Thoughts
Charli XCX Lyrics


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I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all?
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drive to the bar, took 'em all 'cause I'm
Thinking 'bout you

Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
Yeah, big attitude just like a big stack
Braindead for days, am I gonna relax?

I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no
Yeah

I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you (think 'bout, think 'bout)
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my brain, like you
Did I lose it all?
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Are they all far gone?
On the drive to the bar, took 'em all 'cause I'm
Thinking 'bout you

Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
Ten planes in five days
I been 'round the world and back again
Man I feel insane
I'm numb 'cause of the pain

No, I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no

I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you, ooh
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Ooh
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Are they all far gone?




On the drive to the bar
Took 'em all 'cause I'm thinking 'bout you

Overall Meaning

The song "Thoughts" by Charli XCX is about her struggle with navigating her emotions and mental state after a break-up. The lyrics convey the constant stream of thoughts and memories that flood her mind, making it impossible to truly escape the pain and anguish of the past relationship. The opening line, "I'm driving 'round in Hollywood, I can only think 'bout you," sets the scene for the rest of the song. Despite being physically present and surrounded by the glamour of Hollywood, Charli's mind is consumed with thoughts of her ex-lover.


The lines, "Did I lose it all? Did I f*** it up?" reveal Charli's inner turmoil and self-doubt, questioning whether or not she was responsible for the demise of the relationship. This is a common feeling experienced by those going through a break-up, and the lyrics capture the raw and vulnerable emotions that can arise from such a situation.


The chorus repeats the thoughts that cycle through Charli's mind, adding emphasis to the unending weight that she feels. The bridge describes her desire to escape the pain, but also her inability to do so due to the constant reminders and memories of the past. Despite the chaos of her emotions, she remains resistant to compromise and change, determined to retain her own autonomy and sense of self.


Overall, "Thoughts" is a powerful and emotional depiction of the aftermath of a break-up, capturing the feelings of sadness, confusion, and despair that can arise from such an experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
The singer is physically driving around the city of Hollywood.


I can only think 'bout you
The singer is only able to think about their past romantic partner.


Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
The singer is experiencing emotional and physical pain due to the thought of their past partner.


Did I lose it all?
The artist is questioning if they lost everything in their past relationship.


Did I fuck it up?
The artist is questioning if they were responsible for the end of the relationship.


Are my friends really friends now?
The singer is questioning if their friendships are genuine or if they were affected by the end of the relationship.


Or are they far gone?
The singer is questioning if their friends have abandoned or become distant from them.


On the drive to the bar, took 'em all 'cause I'm Thinking 'bout you
The artist is on their way to a bar and is consuming substances to cope with the pain of their past relationship.


Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
The artist is feeling very emotionally distressed and wants to release their anger by breaking something.


Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
The artist desires to address or confront their past partner through phone communication.


Yeah, big attitude just like a big stack
The singer has a confident attitude and persona like someone who has a large amount of money.


Braindead for days, am I gonna relax?
The artist has been emotionally exhausted for multiple days and it seems unlikely that they will be able to find relaxation soon.


I don't wanna talk
The singer does not want to engage in conversation with anyone.


I don't wanna smile, no, no
The singer does not want to fake happiness or pretend that everything is okay.


Got a couple problems
The singer has multiple problems that they are currently dealing with.


I don't wanna compromise, no, no
The artist does not want to sacrifice their own wants or needs for the sake of others.


Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
The artist wants to move forward quickly and does not want to linger in their current emotional state.


No sleep, I don't wanna relax
The singer is avoiding relaxation or rest as it brings up thoughts of their past relationship.


Ten planes in five days
The singer has been traveling by plane frequently in the past five days.


I been 'round the world and back again
The artist has traveled to multiple locations and has now arrived back home.


Man I feel insane I'm numb 'cause of the pain
The artist is feeling mentally unstable and emotionally disconnected due to the pain of their past relationship.


Ooh
An expression of emotional pain or distress.


I'm driving 'round in Hollywood I can only think 'bout you, ooh
The singer is still driving around Hollywood and cannot stop thinking about their past partner.


Are my friends really friends now? Are they all far gone?
The artist repeats their previous questioning of the genuineness of their friendships.


On the drive to the bar Took 'em all 'cause I'm thinking 'bout you
The singer is still on their way to the bar and is still consuming substances to cope with their pain.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charlotte Aitchison, Alexander Cook

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joe river

LYRICS


Chorus]
Drivin' 'round in Hollywood, I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all cause I'm thinking 'bout you

[Verse 1]
Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
Yeah, big attitude, just like a big stack
Braindead for days, am I gonna relax? Yeah

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no (Yeah)

[Chorus]
I'm drivin' 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you, you (Think 'bout, think 'bout)
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my brain, like you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all cause I'm thinking 'bout you

Verse 2]
Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
10 planes in five days, I been 'round the world and back again
Man I feel insane, I'm numb, can't stop the pain no

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no

[Chorus]
Drivin' 'round in Hollywood, I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now? Are they all far gone? (Yeah)
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all cause I'm thinking 'bout you



Jesús Francisco Meneses Vera

Lyrics (8)
I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all?
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drive to the bar, took 'em all 'cause I'm
Thinking 'bout you
Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
Yeah, big attitude just like a big stack
Braindead for days, am I gonna relax?
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no
Yeah
I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you (think 'bout, think 'bout)
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my brain, like you
Did I lose it all?
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Are they all far gone?
On the drive to the bar, took 'em all 'cause I'm
Thinking 'bout you
Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
Ten planes in five days
I been 'round the world and back again
Man I feel insane
I'm numb 'cause of the pain
No, I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no
I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you, ooh
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Ooh
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Are they all far gone?
On the drive to the bar
Took 'em all 'cause I'm thinking 'bout you
💙



Mário Castro

[Chorus]
Drivin' 'round in Hollywood, I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all
Can't stop thinking 'bout you

[Verse 1]
Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
Yeah, big attitude, just like a big stack
Braindead for days, am I gonna relapse? Yeah

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no (Yeah)

[Chorus]
I'm drivin' 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you, you (Think 'bout, think 'bout)
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my brain, like you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all
Can't stop thinking 'bout you

[Verse 2]
Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
10 planes in five days, I been 'round the world and back again
Man I feel insane, I'm numb, can't stop the pain, no

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no

[Chorus]
Drivin' 'round in Hollywood, I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now? Are they all far gone? (Yeah)
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all
Can't stop thinking 'bout you



žaraki ķeņpüşhi

[Chorus]
Drivin' 'round in Hollywood, I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all
Can't stop thinking 'bout you

[Verse 1]
Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
Yeah, big attitude, just like a big stack
Braindead for days, am I gonna relapse? Yeah

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no (Yeah)

[Chorus]
I'm drivin' 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you, you (Think 'bout, think 'bout)
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my brain, like you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all
Can't stop thinking 'bout you



Luis Gabriel Ramirez Ospino

Drivin' 'round in Hollywood, I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all
Can't stop thinking 'bout you

Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
Yeah, big attitude, just like a big stack
Braindead for days, am I gonna relapse? Yeah

I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no (Yeah)

I'm drivin' 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you, you (Think 'bout, think 'bout)
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my brain, like you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now or are they far gone?
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all
Can't stop thinking 'bout you

Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
10 planes in five days, I been 'round the world and back again
Man I feel insane, I'm numb, can't stop the pain, no

I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no

Drivin' 'round in Hollywood, I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now? Are they all far gone? (Yeah)
On the drugs at a bar, took 'em all
Can't stop thinking 'bout you



Saúl Martínez

Lyrics:
I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all?
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drive to the bar, took 'em all 'cause I'm
Thinking 'bout you

Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
Yeah, big attitude just like a big stack
Braindead for days, am I gonna relax?

I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no
Yeah

I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you (think 'bout, think 'bout)
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my brain, like you
Did I lose it all?
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Are they all far gone?
On the drive to the bar, took 'em all 'cause I'm
Thinking 'bout you

Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
Ten planes in five days
I been 'round the world and back again
Man I feel insane
I'm numb 'cause of the pain

No, I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no

I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you, ooh
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you Ooh
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Are they all far gone?
On the drive to the bar
Took 'em all 'cause I'm thinking 'bout you



augustus

"Thoughts"

Driving 'round in Hollywood I could only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drugs that I bought, took 'em all, can't stop thinkin' 'bout you

Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back, yeah
Big attitude, just sunk a big stack
Braindead for days, then I'm gonna relapse, yeah
I don't wanna talk, I don't wanna smile, no, no
Gotta couple problems, I don't wanna compromise, no, no

I'm driving 'round in Hollywood I could only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drugs that I bought, took 'em all, can't stop thinkin' 'bout you

Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
On ten planes in five days, I've been around the world and back again
Man, I feel insane, I'm numb, can't stop the pain, no
I don't wanna talk, I don't wanna smile, no, no
Gotta couple problems, I don't wanna compromise, no, no

Driving 'round in Hollywood I could only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone (Yeah)
On the drugs that I bought, took 'em all, can't stop thinkin' 'bout you



Lucas Noya

I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all?
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drive to the bar, took 'em all 'cause I'm
Thinking 'bout you
Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back
Yeah, big attitude just like a big stack
Braindead for days, am I gonna relax?
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no
Yeah
I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you (think 'bout, think 'bout)
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my brain, like you
Did I lose it all?
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Are they all far gone?
On the drive to the bar, took 'em all 'cause I'm
Thinking 'bout you
Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
Ten planes in five days
I been 'round the world and back again
Man I feel insane
I'm numb 'cause of the pain
No, I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna smile, no, no
Got a couple problems
I don't wanna compromise, no, no
I'm driving 'round in Hollywood
I can only think 'bout you, ooh
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Ooh
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Are they all far gone?
On the drive to the bar
Took 'em all 'cause I'm thinking 'bout you



cinder

Driving 'round in Hollywood I could only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drugs that I bought, took 'em all, can't stop thinkin' 'bout you

Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back, yeah
Big attitude, just sunk a big stack
Braindead for days, then I'm gonna relapse, yeah
I don't wanna talk, I don't wanna smile, no, no
Gotta couple problems, I don't wanna compromise, no, no

I'm driving 'round in Hollywood I could only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drugs that I bought, took 'em all, can't stop thinkin' 'bout you

Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
On ten planes in five days, I've been around the world and back again
Man, I feel insane, I'm numb, can't stop the pain, no
I don't wanna talk, I don't wanna smile, no, no
Gotta couple problems, I don't wanna compromise, no, no

Driving 'round in Hollywood I could only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone (Yeah)
On the drugs that I bought, took 'em all, can't stop thinkin' 'bout you



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Driving 'round in Hollywood I could only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drugs that I bought, took 'em all, can't stop thinkin' 'bout you

Fucked up, I just wanna break glass
Phone calls, I just wanna talk back, yeah
Big attitude, just sunk a big stack
Braindead for days, then I'm gonna relapse, yeah
I don't wanna talk, I don't wanna smile, no, no
Gotta couple problems, I don't wanna compromise, no, no

I'm driving 'round in Hollywood I could only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I lose it all? Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone?
On the drugs that I bought, took 'em all, can't stop thinkin' 'bout you

Don't stop, I just wanna go fast
No sleep, I don't wanna relax
On ten planes in five days, I've been around the world and back again
Man, I feel insane, I'm numb, can't stop the pain, no
I don't wanna talk, I don't wanna smile, no, no
Gotta couple problems, I don't wanna compromise, no, no

Driving 'round in Hollywood I could only think 'bout you
Everlasting pain and it weighs on my body, it's you
Did I fuck it up?
Are my friends really friends now?
Or are they far gone (Yeah)
On the drugs that I bought, took 'em all, can't stop thinkin' 'bout you



All comments from YouTube:

XCX

i remember when i heard this song live and everyone in the crowd tried to hit the high notes
it was a mess and i loved it

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Adonn Lucero

ngl i disliked the album when it first dropped. i didnt care for any tracks besides cross you out and gone. but i listened to it again and its such a work of art. this sad song is unlike any other sad song. charli is genuinely revolutionizing pop music just how madonna and lady gaga did. she is introducing new sounds and melodies. she just might be the next generation's pop queen 😳 and im not even that big of a charli fan. anyways long story short, this track is a work of ART. its so beautiful and kinda tear jerking, i love it odndmdncm. oh and also im a huge gaga fan so for me to say that charli just might be next in line is like 😳

Gabriel Tan

@ΩÑŁ Ł Ö wasnt chromatica released in 2020??

ΩÑŁ Ł Ö

Meanwhile, 911 came out with Charli!

Zultzify

I loved lady gaga, and amy winehouse, and charli has been my favourite of the last 5 or 6 years, i havent been the most close listener until the last 2 albums but she is such a breath of fresh aor for pop, truly unique

Smiley Me

Charli's songs are wild. You have to give em some touch to tame them. Then you'll eventually like em all😊

Pablo

@Actual Princess me too, but the rest is great

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To Say

One of the best songs of the album. Who disagrees is listening wrong.

Jacob Dukeshire

Might be in the lower half for me but that’s just because,, so much of it is just so phenomenal. Thoughts is still such an amazing track

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