London Queen
Living the American Dream: Charli XCX's Journey from London Queen to Hollywood
Lyrics
Right away from Holloway
Expressing a departure from Holloway.
I said "Mum, this isn't a holiday
Informing her mother that this is not a vacation.
Listen up, I ain't coming back
Declaring the decision not to return until achieving success.
'Til I can fill the shack up with all gold plaques"
Desiring to adorn the home with gold plaques symbolizing achievements.
Soon come, home run (wack!)
Anticipating success with a baseball metaphor and expressing confidence.
Locket out the park with a baseball bat
Achieving success with strength, as symbolized by a baseball bat.
When I'm driving on the wrong side of the road
Feeling rebellious while driving on the wrong side, drawing a parallel to JFK.
I feel like JFK you know
Comparing herself to JFK, suggesting a sense of importance or defiance.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Expressing surprise at living in the USA and adapting to its lifestyle.
Doing things the American way
Adopting the American way of life.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Reiterating the unexpected experience of living in the USA.
Living the dream like a London Queen
Embracing the American dream while maintaining a connection to London.
Now I live in Hollywood
Residing in Hollywood and struggling to resist its allure.
I can't stop even though I know I should
Acknowledging the difficulty of stopping the pursuit of Hollywood success.
It feels so good, oh yeah, oh oh
Feeling a sense of satisfaction despite knowing it may not be sustainable.
When I'm driving on the wrong side of the road
Repeating the feeling of rebellion while driving on the wrong side.
I feel like JFK you know
Reiterating the comparison to JFK and the rebellious sentiment.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Expressing surprise again at the unexpected life in the USA.
Doing things the American way
Continuing to adapt to and embrace the American way of life.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Repeating the surprise and adjustment to living in the USA.
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the American dream while identifying with her London roots.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Reiterating the process of adapting to the American lifestyle.
Doing things the American way
Continuing to embrace the American way of life.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Repeating the surprise and adjustment to life in the USA.
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the American dream while maintaining a connection to London.
Living the dream like a London Queen
Repeated affirmation of living the dream as a London Queen.
Living the dream like a London Queen
-Living the dream like a London Queen
-Living the dream like a London Queen
-I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Reiterating the process of adapting to the American lifestyle.
Doing things the American way
Continuing to embrace the American way of life.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Repeating the surprise and adjustment to life in the USA.
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the American dream while identifying with her London roots.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Reiterating the process of adapting to the American lifestyle.
Doing things the American way
Continuing to embrace the American way of life.
I never thought I'd be living in the USA
Repeating the surprise and adjustment to life in the USA.
Living the dream like a London Queen
Living the American dream while maintaining a connection to London.
Living the dream like a London Queen
Final reaffirmation of living the dream as a London Queen.
Living the dream like a London Queen
-Living the dream like a London Queen
-Living the dream like a London Queen
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