“So I” is about Charli’s long time collaborator SOPHIE. They worked together on songs like “Vroom Vroom” and “Lipgloss”. Charli has credited SOPHIE as being one of the biggest influences in her artistry and her life.
Charli discovered her through her song “LEMONADE” and decided to meet her for a st...
[Chorus]
Always on my mind (Every day, every night)
Your star burns so bright (Why did I push you away?)
I was scared sometimes
You had a power like a lightning strike
When I'm on stage sometimes I lie
Say that I like singing these songs you left behind
And I know you always said, "It's okay to cry"
So I know I can cry, I can cry, so I cry
[Verse 1]
Wish I'd tried to pull you closer
You pushed me hard, made me focus
Your words, brutal, loving, truthful
I was petrified
You're a hero and a human
Track was done, I'd make excuses
You'd say, "Come on, stay for dinner"
I'd say, "No, I'm fine" (Now I really wish I'd stayed)
[Chorus]
Always on my mind (Every day, every night)
Your star burns so bright (Why did I push you away?)
I was scared sometimes
You had a power like a lightning strike
When I'm on stage, sometimes I lie
Say that I like singing these songs you left behind
And I know you always said, "It's okay to cry"
So I know I can cry, I can cry, so I cry
[Verse 2]
Guilty feelings keep me fractured
Got a phone call after Christmas
Didn't know how I should act
I watched you dance online
Your sounds, your words live on, endless
When I make songs, I remember
Things you'd suggest, "Make it faster"
Would you like this one? (Maybe just a little bit?)
[Chorus]
Always on my mind (Every day, every night)
Your star burns so bright (Why did I push you away?)
I was scared sometimes
You had a power like a lightning strike
When I'm on stage, sometimes I lie
Say that I like singing these songs you left behind
And I know you always said, "It's okay to cry"
So I know I can cry, I can cry, so I cry
[Outro]
I, I, I, I
I, I, I, I
On my mind
So I was written by Charli XCX & Jon Shave & EASYFUN.
So I was produced by Jon Shave & A. G. Cook.
Charli XCX released So I on Fri Jun 07 2024.
I’m performing a new song tonight, I’ve never performed it before so I’m sorry if I get it all wrong… this song is about a person who is really really special to me who is no longer with us — my heart is beating really fast… it’s called “So I”.
— Charli XCX at the Billboard Women in Music 2024 Perf...
Live Debut