Constant Repeat – English Lyrics

• By: Charli XCX
• Album: CRASH

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious electropop of Charli XCX's 'Constant Repeat,' a track that beautifully marries catchy beats with introspective lyrics about self-worth and missed chances. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to explore modern English slang and expressions related to relationships and confidence, all while enjoying Charli XCX's signature blend of pop and experimental sounds. Its clear, direct language and repetitive, memorable chorus make it an excellent tool for language learners to pick up vocabulary and phrasing in an engaging musical context.

[English]

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (bad girl if you wanted)

I'm focused on you, you're all on me too

I'm cute and I'm rude, and you like what I do

You said I run through your mind, so I put love on the line

I scared you away, you missed the chance of a lifetime

When you're lonely

Are you ever thinking 'bout the magic in me?

Do you wish I was yours?

When you're lonely (when you're lonely)

Am I ever on your mind on constant repeat?

Is it me that you want?

Do you realize I could've been the one to change your life?

...

You could've had a bad girl by your side

You could've had a bad girl, could've had a bad girl if you wanted (bad girl)

And do you even know the reasons why you had to let me go? (Do you know?)

You could've had a bad girl by your side

You could've had a bad girl, could've had a bad girl if you wanted (bad girl)

...

I'm focused on you, you're all on me too

Told you I'm cute and I'm rude with kinda rare attitude

You said I'm still on your mind, but now I don't have the time

You should've been brave, you missed the chance of a lifetime

When you're lonely

Are you ever thinkin' 'bout the magic in me?

Do you wish I was yours?

When you're lonely (when you're lonely)

Am I ever on your mind on constant repeat?

Is it me that you want?

Do you realize I could've been the one to change your life?

You could've had a bad girl by your side

You could've had a bad girl, could've had a bad girl if you wanted (bad girl)

And do you even know the reasons why you had to let me go? (Do you know?)

You could've had a bad girl by your side

You could've had a bad girl, could've had a bad girl if you wanted (bad girl)

Got me on repeat, got me on repeat

Got me on repeat, got me on repeat-peat

Got me on repeat, got me on repeat

Got me on repeat, got me on repeat-peat

Got me on repeat, got me on repeat

Got me on repeat, got me on repeat-peat

Got me on repeat, got me on repeat

Got me on repeat, got me on repeat-peat

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element or complex of elements in an individual that feels, perceives, thinks, wills, and especially reasons verb - to be bothered or annoyed by something
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection.
line /laɪn/ A1	noun - a long, thin mark on a surface.
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - an opportunity to do something.
lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ B1	noun - the duration of a person's life.
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ B1	noun - the power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious forces.
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman.
side /saɪd/ A1	noun - a position to the left or right of something
reasons /ˈriːzənz/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
repeat /rɪˈpiːt/ A2	verb - say something again or more than once. noun - an instance of something happening again.
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - have a desire to possess or do something; wish for.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
rude /ruːd/ A2	adjective - offensively impolite or ill-mannered.
attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ B1	noun - a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
brave /breɪv/ A2	adjective - ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm focused on you, you're all on me too

  ➔ Present Continuous for ongoing state, reciprocal pronoun

  ➔ The use of "I'm focused" shows an ongoing state of concentration. "You're all on me too" uses the reciprocal pronoun 'each other' implied, meaning the feeling is mutual. The sentence highlights a mutual preoccupation. "I'm" and "you're" are contractions of "I am" and "you are"

• You said I run through your mind, so I put love on the line

  ➔ Past Simple, Infinitive of purpose, Idiomatic expression

  ➔ "Run through your mind" is an idiomatic expression meaning to frequently think about someone. "To put love on the line" means to risk vulnerability by expressing affection. The 'so' indicates a consequence – because you were thinking of me, I took a risk.

• I scared you away, you missed the chance of a lifetime

  ➔ Past Simple, Noun phrase with determiner

  ➔ Both verbs are in the past simple, indicating completed actions. "The chance of a lifetime" is a noun phrase where 'the' is a definite article, specifying a unique opportunity. It's a hyperbole.

• Are you ever thinking 'bout the magic in me?

  ➔ Present Simple in interrogative form, Contraction

  ➔ The present simple is used to ask about a habitual action or general truth. The question asks if thinking about her is a recurring thought. "'bout" is a colloquial contraction of "about".