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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Charli xcx
Charli xcx
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Charlotte Aitchison
Charlotte Aitchison
Songwriter
Finn Keane
Finn Keane
Songwriter
Jonathan Shave
Jonathan Shave
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Idania Valencia
Idania Valencia
Mastering Engineer
Geoff Swan
Geoff Swan
Mixing Engineer
A. G. Cook
A. G. Cook
Producer
Charli xcx
Charli xcx
Executive Producer
Jon Shave
Jon Shave
Producer
Matt Cahill
Matt Cahill
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Randy Merrill
Randy Merrill
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[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 love 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 love 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 love 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
Written by: Charlotte Aitchison, Finn Keane, Jonathan Shave
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