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2024 song by Charli XCX

"Sympathy Is a Knife"
Song by Charli XCX
from the album Brat
Released	7 June 2024 (2024-06-07)
Length	2:31
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Charlotte Aitchison Finn Keane Jonathan Christopher Shave
Producer(s)	Charli XCX Finn Keane

"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".

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

Ariana Grande remix

"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
Released	11 October 2024 (2024-10-11)
Length	2:34
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Charlotte Aitchison Finn Keane Jonathan Christopher Shave Ariana Grande
Producer(s)	Charli XCX Finn Keane

Charli XCX announced the remix album of Brat, titled Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat, on 12 September 2024. 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. 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 own position", a feeling she thought was moreso known by Grande than herself.

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. 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.

Charts

Chart performance for "Sympathy Is a Knife"
Chart (2024)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	21
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)	18
UK Singles (OCC)	56
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)	10

Chart performance for "Sympathy Is a Knife featuring Ariana Grande"
Chart (2024)	Peak position
Germany (GfK)	70

References

Viswanath, Jake (18 June 2024). "Fans Think Charli xcx's "Sympathy Is A Knife" Is About Taylor Swift". Bustle. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
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.
Iasimone, Ashley (6 October 2024). "Ariana Grande, Charli XCX Tease "Sympathy Is a Knife" Remix With New Lyrics". Billboard. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
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.
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.
Mlnarik, Carson (11 October 2024). "Unpacking Charli XCX & Ariana Grande's "Sympathy Is a Knife" remix". Nylon. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
"ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
"NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
"Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
"Charli XCX Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
"Charli XCX feat. Ariana Grande – {{{song}}}" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 18 October 2024.

v t e Charli XCX
Discography Songs written Awards and nominations Live performances
Studio albums	True Romance Sucker Charli How I'm Feeling Now Crash Brat
Mixtapes	Super Ultra Number 1 Angel Pop 2
Soundtrack albums	Bottoms
Remix albums	Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat
Extended plays	You're the One Vroom Vroom
Singles	"Nuclear Seasons" "You're the One" "You (Ha Ha Ha)" "SuperLove" "Boom Clap" "Break the Rules" "Doing It" "Famous" "After the Afterparty" "Boys" "Out of My Head" "5 in the Morning" "Focus" / "No Angel" "Girls Night Out" "1999" "Blame It on Your Love" "Dream Glow" "Gone" "White Mercedes" "Forever" "Claws" "I Finally Understand" "Spinning" "Good Ones" "New Shapes" "Beg for You" "Baby" "Hot in It" "Speed Drive" "In the City" "Von Dutch" "360" "Guess" "Apple" "Talk Talk"
Featured singles	"I Love It" "Fancy" "Drop That Kitty" "Crazy Crazy" "Dirty Sexy Money" "Girls" "Bitches" (remix) "Spicy" "Flash Pose" "Ringtone (remix)" "Out Out"
Promotional singles	"Vroom Vroom" "Unlock It" "Cross You Out" "2099" "Click"
Other songs	"3AM (Pull Up)" "911" (remix) "2 Die 4" "Girl, So Confusing" "Sympathy Is a Knife" "Here I Go"
Concert tours	Girl Power North America Tour Charli and Jack Do America Tour Charli Live Tour Crash: The Live Tour Sweat Brat Tour
Related articles	I'm with the Band: Nasty Cherry

v t e Ariana Grande songs
Discography Songs
Yours Truly	"Baby I" "Right There" "The Way" "Almost Is Never Enough" "Popular Song"
Christmas Kisses	"Last Christmas" "Santa Baby" "Santa Tell Me"
My Everything	"Problem" "One Last Time" "Break Free" "Best Mistake" "Love Me Harder" "Bang Bang"
Dangerous Woman	"Dangerous Woman" "Be Alright" "Into You" "Side to Side" "Let Me Love You" "Greedy" "Everyday" "Focus"
Sweetener	"The Light Is Coming" "R.E.M." "God Is a Woman" "Sweetener" "Everytime" "Breathin" "No Tears Left to Cry" "Goodnight n Go" "Pete Davidson" "Get Well Soon"
Thank U, Next	"Imagine" "Needy" "NASA" "Bloodline" "Bad Idea" "Ghostin" "In My Head" "7 Rings" "Thank U, Next" "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" "Monopoly"
Positions	"34+35" "Motive" "Off the Table" "My Hair" "Positions" "POV"
Eternal Sunshine	"Intro (End of the World)" "Bye" "Saturn Returns Interlude" "Eternal Sunshine" "True Story" "The Boy Is Mine" "Yes, And?" "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)" "Imperfect for You"
Wicked: The Soundtrack	"Popular" "Defying Gravity"
Other songs	"Put Your Hearts Up" "E Più Ti Penso" "What Do You Mean?" (remix) "Beauty and the Beast" "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" "Earth" "Boyfriend" "Don't Call Me Angel" "Stuck with U" "Rain on Me" "Save Your Tears" (remix) "It Was a... (Masked Christmas)" "Santa, Can't You Hear Me" "Just Look Up" "Die for You" (remix) "Fantasize"
As featured artist	"Popular Song" "All My Love" "Get on Your Knees" "Research" "Adore" "Boys Like You" "Over and Over Again" "My Favorite Part" "Faith" "Heatstroke" "Dance to This" "Bed" "Rule the World" "Good as Hell" (remix) "Time" "Oh Santa!" "Met Him Last Night" "Sympathy Is a Knife" (remix)

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