On April 19th, 2020, XCX herself teased a new clip of the track, with new lyrics. On April 30, she confirmed that the song will appear on her quarantine project: How I'm Feeling Now.
Party 4 U
Charli XCX Lyrics
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Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
One thousand pink balloons
Dj with your favorite tunes
Birthday cake in August
But you were born nineteenth of June
Champagne pourin' in your mouth
Called your friends from out of town
Got the party bag with the purple pills
And I'm waiting for you by the window, yeah
Called your digits, but the phone kept ringin'
Wish I knew what you were thinking
Na-na, na, one thousand pink balloons
Dancin' on to your favorite tunes
Hope you walk in the party
'Cause I threw the party just for you, like oh
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
You could watch me pull up on your body
Like it's summer, take my clothes off in the water
Splash around and get you blessed like holy water
I don't know what you were waiting for
You know that I've been waiting for you
(I only threw this party for you)
Yeah, if you saw my tears, would you touch me?
Kiss me on the mouth, say you love me?
Leave a message, tell me you're sorry?
Hit me right back, hit me right back
Why you treating me like someone that you never loved?
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
Party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Party on-party on you, party on you
Come to my party (party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
Come to my party (party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
All I'm thinking, all I know is (party on-party on you, party on you)
That I hope you knock on my door (party on-party on you, party on you)
Nervous energy (party on-party on you, party on you)
My heart rate rises higher, higher up (party on-party on you, party on you)
I wish you'd get here, kiss my face (party on-party on you, party on you)
Instead you're somewhere far away (party on-party on you, party on you)
My nervous energy will stay (party on-party on you, party on you)
I hope you realize one day, uh (party on-party on you, party on you)
Come to my party (party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
Come to my party (party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
The lyrics of "Party 4 U" by Charli XCX showcase a tumultuous relationship where the singer is throwing a party for a person they deeply desire. The song opens with Charli expressing the reason behind the party, which is exclusively for the person she desires. She was hoping this person would show up, but they are absent, and Charli is waiting for them by the window. The other lines of the song reveal that the singer has gone out of her way to make the party impeccable with a DJ who plays the person's favorite tunes, champagne pouring, birthday cake, and decorations of pink balloons; however, the person still hasn't shown up.
Charli's lyrics express her disappointment over the person's absence, and she wonders why they haven't come as she waits anxiously for them. The second verse of the song sees the singer becoming more vulnerable, showing her nervousness and emotional distress. She asks questions that are directed towards the person, hoping that they will realize her emotions and return her feelings. Charli's lyrics express her desire for intimacy, both physical and emotional, as she craves the person's touch and kissing her passionately. She expresses her concern by asking why the person is treating her like someone they never loved. Overall, Charli XCX's "Party 4 U" is a song that expresses the feelings of longing, disappointment, and vulnerability in a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I only threw this party for you
This party was arranged for you exclusively
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I am constantly reminding you that this party is exclusively for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was really hoping that you would show up
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
I am confirming the truth about my hope that you would show up
I'm about to party on you
I'm going to party with and enjoy myself with you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
Observe me, as I have fun and enjoy with you in this party
One thousand pink balloons
There are many pink balloons present here totalling to one thousand
Dj with your favorite tunes
A DJ is present playing your favorite music genres
Birthday cake in August
There's a cake specially made to celebrate birthdays in August
But you were born nineteenth of June
Although this party is being celebrated in August, I am aware that your birth month is June (specifically June 19)
Champagne pourin' in your mouth
There is a continuous and abundant supply of champagne being poured directly into your mouth
Called your friends from out of town
I made efforts to invite your friends who live far from here
Got the party bag with the purple pills
There is a party bag containing purple pills that we can indulge in
And I'm waiting for you by the window, yeah
I am eagerly anticipating your arrival while standing by the window
Called your digits, but the phone kept ringin'
I attempted to call you, but your phone was continuously ringing, meaning you didn't pick up
Wish I knew what you were thinking
I wish I knew what was going on in your mind
Na-na, na, one thousand pink balloons
This is a repetitive sound effect to emphasize the presence of one thousand pink balloons
Dancin' on to your favorite tunes
We are all dancing to the music that you like the most
Hope you walk in the party
I hope you arrive at the party soon
'Cause I threw the party just for you, like oh
I organized this party exclusively for you, emphasizing that point
You could watch me pull up on your body
You can witness as I move closer to you and enjoy your company closely
Like it's summer, take my clothes off in the water
Let's lose ourselves in the moment, as if it were summer, and we were in water, I'm going to remove all barriers between us
Splash around and get you blessed like holy water
Let's splash and play around as if we were in holy water, having fun and self-discovery, I'd make you feel truly blessed
I don't know what you were waiting for
I am unaware of your reasons for delaying your arrival
You know that I've been waiting for you
I have been eagerly waiting for you to join us at the party
(I only threw this party for you)
Reiterating the critical point that this party was solely arranged for your pleasure
Yeah, if you saw my tears, would you touch me?
If you saw that I'm upset and crying, would you comfort me?
Kiss me on the mouth, say you love me?
Kiss me in a way that will convince me that you truly love me
Leave a message, tell me you're sorry?
If you can't make it, please leave me a message to apologize for your absence
Hit me right back, hit me right back
Please respond to my message as soon as possible
Why you treating me like someone that you never loved?
Why are you not treating me like someone that you once loved or still love?
Party on you, party on you
This is just reiterating the main subject of the party and the reason for gathering here
Party on-party on you, party on you
This just emphasizes the ongoing party and repeating the subject being celebrated
Come to my party (party on-party on you, party on you)
Join the party that I specifically organized for you
(Party on-party on you, party on you)
Repeating and emphasizing the purpose of this gathering
All I'm thinking, all I know is (party on-party on you, party on you)
I'm just preoccupied with celebrating your presence in my life and the reason behind this party
That I hope you knock on my door (party on-party on you, party on you)
I truly hope for your presence to arrive at my door and grace us with your presence
Nervous energy (party on-party on you, party on you)
I am feeling nervous and restless while hoping for your arrival at the party
My heart rate rises higher, higher up (party on-party on you, party on you)
As my anticipation and excitement build up for your arrival, my heart rate increases
I wish you'd get here, kiss my face (party on-party on you, party on you)
I have a strong desire for you to show up and share intimate moments or even just a kiss on the face
Instead you're somewhere far away (party on-party on you, party on you)
But instead that you are far away from me, not able to attend the party
My nervous energy will stay (party on-party on you, party on you)
My anticipation and excitement will continue to last for a while though you still haven't arrived
I hope you realize one day, uh (party on-party on you, party on you)
I hope that someday you would recognize how much I value your presence in my life, even if not today
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Written by: Alexander Cook, Charlotte Aitchison
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[Chorus]
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
[Verse 1]
1000 pink balloons
DJ with your favorite tunes
Birthday cake in August
But you were born 19th of June
Champagne pourin' in your mouth
Called your friends from out of town
Got the party bag with the purple pills
And I'm waiting for you by the window, yeah
Called your digits, but the phone kept ringin'
Wish I knew what you were thinking, na-na-na
1000 pink balloons
Dancin' on to your favorite tunes
Hope you walk in the party
'Cause I threw the party just for you like what
[Chorus]
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
[Verse 2]
You could watch me pull up on your body
Like it's summer, take my clothes off
In the water, splash around and get you blessed like holy water
I don't know what you were waiting for
You know that I've been waiting for you
I only threw this party for you
If you saw my tears, would you touch me?
Kiss me on the mouth, say you love me?
Leave a message, tell me you're sorry?
Hit me right back, hit me right back
Why you treating me like someone that you never loved?
[Chorus]
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
[Break]
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
[Bridge]
Come to my party (Party on you, party on you, party on)
(Party on you, party on you, party on)
Come to my party (Party on you, party on you, party on)
(Party on you, party on you, party on)
All I'm thinking, all I know is (Party on you, party on you, party on)
That I hope you knock on my door (Party on you, party on you, party on)
Nervous energy (Party on you, party on you, party on)
My heart rate rises higher, higher up (Party on you, party on you, party on)
I wish you'd get here, kiss my face (Party on you, party on you, party on)
Instead, you're somewhere far away (Party on you, party on you, party on)
My nervous energy will stay (Party on you, party on you, party on)
I hope you realize one day, uh (Party on you, party on you, party on)
(Party on you, party on you, party on)
Come to my party (Party on you, party on you, party on)
(Party on you, party on you, party on)
Come to my party (Party on you, party on you, party on)
[Outro]
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on (Oh)
Party on you, party on you, party on (Oh)
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on (Ooh)
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on (Oh)
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Dan B
[Chorus]
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
[Verse 1]
1000 pink balloons
DJ with your favorite tunes
Birthday cake in August
But you were born 19th of June
Champagne pourin' in your mouth
Called your friends from out of town
Got the party bag with the purple pills
And I'm waiting for you by the window, yeah
Called your digits, but the phone kept ringin'
Wish I knew what you were thinking, na-na-na
1000 pink balloons
Dancin' on to your favorite tunes
Hope you walk in the party
'Cause I threw the party just for you like woah
[Chorus]
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
[Verse 2]
You could watch me pull up on your body
Like it's summer, take my clothes off
In the water, splash around and get you blessed like holy water
I don't know what you were waiting for
You know that I've been waiting for you
I only threw this party for you
If you saw my tears, would you touch me?
Kiss me on the mouth, say you love me?
Leave a message, tell me you're sorry?
Hit me right back, hit me right back
Why you treating me like someone that you never loved?
[Chorus]
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
I only threw this party for you
Only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I was hopin' you would come through
I was hopin' you would come through, it's true, it's true
Only threw this party for you
I only threw this party for you, for you, for you
I'm about to party on you
Watch me, watch me party on you, yeah
[Break]
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
[Bridge]
Come to my party (Party on you, party on you, party on)
(Party on you, party on you, party on)
Come to my party (Party on you, party on you, party on)
(Party on you, party on you, party on)
All I'm thinking, all I know is (Party on you, party on you, party on)
That I hope you knock on my door (Party on you, party on you, party on)
Nervous energy (Party on you, party on you, party on)
My heart rate rises higher, higher up (Party on you, party on you, party on)
I wish you'd get here, kiss my face (Party on you, party on you, party on)
Instead, you're somewhere far away (Party on you, party on you, party on)
My nervous energy will stay (Party on you, party on you, party on)
I hope you realize one day, uh (Party on you, party on you, party on)
(Party on you, party on you, party on)
Come to my party (Party on you, party on you, party on)
(Party on you, party on you, party on)
Come to my party (Party on you, party on you, party on)
[Outro]
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on (Oh)
Party on you, party on you, party on (Oh)
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on (Ooh)
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on (Oh)
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Party on you, party on you, party on
Kezia
choosing this song as josie and isabel theme is the best decision ever
J V
Never thought a song about a party could make me cry but it's 2020 and here we are.
Liz F
J V ❤
Xanne Xanne
Aww 🥰
Roberto Clemente
Yup
Kp kp
Yupp
peluchin papi
very that
fox_posting
this album is such an amazing achievement, charli and her producers gifting their fans some of her best music yet in a time like this is just lovely and amazing, quarantine sucks but hopefully i'll look back on this album fondly. cant wait to blast this shit outside.
Jason Loves Music Reacting
@tofu-kitty I'm bi lol
Jesse Thau
rebel radio Yes we are.