Issues
Chemical Neon Lyrics

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I′m jealous
I'm overzealous
When I′m down
I get real down
When I'm high, I don't come down
I get angry
Baby, believe me
I could love you just like that

And I could leave you just this fast
But you don′t
Judge me
′Cause if you did, baby
I would judge you too
No, you don't judge me
′Cause if you did, baby
I would judge you too
'Cause I got issues
But you got ′em too
So give 'em all to me
And I′ll give mine to you
Bask in the glory
Of all our problems
'Cause we got the kind of love
It takes to solve 'em
Yeah, I got issues
Yeah, I got issues
Yeah, I got issues
I′m jealous
I′m overzealous
When I'm down
I get real down
When I′m high, I don't come down
I get angry
Baby, believe me
I could love you just like that
And I could leave you just this fast
But you don′t
Judge me

'Cause if you did, baby
I would judge you too
No, you don′t judge me
'Cause if you did, baby
I would judge you too
'Cause I got issues
But you got ′em too
So give ′em all to me
And I'll give mine to you
Bask in the glory
Of all our problems
′Cause we got the kind of love
It takes to solve 'em
Yeah, I got issues

Yeah, I got issues
Yeah, I got issues

Overall Meaning

The song "Issues" by Chemical Neon is a song about a person who admits to having some emotional problems and issues that they deal with in their life. The singer describes themselves as being jealous and overzealous, and struggling with highs and lows in their emotional state. They admit to getting angry and being unsure of their own feelings, but also profess their ability to love intensely and quickly. They express a mutual understanding with their partner, who they believe also has their own set of issues to deal with.

The chorus of the song is the most memorable part and makes the theme of the song very clear. The singer acknowledges that they have their own problems, but they invite their partner to give them their issues as well. They believe they are equipped with a type of love that can solve any problems they face, and they find comfort in realizing that their partner is not perfect either. The song paints a picture of a relationship based on acceptance, mutual understanding, and the willingness to work through problems together.

Overall, "Issues" by Chemical Neon is a deeply personal and introspective song that deals with the struggles of relationships and the human condition.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm jealous
I feel envious of other people's success or advantages

I'm overzealous
I have an extreme intensity or enthusiasm for something

When I'm down, I get real down
When I am feeling sad or disappointed, my mood becomes really low

When I'm high, I don't come down
When I am feeling happy, excited, or intoxicated, my mood remains elevated

I get angry, Baby, believe me
I become easily irritated, and I want you to trust that it's a real problem for me

I could love you just like that
I can easily and quickly fall in love with you

And I could leave you just this fast
I could easily and quickly end our relationship

But you don't judge me
You don't criticize or form a negative opinion of me

'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
If you were to criticize me, I would be quick to criticize you in return

No, you don't judge me, 'Cause if you did, baby, I would judge you too
I trust that you won't form negative opinions of me because I understand how quick I am to judge others

'Cause I got issues, But you got 'em too, So give 'em all to me, And I'll give mine to you
I acknowledge that I have my own problems and insecurities, but I know that you also have issues, and I am open to sharing and supporting each other through them

Bask in the glory, Of all our problems, 'Cause we got the kind of love, It takes to solve 'em
We should appreciate the strength of our relationship, even though we have problems, because we are capable of working through them by supporting each other

Yeah, I got issues, Yeah, I got issues, Yeah, I got issues
I am acknowledging once again that I have my own problems and insecurities

Writer(s): Julia Michaels, Benny Blanco, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen, Justin Drew Tranter

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