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.
Hooked
Why Don't We Lyrics
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You drive me mad with temptation 'cause it tastes so good
You know I wouldn't walk away, even if I could
It took one night, one try, ayy
Damn, I'm hooked
You were there when I was low, you held me high
And baby when you take control, we can go all night
Every single place we go, you start a fight
But then you kiss my neck, and take a bite
Everybody says I'm sleeping with the enemy
I don't even care if you're gonna be the death of me, me, me
You got a bad reputation in my neighborhood
You drive me mad with temptation 'cause it tastes so good
You know I wouldn't walk away, even if I could
It took one night, one try, ayy
Damn, I'm hooked
Ooh, I'm hooked
Ooh, I'm hooked
I know that I shouldn't touch but you twist my heart
'Cause I can never get enough once the feeling starts
Baby, I'm the gasoline and your kiss is the spark
But you take the wheel and crash my car
Everybody says I'm sleeping with the enemy
I don't even care if you're gonna be the death of me, me, me
You've got a bad reputation in my neighborhood
You drive me mad with temptation 'cause it tastes so good
You know I wouldn't walk away, even if I could
It took one night, one try, ayy
Damn, I'm hooked
Ooh, I'm hooked
Ooh, I'm hooked
You got me under your influence
I swear I'm never gonna give you up, up, up, up, up, up, up
You got a bad reputation in my neighborhood
You drive me mad with temptation 'cause it tastes so good
You know I wouldn't walk away, even if I could
It took one night, one try, ayy
Damn, I'm hooked
Ooh, I'm hooked
Ooh, I'm hooked, oh
The lyrics of the song "Hooked" by Why Don't We paint a picture of a toxic relationship between two people. The first verse explains how the person's partner has a bad reputation in their neighborhood, but the temptation of being with them is too strong to resist. Despite knowing that they shouldn't be involved with this person, they feel like they are under their spell and are unable to walk away. The second verse reveals that the partner is the only one who can make them feel good, but every place they go, they start fights. The chorus repeats the main message of the song, that the singer is hooked on their partner despite their reputation and all the consequences that come with it.
The bridge acknowledges that this relationship is not healthy and should not continue, but the singer is unable to resist the temptation and feeling of being with their partner. They know that it will eventually lead to their demise but are willing to take the risk because they are under their partner's influence.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being trapped in a relationship that is not good for you, but the temptation of being with that person is too strong to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a bad reputation in my neighborhood
Your behavior is not accepted in my community.
You drive me mad with temptation 'cause it tastes so good
Your actions attract me even though I know they are wrong.
You know I wouldn't walk away, even if I could
I am too invested in this relationship to leave, even though I know it's not good for me.
It took one night, one try, ayy
Our connection was instant and powerful from the start.
Damn, I'm hooked
I am addicted to you and can't resist your allure.
You were there when I was low, you held me high
You supported me during my lowest moments and helped me rise back up.
And baby when you take control, we can go all night
When you take charge, the passion between us intensifies and we can't resist each other.
Every single place we go, you start a fight
You have a tendency to create conflict no matter where we go.
But then you kiss my neck, and take a bite
Your affection and intensity can distract me from our problems.
Everybody says I'm sleeping with the enemy
People around me believe that I am in a harmful relationship with you.
I don't even care if you're gonna be the death of me, me, me
I am willing to accept any consequences of being with you, even if it means my own downfall.
Ooh, I'm hooked
I am completely addicted to you.
I know that I shouldn't touch but you twist my heart
I am aware that this relationship is not healthy, but you emotionally manipulate me to stay with you.
'Cause I can never get enough once the feeling starts
Once we start engaging with each other, it's impossible for me to stop.
Baby, I'm the gasoline and your kiss is the spark
I am the one fueling this relationship, but your affection is the catalyst.
But you take the wheel and crash my car
You are in control of our relationship and it always ends in disaster.
You've got a bad reputation in my neighborhood
Your behavior is not accepted in my community.
You drive me mad with temptation 'cause it tastes so good
Your actions attract me even though I know they are wrong.
You know I wouldn't walk away, even if I could
I am too invested in this relationship to leave, even though I know it's not good for me.
It took one night, one try, ayy
Our connection was instant and powerful from the start.
Damn, I'm hooked
I am addicted to you and can't resist your allure.
You got me under your influence
You have complete control over me.
I swear I'm never gonna give you up, up, up, up, up, up, up
I promise to never leave you, no matter what.
Ooh, I'm hooked
I am completely addicted to you.
Ooh, I'm hooked, oh
I can't resist you and I am completely under your control.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jacob Oliver Manson, Philip Plested
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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