Hence her forthcoming EP's title 'Charlotte'. The six song EP is led by single 'Talk You Down', an addictive percussion-driven electronic pop number about her anxiety. Elsewhere she explores fear and struggle through a relationship on 'Sin x Secret', a sense of feeling lost on 'Cowboys', aching heartbreak on 'Slow Motion', the perils of love on 'You', and addiction and dependence on 'RX'.
Born and raised in LA, Lawrence spent little time in the city and more by the Malibu coast and up in the canyons. She grew up playing piano from the age of five and got into guitar around the age of 13. Charlotte has spent the past few years writing and recording while finding her musical voice, and she's just getting started.
Joke's On You
Charlotte Lawrence Lyrics
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Took my last breath, like the smoke from my lips
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my knees are bruised, from kneelin' to you
I've had enough, but you're too hard to quit
We've had our fun, now your sugar makes me sick
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
My heart's gone bad, now it won't beat for you
You had your laugh, now I won't play the fool
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But I'm black and blue, from bleedin' for you
You strike the match, burn me out so fast
Look what we had, now it's turned to ash
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
The song "Joke's On You" by Charlotte Lawrence portrays the emotions of a young woman who has had enough of a toxic relationship. She compares herself to a "lit cigarette," being dragged to her death, and says that she has lied for her partner and even liked it, but now her makeup is ruined and her knees are bruised from kneeling for them. Despite everything, they're too hard to quit. She sarcastically states that she is laughing through her tears and crying through her fear, but if she had to choose, the joke would be on her partner.
In the chorus, Charlotte admits that she has tried to be kind but is too tired to keep trying. She speaks of wearing a fake smile to keep the relationship going, but now she would rather lay down and die. Her heart has gone bad and won't beat for her partner anymore, and she won't play the fool any longer.
The song beautifully portrays the emotions of a person who has reached their limit and is ready to move on from a relationship that has caused them mental and emotional turmoil. It speaks a universal truth that people often sacrifice their own well-being to keep someone they love happy. However, when push comes to shove, it's important to prioritize one's own happiness and well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Drag me to death, like a lit cigarette
Like a cigarette burns down to its last breath, you're taking me down with you
Took my last breath, like the smoke from my lips
Just like when you take your last breath after exhaling smoke, you took my last breath away from me
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
I lied for you and I enjoyed it; I became complicit in your deceit
But my knees are bruised, from kneelin' to you
I'm physically and emotionally worn out from constantly bending to your will
We've had our fun, now your sugar makes me sick
Our relationship was enjoyable at first, but now it's just sickeningly sweet, like too much sugar
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm putting on a brave face even though I'm crying inside
I'm cryin' through my fear
My fear is so overpowering that I'm reduced to tears
But baby, if I had to choose
If I had to make a choice between continuing this relationship or walking away, my choice is clear
The joke's on you
You may have thought you were in control, but in reality, you're the one who's been played
God knows I've tried to be kind
I've made an effort to be good to you, but it hasn't made a difference
But I will just lay down and die
I'm so worn out from this relationship that I might as well just give up
Wearin' a fake smile
I'm putting on a fake smile to hide my true feelings
My heart's gone bad, now it won't beat for you
My heart has been damaged by this relationship and I no longer feel love for you
You had your laugh, now I won't play the fool
You may have found my gullibility amusing, but I am no longer willing to play the fool
But I'm black and blue, from bleedin' for you
I'm battered and bruised from all the effort I've put into this relationship
You strike the match, burn me out so fast
You ignited our relationship, but now you're extinguishing it just as quickly
Look what we had, now it's turned to ash
Our relationship was once something beautiful, but now it's been reduced to nothing
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Cara Elizabeth Salimando, Daniel Alexis Pemberton, Imad Roy El-Amine
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JACKCRI POOLTONG
Drag me to death, like a lit cigarette
Took my last breath, like the smoke from my lips
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my knees are bruised, from kneelin' to you
I've had enough, but you're too hard to quit
We've had our fun, now your sugar makes me sick
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
My heart's gone bad, now it won't beat for you
You had your laugh, now I won't play the fool
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But I'm black and blue, from bleedin' for you
You strike the match, burn me out so fast
Look what we had, now it's turned to ash
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
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Charlotte Lawrence - Jokeโs On You Lyrics;
Drag me to death, like a lit cigarette
Took my last breath, like the smoke from my lips
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my knees are bruised, from kneelin' to you
I've had enough, but you're too hard to quit
We've had our fun, now your sugar makes me sick
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
My heart's gone bad, now it won't beat for you
You had your laugh, now I won't play the fool
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But I'm black and blue, from bleedin' for you
You strike the match, burn me out so fast
Look what we had, now it's turned to ash
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
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Drag me to death, like a lit cigarette
Took my last breath, like the smoke from my lips
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my knees are bruised, from kneelin' to you
I've had enough, but you're too hard to quit
We've had our fun, now your sugar makes me sick
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
My heart's gone bad, now it won't beat for you
You had your laugh, now I won't play the fool
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But I'm black and blue, from bleedin' for you
You strike the match, burn me out so fast
Look what we had, now it's turned to ash
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
Miss Charlotte Lawrence
this acoustic version is so beautiful ๐
JACKCRI POOLTONG
Drag me to death, like a lit cigarette
Took my last breath, like the smoke from my lips
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my knees are bruised, from kneelin' to you
I've had enough, but you're too hard to quit
We've had our fun, now your sugar makes me sick
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
My heart's gone bad, now it won't beat for you
You had your laugh, now I won't play the fool
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But I'm black and blue, from bleedin' for you
You strike the match, burn me out so fast
Look what we had, now it's turned to ash
I've lied for you, and I liked it too
But my makeup's ruined
And now I'm laughin' through my tears
I'm cryin' through my fear
But baby, if I had to choose
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
God knows I've tried to be kind
But I will just lay down and die
Wearin' a fake smile
The joke's on you
Maria Eduarda
Thanks
Ursoo The Soul
Thanks
Nur Alia Izzati Hashim
This version hits differently.. more sad vibes to it
R. L. Perez
Lovin it
R. L. Perez
Exactly
Hamdan Pervez
None can sing an Acoustic version of a song like you (Charlotte)
Why Do Love Me and now Joke's On You.. u nailed it baby p.s: that long voice note gives me chills
WXLTER P_CKL_S
One of the best songs on the soundtrack
Dimykie
Definitely UwU