Don't Say
Emily Warren The Chainsmokers Lyrics
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You said it hits you all at once
I'm already tired and it's the morning
Then you clear your throat
Deep down I know that this is done
You tell me you're sorry and I'm laughing
You say sometimes these things just don't work out
Wait, I don't mean to stop you
But darling, I have to cut you off
Don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
So, don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say you're human
You say you've regret the way you acted
Come on, admit you let me down
Say that I'm better in your absence
Go right ahead, say almost anything you want
Just don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
So, don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
So, don't say, don't say you're human
Just don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
So, don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
No way
Don't say you're human
No way, no way you're human
In the song "Don't Say," Emily Warren and The Chainsmokers explore a personal moment where the singer is frustrated with her partner's excuses and lack of accountability. The lyrics "Dropping bombs in cups of coffee, You said it hits you all at once" suggest that the partner is dropping bad news or excuses nonchalantly while having coffee. Despite being apologetic, the singer is already tired of the ongoing pattern of excuses and knows that the relationship is over.
The chorus "Don't say, don't say you're human, I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using" is a direct message to the partner, calling them out for using their humanity as an excuse for not taking responsibility for their actions. The singer is not willing to buy into the excuses and wants the partner to take ownership of their actions. The use of "No way, no way you're human" in the last line of the song is an acknowledgment that even though humans make mistakes, it is not acceptable to use that as an excuse to not take accountability for the mistakes made.
Line by Line Meaning
Dropping bombs in cups of coffee
You're coming at me unexpectedly with some serious and potentially explosive issues
You said it hits you all at once
You're overwhelmed and trying to process everything
I'm already tired and it's the morning
I'm exhausted from constantly dealing with these conflicts
Then you clear your throat
You're about to give an excuse or explanation
Deep down I know that this is done
I'm aware that this relationship is coming to an end
You tell me you're sorry and I'm laughing
Your apologies are empty and meaningless, and I can't take them seriously
You say sometimes these things just don't work out
You're trying to justify our problems as if they were inevitable
'Cause you're only human, this shit happens
You're trying to excuse your bad behavior as a result of your humanity, but that's not a valid justification
Wait, I don't mean to stop you
I'm interrupting you because I know you're about to give another flimsy excuse
But darling, I have to cut you off
I can't keep listening to your excuses and justifications
Don't say, don't say you're human
Stop trying to excuse your bad behavior as a result of your humanity
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
Stop trying to deflect blame and take responsibility for your actions
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
I won't let you distract me from the real issues by giving me meaningless excuses
So, don't say, don't say you're human
Stop trying to use your humanity as an excuse for your bad behavior
You say you've regret the way you acted
You're finally admitting that you messed up
Come on, admit you let me down
Stop trying to hide behind excuses and acknowledge that you disappointed me
Say that I'm better in your absence
You're trying to belittle me and make me feel insignificant
Go right ahead, say almost anything you want
I don't care what lies you tell me, because I know the truth
No way, no way you're human
I'm not buying your excuses, because there's no way that being human justifies your bad behavior
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Taggart, Brenton Duvall, Emily Warren Schwartz, Imad Roy El-Amine, Joni Celeste Fatora
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Dropping bombs in cups of coffee
You said it hits you all at once
I'm already tired and it's the morning
Then you clear your throat
Deep down I know that this is done
You tell me you're sorry and I'm laughing
You say sometimes these things just don't work out
'Cause you're only human, this shit happens
Wait, I don't mean to stop you
But darling, I have to cut you off
[Chorus]
Don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
Don't say, don't say you're human
[Hook]
Don't say, don't say
Don't say, don't say
Don't say you're human
[Verse 2]
You say you've regret the way you acted
Come on, admit you let me down
Say that I'm better in your absence
Go right ahead, say almost anything you want
[Chorus]
Just don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
Don't say, don't say you're human
[Hook]
Don't say, don't say
Don't say, don't say
Don't say you're human
[Chorus]
Don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
Don't say, don't say you're human
Just don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
Don't say, don't say you're human, oh
[Hook]
Don't say, don't say
Don't say, don't say
Don't say you're human
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Personal favorite on the album for sure!
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This one hit the closet home 🔥
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Emily Warren's voice sounds heavenly 😍🔥
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