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.
No Fun
Charli XCX Lyrics
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No fun, my babe, no fun
No fun to hang around
Feeling that same old way
No fun to hang around
Freaked out for another day
No fun, my babe, no fun
No fun to be alone
Walking by myself
No fun to be alone
Lost
With nobody else
We'll maybe go out
We'll maybe stay home
Baby come on, on the telephone
Come on, come on, come on, come on
No fun to be alone
Hang on
Don't you let me go
When I say, "come on, run", I say
I say, "come on, run", I say, "come on, run"
Come on, run, let me hear you coming
Let me hear you turn the power
Turn the power, turn the power
Turn the power, turn the power
Turn the power up
Turn the power up here
I said, I said, come here in return
Turn the power up here
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh
Come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on
I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta run!
Well come on, yeah
I said, I said, I said come on
I said come on
I said, I said, I said come on
Woo come on, ooh I said come on
The lyrics to Charli XCX's song "No Fun" convey a sense of dissatisfaction and frustration with the current state of things. The repeated phrase "no fun, my babe, no fun" suggests a lack of enjoyment or fulfillment in the singer's life. They express a feeling of monotony and repetition, indicating that hanging around or being alone is no longer enjoyable. The line "freaked out for another day" could imply feeling overwhelmed or anxious about facing another day with the same uninspiring routine or circumstances.
The chorus of the song expresses a desire for change and excitement. The singer longs for someone to come along and break the monotony, whether it be going out or staying home together. The repetition of the phrase "come on" reflects a yearning for something more and an invitation for a partner to join in on the pursuit of a more fulfilling life. The line "don't you let me go" could be interpreted as a plea to not be left alone in this state of discontent.
Line by Line Meaning
No fun, my babe, no fun
There is no excitement or enjoyment in our relationship anymore.
No fun to hang around
It is boring and uninteresting to be in each other's company.
Feeling that same old way
We are stuck in a repetitive and monotonous routine.
Freaked out for another day
We are anxious and overwhelmed by the thought of facing another day together.
No fun to be alone
Being by myself is not enjoyable.
Walking by myself
I am going through life without any companionship.
Lost
With nobody else
I feel directionless and lonely without someone by my side.
We'll maybe go out
Perhaps we will go out and have some fun.
We'll maybe stay home
Or maybe we will choose to stay at home.
Baby come on, on the telephone
I long for your presence and want to hear your voice through a phone call.
No fun to be alone
Being by myself is not enjoyable.
Hang on
Don't you let me go
Hold on tightly and don't leave my side.
When I say, "come on, run", I say
When I encourage you to take action, I really mean it.
Let me hear you coming
I want to hear your footsteps approaching me.
Let me hear you turn the power
I want to hear the strength and determination in your actions.
Turn the power, turn the power
Harness your inner strength and take charge.
Turn the power up
Increase your energy and enthusiasm.
I said, I said, come here in return
I am pleading with you to reciprocate my efforts and come towards me.
Turn the power up here
Bring your energy and passion into this space.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta run!
I have an urgent need to escape from this situation.
Well come on, yeah
Encouraging someone to join me and take action.
I said, I said, I said come on
Repeatedly urging someone to join me.
Woo come on, ooh I said come on
Expressing enthusiasm and eagerness for someone to join me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Charlotte Emma Aitchison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SleepFan771
Charli XCX is so cool.
@thevoid99
as someone that loves the stooges and holds their music and iggy's solo in high regard. this is a fucking good cover as i do like charli xcx as she's got a bit of punk in her as she actually makes good pop music w/o the need to take herself so seriously.
@arturolopez2318
wow this is great! i'm getting strong hole and patti smith vibes from this cover, she should be singing like this all the time and also this musical style fits her REALLY well.
@blanch33333
Yep, she can do anything. Charli forever
@paulcaldwell5076
I love Charli XCX.
@jose-jq6fd
Charli 💖💖💖
@israelherrera5505
Queen
@gabrielrodriguez1788
queen
@lucaskidoo
oh, god! Charli is so fucking terrific. Loved it
@jorgealbertorasconguevara5174
She should always sing like this