The band was originally formed on September 27, 2016, and announced it the next day via their YouTube account. Since then, the band has released three EPs and two albums.
On October 7, 2016, the group released their debut single "Taking You", a track from their debut EP, Only the Beginning, which was released on November 25 of the same year. Their second EP, Something Different, was released on April 21, 2017. Its title track was released as the lead single the same day. They released their third EP, Why Don't We Just, on June 2, 2017.
They released their debut album 8 Letters on August 31, 2018. It debuted and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200.
In 2021, they released singles Love Back and Mistletoe. They also released their sophomore album, The Good Times and The Bad Ones, along with the singles Fallin' (Adrenaline), Slow Down, and Lotus Inn. The album debuted and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200.
The band has currently been releasing music they've written themselves, something they have recently committed to doing. They have recently released Let Me Down Easy (Lie), Just Friends, and How Do You Love Somebody. In January 2022, they released Don't Wake Me Up, a collaboration with Jonas Blue.
They had originally planned to go on tour in the United States, The Good Times Only Tour, in 2022 from July 27 to October 1, but because of unforeseen consequences, the band canceled the tour and began an official hiatus.
Cold In LA
Why Don't We Lyrics
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I'm a little bit right on time
And I know that you don't operate the same
Are you feelin' alright?
'Cause I really can't tell sometimes
I wanna know what's going on inside your brain
Just come a little bit closer
'Cause I don't know if I know you yet
Yeah, there seems to be something new everyday
Why do I really wanna hold you?
Why do I want you so bad?
Yeah, you're beautiful but something's in my way
Yeah, we started with a good night
Then it turned to day
Never thought that we would
Ever say the things we say
To each other but we're
Here, just starin' face to face
Why don't you just stay with me?
Don't walk away
'Cause it's cold in LA
Every time that you leave me behind
Just stay at my place
'Cause I can tell by the way
You're lookin' at me, you'll be fine
Is your body talkin'?
'Cause you don't know what to say
Do you do this often?
Is it all just a game to you
I'm wonderin'
Never seen this sort of thing
Am I the only one you came to see?
Yeah, we started with a good night
Then it turned to day
Never thought that we would
Ever say the things we say
To each other but we're
Here, just starin' face to face
Why don't you just stay with me?
Don't walk away
'Cause it's cold in LA
Every time that you leave me behind
Just stay at my place
'Cause I can tell by the way
You're lookin' at me, you'll be fine
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh) You'll be fine either way
(Oh, oh, oh) But I wish you'd stay
No, no, no (Oh-oh-oh)
Yeah, we started with a good night
Then it turned to day
Never thought that we would
Ever say the things we say
To each other but we're
Here, just starin' face to face
Why don't you just stay with me?
Don't walk away (ooh)
'Cause it's cold in LA
Every time that you leave me behind
Just stay at my place (stay at my place, oh)
'Cause I can tell by the way
You're lookin' at me, you'll be fine (fine)
You'll be fine either way
(Oh-oh-oh) 'Cause it's cold in LA
Every time that you leave me behind (Oh-oh-oh)
You'll be fine either way (Stay at my place)
('Cause I can tell by the way)
But I wish you'd stay
(You lookin' at me, you'd be fine)
In "Cold In LA," Why Don't We explores the complications and doubts that come with developing feelings for someone. The lyrics express the singer's uncertainties about the person they are interested in and the mixed signals they are receiving. The first verse describes the singer's shyness and the difficulty in understanding the person they are trying to get to know. They want to know what's going on in the other person's mind and are looking for a deeper connection. The pre-chorus expresses the singer's attraction and confusion, asking why they want the person so badly even though there seems to be something in the way.
The chorus is a plea for the other person to stay. The singer is aware of the distance between them and how it's affecting their relationship. They don't want the person to leave them behind and be left alone in the cold city of LA. Every time the person leaves, it feels like they are being left in the cold. The singer wants the other person to stay with them and assures them that they'll be fine, indicating that the relationship would be beneficial to both parties. The second verse references body language and questioning if the other person's signals are genuine or just part of a game. The bridge is a call for the person to stay again, expressing the singer's desire for a deeper connection.
Overall, the song is about the complexities of developing feelings and trying to navigate a relationship. It's about the fear of rejection and the uncertainty that comes with taking risks in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a little bit shy
I'm feeling somewhat self-conscious and hesitant
I'm a little bit right on time
I arrived at the expected or planned time
And I know that you don't operate the same
I understand that you have a different way of doing things
Are you feelin' alright?
Are you doing okay?
'Cause I really can't tell sometimes
Because it's hard for me to tell how you're feeling
I wanna know what's going on inside your brain
I'm curious about your thoughts and feelings
Just come a little bit closer
Please move a bit nearer to me
'Cause I don't know if I know you yet
Because I'm not sure if I understand who you are
Yeah, there seems to be something new everyday
It feels like I discover something new about you each day
Why do I really wanna hold you?
Why do I have a strong desire to hold you close?
Why do I want you so bad?
Why do I desire you so intensely?
Yeah, you're beautiful but something's in my way
You are attractive, but there is something preventing us from being together
Yeah, we started with a good night
Our initial encounter went well
Then it turned to day
Our time together continued into the next day
Never thought that we would
I never expected us to
Ever say the things we say
Express the thoughts and feelings we share with each other
To each other but we're
Communicating openly despite the surprise of it
Here, just starin' face to face
In this moment, looking directly at each other
Why don't you just stay with me?
I want you to spend more time with me
Don't walk away
Please don't leave
'Cause it's cold in LA
Because the city is chilly and unwelcoming
Every time that you leave me behind
Each time you go away from me
Just stay at my place
Spent the evening with me
'Cause I can tell by the way
Because I can sense from the way
You're lookin' at me, you'll be fine
You are looking at me in a way that suggests you are doing well
Is your body talkin'?
Is your body language indicating or conveying something?
'Cause you don't know what to say
Because you seem unsure or hesitant in your speech
Do you do this often?
Is this a common or habitual behavior for you?
Is it all just a game to you
Are you just playing around with my feelings?
I'm wonderin'
I'm curious or uncertain
Never seen this sort of thing
I've never experienced this kind of situation before
Am I the only one you came to see?
Are you seeing or meeting with anyone else?
'Cause it's cold in LA
Because the physical temperature in the city is low
You'll be fine either way
You will most likely be okay, regardless of what happens
But I wish you'd stay
I really want you to remain with me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Seavy, Jonah Frantzich, Michael Schultz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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