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.
Miss U
Charli XCX Lyrics
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It's obvious, but people can change
We got bruised
We left things undecided and now we're two people
We're standing in the city rain
But we're brand new
We turn our backs and walk away
I'm always here for you
I know you feel it too
I'm telling you the truth
Some nights' I go back there
Right back where we used to love
Think I messed up somewhere
Don't know what I keep running from
Don't know what I keep running from
Don't know why I keep running
Don't know why I keep running
So far
I'm on the other side of the globe
With new friends
With someone else asleep in the sheets
But I got you, yeah
Locked up in a part of my brain
Forever, yeah
I can't forget my memories, no
Even though we're through
I'm always here for you
I know you feel it too
I'm telling you the truth
Some nights, I go back there
Right back where we used to love
Think I messed up somewhere
Don't know what I keep running from
Don't know what I keep running from
Don't know why I keep running
Don't know why I keep running
Sometimes I miss you when I'm all alone
And even though we both moved on
Sometimes I play your favorite song
I play it on and on
And I, I miss you when I'm all alone
And even though we both moved on
Sometimes I play your favorite song
I play it on and on and on
Don't know what I keep running from
(All I know, all I know)
Don't know what I keep running from (all I know, all I know)
Don't know why I keep running (I miss you)
Don't know what I keep running from (I miss you, I miss you, I miss you)
(Miss you, I miss you, I miss you)
Don't know what I keep running from (I miss you, I miss you, I miss you)
Don't know why I keep running (I miss you, I miss you, I miss you)
Don't know why I keep running
Charli XCX's song "Miss U" is about the aftermath of a breakup and the struggle to move on. The lyrics reveal that the relationship ended on bad terms, leaving the two individuals bruised and unresolved. However, despite the hurt and distance, the singer still finds herself missing and thinking about her ex-lover. She admits to playing his favorite song on repeat and going back to the places where they used to love. The song ends with the singer questioning why she keeps running from her feelings and the memories of their relationship.
In the first verse, Charli XCX sings about how she and her ex-lover got bruised during the relationship, implying that both parties were hurt in some way. She then admits that despite leaving things unresolved, she remains there for him as a friend. In the chorus, she reveals how she often finds herself thinking of their past and questioning why she keeps running from her feelings. In the second verse, she reveals that she has moved on but still holds on to certain memories of her ex-lover. The song ends with Charli XCX admitting that she misses him and his presence, even though they both moved on and went their separate ways.
The overall message of the song is about the aftermath of a difficult breakup and the struggle to move on fully. It highlights how even though someone may move on with their lives, some lingering feelings and memories may remain. The song conveys the bittersweet journey towards healing and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you
My affection for you is strong
It's obvious, but people can change
My feelings for you haven't changed, but people and circumstances can
We got bruised
We were hurt emotionally
We left things undecided and now we're two people
Our relationship ended and now we're two separate individuals
We're standing in the city rain
We're in the middle of the rain in the city
But we're brand new
Even though our relationship ended, we can start over with a new perspective
We turn our backs and walk away
We leave each other behind and move forward in life
Even though we're through
Despite our breakup
I'm always here for you
I'm still available to support you
I know you feel it too
I believe you also have feelings for me
I'm telling you the truth
I'm being honest about my feelings
Some nights' I go back there
Sometimes I reminisce about our past
Right back where we used to love
I think back to the moments where we were in love
Think I messed up somewhere
I think I made some mistakes in our relationship
Don't know what I keep running from
I'm not sure why I can't let go of our past relationship
So far
I'm currently in a distant location
I'm on the other side of the globe
I'm on the opposite side of the planet
With new friends
I've made new friends and have a new life
With someone else asleep in the sheets
I'm currently involved in a new relationship
But I got you, yeah
However, I still hold onto my feelings for you
Locked up in a part of my brain
My memories of you are deeply rooted in my mind
Forever, yeah
I will always remember you
I can't forget my memories, no
It's hard to forget the past memories of us
Sometimes I miss you when I'm all alone
When I'm alone, I still think about you
And even though we both moved on
Even though we're no longer together, we're both living our lives
Sometimes I play your favorite song
I listen to the songs that remind me of you
I play it on and on
I listen to the same song over and over again
Don't know why I keep running
I'm not sure why I can't let go of my feelings for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlotte Aitchison, Linus Wiklund, Madison Love, Noonie Bao
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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