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"Sympathy Is a Knife"
Song by Charli XCX
from the album Brat
Released7 June 2024 (2024-06-07)
Genre
Length2:31
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Charli XCX
  • Finn Keane
Lyric video
"Sympathy Is a Knife" on YouTube

"Sympathy Is a Knife" (stylized as "Sympathy is a knife") is a song by English singer Charli XCX. It was released on 7 June 2024 through Atlantic Records as the third track from her sixth studio album, Brat. Written and produced by Charli XCX herself and long-time collaborator Finn Keane, better known as Easyfun, the former bares her thoughts on a woman that evokes feelings "doubt and insecurity" in herself on the song. It was seen as a representation of one of the central themes of its parent album, as it deals with the singer's "complicated emotions about other women".[1]

Upon release, the song peaked at 56 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as the top 10 on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Later on, it debuted at number 18 on the New Zealand singles chart.

Ariana Grande remix

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"Sympathy Is a Knife featuring Ariana Grande"
Remix by Charli XCX featuring Ariana Grande
from the album Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat
Released11 October 2024 (2024-10-11)
Length2:34
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
  • Charlotte Aitchison
  • Finn Keane
  • Jonathan Christopher Shave
  • Ariana Grande
Producer(s)
  • Charli XCX
  • Finn Keane
Audio video
"Sympathy Is a Knife featuring Ariana Grande" on YouTube

Charli XCX announced the remix album of Brat, titled Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat, on 12 September 2024.[2] On 6 October, XCX revealed lyrics of the "Sympathy Is a Knife" remix on her social media, both of which features links to pre-order the album. Grande shared the lyrics via her Instagram story, hinting at a collaboration.[3] In an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, XCX opened up about her relationship with Grande and how the rollout of Brat changed her as a person. The remix with Grande in particular made her realise that one is "only really knowledgeable about [your] own position", a feeling she thought was moreso known by Grande than herself.[4]

As opposed to the original version, the remix with Grande deals with a certain part of being in the spotlight and especially takes in the themes of public perception and scrutiny.[5] Carson Mlnarik of Nylon described the remix as "more confident, albeit exasperated, perspective" than the original. Over a "synth-y, glitchier, and handclap-driven" instrumental, the artists exchange verses about rumours and how they refuse to address them, a stance that was compared to Grande's "Yes, And?", released earlier in 2024.[6]

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ Viswanath, Jake (18 June 2024). "Fans Think Charli xcx's "Sympathy Is A Knife" Is About Taylor Swift". Bustle. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  2. ^ Monroe, Jazz (12 September 2024). "Charli XCX Announces Full Brat Remix Album, Enlists Troye Sivan for New "Talk Talk": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  3. ^ Iasimone, Ashley (6 October 2024). "Ariana Grande, Charli XCX Tease "Sympathy Is a Knife" Remix With New Lyrics". Billboard. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  4. ^ Avila, Daniela (7 October 2024). "Charli xcx on the New Meaning Behind the "Sympathy Is a Knife" Remix — and How Ariana Grande Embodies It (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  5. ^ Gonzales, Erica (11 October 2024). "Ariana Grande and Charli XCX's "Sympathy Is a Knife" Remix Is a Response to Public Scrutiny". Elle. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  6. ^ Mlnarik, Carson (11 October 2024). "Unpacking Charli XCX & Ariana Grande's "Sympathy Is a Knife" remix". Nylon. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  7. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  8. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
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  13. ^ "Charli XCX Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Tops de la semaine | Top Singles – Semaine du 18 octobre 2024" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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  17. ^ "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 42/2024". www.ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  18. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  19. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Oct 31, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  20. ^ "Charli XCX feat. Ariana Grande – Sympathy Is a Knife" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  21. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  22. ^ "TOP AFP/AUDIOGEST – Semana 42 de 2024 – 11/10/2024 até 17/10/2024" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  23. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 42". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  24. ^ "Charli XCX feat. Ariana Grande – Sympathy Is a Knife". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  25. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
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  27. ^ "Charli XCX Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  28. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: October 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
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