On May 14th 2010 Charlotte independently released an EP entitled "Sideways", which was digitally released online for free.
Before becoming a pop singer, Charlotte was involved in dance for 13 years until her early teens when she finished her involvement with the art due to pressures on being thin, "ditching her leotard for a guitar"; citing that she would much rather create her own art than portray that of someone else.
Although her name itself bears resemblance to The Cure's song of the same name, it is in actuality based on the 1969 children's novel of the same name written by Penelope Farmer, which portrays a young girl named Charlotte who exchanges places in time with another girl from 1918. The conceit of the story being they must find how to live each other's lives whilst remaining undiscovered in that time. The reason for Charlotte choosing the name aside from the book was that it represents the struggle with her self-perception and perception by others.
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Ex Girlfriend Syndrome
Charlotte Sometimes Lyrics
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Tried going quietly
But I slammed the door instead
I yelled, "Why'd I even come here?"
But still I stayed for a while
Looked in every draw that I could find
Saw you calendar on the floor
I said to myself, I said to myself
"You should go, you should leave"
Good side pulling on my sleeve
But I stood there, I stood there
With a note from my head
Opposite of what my heart said
Oh I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I went through all your dirty laundry
Even those smelly socks
I wonder where, where those even came from
Saw everything you had lying around
From your deck of cards
To the way you feel about me
Just lying on the ground
I said to myself, I said to myself
"You should go, you should leave"
Good side pulling on my sleeve
But I stood there, I stood there
With a note from my head
Opposite of what my heart said
Oh I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I said to myself, I said to myself
"You should go, you should leave"
Good side pulling on my sleeve
But I stood there, I stood there
With a note from my head
Opposite of what my heart said
Oh I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
The lyrics of Charlotte Sometimes's song "Ex Girlfriend Syndrome" tell the story of a woman who has ended a relationship with someone, but finds herself unable to resist the urge to go back and revisit her ex's place. She describes trying to leave quietly, but ultimately slamming the door in frustration. She finds herself looking through his belongings, noting that he is disorganized, and reflecting on her conflicting emotions. While her logical side tells her to leave, her heart urges her to stay, and she ultimately remains despite knowing that she shouldn't be there.
The song captures the complex emotions that can arise after a breakup, particularly for the person who initiated the split. It portrays the intense longing and curiosity that can lead someone back to an ex, as well as the guilt and self-doubt that often accompany such a decision. The repetition of the phrase "I should not be here you know" highlights the singer's internal conflict and the rationalization that she knows what she is doing is wrong but cannot help herself. Ultimately, the song ends without resolution or closure, leaving the listener to wonder what will happen next.
Line by Line Meaning
Opened the door to your head
I started exploring your mind
Tried going quietly
I attempted to be calm and not disturb you
But I slammed the door instead
However, I ended up being aggressive and abrupt
I yelled, "Why'd I even come here?"
I exclaimed, questioning my decision to be there
But still I stayed for a while
Despite that, I remained for some time
Looked in every draw that I could find
I searched through every drawer I could locate
Saw you calendar on the floor
I noticed your calendar laying on the ground
You're not very organized are you?
You seem to lack organization skills
I went through all your dirty laundry
I studied all your negative qualities
Even those smelly socks
Including your unpleasant habits
I wonder where, where those even came from
I thought about the origins behind those traits
Saw everything you had lying around
I observed every material possession you left out
From your deck of cards
Including your interests and hobbies
To the way you feel about me
And even your mindset towards me
Just lying on the ground
Casually scattered about
With a note from my head
With a logical thought
Opposite of what my heart said
In contrast to my emotions
Oh I should not be here you know
I am aware I should not be present
I said to myself, I said to myself
I repeated to myself
"You should go, you should leave"
"You must depart immediately"
Good side pulling on my sleeve
My rational side urging me to leave
But I stood there, I stood there
Nonetheless, I stayed in place
I should not be here you know
I comprehend that I am unwelcome
I should not be here you know I should not be here you know
I am repeating to myself that I must leave
Contributed by Elliot V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Melonville
Her CD has to be the best I have heard in a while. I really enjoy her voice, it's different :D
MirrKat
She's such an amazing singer.
doncheadleonabedofrice
heard this for the first time in a cafe the other day and instantly loved it :)
Charlotte H
I totally agree..its very unique I'm a new fan!!!
Evil Reigns
I'd really like the lyrics to this, cause i hear this every day at work and it sounds like she's singing ah sha la pay cay no over and over. Its driving me batshit crazy.
harkerheights96
Saw the "How I Could Just Kill a Man" video on Fuse TV and thought I'd check out her other work. Glad I did because this is great stuff!
blackout567
im still jealous. her voice is soo pretty and i just love it. and she's so pretty.
andreany09
Congrats on getting on The Voice
Miles Childers
she needs to have a concert in KS...GOSH
Keirabug
I think the style of singing sort of reminds me a bit of zoe(she and him) and taken by trees, like a combination. its pretty cool ^^