Dark electro-pop artist Charli Lark returns with her latest single, “Burn It Down,” a fierce anthem of self-liberation and defiance. Out now, the track blends infectious beats with a fiery message of empowerment, calling listeners to break free from the forces that confine them. With bold production and even bolder themes, Lark’s commanding vocals lead the charge in this unapologetic declaration of independence.
“Burn It Down” builds on the momentum of her recent hit “Walking on a Dream,” a cover of Empire of the Sun’s classic. The track quickly became a fan favorite, earning over 8 million streams and climbing the DRT Global Chart, while securing a spot in the Top 20 on the DRT Independent Charts. But “Burn It Down” marks a new chapter for Lark, one defined by her own creative evolution.
The song’s lyrics are razor-sharp, encapsulating the raw emotion of reclaiming control: “How you gonna know, where you wanna go / Someone’s got your throat in their hands / Don’t ask for sympathy, you brought the gasoline / Now I’ve got the lighter in my hands.” Lark’s defiance rings loud and clear, making “Burn It Down” the ultimate rebel anthem for anyone ready to rise up and seize their own power.
For Lark, this is a reflection of her personal transformation. “I want people to listen to this as they are getting up the nerve to quit a shitty job, leave a relationship that has taken them for granted, or want to scream at the culture that has taken our rich, beautiful potential and turned our lives into a series of to-do lists and torture trials,” she says. “This song feels to me like the villain in the movie that you’re not supposed to root for, but they’ve written her too true, too relatable and you can’t help but want to see her win.”
“Burn It Down” is the first single from Lark’s upcoming five-track EP, the product of an intense songwriting journey in the UK in March 2024. Collaborating with top producers outside the label system, Lark’s creativity flourished, resulting in a collection that blends her raw ideas with fresh, fearless energy.
Growing up in Louisiana, Lark faced limited opportunities but always dreamed of music. After years spent in corporate America and battling a toxic marriage, she turned to songwriting as therapy. This emotional release ignited what she calls her “Second Life”—a rebirth into self-discovery and reinvention. Lark reflects, “It might have looked like a breakdown, but now I know it was a breakthrough.”
With “Burn It Down,” Charli Lark embarks on a bold new path, celebrating her journey of transformation and embracing the power of reinvention. As she continues to push boundaries with her music, Lark’s message is clear: it’s never too late to shed the expectations of others and become who you truly are.