop and Stargate. In early 2016, Charli set up a new record label, Vroom Vroom Recordings, and released an EP titled Vroom Vroom, as the teaser for her third studio album.
This album, unofficially referred to by fans as XCX World, was preceded by the singles After The Afterparty (feat. Lil Yachty) and Boys. However, in August 2017 the album was leaked and scrapped as a result.
In 2017 she released two mixtapes, Number 1 Angel and Pop 2. "Number 1 Angel" was released prior to XCX World's planned release as a way for Charli to release extra music. "Pop 2" was released several months after XCX World was leaked, and received great critical acclaim, including an 8.2 rating from Pitchfork.
In November 2018 she started recording music for her third mixtape but she instead decided to make an album. She announced this second attempt at a third album, "Charli" on June 13, 2019. Three singles were released: "1999", featuring Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan, "Blame It on Your Love", featuring American rapper Lizzo, and "Gone", featuring French singer-songwriter Christine and the Queens. Four promotional singles were also released: "Cross You Out", featuring Sky Ferreira, "Warm" featuring Haim, "February 2017" featuring Clairo and Yaeji and "2099", another Troye Sivan collaboration. The album was released on 13th September 2019 and was met with universal and critical acclaim.
Charli XCX has toured alongside artists and bands such as Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, Marina and the Diamonds (whom she has also collaborated with), Paramore, Bleachers, Azealia Banks and Coldplay during her career.
Charli XCX's major label debut album, True Romance, was released in 2013, accompanied by singles including "You (Ha Ha Ha)" and "Nuclear Seasons". Read Full BioCharlotte Emma Aitchison, professionally known as Charli XCX, is a British singer-songwriter and voice actress. She released her debut single independently in 2008 and initially performed at warehouse raves in London, UK. She signed to Asylum Records in 2010, and released two mixtapes, Heartbreaks and Earthquakes and Super Ultra, in 2012.
Charli XCX's major label debut album, True Romance, was released in 2013, accompanied by singles including "You (Ha Ha Ha)" and "Nuclear Seasons". She rose to prominence during 2013 and 2014 when she co-wrote and was featured on two successful singles, Icona Pop's "I Love It" and Iggy Azalea's "Fancy". Her 2014 single "Boom Clap" from the soundtrack album of The Fault in Our Stars became a top ten single in a number of countries. It also preceded the release of her second album, Sucker, which featured the singles "Break the Rules", "Doing It" and "Famous".
In a July 2015 interview, Charli XCX said that she was working on her third album and described it as "the most pop thing, and the most electronic thing" she had ever done. British producer SOPHIE was confirmed to be involved in the album's production, along with other producers, such as BloodPop and Stargate. In early 2016, Charli set up a new record label, Vroom Vroom Recordings, and released an EP titled Vroom Vroom, as the teaser for her third studio album.
This album, unofficially referred to by fans as XCX World, was preceded by the singles After The Afterparty (feat. Lil Yachty) and Boys. However, in August 2017 the album was leaked and scrapped as a result.
In 2017 she released two mixtapes, Number 1 Angel and Pop 2. "Number 1 Angel" was released prior to XCX World's planned release as a way for Charli to release extra music. "Pop 2" was released several months after XCX World was leaked, and received great critical acclaim, including an 8.2 rating from Pitchfork.
In November 2018 she started recording music for her third mixtape but she instead decided to make an album. She announced this second attempt at a third album, "Charli" on June 13, 2019. Three singles were released: "1999", featuring Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan, "Blame It on Your Love", featuring American rapper Lizzo, and "Gone", featuring French singer-songwriter Christine and the Queens. Four promotional singles were also released: "Cross You Out", featuring Sky Ferreira, "Warm" featuring Haim, "February 2017" featuring Clairo and Yaeji and "2099", another Troye Sivan collaboration. The album was released on 13th September 2019 and was met with universal and critical acclaim.
Charli XCX has toured alongside artists and bands such as Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, Marina and the Diamonds (whom she has also collaborated with), Paramore, Bleachers, Azealia Banks and Coldplay during her career.
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Lock You Up
by Charli XCX
It's a long way home, but I'm making my way
With so many things still left to say
I try and think about the one I need the most
When my mind goes black
And then it hits me like a ton of bricks
I want you, not nothing else
I want to lock you up inside my heart
I always wanted you, sometimes it's hard
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I wanted you from the start
I want to lock you up inside my heart
Nothing says tomorrow is a guarantee
There's no way of knowing that you'll be with me
As I walk upon the edge of no escape
In the world so flat
And then it hits me like a bolt of faith
I love you, not nothing else
I want to lock you up inside my heart
I always wanted you, sometimes it's hard
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I wanted you from the start
I want to lock you up inside my heart
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I want to lock you up
We won't stay, we run
Love like melting suns
Please don't leave, don't run
Why don't you stay in tonight?
Taste my lips, don't let go
I'm in your head
I'm in your head
I'm in your head
I'm in your head
I always wanted you, sometimes it's hard
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I wanted you from the start
I want to lock you up inside my heart
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I want to lock you up inside my heart
What do I do to lock up inside my heart?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Ariel Rechtshaid, Justin Raisen, Charlotte Emma Aitchison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
by Charli XCX
It's a long way home, but I'm making my way
With so many things still left to say
I try and think about the one I need the most
When my mind goes black
And then it hits me like a ton of bricks
I want you, not nothing else
I want to lock you up inside my heart
I always wanted you, sometimes it's hard
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I wanted you from the start
I want to lock you up inside my heart
Nothing says tomorrow is a guarantee
There's no way of knowing that you'll be with me
As I walk upon the edge of no escape
In the world so flat
And then it hits me like a bolt of faith
I love you, not nothing else
I want to lock you up inside my heart
I always wanted you, sometimes it's hard
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I wanted you from the start
I want to lock you up inside my heart
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I want to lock you up
We won't stay, we run
Love like melting suns
Please don't leave, don't run
Why don't you stay in tonight?
Taste my lips, don't let go
I'm in your head
I'm in your head
I'm in your head
I'm in your head
I always wanted you, sometimes it's hard
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I wanted you from the start
I want to lock you up inside my heart
What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?
I want to lock you up inside my heart
What do I do to lock up inside my heart?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Ariel Rechtshaid, Justin Raisen, Charlotte Emma Aitchison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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kendrick mays
Charli XCX, is not an average artist, Charli XCX is something special.
klownu
...As I walk upon the edge of no escape in a world so flat...{What do I do to lock you up inside my heart?}
Denise
Why do I lock this song up inside my heart ♥️
NF Fan
You're The Best 🔥❤️😍
Angry Commenter
always come back to this song, i’ve locked it up inside my heart 🧡
Gomer Hanger
Prince
The boy of horror
imma rate this album 9/10
Angry Commenter
taste
HipHopDance Eliana
my first time hearing this!!
kendrick mays
I want to be incarcerated in a Chinese female prison, with a female warden and female prison guards with Charli as my cell mate.