On the upbeat pop… Read Full Bio ↴“Chemical” is Post Malone’s first release of 2023.
On the upbeat pop-rock tune, Posty struggles to cope with the end of a tumultuous, on-again-off-again relationship that he “can’t let go” of. He reminisces about the memories shared with a past lover and how life isn’t the same without her.
Chemical
Post Malone Lyrics
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When I come back down, it doesn't feel the same
Now I'm sittin' 'round, waitin' for the world to end all day
'Cause I couldn't leave you if I tried
You break me, then I break my rules
Last time was the last time too
It's fucked up, I know, but I'm still
Outside of the party, smokin' in the car with you
Seven Nation Army, fightin' at the bar with you
Tell you that I'm sorry, tell me what I gotta do
'Cause I can't let go, it's chemical
No, I can't let go, it's chemical
Every time I'm ready to make a change
You turn around and fuck out all my brains (woo)
I ain't tryna fight fate, it's too late to save face
I can't get away, maybe there's no mistakes (maybe there's no mistakes)
You break me, then I break my rules
Last time was the last time too
It's fucked up, I know, but I'm still
Standing outside of the party, smokin' in the car with you
Seven Nation Army, fightin' at the bar with you
Tell you that I'm sorry, tell me what I gotta do
'Cause I can't let go, it's chemical (chemical)
No, I can't let go, it's chemical (chemical)
No, I can't let go, it's chemical
I can't let go, it's chemical
Tell you that I'm sorry, tell me what I gotta do
No, I can't let go, it's chemical
The lyrics of Post Malone’s “Chemical” explore the theme of an addiction that is so powerful that it becomes impossible to let go. The song begins with Post Malone singing about the comforting effects of oxytocin, a hormone that is released during social bonding and intimacy, and how it doesn’t feel the same when he comes down from its effects. He then sings about waiting for the world to end because he couldn’t leave the person he is addicted to even if he tried. The chorus of the song highlights the chemical nature of this addiction, where he expresses that it’s too late to save face and he can’t let go of this person because their relationship is chemical and he is hooked to them.
The second verse continues to explore how the addiction has made it impossible for him to make a change and that this person keeps holding him back. He also reflects on how they keep breaking the rules of their relationship and how he knows it’s fucked up, but he still can’t let go of this chemical addiction. The chorus of the song repeats, and the final lyrics emphasize the impossible nature of letting go with Post Malone saying, “No, I can't let go, it's chemical. Tell you that I'm sorry, tell me what I gotta do. No, I can't let go, it's chemical.”
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the nature of addiction, particularly to another person, and how it can be all-consuming and impossible to break free from. Post Malone lays bare the complexity and intensity of addiction in this song, and it’s clear that he is struggling to break away from this person who has such a hold over him.
Line by Line Meaning
Oxytocin makin' it all okay
A hormone that makes everything okay
When I come back down, it doesn't feel the same
Reality hits different after the hormone wears off
Now I'm sittin' 'round, waitin' for the world to end all day
Feeling hopeless and waiting for the worst to happen
'Cause I couldn't leave you if I tried
Feeling stuck in a bad relationship
You break me, then I break my rules
Bending or breaking personal rules for the other person
Last time was the last time too
Knowing it's not healthy and wanting to stop but not being able to
It's fucked up, I know, but I'm still
Acknowledging the situation is messed up but still continuing it
Outside of the party, smokin' in the car with you
Taking a break from the party to smoke and be with the other person
Seven Nation Army, fightin' at the bar with you
Getting into physical altercations while out with the other person
Tell you that I'm sorry, tell me what I gotta do
Apologizing for actions but not knowing how to fix them
'Cause I can't let go, it's chemical
Feeling physically addicted to the other person
Every time I'm ready to make a change
Wanting to break the cycle of the toxic relationship
You turn around and fuck out all my brains (woo)
The other person emotionally manipulating and confusing them
I ain't tryna fight fate, it's too late to save face
Feeling like it's too late to change the inevitable outcome
I can't get away, maybe there's no mistakes (maybe there's no mistakes)
Feeling trapped with the other person despite negative consequences
No, I can't let go, it's chemical
Reiterating the physical and emotional addiction to the other person
Tell you that I'm sorry, tell me what I gotta do
Desperately wanting to make things right in the relationship
No, I can't let go, it's chemical
Continuing to acknowledge the addictive nature of the relationship
I can't let go, it's chemical
Final declaration of the uncontrollable addiction to the other person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Watt, Austin Richard Post, Billy Walsh, Louis Russell Bell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@postmalone
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@FreddieMac1872
Banger
@nuclearpandax
You are the best man, awsome song! Love it as much as all your other ones! <3
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i love you with all my heart
@SolaRExclipse
Keep doing what you love man! We love it and we love you❤
@mutkank005
The best part of this whole songs is your honest dance moves brother! Just like all of us who can’t help but move to your beat.
@TT-td3rj
It’s my favorite part of this song & video ❤
@Bob-pj6tz
He looks like my son and dances like my husband.lol who is loved unconditinal
@garyshort2877
TOTALLY AGREE PERFECTLY SAID