Charli XCX performs “So I” at Billboard’s Women In Music 2024.
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The fact that she chose to premiere this song at Billboard Women in Music instead of her own single is very telling. We will never forget you SOPHIE.
This is her own single though?
@@atmike I think they mean the single she just put out that she could've easily performed here to promo it. This isn't going to be a single and is probably not coming out till later this year.
It makes the song more powerful, I’ve lost best friends so it’s like very relatable
Why you call her "SHOPIE" ?
@@thisismee. this song is about the musical artist and producer Sophie
the interpolations with "its okay to cry", the raw lyrics and delivery... fucking gorgeous. we love you charli! SOPHIE forever ♥
im glad im not the only one who noticed the similar structure, and even including it as a lyric.
I’m so proud of charli te amo
Everything is resembling that song, most vulnerable and personal project of hers 🫂🫶🏻
It also interpolates Lightning (not the one on Crash) an unreleased song she made with Sophie.
she even said "I know you always said 'its okay to cry'" 😭😭
Seeing charli so vulnerable and seeing how she made the decision to perform this instead of the new single just proves she’s always challenging herself.
charli singing a song dedicated to a trans woman at an event honoring women is so important, especially considering how often trans women are left out of celebrations like these. love you charli and long live SOPHIE
👏👏👏👏👏
my exact thoughts
Uhh, That troon Dylan was heavily celebrated and there's mostly troons on shows and films?
You can truly tell how close of friends they were and how much Charli is still feeling that pain of losing SOPHIE
was SOPHIE being trans the most important aspect of her artistry? feels like your comment, even good intended, does quite the opposite in my opinion
SOPHIE changed electronic and pop music forever…and this is such a perfect tribute to her. truly special.
Who shopie?
@@thisismee. look it up, her full name is Sophie Xeon
Google is free @@thisismee.
@@thisismee. SOPHIE was a music producer who was known for her contributions to PC music and hyper pop in general. She was the one who produced Charli xcx vroom vroom EP
U mean bjork changed electronic music.
I love the way Charli uses auto-tune. It's used in a way that compliments the imperfections and emotional tension in her voice. It's really cool how it's become such a signature part of her sound. Also impressive that she's able to make it sound so good live. Contrary to what people may think, you really need to have a lot of pitch control to be able to utilize auto-tune this way.
i agree! she's very intentional about the ways she uses it, and it always pays off. i love her raw vocals too, but the added textures from autotune suit her voice soooo well.
It's so dually symbolic, too, because SOPHIE's signature vocal style included heavy uses of autotune. It feels so intentional, especially with the incorporation of It's Okay to Cry. And it is! Because I am!
Well said and so true - a lot of pitch control and ~breath~ control. Charli's flow is legendary
I love how she describes the complex feelings brought with loss. That it isn’t all black and white, and that she even regrets the way she treated Sophie? Very vulnerable stuff! ❤️🩹
Yes, very human like, not faking, everyone has been very critique about how she’s graving her
wait what happened between her and Sophie?
@@emomu just listen to the lyrics. it's not any drama, just human feelings and second thoughts after someone close has passed
It still feels like yesterday when she died. she was going to be the new face of electronic music
yeah. So tragic
This isn’t a song, it’s a love letter 🥺💜
It’s a love-goodbye letter 😢 it’s Charlie’s graving/hymn to her 🥲 🫶🏻
@@Aujovlogsbratz30 😢
Sophie changed pop music forever 🖤🔓
I remember during Covid breaking the rules the day Sophie died, me and this guy just connected recently over music, so we put the roof down, drove to this beach across the county lines and blasting all of the bangers, and there it was, this giant moon looking over the beach and I will NEVER forget that. literally was able to make a friend through Sophie like many of us have, and it’s wonderful how music is still going to continue to connect us. Don’t let go! And it’s okay to cry ❤️
I love how music can connect people especially SOPHIES unique and innovative music
This is the legacy Sophie wanted I think Loved reading your story ♥
i love when people on youtube just make up shit to be able to comment lmao
@@skarsgard1342 oh my god thank you, I finally realised I’m living a life better than someone that it makes them think it’s fake! The funny thing is mate, I know it’s true because it’s my experience, literally just going to a beach listening to music and smoking away watching the stars, it’s nothing special for people Where I live because we are surrounded by beaches and oceans I’m sorry you haven’t been able to do things like that and I hope you do! Go and make memories!
@@skarsgard1342 also, I just checked your last comment replies on these videos, dude, just let people live their lives and I hope you get happier and healthier, this comment section is mainly for fans to get together to remember Sophie and hear Charli’s song so just take your negativity to your next therapy appointment than taking it out on random people on the internet, I don’t need this negativity haha
I’ve never seen Charli so nervous before a performance but I hope she knows Sophie would be so proud of her 🙏 Thank you for honouring this pioneer of pop!
This was a moving performance about someone who meant so much to so many of us. I wouldn't be happy in the way I am today without SOPHIE's music. She had a beautiful heart and Charli you did a great job performing this.
It is clear that for Charlie Sophie was not just a producer, but a very close friend. The lines about Christmas kill. Thank you, XCX, you are brilliant! RIP SOPHIE.
fuck i was not emotionally prepared for this. had me crying 30 seconds into the song and i cannot imagine the strength it took for her not to... i've seen plenty of her performances and have heard nearly all her songs, but not a single time did i see her so vulnerable and nervous to do it right, my love and respect for her still grows stronger every day
It’s okay to cry -SOPHIE
so(ph)i(e) ❤
😭❤🩹
Phe 💔
This performance is incredible and has me so emotional. I miss Sophie so much, knowing she’ll never be forgotten brings me comfort. Charli XCX choosing to perform this at this event is beautiful and reminds us “It’s okay to cry” 🕊️🤍
3:17 they way you can almost hear SOPHIE's distorted singing voice here at the outro ... kinda like a duet 😢❤ what a beautiful song
SOPHIE lives on through so many artists she touched while she was still with us. PC Music isn't just a label. Its a philosophy and community. SOPHIE changed how I see pop music and enriched my understand of trans women. She will always permeate experimental pop and electronic music in the queer community.
This!
Wasn’t expecting a song like this on her new album! Some of my favorite Charli songs are her Ballads (Enemy, constant repeat, official, backseat)
Mine too 🕊️ official is my most listened-to song of hers. So many years on repeat.
Official is low-key one of the best love songs EVER
I've never seen Charli so vulnerable before. This touched my heart. Fast cars and parties are fun asfuck but this side of her is precious, I wish we could see it more ❤
i'm so in love with this versatility that charli's showing
I love how she's referencing SOPHIE in every single way possible, the way she incorporated that melody from 'It's okay to cry' into this song is just so beautiful
When she began to speak about this song I immediately knew it was about Sophie, when she started to sing and said it’s okay to cry I knew that was a affirmation, from my seat she looked incredible, like an angel, this video does not do it justice
the "youre a hero" line got me choked up );;;
She is definitely 1 of the top 10 talented musicians in the 21st century. She not just sings, But also writes her songs and has wrote so many bangers for others artist. Just remarkable!
WHAT I DIDN'T EXPECT THEM TO UPLOAD IT OMG 😢❤️💔
Man, this song hits so hard. Sophie was such a revolutionary artist, and I couldn't imagine music without her impact. The lyrics 'would you like this one? (Maybe just a little bit)' hit like a knife to the heart
I'm crying
Same🫶🏾🫂
Me too
yeah we both know you aren't but go off
@@skarsgard1342 i for one can say this got me good, partly cuz this caught me on an emotional day to begin with. people react differently to things like this, don't be weird.
@@skarsgard1342 someone needs a hug.
This is beautiful and powerful. Love how Charli shows how much love and admiration she has for SOPHIE, i love her
This is really beautiful and the fact she did it at Women in Music, what a beautiful soul
SOPHIE is missed everyday. 💜💜 rest in paradise beautiful SOPHIE XEON
this performance made me tear a lil bit, we all miss sophie and im glad that through charli's music, her being inspired so many times by an artist we'll forever remember her. rest in power, sophie.
Damn Charli 😭😭😭😭got me crying. This was beautiful. Rip SOPHIE🩷✨💖 we’ll still be singing the songs you left behind.
So powerful hyperballad💜 Sophie, please rest in electronic peace🙏
After listening to this ive acquired a deeper understanding into their dynamic. Why is it that we pull away from the people that mean the most to us? Don’t search me in here. im already gone baby.
I had the huge privilege of seeing Charli live a few years ago, on Sophie’s birthday 😞 it was very bittersweet hearing a dedication to her. These lyrics are beautiful
The way I cried during this performance thinking of people I've also lost.
wow, gorgeous tribute. sophie lives on.
future music charli xcx forever.
I haven't cried in ages because since I started transitioning I've felt I had to be extra strong and not let anything get to me. This song put me back in my feelings, I miss Sophie all the time and this is such a powerful confession from Charli it totally swept me up
This song reminds me of my grandpa who passed away recently. Thank you Charli for your vulnerability. ❤️
we need the "I believe" meets "So I"
Look over the edge but not too far.
I'm in absolute tears over this song, this performance, the powerful memory of SOPHIE that this evokes. Thank you, Charli!
she ate this, so I cryyyyy
So glad we get an official video of this … so touching! Such an amazing tribute to Sophie! RIP
SOPHIE changed music forever. not only music in a generic way, but how we can express ourselves through sound, always testing and pushing the boundaries of it. her legacy stays forever ❤
Rest in power SOPHIE
Sophie will always be in our heart. 🤍
SOPHIE would’ve loved this. sobbing
I definitely cried the ugly cry to this performance. I miss you each and every day, SOPHIE 💜
Such an unbelievably touching tribute to her... the tears came quick for me. It took quite a bit of courage to debut this song of all songs, that night. Great song too, ofc. It's really sweet how it references and samples It's Okay to Cry. The sentiment of the song hit in more ways than one, given that I've been mourning a friend of mine that passed a few years ago too. R.I.P. SOPHIE. One of modern music's most inventive minds.
I love this girl...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤hope all her dreams come true
Beautiful performance, we love you Charli ❤
This gave me chills, Charli
😢 Beautiful! One of the most powerful hyper pop ballads I’ve ever heard. Sophie would love this. Xo
we miss you SOPHIE
I am crying so so much right now 🕊️ so much.
So powerful, she’s looking over you Charli
I really hope she releases this!
Damn this is beautiful, and the song title being close to Sophie’s name. Such a powerful track and I hope it gets released asap as a pre order or something
SOPHIE would be so proud of you, we love you 🫶
I really feel like a small part of Sophie’s legacy lives on with Charli’s music and she is always very vocal about her. She will keep her in the conversation.
can't stop watching this. makes me cry every time 😭
SOPHIE is smiling down from heaven right now, I hope the water isn't cold
Beautiful yet heartbreaking song, moved me to tears. 😢❤
I’m crying. This is so beautiful
sophie forever 🤍
Electronic producers like myself owe so much to Charli and even more so to Sophie. We stand on the shoulders of giants like Sophie and Wendy Carlos. ❤
this song is so beautiful and such an amazing showcase of the impact Sophie had on the music industry and all of our lives charli continues to out do herself and i cant wait for brat❤
immediately burst in tears. this is so beautiful. she is a master at her craft. I hope this song and performance helps her process her grief. i love you, charli.
😭🤍 gracias charli por hacerme llorar a las 7 am
Charli…… every time I hear this I wanna cry. You really put your emotions in this. I can tell Sophie meant so much to you. You two are the hyper pop queens and an duo unmatched ❤
Gosh this made me emotional! SOPHIE was so important to the world and me. Such a sad loss but will never be forgotten. Love you Charli ❤
Very rarely does a piece of music get me so emotional that I shed a tear but I shed a few for Sophie after this one. She will be forever missed 😭🖤
Masterpiece. I have had this live performance on repeat all month now
So beautiful ❤ Sophie would be so proud
She told us that it's okay to cry...and so I cried. Rest in peace SOPHIE. Hope one day we get to the stars where you are
SO BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️ RIP Sophie ❤️❤️❤️
amazing charli…❤love you
This made me so emotional. Sophie forever❤
Charli xcx I love her voice her lyrics in her music her performance is just phenomenal ❤
So beautiful 🥺💔
the most beautiful and heart warming thing in a while. TEARS. she looking and feeling this and is so proud Charliiiiiii
Beautiful performance 🕊️
I love you forever SOPHIE XEON
Crying forever. Over this, over Sophie. This is so beautiful. Im comforted in the idea that Sophie is immortal as people continue to create and be inspired by her 💜
We are so lucky to have such an beautiful muse as this great woman. she gets better and better and until she is crowned world champion of whatever she wants she will be underrated.
SOPHIE was a genius and she will be in our hearts forever ❤❤
Sophie was a true pioneer of sound itself. I love that she did this for her ❤
I’m crying
SOPHIE XCX ⚡️❤️🔥💫🌗
Not bestie making me cry
immediately crying at the first lines of the song..... great tribute to sophie
crying everytime i watch this
SAAAAME
Such a beautiful tribute ❤
It's a lot. Thank you Charlie XCX.
Loved this performance🤩🥹💜
So Beautiful…Sophie got me into Charli and now I’m the biggest charli fan. This is so moving and powerful. She truly loves Sophie and it shows with this beautiful song.