Side Effects
Chainsmokers & Emily Warren Lyrics
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Everywhere is closed, I should just go home, yeah
My feet are takin' me to your front door
I know I shouldn't though, heaven only knows
That ooh, the side effect to my loneliness is you
Ooh, you're all that I want
Come on and give me some love tonight
Ooh, you're all that I want
No good at giving you up
Come on and give me some love tonight
This happens every time I try to mix
Decision makin' with one too many drinks
But, ooh, if late night friends have consequences, cool, yeah
Ooh, you're all that I want
No good at giving you up
Come on and give me some love tonight
Ooh, you're all that I want
No good at giving you up
Come on and give me some love tonight
Ooh, I think about it all the time
Make it happen in my mind, I'm telling you, yeah
Ooh, you're all that I want
No good at giving you up
Come on and give me some love tonight
Time should've taught me the lesson
Went lookin' for a sign, but instead I got a message
I take off my pride every time we undressin'
Draw the line, I'm by the line (yeah)
Time should've taught me the lesson
Went lookin' for a sign, but instead I got a message
I take off my pride every time we undressin'
Draw the line, I'm by the line
Ooh, you're all that I want
No good at giving you up
Come on and give me some love tonight, yeah
Ooh, you're all that I want
No good at giving you up
Come on and give me some love tonight, yeah
I, I think about it all the time
Make it happen in my mind, I'm telling you, yeah
Ooh, you're all that I want
No good at giving you up
Come on and give me some love tonight
Time should've taught me the lesson
Went lookin' for a sign, but instead I got a message
I take off my pride every time we undressin'
Draw the line, I'm by the line (yeah)
Time should've taught me the lesson
Went lookin' for a sign, but instead I got a message
I take off my pride every time we undressin'
Draw the line, I'm by the line, yeah
The lyrics to Chainsmokers & Emily Warren's song Side Effects describe the internal struggle of someone who is lonely and doesn't know where to go or what to do, so they end up at the doorstep of someone they shouldn't be with. The singer acknowledges that this person is not good for them and that their late-night rendezvous will have consequences, but they can't resist the temptation. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're all that I want, no good at giving you up," which reinforces the idea that the singer knows they shouldn't be with this person but can't help themselves. The bridge suggests that the singer has gone through this before and knows that they should have learned their lesson, but they keep making the same mistakes. The line "draw the line, I'm by the line" could indicate that the singer is setting boundaries but then crossing them, which further emphasizes their struggle.
The lyrics to Side Effects tap into the universal theme of desire and longing. The singer's struggle to resist the temptation of being with someone they know is bad for them is a relatable concept that many people can understand. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus contrast with the darker themes of the lyrics, which creates an interesting dynamic. It's a song that you can dance to but also one that makes you think.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 4AM, I don't know where to go
I am lost and directionless in the early morning hours
Everywhere is closed, I should just go home, yeah
All the usual places I go are closed, but I know I should go home
My feet are takin' me to your front door
Despite knowing I shouldn't, I am drawn to your house
I know I shouldn't though, heaven only knows
I am aware that I should not be here, but I can't help myself
That ooh, the side effect to my loneliness is you
I realize that my loneliness leads me to seek comfort in you
Ooh, you're all that I want
You are the only thing I desire
No good at giving you up
I am unable to let go of you
Come on and give me some love tonight
I am asking for your affection in this moment
This happens every time I try to mix
Whenever I combine decision making with alcohol, this happens
Decision makin' with one too many drinks
My judgment is impaired due to excessive alcohol consumption
But, ooh, if late night friends have consequences, cool, yeah
Even though I know there are risks involved, I am still willing to take them
Ooh, I think about it all the time
You are always on my mind
Make it happen in my mind, I'm telling you, yeah
I am visualizing being with you and expressing it to you now
Time should've taught me the lesson
I should have learned from my past mistakes by now
Went lookin' for a sign, but instead I got a message
I was searching for a sign, but instead received a message from you
I take off my pride every time we undressin'
I am willing to be vulnerable with you when we are intimate
Draw the line, I'm by the line (yeah)
I have boundary issues, but I am still in control
Come on and give me some love tonight, yeah
I am again requesting your affection in the present
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew James Girr Taggart, Corey James Sanders, Emily Warren, Sylvester Silverstein, Tony An
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@Proximity
Camila. 😍
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Brazil u.u 🇧🇷
@kenny3885
(should somebody tell them that this is Emily Warren? No? Okay.)
@HollehMae
Kenny Ritchie they mean Camila Mendez, the girl in the video :) she’s in Riverdale!
@kye1589
Best part of the song tbh
@nanditasharma9523
Are these the side effects of Jingle Jangle??
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nandita sharma I think so..
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LMFAO
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Or fizzle rocks?