Here, Charli XCX takes us on an introspective journey through her relationship with her parents. She uses the humble apple as an analogy for inherited traits, both endearing and exasperating. I guess the apple don't fall far from the tree 'Cause I've been looking at you so long Now I only see me Charli utilizes the timeworn adage, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree," as a jumping-off point to explore her relationship with her folks. She acknowledges that no matter how far we might roam, the familial imprint remains indelible.

Delving deeper, Charli touches on the concept of intergenerational trauma - the emotional and psychological echoes of past wounds that reverberate through the family line. With her mixed-race heritage (a Gujarati Indian mother born in Uganda and a Scottish father), Charli is all too familiar with the heavy legacy of historical upheavals. In 1972, Idi Amin's expulsion of the Indian population from Uganda left indelible marks on countless families, sowing seeds of poverty, internalized trauma, and an ever-present fear for safety. This trauma, compounded by the racism encountered both in Africa and the UK, has undoubtedly woven itself into the fabric of Charli's lineage. I wanna know where you go When you're feeling alone When you're feeling alone, do you? The lyric taps into a talking point within mixed-race communities: the quest for a sense of home. It's a question that lingers like a distant melody, particularly for those straddling multiple cultural identities.

Charli has a recurring theme in her music: driving. Tracks like "Vroom Vroom," "White Mercedes," "Crash," and "Speed Drive" are imbued with the restless energy of the open road. I split the apple down symmetrical lines And what I find is kinda scary Makes me just wanna drive Drive, drive, drive, dr-dr-dr-drive, drive, drive In "Apple," getting behind the wheel is her escape hatch. Charli splits open this metaphorical apple, sees what's inside, and decides the best course of action is to hit the gas and get the heck outta there.