Charli XCX has dropped her highly anticipated remix album, Brat, and it’s a fresh take on her original work. One of the standout tracks? A brand-new version of “Sympathy is a Knife” featuring none other than Ariana Grande.
Brat has been totally reimagined, with every song on the album getting the remix treatment. Alongside Ariana, Charli has teamed up with an impressive lineup of artists including Troye Sivan, Tinashe, Lorde, and Billie Eilish. The remixes offer a different, but still distinctly Charli, vibe – proving that she’s constantly evolving her sound while staying true to her signature style.
The remix of “Sympathy is a Knife” has fans buzzing, especially with Ariana Grande’s contribution to the track. Ariana adds her signature flair with powerful vocals, delivering lines like, “It’s a knife when you know they’re counting on your mistakes / It’s a knife when you’re so pretty, they think you must be fake / It’s a knife when they dissect your body on the front page.” Her words strike a chord, reflecting the pressures of being in the spotlight, where every move is scrutinized.
Earlier this week, Charli gave fans a bit more insight into the creative process behind Brat. She explained her decision to release the album with a minimalistic cover featuring just text on a green background. “I wanted something that felt stripped back, that let the music speak for itself,” Charli shared. The cover design mirrors the essence of the remix album – simple yet impactful.
For Charli XCX fans, Brat is a refreshing way to experience her music all over again, with exciting collaborations and new interpretations of her tracks. With each remix, Charli continues to push boundaries and redefine what pop music can be.
The release of “Sympathy is a Knife (Remix)” featuring Ariana Grande has only added more excitement to the album’s drop, and fans are loving the combination of Charli’s edgy, futuristic sound with Ariana’s smooth, powerful vocals. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just tuning in, Brat is definitely worth the listen.
Check out the lyrics right here!
[Verse 1: Charli xcx]
I-i-i-i-it’s a knife when you know they’re waitin’ for you to choke
It’s a knife when a journalist does a misquote
It’s a knife when a friend is suddenly steppin’ on your throat
It’s a kn— when they say that you’ve been doing things you don’t-don’t
It’s a knife when your old friends hate your new friends
When somebody says, “Charli, I think you’ve totally changed”
It’s a knife when somebody says they like the old me and not the new me
And I’m like, “Who the fuck is she?”
[Pre-Chorus: Charli xcx]
‘Cause it’s a knife when you’re finally on top
‘Cause logically the next step is they wanna see you fall to the bottom
It’s a knife when you’re finally on top (On top)
‘Cause logically the next step is they wanna see you fall-fall-fall
[Chorus: Charli xcx]
I-i-i-i-it’s a knife when
It’s a knife when, it’s a knife when (When, when)
All this sympathy is just a knife when (When)
It’s a knife when, it’s a knife when (When, when)
All this sympathy is just a—
[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
It’s a knife when you know they’re counting on your mistakes
It’s a knife when you’re so pretty, they think it must be fake (Mm)
It’s a knife when they dissect your body on the front page (Mm, ooh)
It’s a knife when they won’t believe you, why should you explain? (Yeah)
It’s a knife when the mean fans hate the nice fans
When somebody says, “Ari, I think you’ve totally changed” (No shit)
(It’s a knife) When somebody says they like the old me and not the new me
And I’m like, “Who the fuck is she?”
[Pre-Chorus: Charli xcx & Ariana Grande, Ariana Grande]
‘Cause it’s a knife when you’re finally on top (On top)
‘Cause logically the next step is they wanna see you fall to the bottom
It’s a knife when you’re finally on top (On top, ooh)
‘Cause logically the next step is they wanna see you fall-fall-fall
[Chorus: Charli xcx & Ariana Grande]
I-i-i-i-it’s a knife when (It’s a knife when)
It’s a knife when (It’s a knife when)
It’s a knife when (When, when)
All this sympathy is just a knife when (It’s a knife when)
It’s a knife when (It’s a knife when)
It’s a knife when (Ah)
All this sympathy is just a kn—
[Outro: Charli xcx & Ariana Grande]
(All this sympathy is just a knife)
All this expectation is a knife
(All this sympathy is just a knife)
All the things I’ve said are just a knife
(All this sympathy is just a knife)
All this expectation is a knife (Mm)
(All this sympathy is just a knife)
Yeah (Mm)
(All this sympathy is just a knife)
All this expectation is a knife (Mm, yeah, mm)
(All this sympathy is just a knife)
All the things I’ve said are just a knife (Mm, yeah, mm)
(All this sympathy is just a knife)
All this expectation is a knife-knife-knife-knife-knife (Mm, yeah, mm)
