Charli xcx — SS26
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Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell
Nothing's gonna save us, not music, fashion, or film
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell, I know
Cigarettes
Put 'em out
Can't believe the things I've done, I don't do them now
But I didn't do it
Even if I did
No, it's not my fault, I wasn't there
Think my politics could work as a press strategy
And my heritage could give me quite the USP
Can't hide the fact I'd rather take the easy road
Yeah, I think I'll be alright if I look good in the clothes
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell
Nothing's gonna save us, not music, fashion, or film
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell, I know
I was hacked
It got taken out of context, obviously
But I didn't do it
Even if I did
Wrote a really good Notes app apology
Think my politics could work as a press strategy
And my heritage could give me quite the USP
Can't hide the fact I'd rather take the easy road
Yeah, I think I'll be alright if I look good in the clothes
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell
Nothing's gonna save us, not music, fashion, or film
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell, I know
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell
Nothing's gonna save us, not music, fashion, or film
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell, I know
Cigarettes
Put 'em out
Can't believe the things I've done, I don't do them now
But I didn't do it
Even if I did
No, it's not my fault, I wasn't there
Think my politics could work as a press strategy
And my heritage could give me quite the USP
Can't hide the fact I'd rather take the easy road
Yeah, I think I'll be alright if I look good in the clothes
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell
Nothing's gonna save us, not music, fashion, or film
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell, I know
I was hacked
It got taken out of context, obviously
But I didn't do it
Even if I did
Wrote a really good Notes app apology
Think my politics could work as a press strategy
And my heritage could give me quite the USP
Can't hide the fact I'd rather take the easy road
Yeah, I think I'll be alright if I look good in the clothes
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell
Nothing's gonna save us, not music, fashion, or film
Spring, summer '26
When the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it
Yeah, we're walking on a runway that goes straight to Hell, I know
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Begin rant:
I find listeners' dismissal of pop music to be mystifying. Is there something about estotericism that makes music more "legitimate"? The RP audience creams themselves for Vivaldi who was, *gasp*, the pop star of his time. Pop artists of today utilize the technologies of today to make music that appeal to listeners with today's tastes. If Vivaldi were alive today, you seriously think he wouldn't be dabbling with a mixing board? Most of the songs on RP were, at some point, popular in their time, and many pop songs now will become classics soon enough. This song may or may not be one of them, but it is a zeitgeist.
For all that everyone is perfectly happy to classify Gen Z as vacuous, superficial and lazy, this song shows a highly popular (and very hardworking) artist who is serving a few of the most important functions of art: chronicling this moment, expressing a profound and broad human anxiety and making us all feel a little less alone in our deep fears for the future, all packaged into an inoffensive and catchy tune. I don't know what the methodology of William & Co. are, but they very obviously carefully select pop songs with more cerebral messages. She's not singing about drugs, fucking or even the timeless topic of love. Shouldn't we old folks be celebrating (or at least reassured) that her generation looks to her as an idol, and to this song as the anthem for 2026?
I expected more open-mindedness from RP listeners. I hope the pop-hate is just old folks and misanthropes being curmudgeonly. I'd hate to think the pop-hate has anything to do with the artist being a young woman with a nice body she's not afraid to show off. That'd be even more disappointing.
I find listeners' dismissal of pop music to be mystifying. Is there something about estotericism that makes music more "legitimate"? The RP audience creams themselves for Vivaldi who was, *gasp*, the pop star of his time. Pop artists of today utilize the technologies of today to make music that appeal to listeners with today's tastes. If Vivaldi were alive today, you seriously think he wouldn't be dabbling with a mixing board? Most of the songs on RP were, at some point, popular in their time, and many pop songs now will become classics soon enough. This song may or may not be one of them, but it is a zeitgeist.
For all that everyone is perfectly happy to classify Gen Z as vacuous, superficial and lazy, this song shows a highly popular (and very hardworking) artist who is serving a few of the most important functions of art: chronicling this moment, expressing a profound and broad human anxiety and making us all feel a little less alone in our deep fears for the future, all packaged into an inoffensive and catchy tune. I don't know what the methodology of William & Co. are, but they very obviously carefully select pop songs with more cerebral messages. She's not singing about drugs, fucking or even the timeless topic of love. Shouldn't we old folks be celebrating (or at least reassured) that her generation looks to her as an idol, and to this song as the anthem for 2026?
I expected more open-mindedness from RP listeners. I hope the pop-hate is just old folks and misanthropes being curmudgeonly. I'd hate to think the pop-hate has anything to do with the artist being a young woman with a nice body she's not afraid to show off. That'd be even more disappointing.
Love CXCX brat like BOOM CLAP!!!!!!!!!
It's OK, but I think she's suffering from "Pop blow-back" in the rating.
If it was Hayley Williams... sounding the exact same... it would average 7.
If it was Hayley Williams... sounding the exact same... it would average 7.
kass.kuy wrote:
good girl? woof.
I love her "House" song with John Cale.
Good girl ! 6, but can grow.
good girl? woof.
fredriley wrote:
Don't often disagree with your posts, Ferd, but I really like this. Good pop song.
Meh. Backing band ok, song meh, voice twee. Still I'm not Gen Z so WTF.
Don't often disagree with your posts, Ferd, but I really like this. Good pop song.
Is this rock? Personally I think not.
The edible is quite potent. I like this. Oh well. The world is gonna end.
Meh. Backing band ok, song meh, voice twee. Still I'm not Gen Z so WTF.
I love her "House" song with John Cale.
Good girl ! 6, but can grow.
Good girl ! 6, but can grow.
spring summer 2026, when the world is gonna end, no hope for any of it - that hits a little too close to home :0
100% agree with all expressed, except when you suggest that most songs on RP were hits at one stage. Most def not. Many were, but the RP uniqueness is putting light on gems of songs and music that didn't need to be hits to be exceptional. Otherwise - all great points about a good artist and good song!