<… Read Full Bio ↴Charlotte Day Wilson is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Toronto.
Wilson has the type of slow-burning, smoldering jazz and R&B-influenced sound that already feels classic. She has been quietly churning out songs, from the gospel-washed “Work” back in April to a guest spot in BADBADNOTGOOD’s “In Your Eyes". Her debut EP, CDW, Wilson solidifyies her timeless sound.
Getting here hasn’t been easy—the artist has been, as she says, “working [her] ass off.” Needless to say, the effort has been worth it. Wilson’s tracks have been featured everywhere from Apple Music commercials to Grace & Frankie (and, natch, our playlists), and the singer undertook a tour with Local Natives.
Where Do You Go
Charlotte Day Wilson Lyrics
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Must have been lost, the wayfarer strays, I
I don't know the words to say
So, "Nothing," I say, it's better that way, but
Baby please, I know, I know
So take me please, I'll go, I'll go
There's nothing missing but you when you run away again
And I'm asking but you just can't say
I thought that you had my back
You have been everywhere
Chasing away the day
Facing away, you made it okay to please go and never stay
But where did you go today?
Could've been anywhere
But I believe there's something here that you should take in
Baby please, I know, I know
So take me please, I'll go, I'll go
You brought me here, but you can't stay
There's nothing missing but you when you run away, girl
And I'm asking what you just can't say
Thought that you had my back, but you're not coming
You got me here, but you can't stay
There's nothing missing but you when you run away, girl
And I'm asking what you just can't say
I thought that you had my back, but you're not coming
You got me here, but you can't stay
There's nothing missing but you when you run away, girl
And all I'm asking what you just can't say
I thought that you had my back (thought that you had my back)
You got me here, but you can't stay
There's nothing missing but you when you run away, girl
And all I'm asking what you just can't say
I thought that you had my back
In Charlotte Day Wilson's song "Where Do You Go," the lyrics explore the emotions and frustrations of a relationship where one person constantly disappears and runs away. The song begins with the singer questioning the whereabouts of their partner, suggesting that they are lost or wandering aimlessly. The lack of communication from the partner leaves the singer with no words to say, resulting in them responding with a simple "Nothing."
The chorus reveals the singer's plea for their partner to stay and not run away again. They express that when their partner is gone, something is missing from their life. The line "I thought that you had my back" shows the disappointment and feeling of betrayal the singer experiences, as they believed their partner would always be there for them.
Wilson's soulful vocals convey the longing and vulnerability in the lyrics. The repetition of the plea "Baby please, I know, I know, So take me please, I'll go, I'll go" emphasizes the singer's yearning for their partner to understand their emotions and for them to accompany each other through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did you go today?
Where did you go today?
Must have been lost, the wayfarer strays, I
You must have been lost, wandering aimlessly
I don't know the words to say
I don't know what to say
So, "Nothing," I say, it's better that way, but
So, I say "nothing," pretending it's better that way
Baby please, I know, I know
Baby, please, I understand, I understand
So take me please, I'll go, I'll go
So please take me with you, I'll leave everything behind
You've got me here, but you can't stay
You have me here with you, but you can't remain
There's nothing missing but you when you run away again
The only thing missing is you when you leave again
And I'm asking but you just can't say
And I'm asking, but you're unable to express it
I thought that you had my back
I believed you had my support
You have been everywhere
You have traveled everywhere
Chasing away the day
Trying to escape the passing time
Facing away, you made it okay to please go and never stay
Turning away, you made it acceptable for me to leave and never stay
But where did you go today?
But where did you go today?
Could've been anywhere
You could have gone anywhere
But I believe there's something here that you should take in
But I believe there's something important here that you should consider
You brought me here, but you can't stay
You brought me to this place, but you can't remain
And I'm asking what you just can't say
And I'm asking what you're unable to express
Thought that you had my back, but you're not coming
I thought you supported me, but you're not coming
You got me here, but you can't stay
You got me here with you, but you can't remain
There's nothing missing but you when you run away, girl
There's nothing lacking except for you when you escape, girl
And I'm asking what you just can't say
And I'm asking what you're unable to express
Thought that you had my back, but you're not coming
I thought you supported me, but you're not coming
You got me here, but you can't stay
You got me here with you, but you can't remain
There's nothing missing but you when you run away, girl
There's nothing lacking except for you when you escape, girl
And I'm asking what you just can't say
And I'm asking what you're unable to express
Thought that you had my back, but you're not coming
I thought you supported me, but you're not coming
You got me here, but you can't stay
You got me here with you, but you can't remain
There's nothing missing but you when you run away, girl
There's nothing lacking except for you when you escape, girl
And all I'm asking what you just can't say
And all I'm asking is what you're unable to express
I thought that you had my back (thought that you had my back)
I believed that you supported me (I believed that you supported me)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlotte Elene Day Wilson, Thomas Rohan Beesley Paxton
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