Following the release of her polarizing, high-energy anthem “Rock Music,” Charli XCX is wasting no time in ushering in a new era. The star has shared a new b-side titled “I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night,” which is currently available exclusively on vinyl and via her dedicated b-sides Instagram account.
“‘i keep thinking about you every single day and night’ the b side to rock music,” the artist noted in her caption. “i went to kyoto for six weeks to shoot a film. while we were there, i made this video with aidan [Zamiri]. only available on vinyl & here on b.sides. so rip the audio if you want it xx.”
The track arrives as fans continue to dissect the singer’s evolving sound and lyrical themes. Pop music often leans into the sapphic ballad trope—think Olivia Rodrigo’s “Lacy”—but with Charli XCX, the boundary between sincerity and irony remains intentionally porous. Lines like “Now I’m wondering if I maybe could be gay/ But come on, look at me, I’m probably not” highlight her penchant for subverting expectations, leaving listeners to wonder if the song is a genuine exploration of identity or a calculated response to the discourse surrounding her public persona.
Some fans have speculated that the lyrics may serve as a retort to Taylor Swift, particularly following the buzz around the track “Actually Romantic.” Whether the song is a commentary on the industry’s obsession with queerbaiting or simply another layer of her complex artistic narrative, it is clear that the artist is leaning into the conversation. Watch the video below.
