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My reputation says that I fall too fast
They try to twist it, try to make it sound bad
But I don't care, no I don't care
I've broke some hearts and had my heart broken too
And that's the risk I took when I fell for you
But I don't care, no I don't care

This is just the way I am

Sorry I call again when you don't pick up
And tell you you're beautiful but probably too much
I tried but I can't treat ya like the rest of LA
Oh, it's just not in my DNA to love you only halfway

I wanna hold your hand in front of my friends
Say what I'm feelin' and not have to pretend
That I don't care, no, I don't care
I wanna brag about you when you're not around
Hear your name next to mine
'Cause I like the way it sounds

I'm sorry I call again when you don't pick up
And tell you you're beautiful but probably too much
I tried but I can't treat ya like the rest of LA
Oh, it's just not in my DNA to love you only halfway
Love you only halfway (I know)
Love you only halfway (oh)
Love you only halfway

This is just the way I am

I'm sorry I call again when you don't pick up
And tell you you're beautiful but probably too much
I tried but I can't treat ya like the rest of LA
Oh, it's just not in my DNA to love you only halfway
Love you only halfway (I know)




Love you only halfway (oh)
Love you only halfway

Overall Meaning

The song "DNA" by Lany is about a person who has a reputation for falling in love too quickly. They acknowledge that they have had their heart broken and broken other hearts, but they don't care because loving deeply is just who they are. The lyrics discuss how they want to love the person fully and openly, without pretending and without holding back. However, they also apologize for calling too much and coming on too strong, as they struggle to treat their love interest differently than the rest of Los Angeles. The singer admits that it's just not in their DNA to love someone only halfway.


The song's lyrics are relatable for anyone who has ever struggled with the intensity of their feelings in a relationship, and the fear of being judged for loving too much. It's common for people to deny their true feelings or pretend that they don't care, but Lany encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves, even if it means risking getting hurt. The song's music is catchy and upbeat, with a synth-pop sound that's reminiscent of the 80s.


Line by Line Meaning

My reputation says that I fall too fast
People judge me for getting attached quickly


They try to twist it, try to make it sound bad
They try to turn my tendency to fall fast into a negative trait


But I don't care, no I don't care
I don't let others' opinions affect me


I've broke some hearts and had my heart broken too
I've experienced both sides of heartbreak


And that's the risk I took when I fell for you
Falling in love comes with the risk of heartbreak


But I don't care, no I don't care
I'm willing to take that risk for love


Sorry I call again when you don't pick up
I'm sorry for being persistent in trying to reach you


And tell you you're beautiful but probably too much
I compliment you often, perhaps to excess


I tried but I can't treat ya like the rest of LA
I can't conform to the dating culture of Los Angeles


Oh, it's just not in my DNA to love you only halfway
I can't help but love you with my whole being


I wanna hold your hand in front of my friends
I want to show affection for you publicly


Say what I'm feelin' and not have to pretend
I want to be honest about my feelings for you


That I don't care, no, I don't care
I don't care about others' opinions of our relationship


I wanna brag about you when you're not around
I want to talk about you with pride even when you're not there


Hear your name next to mine
I want our names to be associated with each other


'Cause I like the way it sounds
I am proud to be associated with you


Love you only halfway (I know)
I am aware that I can't love you only a little bit


Love you only halfway (oh)
I can't help but love you completely


Love you only halfway
I can't restrict my love for you


This is just the way I am
My tendency to love completely is a part of who I am




Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Albert, Dan Smyers, Jordan Reynolds, Paul Jason Klein

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Comments from YouTube:

@izaya6606

LANY's songs feels like driving the road while watching the sunset with your homies.

@feby77

THISSSSSSS

@R-Fik

lmao this is what im feelin' rn

@sheem4009

so true

@seph6012

Factsss as well as Lauv’s songs

@johngabriellibosada6009

fr

@caratismymiddlename6004

Thanks to seventeen scoups for introducing me to this song. That glimpse of 15secs really make me hook of the song. I'm looking up for more LANY's songs

@haruto7209

Same

@aruzhanabdugappar5110

Discovered this song thanks to S.Coups. Yaaaah, he has a great taste in music. Now, I love this song. Added to my playlist!

@ellysahernandez

I’m happy that this song is getting more recognized (ty seungcheol) bc it’s really good. CARATS PLEASE LISTEN TO LANY !!!!!!

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