In 2015, they issued the Bouquet EP on Disruptor Records, a softer and more indie-flavored effort that featured the single "Roses," which was certified double-platinum and hit number one on the Top Dance Songs chart. The song also earned the Chainsmokers nominations for the Billboard Music Awards in the Top Dance/Electronic Artist and Top Dance/Electronic Song categories. After playing over 300 shows in 2015, including dates at festivals like Lollapalooza, Firefly, Tomorrowland, and Ultra, the duo returned in 2016 with the platinum-certified "Don't Let Me Down," a collaboration with Pittsburgh pop singer Daya that topped the Billboard dance chart and would later win a Grammy. That year, the Chainsmokers also performed as part of the Tilt Tour, the first ever fan-sourced tour. In addition, Pall and Taggart host two SiriusXM shows: Nice Hair, a monthly mix; and the weekly YouTube EDM 15.
The follow-up single to "Don't Let Me Down" would carry the duo to new heights. Featuring Halsey on vocals, "Closer" began its slow climb to the top of the singles chart in the summer of 2016. Once it hit number one, it remained in the top spot for over ten weeks, breaking the record previously held by Drake's "One Dance." As their chart dominance continued, they released the Collage EP, which joined their two Top Three singles with new collaborations featuring Phoebe Ryan, XYLØ, and Charlee. Their debut record, Memories: Do Not Open, arrived in 2017. Featuring guests Emily Warren, Jhene Aiko, Florida Georgia Line, and hit singles "Paris" and the Coldplay collaboration "Something Just Like This," Memories debuted at the top of the Billboard chart. At the start of 2018, the pair veered in a more contemplative and lyrical direction with the single "Sick Boy," which landed on the EP of the same name. Sick Boy debuted on the Billboard 200 just outside the Top 50.
All We Know
The Chainsmokers Lyrics
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Hang onto burning wires
We don't care anymore
Are we fading lovers?
We keep wasting colors
Maybe we should let this go
We're falling apart, still we hold together
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go
Blow the smoke right through the window"
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
Never face each other
One bed, different covers
We don't care anymore
Two hearts still beating
On with different rhythms
Maybe we should let this go
We're falling apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go
Blow the smoke right through the window"
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
The lyrics of "All We Know" by The Chainsmokers depict a relationship that is falling apart, but the two individuals are still clinging to each other. They use the metaphor of "fighting flames of fire" and "hang onto burning wires" to describe the intensity and danger of their relationship. Despite the chaos, the two people don't care anymore about the consequences and they keep wasting colors (or moments) together. The chorus reveals that the two people are aware of the fact that they are falling apart, but the feeling of being together is all they know. They’ve passed the end of their relationship, yet they continue to chase forever, which could be interpreted as wanting to hold onto something that is inevitably going to disappear.
The second verse continues the theme of a relationship that is not working. The two individuals "never face each other" and they sleep under "different covers." Despite these issues, their hearts are still beating, but with different rhythms. This could be interpreted as them both wanting different things out of the relationship, yet they hold on anyway. The bridge again emphasizes that the only thing the individuals know is the feeling of being together. The lyrics "I'll ride my bike up to the road, down the streets right through the city, I'll go everywhere you go, from Chicago to the coast" further emphasize this idea of being together even if it means going through challenges and consuming substances ("hit this and let's go, blow the smoke right through the window").
The song can be interpreted in various ways, but overall it depicts a relationship that is falling apart, yet both individuals keep holding on because they are afraid to let go, and the feeling of being together is all they know. The lyrics use vivid metaphors and imagery to describe this intensity and danger of their situation. It also shows that the two people are aware of their situation and they are still chasing after a relationship that is bound to end.
Line by Line Meaning
Fighting flames of fire
Trying to mend our broken relationship amidst intense conflicts
Hang onto burning wires
Desperately holding on to this romance that has become dangerous
We don't care anymore
We've lost our passion and enthusiasm for our love
Are we fading lovers?
We're unsure if our love for each other is dwindling
We keep wasting colors
We keep investing time and emotion in something that's fruitless
Maybe we should let this go
Perhaps it's better for us to part ways and move on
We're falling apart, still we hold together
We're struggling to keep this relationship together despite being on the brink of breaking up
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
We know it's over, but we keep hanging on in hopes of rekindling our romance
'Cause this is all we know
This is the only love we've known, so it's hard for us to let go
This feeling's all we know
Our love for each other is the only thing we have left
I'll ride my bike up to the road
I'll do anything to be with you
Down the streets right through the city
Even if it means going through difficult times together
I'll go everywhere you go
I'm committed to follow you wherever you lead
From Chicago to the coast
I'm more than willing to travel far and wide for love
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go
You're the reason why I became addicted to this love, and I'll go with you through thick and thin
Blow the smoke right through the window"
Let's indulge in this love and be consumed by it, despite the consequences it brings
'Cause this is all we know
Once again, our love is all we have left and it's worth any trial or hardship we may encounter
'Cause this is all we know
Our love has become our sole identity and we're reluctant to let it go
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW TAGGART, SARA HJELLSTROM, NIROB ISLAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@djhaunt1919
Lyrics:
Fighting flames of fire
Hang onto burning wires
We don't care anymore
Are we fading lovers?
We keep wasting colors
Maybe we should let this go
We're fallin' apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets, right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go
Blow the smoke right through the window"
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
Never face each other
One bed, different covers
We don't care anymore
Two hearts still beating
On with different rhythms
Maybe we should let this go
We're fallin' apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets, right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go
Blow the smoke right through the window"
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
@nikkiluzvapor208
"All We Know"
(feat. Phoebe Ryan)
Fighting flames with fire
Hang on to burning wires
We don't care anymore
Are we fading lovers?
We keep wasting colours
Maybe we should let this go
We're falling apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go.
Blow the smoke right through the window."
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
Never face each other
One bed, different covers
We don't care anymore
Two hearts still beating
On with different rhythms
Maybe we should let this go
We're falling apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go.
Blow the smoke right through the window."
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
@zwekhantaung543
Lyrics
Fighting flames of fire
Hang onto burning wires
We don't care anymore
Are we fading lovers?
We keep wasting colors
Maybe we should let this go
We're fallin' apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets, right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go
Blow the smoke right through the window"
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
Never face each other
One bed, different covers
We don't care anymore
Two hearts still beating
On with different rhythms
Maybe we should let this go
We're fallin' apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets, right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go
Blow the smoke right through the window"
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
@reynanayga6287
Fighting flames of fire
Hang onto burning wires
We don't care anymore
Are we fading lovers?
We keep wasting colors
Maybe we should let this go
We're fallin' apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets, right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go
Blow the smoke right through the window"
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
Never face each other
One bed, different covers
We don't care anymore
Two hearts still beating
On with different rhythms
Maybe we should let this go
We're fallin' apart, still we hold together
We've passed the end, so we chase forever
'Cause this is all we know
This feeling's all we know
I'll ride my bike up to the road
Down the streets, right through the city
I'll go everywhere you go
From Chicago to the coast
You tell me, "Hit this and let's go
Blow the smoke right through the window"
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
'Cause this is all we know
@RaidAway
Closer 2 - the chill version
@kaya-wm9vx
truE
@JAMAL-kw2sd
RaidAway 50k subs congrats raid your content is awesome
@therealjezzyc6209
Closer was a chill song though
@caseys3010
+I comment on videos yass
@at-px7wv
RaidAway p7nfjdj x
@honeyglazedwings2376
I don't know why but whenever I hear this song, I instantly feel nostalgic. I guess because it brings back so many good memories from my high school days. Having nothing to worry about, bonding with friends, and just overall good and positive memories. I miss those days :(
@kelusuj
Literally same😢
@notelmerya9588
Me tooo
@fiandtkrisna78
👍🏻😢