Dopamine
Steve Angello Lyrics


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Eyes flash in the dark
Can I give you a hit for your pinball heart?
It's not heaven, but it's a start
So lightly we tread
You were callin' me up from your hospital bed
Now we're doing it all, again

It's the beat in your chest
It's the smoke on your breath

As the dopamine begins to light your eyes
There's nothing but the dust and dirt to keep us up tonight
And my heart is singing, screaming, "I'm alive"
Oh, darling, if we end it all at least you're by my side
But we can never die

But we can never die
But we can never die
But we can never die

You dance sugar sweet
Wearing nothing but furs and the shoes on your feet
Who knows when we'll meet, again
And it's always the same
See, the drink couldn't wash out the taste of your name
Please tell me it's not the end

It's the beat in you chest
It's the smoke on your breath

As the dopamine begins to light your eyes
There's nothing but the dust and dirt to keep us up tonight
And my heart is singing, screaming, "I'm alive"
Oh, darling, if we end it all at least you're by my side
But we can never die
But we can never die

But we can never die
But we can never die
But we can never die





But we can never die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Steve Angello’s “Dopamine” suggest a wild, carefree spirit that seeks pleasure without any consideration of the consequences. The song portrays a scene of two people coming together, living in the moment, and enjoying the high of dopamine. The opening lines “Eyes flash in the dark, can I give you a hit for your pinball heart?” evoke images of a rave party where strangers come together to share drugs and dance. The lyrics suggest that the song is an ode to the chemical dopamine, which is responsible for the feeling of pleasure and reward that comes with taking drugs like cocaine.


The chorus “As the dopamine begins to light your eyes, there's nothing but the dust and dirt to keep us up tonight, and my heart is singing, screaming, 'I'm alive'” appears to express the idea that the characters know the pleasures they seek are tainted and dangerous, but they are willing to take the risk to feel alive. Despite the risk, they find solace in the fact that they will never die, suggesting that they may continue living in the same reckless manner they do at the moment.


The lyrics also capture a sense of timelessness and yearning for more, as the last line repeats the phrase “But we can never die,” creating an implication that the highs these characters experience will continue endlessly. Overall, “Dopamine” appears to be a song that celebrates living in the moment, taking risks, and experiencing intense pleasure.


Line by Line Meaning

Eyes flash in the dark
The darkness is broken by your eyes that are full of life and energy


Can I give you a hit for your pinball heart?
Let me help you feel a rush of excitement and energy in your heart


It's not heaven, but it's a start
This isn't the ultimate paradise, but we're on our way there


So lightly we tread
We are walking on this path without any burden, joyfully and carefree


You were callin' me up from your hospital bed
Even though you were in a position of weakness, you still called out to me with love and need


Now we're doing it all, again
We have been given another chance to relive our passion and love, and we're taking it


It's the beat in your chest
The rhythm of your heart is what keeps us going and feeling alive


It's the smoke on your breath
Your breath and the smoke you exhale represents the intensity and passion of our love


As the dopamine begins to light your eyes
As your brain starts to produce dopamine, the hormone that signals pleasure, your eyes become bright and lively


There's nothing but the dust and dirt to keep us up tonight
We don't need anything else but each other to stay up all night and keep the energy alive


And my heart is singing, screaming, "I'm alive"
My heart is beating so fast with joy and enthusiasm, and it feels like it's screaming out in happiness


Oh, darling, if we end it all at least you're by my side
Even if something tragic happens, at least we will always have each other's love and support


But we can never die
Our love and passion is so intense that it will never fade away or die


You dance sugar sweet
You move your body with grace and elegance, and it's as sweet as sugar


Wearing nothing but furs and the shoes on your feet
You are so confident and fearless that you can dance without wearing anything but furs and shoes


Who knows when we'll meet, again
We can never predict when we will see each other again, but we know that our love will never die


And it's always the same
No matter what happens, our love and passion will always be constant and never change


See, the drink couldn't wash out the taste of your name
Even when I try to distract myself with alcohol, I can't forget the taste and feeling of being with you


Please tell me it's not the end
I don't want this to be over yet, please don't let it end


But we can never die
Our love and passion is so intense that it will never fade away or die


But we can never die
Our love and passion is so intense that it will never fade away or die


But we can never die
Our love and passion is so intense that it will never fade away or die


But we can never die
Our love and passion is so intense that it will never fade away or die




Lyrics © Minds on Fire Ltd, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bucks Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Steve Angello, Barns Courtney Barns Courtney, Halima Daunt, Seton Daunt

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@andresdiaz1830

Eyes flash in the dark
Can I give you a hand for your pinball heart?
It's not heaven, but it's a start
So lightly we tread
You would call me up from your hospital bed
Now we're doing it all, again

It's the beat in you chest
It's the smoke on your breathe

As the dopamine begins to light your eyes
There's nothing but the dust and dirt to keep us up tonight
And my heart will sing and scream: I'm alive
Oh, darling, if we end it all at least you're by my side
But we can never die

But we can never die
But we can never die
But we can never die

You dance sugar sweet
Wearing nothing but furs and the shoes on your feet
Who knows when we'll meet, again
And it's always the same
See, the drink couldn't wash out the taste of your name
Please tell me it's not the end

It's the beat in you chest
It's the smoke on your breathe

As the dopamine begins to light your eyes
There's nothing but the dust and dirt to keep us up tonight
And my heart will sing and scream: I'm alive
Oh, darling, if we end it all at least you're by my side
But we can never die
But we can never die

But we can never die
But we can never die
But we can never die

But we can never die



@SonikSunMusic

Ojos destellan en la oscuridad
¿Puedo darte una mano para tu corazón de pinball?
No es el cielo, pero es un comienzo
Tan ligeramente que pisamos
Me llamarías desde tu cama de hospital
Ahora lo estamos haciendo todo, de nuevo

Es el ritmo en tu pecho
Es el humo en tu respiración

A medida que la dopamina comienza a iluminar tus ojos
No hay nada más que el polvo y la suciedad para mantenernos despiertos esta noche
Y mi corazón cantará y gritará: estoy vivo
Oh, cariño, si terminamos todo, al menos estás a mi lado
Pero nunca podemos morir

Pero nunca podemos morir
Pero nunca podemos morir
Pero nunca podemos morir

Usted baila dulce de azúcar
Sin más ropa que pieles y zapatos en los pies
Quién sabe cuándo nos encontraremos, otra vez
Y siempre es lo mismo
Mira, la bebida no pudo borrar el sabor de tu nombre
Por favor dime que no es el final

Es el ritmo en tu pecho
Es el humo en tu respiración

A medida que la dopamina comienza a iluminar tus ojos
No hay nada más que el polvo y la suciedad para mantenernos despiertos esta noche
Y mi corazón cantará y gritará: estoy vivo
Oh, cariño, si terminamos todo, al menos estás a mi lado
Pero nunca podemos morir
Pero nunca podemos morir

Pero nunca podemos morir
Pero nunca podemos morir
Pero nunca podemos morir

Pero nunca podemos morir



All comments from YouTube:

@erinhudson1894

Barns Courtney's voice is like heaven 😍

@tylerflorous

3 YEARS HAVE PASSED AND IT STILL IS MY FAVORITE SONG!

@MinecraftImplosion

Have you heard the other version

@StongePWilde

Steve Angello - Dopamine feat. (the incredibly superb voice of) Barns Courtney

@robinkotharkar1350

*legend Steve Angello

@MikeBeiyel

Steve Angello music is the most beautiful thing i have ever heard

@doppelpunkt

Then listen to The Chemical Brothers or Jamie xx

@nithinrajshetty1873

Fuck chainsmokers 😂😂

@hunterjensen3935

Don't forget to give credit to Barns Courtney as he is the vocals of this song

@ephraimalves3505

underrated song ever

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