Break the Rules
Charli XCX
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Electric lights Blow my mind But I feel alright And never stop, it's how we ride Comin' up until we die You catch my eye If you wanna fly I'm so alive Never stop, it's how we ride Comin' up until we die I don't wanna go to school I just wanna break the rules Boys and girls across the world Putting on our dancing shoes Going to the discotheque Getting high and getting wrecked I don't wanna go to school I just wanna break the rules I don't wanna go to school I just wanna break the rules Boys and girls across the world Putting on our dancing shoes Going to the discotheque Getting high and getting wrecked I don't wanna go to school I just wanna break the rules I'm such a star Queen boulevard Blaze through the dark And never stop, it's how we ride Comin' up until we die I don't wanna go to school I just wanna break the rules Boys and girls across the world Putting on our dancing shoes Going to the discotheque Getting high and getting wrecked I don't wanna go to school I just wanna break the rules Get my guitar Sunglasses on So light it up And never stop, it's how we ride Comin' up until we die I don't wanna go to school I just wanna break the rules Boys and girls across the world Putting on our dancing shoes Going to the discotheque Getting high and getting wrecked I don't wanna go to school I just wanna break the rules Na-na na na Na na na-na na na Na-na na na Na na na-na na na Na-na na na Na na na-na na na Na-na na na Na na na-na na na, da da da
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Written by: Steve Mac, Daniel Omelio, Magnus Hoiberg, Mikkel Storleer, Tor Hermansen, Charlotte Emma Aitchison
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Break the Rules" song was released in 2014, and Charli XCX, also known as Charlotte Emma Aitchison, co-wrote it with several others.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of Charli XCX's album titled "Sucker." Notably, it is the sixth track of her second studio album.
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Chart Performance"Break the Rules" peaked at number 10 on the UK Indie charts and also reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Break the Rules" was directed by Quentin Jones, and it features Charli XCX rampaging through a school; inciting a rebellion amongst her peers.
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GenreMusically, "Break the Rules" is an electropunk song that incorporates several elements of pop and punk rock, demonstrating Charli XCX's varied musical influences.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song basically speaks about not wanting to go to school, breaking the rules and having fun instead. It exudes rebellion and non-conformity.
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CertificationThe song received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after selling over 500,000 digital copies in the United States.
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Critical ReceptionThe track received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy beat and rebellious lyrics.
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Use in Media"Break the Rules" was featured in several commercials and films, including the 2015 movie "Pitch Perfect 2."
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Live PerformanceCharli XCX performed "Break the Rules" at various music festivals and concerts, including the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.
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