Genius Meanings
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The Chainsmokers – Paris
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“Paris” follows the metaphorical and literal journey of a millennial relationship; through youth and naïvety, heartbreak and mistakes, the two remain together, determined to endure
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. Kelsea Ballerini) – This Feeling
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Returning to their trademark dance-pop sound after a fiery collaboration with NGHTMRE on “Save Yourself,” The Chainsmokers team up with country singer Kelsea Ballerini for their
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The Chainsmokers & Coldplay – Something Just Like This
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“Something Just Like This” is about a relationship that doesn’t need to be superhumanly perfect.
On February 21, 2017, Spotify teased the song by displaying a banner advertisement
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. Halsey) – Closer
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“Closer” is a millennial romance anthem that celebrates youth and heartbreak. It features vocals from singer-songwriter Halsey and Chainsmokers member Andrew Taggart, marking the
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The Chainsmokers – If You're Serious
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[Verse 1] / This is your life / When I will try to read your mind / But the way your hand fits into mine / I won't second guess its a sign / [Chorus] / And if you’re serious / Then
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The Chainsmokers – Time Bomb
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[Verse 1: Chloe George] / Found my corner of the matrix / No, I never thought I'd say this / But it turns out all my friends are famous / So concerned with reputation / [Pre-Chorus
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The Chainsmokers – High
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The first release from The Chainsmokers in over two years following the release of their third studio album, World War Joy, in December 2019, “High” is the lead single from The
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The Chainsmokers – iPad
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Initially teased at the end of The Chainsmokers’ performance of their previous single “High” at One Vanderbilt’s SUMMIT in New York City, “iPad” is the second single from The
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The Chainsmokers – Bloodstream
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“Bloodstream” follows a teenager getting disillusioned with the world around him by experiencing the bad sides of fame.
It was left off the original teaser of photos for The
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. ROZES) – Roses
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“Roses,” featuring vocals by ROZES, is the third original song released in 2015 by The Chainsmokers, following “Let You Go” and “Good Intentions”. In an interview with BreatheHeavy
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. CharLee) – Inside Out
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“Inside Out” is about loving someone, regardless of their faults and issues.
The song features vocals by Swedish artist CharLee, who co-wrote the track alongside Andrew Taggart
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. Drew Love) – Somebody
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Mixing elements of pop, trap, and EDM, “Somebody” explores what it’s like living in a world where everyone else loses their true identities in pursuit of material objects and the
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. Phoebe Ryan) – All We Know
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“All We Know” is a relaxed song about a struggling relationship. The relationship in question is on the brink of falling apart, but a connection still exists through some sort of
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The Chainsmokers – Young
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“Young” is about remembering the break-up of a teenage relationship, but also the great moments they shared.
The song was previewed on Snapchat, before it was released on the duo’
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. Amy Shark) – The Reaper
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“The Reaper” is the lead song of World War Joy, the third album released by The Chainsmokers. The song features Australian singer Amy Shark providing vocals in an ominous-sounding
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The Chainsmokers & Tritonal (Ft. Emily Warren) – Until You Were Gone
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“Until You Were Gone” follows somebody’s emotions through the hardships of their relationship and questioning their decisions after breaking up with their partner.
The song is
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The Chainsmokers – Maradona
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“Maradona” presents an upbeat and trap-influenced instrumental, and is named after the late ex-football player and Argentinian, Diego Armando Maradona.
On January 10, 2022, the
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The Chainsmokers – The One
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“The One” is a ballad is about a neglectful romantic partner who’s too afraid to end their relationship.
The general theme of the song connects with several other songs on the
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. Emily Warren) – My Type
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“My Type” follows the thoughts of a lover doubting they know their partner, but still loving them, because they can’t control their own emotions.
It’s a song from New York City
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The Chainsmokers – Honest
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“Honest” follows a famous person’s internal conflict between hooking up with a girl they just met — who is interested in them for superficial reasons — and waiting until they get
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. Sabrina Claudio) – See the Way
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“See the Way” is a collaborative project between The Chainsmokers and Sabrina Claudio featured on the World War Joy album.
The song touches on two sides of a relationship where
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The Chainsmokers & Shenseea – My Bad
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[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart] / I know we set rules, but what can I do? / I think of your body when I'm back in my room / Maybe I'm confused, you're giving me clues / Alone with my
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. Great Good Fine OK) – Let You Go
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“Let You Go” is the dance tune to a relationship ending and subsequent relapse from the perspective of the singer (Jon Sandler of Great Good Fine OK).
The song is the first
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The Chainsmokers – Push My Luck
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“Push My Luck” is the sixth track released as part of the World War Joy album. As the second non-collaborative release of the album, it features a light guitar melody which leads
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The Chainsmokers – I Love U
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[Intro] / いけ いけ団長 頑張れ 頑張れ団長! / [Verse 1] / In the Range outside and I'm thinkin' about loose ends / Even though we cut ties, I don't wanna be just friends / From the day I got your
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The Chainsmokers & Kygo – Family
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“Family” is a collaboration between American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers and Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo.
The song, which predominantly features The Chainsmokers
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. Emily Warren) – Side Effects
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Returning to the lighter and more romantic style that first made them famous, The Chainsmokers deliver another summer anthem on “Side Effects”. Featuring pristine vocals from
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The Chainsmokers (Ft. bülow & Ty Dolla $ign) – Do You Mean
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“Do You Mean” is the third single and second collaborative project that The Chainsmokers have released as a part of the World War Joy album.
The song features both Ty Dolla $ign
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The Chainsmokers – Something Different
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[Verse 1] / You always say what's on your mind / And dance like nobody's around you / Someone like you, so hard to find / I can’t believe I even found you / [Pre-Chorus] / I'm
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The Chainsmokers – Everybody Hates Me
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The Chainsmokers continue their rebrand with another brooding single, “Everybody Hates Me.” The song focuses on the ironic and somewhat contradictory aspects of being famous as
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