Released: 2024
Charli XCX’s song ‘Von Dutch’ is all about confidence and knowing your worth. She sings about how people are jealous of her success and can’t help but talk about her. Charli isn’t bothered by the gossip; instead, she embraces her status as the number one in their eyes.
The song kicks off with Charli addressing her haters. She tells them it’s okay to admit they’re jealous of her. Lines like ‘Yeah, I heard you talk about me, that’s the word on the street’ show that she’s aware of the chatter and the envy it brings.
Charli then repeats how obvious it is that she’s their number one obsession. With lines like ‘You’re obsessin’, just confess it, put your hands up,’ she’s almost daring them to come clean about their fascination with her.
When Charli mentions ‘Von Dutch, cult classic but I still pop,’ she’s referencing the early 2000s fashion brand that had a major comeback. She’s saying she’s like Von Dutch: timeless yet trendy. Meanwhile, she throws shade by pointing out how her haters are mad because they can’t keep up.
The repeated chorus emphasizes her confidence. Charli’s message is clear: she knows her worth and isn’t afraid to call out those who envy her. ‘It’s so obvious, I’m your number one’ sums up her attitude perfectly.
Overall, ‘Von Dutch’ is a bold anthem of self-assurance. Charli XCX is unapologetically herself, calling out the jealousy around her while celebrating her own success.
