Cardin began her career as a model at the age of 15, where she appeared in numerous advertising campaigns such as Barilà.
A top four finalist in the first season of the TVA singing competition La Voix in 2013, later the same year she was featured on Garou's album Au milieu de ma vie as a duet vocalist on the single Du vent, des mots. On March 1, 2014, she appeared on the sister series The Voice: la plus belle voix in France to perform the song with Garou, a judge on that edition.
She released her solo debut EP, Big Boy - EP, in 2016 on Cult Nation Records. The EP featured songs in both English and French. She was a shortlisted SOCAN Songwriting Prize finalist in the French division for her song "Les échardes", and the title track "Big Boy" was playlisted on CBC Radio 2 and charted on the Radio 2 Top 20. She made an appearance on the talk show Tout le monde en parle to discuss her mini-album in November 2016.
At the 2017 SOCAN Songwriting Awards, she was a nominee in the English category for "Big Boy" and in the French category for "Faufile", becoming the first artist in the history of the award to be nominated in both categories in the same year.
In 2017 she released her second EP, Main Girl EP. The title track reached #1 on the Radio 2 Top 20.
She received two Juno Award nominations at the Juno Awards of 2018, for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year for "Main Girl", "Paradise Motion" and "The Kids".[15]
In 2018, she received another SOCAN Songwriting Prize nomination for "Main Girl".
In 2019, Cardin and producer CRi collaborated on a cover of Daniel Bélanger's "Fous n'importe où", and Cardin appeared on Loud's album Tout ça pour ça as a duet vocalist on the track "Sometimes, All the Time". In 2020 she released the singles "Passive Aggressive" and "Daddy"; both tracks were recorded for her full-length debut album Phoenix, which was released on April 23, 2021. Phoenix was co-written with Cardin's longtime manager Jason Brando of Cult Nation.
In September 2021 she released two non-album songs through the Spotify Singles series, a cover of Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" and a French-language version of her own "XOXO".
Phoenix won the Felix Award for Anglophone Album of the Year at the 43rd Félix Awards. Cardin also won the awards for Anglophone Concert of the Year and Most Successful Artist Outside Quebec.
Cardin was the most-nominated artist at the Juno Awards of 2022, receiving nominations for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Phoenix, Pop Album of the Year for Phoenix, Single of the Year and Video of the Year for "Meaningless", and the Fan Choice Award.
Good Girl
Charlotte Cardin Lyrics
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You're living your best life, stealing your friends' wives
You cheat and you break me apart and you make me lose my mind
Just don't kiss and tell, when we fake it, I'm well, oh, my God
I need your help, baby
Tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
You tattooed my name on your neck and you came home to apologize
You love that I love you enough to forgive you again
So I promised to stand heart in heart, hand in hand but then you let me down again
Thought this shit was over, you're the best when you're sober
But, babe, it don't matter, I love you, you monster
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
In Charlotte Cardin's song "Good Girl," the lyrics depict a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The singer seems to be addressing a partner who exhibits questionable behavior, such as spending their money on poker with friends and engaging in infidelity. Despite these actions, the singer claims not to mind and accepts their partner's flaws. The line "You cheat and you break me apart and you make me lose my mind" suggests that the partner's actions cause emotional pain and turmoil, but the singer remains devoted.
The repetition of the plea "Tell me I'm a good girl" reveals the singer's need for validation and reassurance from their partner. They express a fear of being left and emphasize their dependency on the relationship, even to the point of desperation. The line "I'm only good by your side" suggests that the singer's self-worth is tied to their partner's approval, which highlights the power dynamics at play.
The lyrics also touch upon moments of forgiveness and attempts to rebuild trust. The tattooing of the singer's name on the partner's neck symbolizes a commitment, while their subsequent apology signifies remorse. However, despite promises to stand together, the partner disappoints the singer once again. The closing lines convey an unconditional love for the partner, regardless of their flaws, but also acknowledge the destructive nature of the relationship. The final line, "I'm only good by your side," underscores a deep sense of reliance and the singer's struggle to find their own worth outside of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You spent all my money playin' poker with your buddies and I don't mind
You were irresponsible with our finances, but I choose to overlook it because I love you
You're living your best life, stealing your friends' wives
You're enjoying yourself to the fullest, even if it means betraying your friends by having affairs with their wives
You cheat and you break me apart and you make me lose my mind
You consistently deceive me and it emotionally destroys me, causing me to go insane
Just don't kiss and tell, when we fake it, I'm well, oh, my God
Please keep our intimate moments private, and as long as we pretend everything is fine, I can manage my emotions
You tattooed my name on your neck and you came home to apologize
You permanently marked your body with a symbol of our relationship, and then returned home to express regret for your actions
You love that I love you enough to forgive you again
You appreciate the fact that my love for you allows me to constantly forgive you
So I promised to stand heart in heart, hand in hand but then you let me down again
I made a commitment to support you unconditionally, but you disappointed me once more
Thought this shit was over, you're the best when you're sober
I believed our problems were resolved, and you are at your best when you're not under the influence
But, babe, it don't matter, I love you, you monster
But, regardless of everything, it doesn't matter because I still love you, even though you can be monstrous
Tell me I'm a good girl
Assure me that I am worthy and deserving of love
Don't you leave me, I'd die
Please don't abandon me, as it would emotionally devastate me
I'm only good by your side
I only feel valuable and worthwhile when I am with you
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Written by: Charlotte Cardin
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Jahanvi Kaushal
Lyrics :
You spent all my money playing poker with your buddy
And I don't mind
You're living your best life, stealing your friends' wives
You cheat and you break me apart
And you make me lose my mind
Just don't kiss and tell
When we fake it, I'm well, oh, my God
I need your help, baby
Tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
You tattooed my name on your neck
And you came home to apologize
Boy, you love that I love you enough to forgive you again
So I promised to stand heart in heart, hand in hand
But then you let me down again
Thought this shit was over, you're the best when you're sober
But, babe, it don't matter
I love you, you monster
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Clo
The rasp in her voice is just 🧡
Ryan Gillott
I also love how well this and sad girl tie together. I really see the whole story kind of going together
Nazokat Azimova
What about main girl, is she a part of this story?
Ken Chawkin
Passive Aggressive also plays into it when she dumps him and reclaims her self-respect.
Jahanvi Kaushal
Lyrics :
You spent all my money playing poker with your buddy
And I don't mind
You're living your best life, stealing your friends' wives
You cheat and you break me apart
And you make me lose my mind
Just don't kiss and tell
When we fake it, I'm well, oh, my God
I need your help, baby
Tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
You tattooed my name on your neck
And you came home to apologize
Boy, you love that I love you enough to forgive you again
So I promised to stand heart in heart, hand in hand
But then you let me down again
Thought this shit was over, you're the best when you're sober
But, babe, it don't matter
I love you, you monster
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Baby, tell me I'm a good girl
Don't you leave me, I'd die
I'm only good by your side
Omar Muhammad
This album is just MASTERPIECE
Ivo Pereira
Y es así como se compone una Obra Maestra de la Música contemporánea. Tiene vida, alma y corazón. Su entrega y dedicación en cada tema es evidente.
Vaso G.
loooove this. THANK YOU CHARLOTTE FOR THIS AMAZING ALBUM! WE'RE REALLY BLESSED.
Jackie Pantoja
Una de mis favoritas del álbum
Winmusic
Loved the live performance. Love this one even more