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.
Bloodstream
The Chainsmokers Lyrics
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Spent all my money on a fleeting moment
I thought I-I-I-I-I-I can shake this off
Now I-I-I-I-I-I can't make this stop
Yeah, things were sweet three months ago
When I was living how I wanna on my own
And I thought I-I-I-I-I-I don't need that much
I guess I-I-I-I-I-I was out of touch
I'm fucked up, I'm faded
I'm so complicated
Those things that I said
They were so overrated
But I-I-I-I-I-I, yeah, I meant it
Oh yeah, I-I-I-I-I-I, really fucking meant it
Yeah, I meant it
I gave up three times this week
Went through those feelings
Like I wasn't worth nothing
I thought I-I-I-I-I-I can shake this off
No, I-I-I-I-I-I can't be this soft
I'm fucked up, I'm faded
I'm so complicated
Those things that I said
They were so overrated
But I-I-I-I-I-I, yeah, I meant it
Oh yeah, I-I-I-I-I-I, really fucking meant it
Yeah, I meant it
I'm fucked up, I'm faded
I'm so complicated
Those things that I said
They were so overrated
But I-I-I-I-I, yeah, I meant it
Oh yeah, I-I-I-I-I, really fucking meant it
Yeah, I meant it
Yeah, I meant it
Yeah, I meant it
Yeah, I meant it
Yeah, I, I, I, really fucking meant it
The Chainsmokers' "Bloodstream" is a reflection of a young person losing control, recklessly indulging in substances, and grappling with the consequences of their actions. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been drinking heavily and wasting money on temporary pleasures, causing them to question their judgment and sense of self. The once sweet life they were living has gone sour, and they struggle to regain control.
The repeated phrase "I meant it" highlights the singer's desire to be taken seriously, despite their current state. They want to be held accountable for their actions and the words that they speak, even if they are not in a stable state of mind. The chorus of "I'm fucked up, I'm faded, I'm so complicated" reinforces the idea that the singer is experiencing a tumultuous time in their life.
The lyrics also touch on feelings of worthlessness and insecurity, which are common struggles for many young people today. The singer goes through moments of feeling like they are not worth anything, and they cannot shake off these feelings. Overall, "Bloodstream" is a song that captures the complexities of youth, and the challenges that come with finding one's way in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been drunk three times this week
I've indulged in alcohol three times within the span of a single week
Spent all my money on a fleeting moment
I exhausted all of my funds for a temporary sensation
I thought I-I-I-I-I-I can shake this off
I believed that I could overcome this feeling on my own
Now I-I-I-I-I-I can't make this stop
Now, it seems impossible for me to escape this feeling
Yeah, things were sweet three months ago
Three months ago, life was going well for me
When I was living how I wanna on my own
At that time, I was living life according to my own preferences and desires
And I thought I-I-I-I-I-I don't need that much
I believed that I could manage with less than what I have now
I guess I-I-I-I-I-I was out of touch
But I was mistaken and not in tune with reality
I'm fucked up, I'm faded
I'm in a miserable state, intoxicated and disoriented
I'm so complicated
I'm complex and hard to decipher
Those things that I said
My previous remarks
They were so overrated
Were given too much importance or attention
But I-I-I-I-I-I, yeah, I meant it
Despite that, I genuinely expressed what I said
Oh yeah, I-I-I-I-I-I, really fucking meant it
And I truly, intensely meant it
I gave up three times this week
I relinquished control and succumbed to negative emotions three times
Went through those feelings
I experienced those emotions
Like I wasn't worth nothing
I felt worthless and unimportant
No, I-I-I-I-I-I can't be this soft
Now, I realize that I can't afford to be so vulnerable
Yeah, I meant it
Once again, I want to emphasize that I truly meant what I said
Yeah, I, I, I, really fucking meant it
I want to reiterate that I wholeheartedly meant it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew Holmes, Philip Plested, Philip Leigh, Phoebe Ryan, Andrew Taggart, Kane John Parfitt
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Carlos Fraile
-Bloodstream
-The one
-see the way
-takeaway
-All we know
-honest
-everybody hates me
-somebody
-sick boy
-familly
-my type
-this feeling
-do you mean
-hope
-who do you love
-push my luck
-it wont kill ya
...
Legendary:
Dont let me down
Closer
Something just like this
Paris
You owe me
Leo Essam
2021 and the whole album is still a masterpiece
yeah
this is such a forgettable album
john manzini
You could say that again
Miguel Gil
Hell yeah, one of the best albums from miles
chon lee
Agree
Eddy
Now the album cover "Memories do not open"
Feels like exactly what it's written.
Rein
this deserves a music video.. anyone else with me?
Xotiic
Yeah
Konica Brahma
Yes
Sunflower
Hells yeah