Trigger
Major Lazer Lyrics


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Now, baby
Can't tell you why, why we
Ain't getting high no more, tried so hard
There's something I've been feeling
And we're lonely
But we never used to be
Either we're arguing or you leave
We both know something's missing

I've been holding on
Holding on to nothing
You don't care too much
And it's obvious that
You're already gone
So unleash your weapon
Aim it at my chest then

If our love is a drug
You're the one with the trigger (oh)
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you (yeah), yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't try to change your mind
When the blood is on your hands
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah

Shoot me down, shoot me down
You're the one with the trigger
Hey, hey, hey

Soul to soul
We used to rock so slow
I felt your blood boil and my heartbeat rush
You free me, why's it slipping?
There's no one left
Go on and hold your breath (oh)
Say that you want me, but you don't want stress
I can't say I feel different

I've been holding on
Holding on to nothing
You don't care too much
And it's obvious that
You're already gone
So unleash your weapon (unleash your weapon)
Aim it at my chest then (yeah, our love)

If our love is a drug
You're the one with the trigger (alright, ah)
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah (wanna remember you, oh no)
Don't try to change your mind
When the blood is on your hands
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah

Shoot me down, shoot me down




You're the one with the trigger
Hey, hey, hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Trigger" by Major Lazer express the struggles of a romantic relationship that has lost its spark. The singer addresses their partner, admitting that they are lonely and can feel that something is missing. Their attempts to maintain the same level of passion and happiness have failed, and they argue more often than not. Though both the singer and their partner are aware that something is wrong, they cannot seem to fix it.


The chorus of the song references drugs as a metaphor for the relationship. The singer compares their love to a drug and their partner to the one holding the trigger that will end their addiction. They implore their partner to take the shot and end things because they no longer want to remember the relationship or the pain that comes with it. The second verse of the song is a reflection on the past. The singer remembers a time when they were in sync with their partner and enjoyed each other's company. But now that passion has faded, and they feel as though their partner is holding their breath and putting up a front.


Line by Line Meaning

Now, baby
The singer addresses their lover


Can't tell you why, why we Ain't getting high no more, tried so hard
The singer acknowledges that their relationship has become lackluster, and they don't know why. They tried to fix it but failed.


There's something I've been feeling And we're lonely But we never used to be Either we're arguing or you leave We both know something's missing
The singer confides in their lover about a feeling of loneliness and the lack of the spark they once shared. Arguing is also commonplace, and they both know something is wrong.


I've been holding on Holding on to nothing You don't care too much And it's obvious that You're already gone So unleash your weapon Aim it at my chest then
The artist has been trying to hold on to the relationship despite it being one-sided. Their lover doesn't care anymore, and they ask them to end it instead of dragging it out by breaking up with them.


If our love is a drug You're the one with the trigger (oh) Shoot me down, shoot me down I don't wanna remember you (yeah), yeah, yeah, yeah Don't try to change your mind When the blood is on your hands Shoot me down, shoot me down I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah
The artist compares their love to a drug, and their lover is holding all the power. They ask their lover to end the relationship and not try to change their mind after the deed is done.


Soul to soul We used to rock so slow I felt your blood boil and my heartbeat rush You free me, why's it slipping? There's no one left Go on and hold your breath (oh) Say that you want me, but you don't want stress I can't say I feel different
The singer remembers the passionate and slow moments of their relationship and how they used to feel when they were together. They mention the tension between them and their lover's reluctance to take things seriously.


You're already gone So unleash your weapon (unleash your weapon) Aim it at my chest then (yeah, our love)
The singer reiterates that their lover has already checked out of the relationship and they need to take action by ending it.


If our love is a drug You're the one with the trigger (alright, ah) Shoot me down, shoot me down I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah (wanna remember you, oh no) Don't try to change your mind When the blood is on your hands Shoot me down, shoot me down I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah
The artist reminds their lover that they have the power, and they should end things now. They also emphasize they don't want to remember their lover after they part ways.


Shoot me down, shoot me down You're the one with the trigger Hey, hey, hey
The artist reiterates the importance of their lover using their power to end the relationship and free them both so they can move on.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Blakemore, Bas Van Daalen, Jasper Helderman, Khalid Robinson, Philip Meckseper, Thomas Pentz

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LYRICS
Now, baby
Can't tell you why, why we
Ain't getting high no more, tried so hard
There's something I've been feeling
And we're lonely
But we never used to be
Either we're arguing or you leave
We both know something's missing
I've been holding on
Holding on to nothing
You don't care too much
And it's obvious that
You're already gone
So unleash your weapon
Aim it at my chest then
If our love is a drug
You're the one with the trigger (oh)
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you (yeah), yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't try to change your mind
When the blood is on your hands
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Shoot me down, shoot me down
You're the one with the trigger
Hey, hey, hey
Soul to soul
We used to rock so slow
I felt your blood boil and my heartbeat rush
You free me, why's it slipping?
There's no one left
Go on and hold your breath (oh)
Say that you want me, but you don't want stress
I can't say I feel different
I've been holding on
Holding on to nothing
You don't care too much
And it's obvious that
You're already gone
So unleash your weapon (unleash your weapon)
Aim it at my chest then (yeah, our love)
If our love is a drug
You're the one with the trigger (alright, ah)
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah (wanna remember you, oh no)
Don't try to change your mind
When the blood is on your hands
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Shoot me down, shoot me down
You're the one with the trigger
Hey, hey, hey
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2 years later. This is the only track that's stuck in my head. I think its one of the most memorable track that fits the group and also the game

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Just discovered this song cause the game is on PlayStation plus extra and it’s my first playthrough. Always like Khalid so was glad to see he had a song available in the private room 😂

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Shout out to the person who placed a timefall shelter in the middle of nowhere so I could listen to this song

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People change the songs tho lol sometimes.

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