Mallrat - Charlie 

This song is about her dog, but it's also about love. A dog's love is unconditional. Charlie waiting for her in the rain outside is just such a warm and pure image - you can just imagine him wagging his tail, getting soaked by the rain but not even noticing, wanting nothing more than to see her and be with her and share all the hugs and kisses. This is beautiful enough, but imagine what it would be like for a person to wait for you to get home like that too? Mallrat must have buckets of love to give and I hope she finds the right people and pups to share it with.

This is legitimately the prettiest song I’ve heard in years. Saw her perform this acoustically last night. The place melted.

She just wants groceries, she just wants a warm cup of tea... she remains down to earth😌

i love the feelings mallrat’s music vids give me it’s so,, nostalgic but like,, not. i love it

Mallrat states, Charlie is about a lot of different things but mostly just loving people so much, regardless of whether it's reciprocated or not. A beautiful song 😍

I'm convinced this whole song is about her loving that dog.

These lyrics hit hard I have a daughter who’s 3 years old and I work out west and me and her mum broke each others hearts and her mum smokes and I can just imagine my 3 year old daughter feeling alone like a broken family feeling and getting lost in her own little innocent world to try and block it out .. and it makes me cry

This song feels like being in love

omg just hearing the first few lines makes my heart melt! omg this is such an amazing song i could listen to this all day everyday

And I know it's bad, but I just can’t wait ‘till you feel in love when you see my face Well I got to bed, but I’m still awake When you go to bed, do you sleep like a babe? I just want coffee for breakfast I just want warm cups of tea I just might love you forever I hope you warm up to me I hope your dreams are amazing I hope your dreams are amazing My dad he worked out West, and he worked so hard My mum she smells like cigarettes and they broke each other’s hearts She says that love is like a chess game and boys gotta do the chasing But when did I start taking her advice? I raised myself and that’s alright I want coffee for breakfast I want warm cups of tea I’m gonna love you forever I hope you warm up to me I hope your dreams are amazing I hope your dreams are amazing I hope your dreams are amazing I hope I maybe sneak my way in, I’d like that Oh I was really feeling nothing, but you got me feeling something And it’s heart felt, like ice melts when winter turns to spring And I keep your pictures like a hoarder, I think about you when I sing Said you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t always make it drink So I drink coffee for breakfast I want warm cups of tea I just might love you forever I hope you warm up to me I think you might be my angel I think you might be an angel I think you might be an angel I think you might be All you gotta do is wait for me to get home, like Charlie in the rain outside All I wanna do is see you when I get home, like Charlie in the rain outside All you gotta do is wait for me to get home, like Charlie in the rain outside All I wanna do is see you when I get home, like Charlie in the rain outside I want coffee for breakfast I just want warm cups of tea I’m just might love you forever I hope you warm up to me I think you might be my angel I think you might be my angel I think you might be my angel I think you might be

This is one of the most beautiful and emotional songs I've heard in such a long time......thank u mallrat

I had a dog named Charlie. He was a beagle and was with me for my earliest 10 years. I hear this song and can't help but shed a tear. Miss my boy ❤

I can tell that this is going to be on repeat for the next few months

This came up on a random Spotify playlist...walking home on a cold autumn evening...the way it snuck on me was almost magical. What a comforting, beautiful tune 🥰

Jesus christ I cry so hard every time I hear this, I love Mallrat she's an amazing lyricist and has an amazingly distinctive voice.

This song still amazes me with such a beautifully simple production and the most sincere and loving lyrics a song can deliver, Mallrat are superb and as a 60 year old who still listens to Triple J after the past 37 years, thank you also for giving us such wonderful Australian music year after year.

Unpretentious honest and relatable. Real life stories. Thank you.

This was the song I played quietly in the background as I developed trust and a bond with a semi-feral kitten who needed medical care. He was the sweetest boy who loved playtime and cuddles. He gave nose boops and forehead kisses morning, noon, and night. He cared for his other adopted litter mate in such tender ways I've never seen before in a kitty. I thought he was recovering and we were going to be forever friends until everything changed and he received a fatal FIP diagnosis. Less than a month later he left this world. My heart is broken. This songs now brings me to my knees with tears and grief, but I would never change those few months together. He got to know love, care, and comfort before he died just under a year of age (one year old birthday would've been February 14, 2024). This song keeps coming up in my playlist. I can't bring myself to skip it, but dear Bastet I need a break from the tears. I love you always and forever my precious Hank"aroo". You changed me forever and I'll keep loving you until it's my turn to leave this life. Rest in peace my little nose booper 🩵🕊️🐾🌈 January 18, 2024

every time i hear this song i ball, especially the lyric, “but when did i start taking her advice i raised myself and that’s alright”

Heard this when I was in prison and it reminded me of my girl. Hope she's doing good now

WHEN MALLRAT WRITES A SONG FOR YOU 😭😭😭

Idk if its just me but this song gives me an 'end of the world love story' kind of vibe and I love it

This girl makes music.

When you remember she wrote this about her dog💕

This song always makes me cry. I think of my children when it plays, I have Many love songs that bring my husband to mind... but this one reminds me of the family we created, where we've come from & our babies

is this song supposed to make me cry? because iT DOES

Whoa… just discovered this. What an absolute gem of a song

my dog named Charlie recently died so this song hits way different lol

The first time I heard this, I pulled over and added it to my hottest 100 list for 2019 on my phone, love, love, love Charlie

Just discovering this song, and Mallrat in general and have been obsessed. I feel so robbed of not knowing this artist sooner! 4 years ago!? My life is better now. Thank you

CONGRATS #3 TripleJ Hottest 100 2019!!

have been listening to this masterpiece only in spotify..and now i found the video...and im feeling filled and happy inside

3 years and I'm still back for this song. It's just so good.

you ever just hear a song that perfectly describes a situation you're in

This wasn't in your recommended, you search for this.

Best song from an Aussie in years

Yes!! Woke up with this in my head, been singing it all day and just realised it's about the family dog.... couldn't love it more 🎶🐾

"Charlie" debuted at #19 on the New Alternative 40 Chart this week!

I think of my dog and cat when I hear this. I was really feeling nothing but you made me feel something. I think about you when I sing, I think you might be an angel. They both have changed my world. I was not happy until I got my pup, and my cat was not well but living on a tight budget to treat her. Well worth it. I got judgement from my family and few friends, but I was in a dark place when I got her diagnosis I had to help her to help me.

This is the most emotional I've seen Mallrat, I'm all about it

I really like this song

CHARLIE IS THE DOG!!!!!!!🐶🐶

I have a siamese cat named Lucatiel，everytime I come back home from work he would wait me at the door,when I open the door,he would let his tail be straight up and looks really excited,and meowing for sevaral minutes.This song is my favorite Mallrat song

Charlie the dog!! 😍 love it, makes me cry every time!

Yes queen

What a great pop artist Mallrat is.

Thank you for allowing us to hear your beautiful voice. I can't stop listening to this song 😭😭 😭

Thank you. Just, thank you.

No flash in the pan.. what a songwriter

My dog Cartar gave me his last kiss good bye. 9th of February. A song came up for your tour, brought me back here.. When I first heard this song, I thought it was about him lol i would sing it to him.. It was like, hello from heaven when i played this. And here i am again listening ❤X my soulmate Cartar this life and next.. Thank you for this moment Mallrat.

Strongest words of passion so far, your almost there, the world has many Blessings for You

I love listening to your music... Your songs make me feel like I’m listening to and supporting a best friend.

i am absolutely in love with this song. thank you.

Such a vibe, especially with that warble on the piano and those *_f r e s h_* vocals! Absolutely love your stuff; every track is stunning!

ive loved you since groceries, you're art😭💛💛

This song melts my heart

I love your songs! I met you in Berlin before Maggie Roger's concert and I will never forget your positive energy! It was like two amazing concerts at one night! Warm greetings from Ukraine!

this whole thing is just a great big hug.

I've never met Mallrat, and I probably never will unfortunately. But when she sings these masterpieces, it's almost like I know this person so well. What a legend ✌️

When you first discover Mallrat and she releases a new song the same day ❤

Mallrat absolute queen 💗

I love this song.. I'm so glad I discovered Mallrat. Her songs are amazing.

I wish I woulda wrote this song or one similar for my dog Mr. Bojangles I miss him so much I don't ever care to have another dog again the love in Bojangles wow amazing he was a gift from God ✨ I miss you Mr Bojangles the best dog in the world

Thank you for the music. You help so much with processing the feeling of loneliness. I love everything about your career and I believe in you!

this song feels like sitting in a warm home

I am addicted to you oh my goodness! Such gentle power! I love you

I CANNOT STOP LISTENING TO THIS SONG I LOVVVVVEEE IT!!!😍😍💓🦋

That’s for my love Charlie 💚

Thank you for the good vibes.

Can’t wait to see you in Toronto!

*love this already*

This song makes me so happy

Always such perfect lyrics and gives me the chilllllls, love it

mallrat has the cutest style of music

this is almost as beautiful as mallrat and her music

Grace this is divine

💜CHARLIE, I love this song so much!!! It’s such a VIBE🐁

This song needs way more recognition

I’m so glad EA picked this song for the sims 4 💕😭

I just found this song today. I can't stop listening to it. Just makes me happy.

never ever heard Mallrat before.. glad i found it :D

This song makes me wanna leave work right now and go home to cuddle my dog - he is my Charlie, my angel 👼🐶❤️

This song is so amazing...it gives me so deep feelings 💙💚💛

Such a beautiful and simple song...the first time I heard it I fell in love with it...thankyou for sharing such a great song😊⚘☝️👍😊

This song makes my drive home so much better

Man this song is great.

Ty mallrat. Ily too

She is amazing and can’t get enough of this song!

My cat passed away suddenly almost a year ago now and I listened to this song on repeat over the weeks following his death. I was just driving home and this song came on the radio and I got about halfway through before bursting into tears. Thank you for this beautiful piece of art.

That yellow dress!!🌻🌻🌻🦋🦋🦋

This just popped up on Spotify and I am totally in love.

you never fail to impress, ily

This song makes me think about my cat❤❤❤........pets are true "angels".......from an actual heaven..

Another lovely song Ms Rat. The video captures Melbourne in autumn very well. I just wish more streets came with horses!

This song calms me down when I’m sooooo sad😭😭😭😭😭

Love this so much!

In love with Mallrat...my day is gonna be ok now!

such a cute song

thank you. is all that is needed to be said.

You better love me as much as my dog does, otherwise don't waste my time. Words to live by.