In My Arms
Charli XCX & A.G. Cook Lyrics

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I take it in, I do without
I never care what we talk about
Pull up the car outside your house
Took out the seats so we could lie down

You know who was in my arms
You know who was in my arms

He laid his head back on my chest
Once had a wife, now nobody's left
You said this song makes you wanna do bad things, yeah
You know good music makes me wanna do bad things

You know who was in my arms
You-ooh

You-ooh
You-ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "In My Arms" by Charli XCX and A. G. Cook depict a seductive and passionate encounter between two individuals, likely in a romantic or sexual context. The first two lines suggest that the singer is willing to go along with whatever their partner wants, even if they don't particularly care about the topic of conversation. The next two lines reveal that the singer has driven their car to their partner's house and removed the seats, presumably to make room for intimacy.

The chorus repeats the phrase "you know who was in my arms" multiple times, emphasizing the significance of the physical act of holding someone close. The following verse provides some emotional depth to the encounter, as the singer describes their partner laying their head on their chest and referencing someone who used to be married but is now alone. The final lines reveal that the singer is also affected by music, claiming that good music makes them want to do bad things.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a temporary escape from reality through physical intimacy and the power of music.

Line by Line Meaning

I take it in, I do without
I accept everything that comes my way without complaining

I never care what we talk about
I am not interested in the topics of your conversations

Pull up the car outside your house
I parked the car near your house

Took out the seats so we could lie down
I removed the seats from the car so we could lay down

You know who was in my arms
You know who I was holding close to me

He laid his head back on my chest
He leaned his head back on my chest

Once had a wife, now nobody's left
He used to have a wife, but now he is alone

You said this song makes you wanna do bad things, yeah
You said this song influences you to behave recklessly

You know good music makes me wanna do bad things
I get motivated to do risky things when I listen to good music

You know who was in my arms
You know who I was holding close to me