You
Charli XCX Lyrics


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I was driving on the Autobahn
Having thoughts of the morning
You was chained by
You was chained by
You was chained by lie
You was chained up
You was chained up
An eternal war

When I'm gone let the radio play
I'm gone, but I wanna be there
Fresh hope, and I really don't care
When we fuck we leave the lights on
I'm watching your video play
I know from the minute you stare
To come and my radios blare
That when I'm home you can believe me

I'll be there for you
All we've done, our love be true
Time, it slips away
And there's no other way to say
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you

You were waiting for someone to call
Paralyzed by the wanting

You was chained by
You was chained by
You was chained by lie
You was chained up
You was chained up
An eternal war

I'll be there for you
All we've done, our love be true
Time, it slips away
And there's no other way to say
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you

I'll be there for you
All we've done, our love be true
Time, it slips away
And there's no other way to say
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you




I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Charli XCX's "You" tell a story of longing and commitment. In the first verse, she describes driving on the Autobahn and having thoughts about her lover who is chained up by lies and an eternal war. This could be interpreted as her partner being stuck in a cycle of deception and is unable to break free from it. The next verse talks about wanting to be there even when she is gone, and how their love is true despite the passing of time. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be there for you" multiple times, emphasizing her commitment to her partner.


The second verse talks about her partner waiting for someone to call and feeling paralyzed by wanting. This could represent a feeling of helplessness in wanting something they can't have, or a yearning for something more. The bridge of the song mentions leaving the lights on when they have sex and watching each other's videos, which could represent a sense of intimacy and connection they have despite the challenges they face.


Overall, the lyrics of "You" convey a sense of deep commitment and dedication to a partner, despite the obstacles they face. The repeated phrase of "I'll be there for you" reinforces this message and highlights the importance of being there for someone through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

I was driving on the Autobahn
I was on the road, lost in thought


Having thoughts of the morning
Reflecting on the past


You was chained by
You were held back


You was chained by
You were constrained


You was chained by lie
You were trapped in a false reality


You was chained up
You were restrained


An eternal war
A never-ending struggle


When I'm gone let the radio play
When I'm no longer here, keep my memory alive through music


I'm gone, but I wanna be there
I'm physically gone, but I want to still be present in your life


Fresh hope, and I really don't care
I'm feeling optimistic and carefree


When we fuck we leave the lights on
We want to see and be seen during intimacy


I'm watching your video play
I'm reminiscing about the past


I know from the minute you stare
I can tell from your gaze


To come and my radios blare
My music will be a reminder to come to me


That when I'm home you can believe me
Believe that I'll be there for you when I'm physically present


You were waiting for someone to call
You were hoping for a phone call from someone


Paralyzed by the wanting
Feeling unable to move on due to a strong desire


I'll be there for you
I will support you


All we've done, our love be true
Our love is genuine and authentic


Time, it slips away
Time passes quickly


And there's no other way to say
There's no other way to express


I'll be there for you
I will be a dependable presence for you


I'll be there for you
I will support you


I'll be there for you
I will be a dependable presence for you


I'll be there for you
I will be your support system




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wyatt, Christian Lars Karlsson, Pontus Johan Winnberg

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@leom9523

“Yeah we got a situation, lockdown and I’m trapped in the basement”

Queen of predicting the future 😍😱

@komatsu-theguardianoftheca6031

Lmao

@IluvAmerica

LMAOOO

@andrewcarson6925

YOU'RE DUMB ASF

@nicorraco

Not Charli giving Beyoncé the idea to trap Sia in her basement 🤭

@xcx000

@Nicorraco STOPPP HAHAHAHA

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@thecool5128

After 8 years this still sounds fresh! 🔥💕

@ronaldoribas418

OMG right?!

@Alpha_7227

Timeless. like depesche mode. Churches, Rufus du sol

@MonsterVSAnimal2

I was literally SOOOOO obsessed with this song, dude. This was what made me obsessed w/ Charli... the instrumental REALLY drew me in, like holy shit I don’t think, to this day, I’ve heard a better instrumental/beat.. and then that infectious/addictive chorus... the quick, witty, and smooth verses, the whole song is amazing. 😍😫

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