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