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Oh-oh 00:03
I tell good lies when they ask me 00:07
But I cried all night in the backseat 00:09
No one knows what I feel inside (I used to know what I wanted) 00:11
Tears fell down at the party 00:16
Like water all on my body 00:17
No one knows when I'm really alright 00:20
Pulled apart my feelings so raw (oh, yeah) 00:24
Voices shout so loud, can't ignore (every night, every night, yeah) 00:27
Used to think I knew what I wanted 00:31
I'm high enough from all the high pressure 00:35
I just wanna make myself better on 00:38
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 00:40
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 00:44
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 00:48
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, oh 00:52
I broke down in Paris (yeah) 00:56
Tried to hide my emotions (come home) 00:58
All flew out my body (yeah) 01:00
But then I cried hard in the hotel 01:02
Did that show in London 01:04
And I passed out at the party 01:06
It doesn't make me happy 01:08
How can I not know what I need right now? 01:09
Pulled apart my feelings so raw (yeah, yeah) 01:12
Voices shout so loud, can't ignore (every night, every night, yeah) 01:15
Used to think I knew what I wanted (I used to know what I wanted) 01:19
But I don't wanna feel the high pressure 01:23
I just wanna make myself better on 01:25
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 01:28
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 01:32
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 01:36
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, oh 01:40
01:45
Feels so hard when I'm struggling (gotta get away) 01:52
Feels so hard when I'm struggling (I'm not the same) 01:55
Feels so hard when I'm struggling (gotta get away) 02:00
Feels so hard when I'm struggling (I'm not the same) 02:03
Oh-oh 02:08
Oh-oh 02:10
Oh-oh 02:12
Saturday, yeah, yeah 02:14
Oh-oh 02:16
Oh-oh 02:18
Oh-oh 02:20
Saturday, yeah, yeah 02:22
02:25
Friday, Saturday, yeah 02:31
02:32

How Can I Not Know What I Need Right Now – English Lyrics

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Charli XCX
Album
CRASH
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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Charli XCX's raw emotional honesty with "How Can I Not Know What I Need Right Now." This track offers a powerful exploration of inner turmoil and self-discovery, allowing listeners to connect with its universal themes while experiencing the cutting-edge soundscapes of modern electronic pop. Its relatable lyrics, combined with intricate production, make it a compelling piece for anyone looking to understand contemporary English songwriting.

[English]

Oh-oh
I tell good lies when they ask me
But I cried all night in the backseat
No one knows what I feel inside (I used to know what I wanted)
Tears fell down at the party
Like water all on my body
No one knows when I'm really alright
Pulled apart my feelings so raw (oh, yeah)
Voices shout so loud, can't ignore (every night, every night, yeah)
Used to think I knew what I wanted
I'm high enough from all the high pressure
I just wanna make myself better on
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, oh
I broke down in Paris (yeah)
Tried to hide my emotions (come home)
All flew out my body (yeah)
But then I cried hard in the hotel
Did that show in London
And I passed out at the party
It doesn't make me happy
How can I not know what I need right now?
Pulled apart my feelings so raw (yeah, yeah)
Voices shout so loud, can't ignore (every night, every night, yeah)
Used to think I knew what I wanted (I used to know what I wanted)
But I don't wanna feel the high pressure
I just wanna make myself better on
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, oh

Feels so hard when I'm struggling (gotta get away)
Feels so hard when I'm struggling (I'm not the same)
Feels so hard when I'm struggling (gotta get away)
Feels so hard when I'm struggling (I'm not the same)
Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Saturday, yeah, yeah
Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Saturday, yeah, yeah

Friday, Saturday, yeah

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

cry

/kraɪ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to shed tears, typically as an expression of emotion
  • noun
  • - a loud shout or call

feeling

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/

B1
  • noun
  • - an emotional state or reaction

pressure

/ˈpreʃ.ɚ/

B2
  • noun
  • - the force applied to something; also a stressful demand

raw

/rɔː/

C1
  • adjective
  • - not cooked; in a natural, unprocessed state
  • adjective
  • - unfiltered, intense, or emotionally honest

voice

/vɔɪs/

A2
  • noun
  • - the sound produced by a person’s vocal cords

shout

/ʃaʊt/

B1
  • verb
  • - to speak or call out loudly

ignore

/ɪɡˈnoʊr/

B1
  • verb
  • - to refuse to notice or consider

high

/haɪ/

A2
  • adjective
  • - at a great or considerable amount or level
  • adjective
  • - under the influence of drugs or alcohol

struggle

/ˈstrʌɡəl/

B2
  • verb
  • - to make forceful or violent attempts to get free of restraint or difficulty
  • noun
  • - a fight or conflict; the effort needed to overcome difficulties

hide

/haɪd/

A2
  • verb
  • - to put out of sight; conceal

happy

/ˈhæpi/

A1
  • adjective
  • - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

need

/niːd/

A2
  • verb
  • - to require something because it is essential or very important
  • noun
  • - something that is required or wanted

hard

/hɑːrd/

A2
  • adjective
  • - solid, firm, or not easy to do

broke

/broʊk/

B1
  • verb
  • - past tense of break; to cause something to separate or be damaged
  • adjective
  • - having no money; poor

Paris

/ˈpærɪs/

A1
  • noun
  • - capital city of France

hotel

/hoʊˈtɛl/

A2
  • noun
  • - a building providing lodging and meals for travelers

night

/naɪt/

A1
  • noun
  • - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise

body

/ˈbɑːdi/

A2
  • noun
  • - the physical structure of a person or animal

tear

/tɪər/

A2
  • noun
  • - a drop of clear liquid secreted by the eye when crying

party

/ˈpɑːrti/

A2
  • noun
  • - a social gathering of people for entertainment or celebration

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