Something Just Like This
The Chainsmokers Lyrics
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The legends and the myths
Achilles and his gold
Hercules and his gifts
Spider-Man's control
And Batman with his fists
And clearly I don't see myself upon that list
But she said, "Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not lookin' for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairy-tale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss"
I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
I want something just like this
I've been reading books of old
The legends and the myths
The testaments they told
The moon and its eclipse
And Superman unrolls
A suit before he lifts
But I'm not the kind of person that it fits
She said, "Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not lookin' for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairy-tale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can miss"
I want something just like this
I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not lookin' for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairy-tale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss
I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
The Chainsmokers' song "Something Just Like This" is a reflection on the unrealistic expectations that people often set for themselves and others. The lyrics reference various myths and legends, as well as modern superheroes and their extraordinary abilities. However, the singer acknowledges that he does not possess these qualities himself and does not fit into this mold of "superhuman" individuals.
The singer then imagines a conversation with someone who is interested in getting to know him, asking where he wants to go and how much he is willing to risk. He responds that he is not looking for someone with superhuman gifts or a fairy-tale romance. Rather, he just wants someone he can turn to and kiss - something simple and attainable, just like the title of the song suggests.
Overall, the song seems to convey a desire for realistic expectations and a genuine connection, rather than the unattainable standards of heroes and legends.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been reading books of old
I have been reading old, ancient books.
The legends and the myths
These books contain stories and fables of heroes and gods from long ago.
Achilles and his gold
An example of one of these legends is the story of Achilles and his wealth.
Hercules and his gifts
Another legend mentioned is Hercules and his special abilities.
Spider-Man's control
Spider-Man is a superhero who can control his body in unusual ways.
And Batman with his fists
Batman is another superhero who relies on his physical strength to fight crime.
And clearly I don't see myself upon that list
The singer does not feel like they belong on the list of legendary heroes and superheroes.
But she said, where'd you wanna go?
The artist's significant other asks where they want to go.
How much you wanna risk?
They ask how much the artist is willing to risk.
I'm not lookin' for somebody
The significant other clarifies that they don't want someone with superhuman powers.
With some superhuman gifts
They explicitly state they are not interested in someone with exceptional abilities.
Some superhero
The significant other emphasizes that they are not searching for a superhero.
Some fairy-tale bliss
They are not interested in a romanticized, idealized love that may be unrealistic.
Just something I can turn to
All that they are interested in is having someone who they can rely on.
Somebody I can kiss
The significant other wants someone they can share affection with.
I want something just like this
The artist desires a relationship that fits the description given by their significant other.
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
This is a musical interlude.
Oh, I want something just like this
The singer repeats their desire for a relationship like the one described by their significant other.
The testaments they told
The books that the singer has been reading contain accounts of historic events and beliefs.
The moon and its eclipse
One example of such an event is an eclipse of the moon.
And Superman unrolls
A reference to the character of Superman, who changes into his superhero suit before taking action.
A suit before he lifts
The artist notes that this behavior is not something that they identify with.
But I'm not the kind of person that it fits
The singer acknowledges that they are not unique, exceptional or extraordinary.
Oh, I want something just like this
The artist repeats again their desire for a relationship that fits their significant other's description.
Where'd you wanna go?
The significant other repeats their question about where the singer wants to go.
How much you wanna risk?
They reiterate their question about how much the singer is willing to risk.
Some superhero
The significant other emphasizes again that they don't want a superhero.
Some fairy-tale bliss
They don't want an idyllic, storybook romance.
Somebody I can kiss
All they want is someone to share simple affection with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Christopher Anthony John Martin, Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Andrew Taggart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elleanawood
First Time Listening to it: I don't like it
2 time: Boring
3: Oh it's okay
4: I'm starting to like it
5: it's good and catchy
6: I'm really liking it
7: I LOVE the song
8: I'm addicted
What are your opinions on it. I got to 'I'm addicted' in the matter of seconds
@marianayumi2857
0:07 I've been reading books of old
The legends and the myths
Achilles and his gold
Hercules and his gifts
Spiderman's control
And Batman with his fists
0:22 And clearly I don't see myself upon that list
0:26 She said: Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not looking for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss
I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Oh, I want something just like this
I want something just like this
I've been reading books of old
The legends and the myths
The testaments they told
The Moon and its eclipse
And Superman unrolls
A suit before he lifts
But I'm not the kind of person that it fits
She said: Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
I'm not looking for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can miss
I want something just like this
I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
I want something just like this
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Where'd you wanna go?
How much you wanna risk?
0:32 I'm not looking for somebody
With some superhuman gifts
Some superhero
Some fairytale bliss
Just something I can turn to
Somebody I can kiss
I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
Oh, I want something just like this
@yanelexa
1st listening: what the f*** king kind of sh*t?
2nd listening: so, i can to listen it.
3rd listening: it's cool.
4th listening: OMG, I LOVE THIS SONG!!!
@ZhangK71
Alex Cooll Holy shit, I'm not the only one who goes through this process! This is exactly how I feel for almost every song -- somehow it sucks at first but through some crazy mind shit it just suddenly becomes good
@dedsoul3970
ZhangK71 well i know now there are peoples like me.. at firat me like this ling is shit.. and now i love this song
@jeancullen4043
keith urban devil went down to Australia
@panostroup9211
omg do you have cameras in my mind🙈😂
@siddeshchandra1391
**Near perfect** !!!
@pickledopium
If the drop was different, this song would be awesome.
@mendosuhhhh
sLoWEst Nah, it's amazing
@lostanime6562
sLoWEst nah, I think it's really fit with dis!!
@doanvinh7313
nope the drop iscool man