No Angel
Charli XCX Lyrics


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Always been a little bit fast and wild
And mama always said I was a problem child
I'm just livin' life until the day I die
It's all I know
That's how I roll

I party, get naughty
Always tellin' myself I'll never do this again
I'm sorry that you caught me
Fuckin' in the hotel, it didn't mean anything

Don't let me, don't let me go
I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel
But I can learn, oh
Baby, I'm bad to the bone
I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel
But I can learn

The second that you saw me, you were mesmerized
Bet you probably thought I was your ride or die
Don't wanna burst your bubble, but I cheat and lie
It's the truth, I'm bad news

I party, get naughty
Always tellin' myself, I'll never do this again
I'm sorry that you caught me
Fuckin' in the hotel, it didn't mean anything

Don't let me, don't let me go
I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel
But I can learn, oh
Baby, I'm bad to the bone
I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel
But I can learn, oh

Promise I'll try, promise I'll try (oh)
Promise I'll try, promise I'll try (oh)
I'm no angel, but I can learn

Ooh, feels so good, feels so good, feels so good
Maybe you're just too good for me
But you're in too deep, yeah
Ooh, I get stressed out, it's too much, the pressure is on
And I can't quite breathe
If I go there, pull me right back, yeah

Don't let me, don't let me go
I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel
But I can learn, oh
Baby, I'm bad to the bone
I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel
But I can learn, oh

Promise I'll try, promise I'll try (oh)




Promise I'll try, promise I'll try (oh)
I'm no angel, but I can learn

Overall Meaning

The song “No Angel” by Charli XCX and SOPHIE is a confession of being wild, reckless and unfaithful. The phrase “Always been a little bit fast and wild/ And mama always said I was a problem child” implies that the character has always been rebellious and difficult to control. The lines, “I'm just livin' life until the day I die/It's all I know, that's how I roll” suggests that this is a conscious decision which the character has made, and they have accepted the consequences of their actions.


The character appears to admit their infidelity, saying “Don't wanna burst your bubble, but I cheat and lie/It's the truth, I'm bad news”. Despite this, the character claims that they are not ready to let go of their partner, and are willing to change their ways for them, saying “Don't let me go/ I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel/ But I can learn, oh”.


The song has a catchy chorus and repeated lyrics such as “Promise I'll try” suggest a desperation to hold onto the relationship despite the character's destructive tendencies. Ultimately, the song portrays a character who is unable to change their core nature and can only promise to try to be better for the sake of their partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Always been a little bit fast and wild
I have always been a person who is not afraid to take risks and live adventurously.


And mama always said I was a problem child
My mother has always viewed me as a difficult child due to my rebellious nature.


I'm just livin' life until the day I die
I plan to keep living my life to the fullest until my dying day.


It's all I know
Living life on the edge is the only way of life that I have ever known.


That's how I roll
My personality and lifestyle are characterized by risk-taking and living without regret.


I party, get naughty
I enjoy partying and engaging in behaviors that many might consider scandalous or inappropriate.


Always tellin' myself I'll never do this again
I often make promises to myself that I will stop engaging in wild behaviors, but I seldom actually follow through with those promises.


I'm sorry that you caught me
I feel remorseful that you had to see me doing something that you might find shameful or embarrassing.


Fuckin' in the hotel, it didn't mean anything
The sexual encounter that I had in the hotel did not hold any emotional significance for me.


Don't let me, don't let me go
Please do not abandon me or let me go, as I fear being alone.


I just wanna let you know that I'm no angel
I want you to understand that I am not a perfect person and that I have flaws and make mistakes.


But I can learn, oh
I am willing to make an effort to improve or change, but it will take time.


Baby, I'm bad to the bone
I have a naturally rebellious or nonconformist personality.


The second that you saw me, you were mesmerized
From the moment that you first saw me, you were entranced by my charisma or magnetic personality.


Bet you probably thought I was your ride or die
You might have assumed that I would remain loyal to you no matter what, despite my history of questionable behavior.


Don't wanna burst your bubble, but I cheat and lie
I do not want to deceive you or give you false hope that I will change my ways, as I have a history of being unfaithful and dishonest.


It's the truth, I'm bad news
I am not someone who will bring stability or a sense of security to your life, as I tend to generate chaos or conflict.


Promise I'll try, promise I'll try (oh)
I am earnestly making a promise that I will try to be a better person or partner.


Ooh, feels so good, feels so good, feels so good
Even though I know that certain behaviors are not prudent or healthy, they can still feel pleasurable or exhilarating in the moment.


Maybe you're just too good for me
You might be a person who is too kind, stable, or virtuous for me to be with long-term.


But you're in too deep, yeah
Despite the challenges that being with me presents, you might feel emotionally invested or attached to me.


Ooh, I get stressed out, it's too much, the pressure is on
I often feel anxious or overwhelmed due to the demands and expectations of life.


And I can't quite breathe
At times, it feels difficult to cope with life's challenges, and I feel as though I am suffocating.


If I go there, pull me right back, yeah
If I feel like I am heading towards a dangerous or destructive situation, I am asking for your help in pulling me back and guiding me towards a better path.


I'm no angel, but I can learn
Once again, I am acknowledging that I have flaws and do not always make the best decisions, but I am willing to improve and evolve over time.


Promise I'll try, promise I'll try (oh)
I am reiterating my earnest promise to make a sincere effort to be a better person or partner.


Promise I'll try, promise I'll try (oh)
I am reiterating my earnest promise to make a sincere effort to be a better person or partner.


I'm no angel, but I can learn
Once again, I am acknowledging that I have flaws and do not always make the best decisions, but I am willing to improve and evolve over time.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Alex Oriet, Charlotte Aitchison, David Phelan, George Astasio, Jason Pebworth, Jonathan Shave

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