Break the Rules

Charli XCX

About Break the Rules

"Break the Rules" is a song by English singer Charli XCX from her second studio album, Sucker (2014). It was released on 19 August 2014 as the album's second single. Cosmopolitan listed "Break the Rules" at number five on its 2014 best songs list. The song was used in trailers for the 2015 film Goosebumps. The song was also used in a 2016 Dish Network commercial and as the theme song of season 7 of Vietnam's Next Top Model. It's also used in both trailers for 2020 film, My Spy


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2015
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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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Charli XCX

Charlotte Emma Aitchison, better known by her stage name Charli XCX, is a British singer and songwriter. She released two singles in 2008, "!Franchesckaar!", which is from her commercially unreleased debut album, 14; and "Emelline"/"Art Bitch". more »

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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.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Charli XCX's album titled "Sucker." Notably, it is the sixth track of her second studio album.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Genre
Musically, "Break the Rules" is an electropunk song that incorporates several elements of pop and punk rock, demonstrating Charli XCX's varied musical influences.
Lyrics and Theme
The song basically speaks about not wanting to go to school, breaking the rules and having fun instead. It exudes rebellion and non-conformity.
Certification
The song received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) after selling over 500,000 digital copies in the United States.
Critical Reception
The track received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy beat and rebellious lyrics.
Use in Media
"Break the Rules" was featured in several commercials and films, including the 2015 movie "Pitch Perfect 2."
Live Performance
Charli XCX performed "Break the Rules" at various music festivals and concerts, including the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.

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