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.
Sticky
Charli XCX Lyrics
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We can do it all night long
Want you to lick it, lick it
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
Want you to lick it, lick it
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
We can do it all night long
Say you want it
Drink it up
Keep it salty, boy
On the rocks
You fuckin' with the good, good
Original bad girl, eh
'Cause I be freaky, freaky
Walks on the beaches
Pussy platinum, squeaky, squeaky, oh
I'm true gold, I'm true gold
Don't let me go
(Want you to...)
(What? What? Uh, uh)
Want you to lick it, lick it
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
We can do it all night long
Want you to lick it, lick it
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
We can do it all night long
Cherry tiki
Make it pop
Better worship it like a God
You make me feel so good
So get up underneath that hood, eh
You like my peachy, peachy?
Wet me up, like it raw
Fuck my teachy, teachy
I'm true gold, I'm true gold
Don't let me go
Want you to lick it, lick it
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
We can do it all night long
Want you to lick it, lick it
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
We can do it all night long
When you squeeze the trigger, finger
Make it pop, make it pop
When you pull up to my bumper
Make it walk, make it walk
I say squeeze the trigger, finger
Make it pop, make it pop
Ooh, nah, eh-eh-eh
When you squeeze the trigger, finger
Make it pop, make it pop
When you pull up to my bumper
Make it walk, make it walk
I say squeeze the trigger, finger
Make it pop, make it pop
Lick it, flick it, bake it, for it
Make it, spin it, be my, what, bleh
(What? What? Uh, uh)
Want you to lick it, lick it
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
We can do it all night long
Want you to lick it, lick it
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung (you're sprung, sprung, sprung)
We can do it all night long (all night long, long, long)
Want you to lick it, lick it
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
We can do it all night long
Want you to lick it, lick it (What?)
Put it in me, put it in me
Make it sticky, sticky (What?)
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
We can do it all night long
The lyrics to Charli XCX's "Sticky" depict a seductive and playful encounter between two individuals. The song is filled with sexual innuendos and references, emphasizing the desire for physical intimacy and pleasure. The repetitive phrases "Want you to lick it, lick it" and "Put it in me, put it in me" suggest a strong craving for sexual satisfaction. The lines "Make it sticky, sticky" and "C'mon and flip it, flip it" further emphasize the intensity and the desire for variety in their sexual encounters.
Charli XCX uses provocative imagery throughout the song, combining explicit lyrics with words related to taste, such as "Keep it salty" and "Cherry tiki." These lyrics aim to create a vivid sensory experience, adding to the overall intensity of the encounter being described. The repeated mention of being "sprung" suggests that both individuals are fully captivated by each other's allure and are eager to explore their desires throughout the night.
Overall, "Sticky" explores themes of sexual liberation, pleasure, and unrestrained desire in a provocative and explicit manner, reflecting Charli XCX's bold and unapologetic style.
Line by Line Meaning
Know you're sprung
I can tell that you're infatuated with me
We can do it all night long
We can engage in sexual activity for an extended period
Want you to lick it, lick it
I desire oral stimulation
Put it in me, put it in me
I want you to penetrate me
Make it sticky, sticky
I want our sexual encounter to be intense and passionate
C'mon and flip it, flip it
Take control and switch positions
Baby boy, I know you're sprung
I am aware that you are deeply attracted to me
Say you want it
You claim to desire sexual pleasure
Drink it up
Fully indulge in the experience
Keep it salty, boy
Maintain a high level of excitement and intensity
On the rocks
Enjoy the experience with enthusiasm
You fuckin' with the good, good
You are engaging with someone who knows how to please
Original bad girl, eh
I am a confident and rebellious woman
'Cause I be freaky, freaky
I have a wild and adventurous sexual nature
Walks on the beaches
Engages in sexual activities in romantic settings
Pussy platinum, squeaky, squeaky, oh
Referring to my vagina as highly desirable and tight
I'm true gold, I'm true gold
I am confident in my sexual value
Don't let me go
Do not end our sexual encounter
Cherry tiki
Erotic reference to oral sex
Make it pop
I want a strong and pleasurable experience
Better worship it like a God
Treat my body with reverence and devotion
You make me feel so good
Your actions bring me intense pleasure
So get up underneath that hood, eh
Engage in sexual activity with enthusiasm
You like my peachy, peachy?
Do you enjoy my desirable and attractive qualities?
Wet me up, like it raw
Get me sexually aroused without inhibition
Fuck my teachy, teachy
Engage in sexual activity with me
When you squeeze the trigger, finger
When you apply sexual stimulation with your hand/fingers
Make it pop, make it pop
Create intense pleasure and excitement
When you pull up to my bumper
When you engage in sexual activity with me from behind
Make it walk, make it walk
Make the sexual encounter enjoyable and satisfying
I'm true gold, I'm true gold
I am confident in my sexual worth
Don't let me go
Do not end our sexual encounter
Lick it, flick it, bake it, for it
Engage in various oral and manual stimulation techniques
Make it, spin it, be my, what, bleh
Continue to provide pleasurable experiences and be my sexual partner
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Charlotte Emma Aitchison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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